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Borough of Manhattan Community College (CUNY) is marking Latine Heritage Month with a look at the history of Latinx theatre in New York City, presented as a conversation with IATI Theater, a long-running Latino performing arts company. The event highlights the contributions of Latine playwrights, performers and companies to the city's stage scene.

Plays written by five theatre program alumni have been included in 'The Future is Short,' a new anthology of short works. The collection highlights the writing of graduates and brings their short-form drama to a wider readership. The announcement is drawing attention among theatre communities and the alumni networks connected to the featured playwrights.

Arkansas State University's theatre programme is presenting a comedic spin on Shakespeare in a new production. Local outlets in Jonesboro, including NEA Report and Arkansas State University's own communications, have highlighted the show, drawing attention to the department's lighter approach to the classic playwright's work.

Theatre Awards Update reports on the latest round of honorees for the Ming Cho Lee Award and the Terrence McNally Award, alongside other recognitions. The awards celebrate sustained contributions to American theatre, honoring designers, playwrights, and other artists who have shaped the field. Readers are discussing who received this year's honors and what the selections say about the state of the theatre community.

Playwright and actor Dani Stoller is the author of 'Beatrice Likes the Dark', a work she says she wrote for 'the little weirdos' — children who feel different or out of step with the world. The DC Theater Arts piece highlights her intent to create a story that embraces oddity and quiet kids rather than correcting them, drawing attention to the show in the Washington theatre scene.