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Desdemona Chiang is a stage director based in Seattle, WA and Ashland, OR. Co-Founder of Azeotrope (Seattle). Directing credits include Guthrie Theater, South Coast Repertory, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Pittsburgh Public Theatre, Baltimore Center Stage, California Shakespeare Theater, Seattle Repertory Theatre, Playmakers Repertory Company, Long Wharf Theatre, Seattle Children?s Theatre, ACT Theatre Seattle, American Shakespeare Center, Seattle Shakespeare Company, Heritage Theatre Festival, Book-It Repertory, Aurora Theatre Company, Seattle Public Theatre, Shotgun Players, Crowded Fire Theatre Company, Azeotrope, Impact Theatre, Playwrights Foundation, Golden Thread Productions, Washington Ensemble Theatre, One Minute Play Festival, Ohio Northern University, University of Washington, and Cornish College of the Arts, among others. Assisting and dramaturgy credits include: Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Playmakers Repertory Company, A Contemporary Theatre, California Shakespeare Theater, Arizona Theatre Company, Intiman Theatre, Mark Taper Forum, Magic Theatre, Theatreworks, Rattlestick Playwrights Theatre, among others. Intersection for the Arts Triangle Lab Artist-Investigator. Adjunct Faculty, Cornish College of the Arts. Awards/Affiliations: Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Theatre, SDC Sir John Gielgud Directing Fellowship, Drama League Directing Fellowship, TCG Young Leader of Color, Lincoln Center Theater Directors Lab and Directors Lab West. Gregory Award Recipient for Outstanding Direction. BA: University of California at Berkeley. MFA Directing: University of Washington School of Drama.

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Lucille Lortel Theatre Reveals 2025 Round Of 121 Project Supported Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025

The Lucille Lortel Theatre has revealed that four new musicals will receive support through the 121 Project, the Lortel's tailored development program for new musical works. Learn more!
INTO THE WOODS And More Announced for Virginia Theatre Festival 2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2025

The Virginia Theatre Festival's 2025 season will open on Friday, June 27 with Stephen Sondheim's classic musical Into the Woods. The Virginia Theatre Festival is a program of the University of Virginia.
20th Annual Fred Ebb Award To Be Presented Tonight at The Todd Haimes Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2024

The Fred Ebb Foundation in association with the Roundabout Theatre Company will present the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. Learn more!
Stage Directors And Choreographers Society Announces Executive Board Election Results And President's Award
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2024

SDC announced the results of its 2024 Executive Board election, highlighting new leadership roles and the organization's future direction. Discover the elected members and their upcoming initiatives.
Cheeyang Ng and Eric Sorrels Will Receive 20th Annual Fred Ebb Award
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2024

The Fred Ebb Foundation will present the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. Learn more about the award and the ceremony here!
Interview: Cheeyang Ng Tells Underrepresented Stories in FAT, FEMME AND ASIAN at Joe's Pub
by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 1, 2024

Singaporean songwriter Cheeyang Ng is back at Joe’s Pub this Saturday 10/5 with an evening of songs from their various musicals-in-development, including Eastbound with Khiyon Hursey (Hamilton) and Māyā with Eric Sorrels (Kennedy Center). Read a conversation with Ng about the show and their journey to champion underrepresented voices.
Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup " Sept. 30 to Oct. 6, 2024
by Rebecca Kaplan - Sep 30, 2024

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including an Anthony Newley tribute, Marilyn Maye, and Graham Nash.
The Drama League Opens Applications for 2025 Directors Project
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2024

The Drama League opened applications today for the 2025-2026 programs of its Directors Project. Applications for the many Fellowships, Residencies, and Assistantships are available now. Learn more about the programs!
Cheeyang Ng To Return To Joe's Pub With FAT, FEMME AND ASIAN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2024

Cheeyang Ng, Princess Grace Award winner, will return to Joe's Pub with their solo show. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
INTO THE WOODS, FAT HAM & More Set for Oregon Shakespeare Festival 2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2024

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival announces its 2025 season, celebrating its 90th anniversary with nine productions, including Shakespearean works, classics, August Wilson, and INTO THE WOODS, from March 7 to October 26.
Feature: The VIPS Behind The Curtain at the Ziegfeld Ballroom!
by James Blinken - May 20, 2024

The 2024 Drama League Awards were held on May 17th at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City, marking a spectacular celebration of theatrical excellence!
The Drama League Reveals Recipients of 2024 Directors Project
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2024

The Drama League has announced the nineteen stage directors receiving the 2024 fellowships, assistantships, residencies, and fund programs collectively known as The Directors Project.
Review: SANCTUARY CITY at The Seattle Rep
by Jay Irwin - Mar 7, 2024

Dear Readers, I want to share with you one of the issues I come up against while writing these reviews. How much of the story to tell you. Especially with shows such as “Sanctuary City” by Martyna Majok, currently playing at the Seattle Rep, I want you to experience it somewhat blind, and let this brilliantly layered show unfold and wash over you the same way it did for me. But I want to tell you what it’s about. So, I’ll do my best and still try to avoid the spoilers.
The Drama League Announces The Irene Gandy Directing Assistantships
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2023

THE DRAMA LEAGUE announces The Irene Gandy Directing Assistantships, honoring the legendary Tony Award-winning publicist.
BroadwayWorld Pittsburgh Awards December 5th Standings; HEATHERS THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 5, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Pittsburgh Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Stage Directors and Choreographers Society Announce Annual Membership Meeting Election Results And President's Award
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2023

Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) announced the results of its 2023 Executive Board election at its Annual Membership Meeting on Monday night, November 13.
Rhinebeck Writers Retreat Hosting 21 Award-winning Musical Theatre Writers For Fully-funded Summer Residencies
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2023

For its 13th summer, Rhinebeck Writers Retreat is hosting 21 award-winning musical theatre writers of nine new musicals for nine consecutive weeklong residencies between June 25 and August 27.
Review: YOUNG AMERICANS Takes a Road Trip at Pittsburgh Public Theater
by Greg Kerestan - May 8, 2023

Lauren Yee's time-bending new play shows the power of identity, family and a really good mixtape.
Composer Huang Ruo Conducts BOUND, A True Story Of Navigating Life As A Second-Generation Immigrant
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 27, 2023

Seattle Opera closes its 2022/23 season with the West Coast premiere of Bound, a new chamber opera from composer Huang Ruo and librettist Bao-Long Chu that premiered at Houston Grand Opera in 2014.
The Drama League Names 2023 Directors Project Recipients
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2023

The Drama League has announced the fourteen exceptional stage directors receiving the fellowships, assistantships, and residencies of the 2023 Drama League Directors Project.

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