BWW Q&A: Shanara Gabrielle on THE CRADLE WILL ROCK at IN Series
by Joshua Wright - Oct 2, 2024
We talk to Shanara Gabrielle about THE CRADLE WILL ROCK at IN Series. Shanara Gabrielle is a purpose driven multi-hyphenate with a focus on exceptional theatrical experiences for all audiences. As an artist, leader, and cultural producer, Shanara is inspired to shape the future of arts institutions and artistic practice as essential to civic life. Driven by stories of justice and tales of imagination, she is interested in fostering new work and reimagining classics with artists of courage and depth.
Theater Alliance Announces 2024-25 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2024
Theater Alliance announced its 2024-25 season, marking the inaugural season under new Artistic Director Shanara Gabrielle. The lineup includes a mix of contemporary plays and classic works, reflecting a new era for the company.
Industry Pro Newsletter: AEA Members Authorize Strike, Boston Theaters Fight for Survival
by Alex Freeman - Feb 12, 2024
AEA members voted to authorize a strike against the Broadway League of the development agreement - while this doesn’t mean the union will call a strike, it does give them another bargaining chip in their ongoing negotiations with the League. Regionally, we have a lot of stories of announced retirements and new leaders stepping into roles.
Theater Alliance Appoints New Producing Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2024
The Theater Alliance Board of Directors has announced that Shanara Gabrielle has been selected as the next Producing Artistic Director of the company, succeeding Raymond O. Caldwell, who has served in the position since 2019.
SPAMALOT, SWEPT AWAY And More Nominated for 2024 Helen Hayes Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2024
Tonight, at a celebration honoring outstanding theatre on stages across the Washington area, theatre artists, administrators, patrons, and special guests gathered at the ATLAS Performing Arts Center for Theatre Washington's announcement of nominees for the 40th Helen Hayes Awards.