Austin Smith

Off-Broadway Review: New York Theatre Workshop’s “Sanctuary City” at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (Closed Sunday October 10, 2021)

October 7, 2021 | Off-Broadway, pass over, sanctuary city > | "Sanctuary City", Austin Smith, Caitlin Sullivan, Isabella Byrd, Jasai Chase-Owens, Joan Marcus, Lucille Lortel Theatre, Martyna Majok, Merrick A.B. Williams, Mikaal Sulaiman, New York Theatre Workshop, Rebecca Frecknall, Sharlene Cruz, Tom Scutt

Since the controversy started about the destiny of so called “dreamers” and immigration moved to the forefront of the political spectrum, theatre has become a formidable platform, revealing the many obstacles that face these innocent victims. What has also developed is the now familiar phrase “sanctuary city.” A city that limits its cooperation with federal immigration enforcement agents, to protect…

Preview: Tori Sampson’s “This Land Was Made” at the Vineyard Theatre

Artistic Directors Douglas Aibel and Sarah Stern announce casting for Vineyard Theatre’s Developmental Lab production of Tori Sampson’s THIS LAND WAS MADE, directed by Whitney White. Vineyard’s Developmental Labs allow a playwright and director to explore a work-in-progress on its feet in collaboration with a full creative team, and include staging and design elements. Presentations are Thursday, July 26 –…