
FEATURE: What did the pandemic do to your favorite theater company? Some survived, others didn’t make it
Peter Crimmins, WHYY

INTERVIEW: Philly’s R. Eric Thomas is taking over the ‘Ask Amy’ advice column
Nick Vadala, The Philadelphia Inquirer

OPINION: The Wilma’s Tony reminds us to keep fighting for Philly’s arts community
Alaina Johns, Broad Street Review

INTERVIEW: 'An Army of Lovers,' corporate culture and the freedom to have pride in public
Rita Charleston, The Philadelphia Tribune

AUDIO: Interview with R. Eric Thomas, Brittany Onukwugha, & Allison Heishman
A.D. Amorosi, Theatre in the Round, WPPM 106.5FM

REVIEW: Azuka Theatre and Simpatico Theatre present R. Eric Thomas's An Army of Lovers
Natalie Layne, Broad Street Review

PREVIEW: Theater in the Round (Up): Mega-playwright productions hit the stage
A.D. Amorosi, Metro Philadelphia

AWARDS: Gone since 2019, the Barrymore Awards return to honor Philadelphia-area theater
Peter Crimmins, WHYY

FEATURE: ‘The Elephant in the Room’ extends its stay at Azuka Theatre
Molly Given, Metro Philadelphia

REVIEW: Azuka Theatre presents Priyanka Shetty’s The Elephant in the Room
Krista Mar, Broad Street Review

PREVIEW/REVIEW: Azuka Theatre Presents the Philadelphia Premiere of Priyanka Shetty’s The Elephant in the Room
Brenda Hillegas, RowHome Magazine

REVIEW: THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM (Azuka): Impassioned and interesting sidestepping
Toby Zinman, Phindie

Ang(ela) Bey: 2023 Pew Grantees - Christ Church Neighborhood House
The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage

AWARDS: Theatre Philadelphia Unveils First Full Slate Of Barrymore Nominees Since 2019
Chloe Rabinowitz, Broadway World

INTERVIEW: Azuka Theatre's world premiere of 'Galilee' offers lessons on climate change
Rita Charleston, The Philadelphia Tribune


REVIEW: Walking on Water/Azuka Theatre presents Christine Evans’s Galilee
Cameron Kelsall, Broad Street Review

PREVIEW: ‘Galilee’ tackles climate change in a way that is neither didactic nor depressing
Jane M. Von Bergen, The Philadelphia Inquirer

AUDIO: Interview with Rebecca May Flowers & Christine Evans
A.D. Amorosi, Theatre in the Round, WPPM 106.5FM

VIDEO: Puesta en escena de “Todas mis madres sueñan en español”
Valria Aponte Felciiano, Telemundo 62
FEATURE: 'All My Mothers Dream in Spanish' has world premiere in Philly
Sabrina Boyd-Surka, KYW Newsradio

BLOG: Todas mis madres sueñan en español: una obra de teatro afro-latino en Filadelfia
Celeste Dolores, deslumbrar
REVIEW: All My Mothers Dream in Spanish at Azuka Theatre highlights the connections between generations
Brenda Hillegas,Philadelphia Rowhome Magazine

PHOTOS: First Look At ALL MY MOTHERS DREAM IN SPANISH By AZ Espinoza At Proscenium Theatre
A.A. Cristi, Broadway World

REVIEW: A bilingual feast - Azuka Theatre and Teatro del Sol present AZ Espinoza’s All My Mothers Dream in Spanish
Krista Mar, Broad Street Review

PREVIEW: Todas mis madres sueñan: reflexión del pasado, presente y futuro inspirada en la historia afrovenezolana
Univision


PREVIEW: Azuka Theatre and Teatro del Sol unite to ‘Dream in Spanish’
By A.D. Amorosi, Metro Philadelphia

AWARDS: James Ijames and Lloyd Suh Named Recipients of 2022 Steinberg Playwright Awards
Andrew Gans, Playbill.com

AWARDS: Voting Now Open For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards
BWW Awards, BroadwayWorld.com

INTERVIEW: Azuka Theatre’s ‘a hit dog will holler’ analyzes the changing role of advocacy
A.D. Amorosi, Metro Philadelphia

INTERVIEW: 'A Hit Dog Will Holler' examines the trauma of women in the movement
Rita Charleston, The Philadelphia Tribune

REVIEW: Azuka Theatre Kicks Off New Season with Philadelphia Premiere of A Hit Dog Will Holler
Brenda Hillegas, RowHome Magazine

REVIEW: Azuka Theatre presents Inda Craig-Galván's A Hit Dog Will Holler
Krista Mar, Broad Street Review

REVIEW: James Ijames’ new play ‘Reverie’: a moving meditation on grief, healing and roads not taken
Julia M. Klein, The Philadelphia Inquirer

REVIEW: Azuka Theatre presents James Ijames’s Reverie
Jillian Ashley Blair Ivey, Broad Street Review

AWARDS: James Ijames' Fat Ham, a Queer Adaptation of Hamlet, Wins the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Caitlin Moynihan, Broadway Buzz

INTERVIEWS: ‘Reverie’, ‘School Girls’ give a snapshot of Black Philadelphia theater
A.D. Amorosi, Metro Philadelphia


AUDIO: Interview with James Ijames and Jerrell L. Henderson (starts at 32:48) at
A.D. Amorosi, Theatre in the Round

INTERVIEW: Damien J. Wallace draws from real life for Azuka Theatre's latest production
Rita Charleston, The Philadelphia Tribune

AWARDS: Two works by local playwright Erlina Ortiz receive national recognition
Andrew Kolba, Al Dia

INTERVIEW: Steven Anthony Wright uses teaching experience to drive his latest role
Rita Charleston, The Philadelphia Tribune

REVIEW: Azuka Theatre presents Val Dunn’s Carroll County Fix
Jillian Ashley Blair Ivey, Broad Street Review

INTERVIEW: Philly’s Azuka Theatre gets a rural, radical queer joy twist with ‘Carroll County Fix’
A.D. Amorosi, Metro Philadelphia




Philly theater in the pandemic — half empty or half full?
Jane M. Von Bergen, The Philadelphia Inquirer

REVIEW - Azuka Theatre’s Young Money is heartbreaking and humorous gives us a lot to think about
Brenda Hillegas, Philadelphia RowHome Magazine

INTERVIEW - Azuka Theatre returns with diversity, equity and inclusivity in place for ‘Young Money’
A.D. Amorosi, Metro

INTERVIEW: Azuka Theatre is back with 'Young Money', a world premiere
Rita Charleston, The Philadelphia Tribune

ARTICLE: Azuka Theatre returns live and in-person with Erlina Ortiz’s ‘Young Money’
Nigel Thompson, Al Dia

Black Lives Matter: U.S. Theatres Stand With the Movement for Racial Justice
American Theatre Editors, American Theatre

‘Ship’ is the latest from hot Philly playwright Douglas Williams. See it now and say you knew him when.
Cameron Kelsall, The Philadelphia Inquirer

The best plays and musicals on the Philly theater circuit this spring
Jane M. Von Bergen, The Inquirer

Philly Theatre Week is here, and there are some great deals on hot plays
Jane M. Von Bergen, The Inquirer

Want to run off and join the theater? There’s a career fair Saturday for that
Jane M. Von Bergen, The Philadelphia Inquirer

‘Sunset Baby’ at Azuka: A talent trove of acting in Dominique Morisseau’s small gem
John Timpane, The Philadelphia Inquirer

Sunset Baby: A potent search for a lost past
Richard Lord, University City and Philadelphia Free Press

A Millennial’s Guide to Seeing Theater in Philly and Still Paying Your Rent
Joshua Herren, Phindie

The Barrymore Awards for Philly’s best in theater have been announced. Did your favorites make the list?
Brandon T. Harden, The Philadelphia Inquirer

‘Mean Girls,’ ‘Ragtime,’ Bebe Neuwirth, ‘Hamilton,’ and so much more live theater in Philly this fall
Jane M. Von Bergen, Philadelphia Inquirer

Barrymore nominations are in for Philadelphia theater’s best shows. See the full list here.
John Timpane, The Inquirer

Boycott Esther: A Play Bringing Digital and Social Media to the Stage
Daniela Galdi, City Wide Stories

New play inspired by Philadelphia-based playwright’s experience with The Weinstein Company
Grace Maiorano, South Philly Review
Theatre Review: Azuka’s BOB: A LIFE IN FIVE ACTS showcases new talents and classic themes
Chad Gorn, Philly Life & Culture
BOB: A LIFE IN FIVE ACTS (Azuka Theatre): Great things are done by a series of small things brought together
Kathryn Osenlund, Phindie

Newbold resident directs play about an American man's quest for greatness
Grace Maiorano, South Philly Review
Plight at the museums: How Philadelphia cultural institutions are fighting back
Kenneth Hilario, Philadelphia Business Journal

Philadelphia’s best plays and musicals of 2018 (including one you can still catch)
John Timpane, The Inquirer & Daily News
‘Warplay’ at the Azuka Theatre: Retelling a classic war story as it should have been
Toby Zinman, The Inquirer
One-act play recons with microagressions through storytelling
Suzannah Cavanaugh, Philadelphia Gay News
REVIEW: 'Mrs. Harrison' at the Azuka Theatre: Power and promise that deserve to be seen, here, now, everywhere
Jim Rutter, The Inquirer

In his new Philly play, 'Elle' columnist R. Eric Thomas asks 'Who really owns a story?'
A.D. Amorosi, Billy Penn
'Ready Steady Yeti Go' at Azuka Theatre: Endearing but inconclusive look at adolescents facing a social problem
Jim Rutter, The Inquirer

"Wow! Wow!! :) :) Wow!!"

"Thank you for doing this play."

"Goidel's play is layered with beautiful humanity + Wright's direction brings all gentleness + struggle to the front...one cannot help but be a part of this event, this search, this shock."

"Never have I seen my personal life reflected in a piece of art in this way. Thank you."

"Lots of gravity to the piece. Deeply meaningful. Thanks."

"A truly haunting one. I'm combing back through memory, wondering what I've embellished and how its formed me."

"Really amazing. The work was raw + truthful, bizarre and earnest. I'll be thinking about this one for a while."






















































































































































