Recent TLA News
Book Review: Steppenwolf Theatre Company of Chicago: In Their Own Words
Steppenwolf Theatre Company of Chicago: In Their Own Words. By John Mayer. New York: Bloomsbury Methuen, 2016. ISBN 978-1-4742-3945-5. The Steppenwolf Theatre Company mostly tells its own extraordinary story in John Mayer’s engaging book examining the methods, history, and overall mission of the company which, among other things, has created a much-imitated dynamic ensemble […]
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BROADSIDE Digest 5 is Now Available
BROADSIDE Digest The fifth issue of BROADSIDE Digest is now available. Don’t have time to click back through all of the previously posted items? No worries; we’ve compiled all of the posts from January 28 through December 8, 2016 in one handy document. You’ll be able to find all of the issues of the new BROADSIDE Digest under News & Events/BROADSIDE […]
TLA Celebrates Book Awards Winners in New York
Hello TLA Members and Friends! TLA had a busy Fall, with some wonderful events in New York, including the annual Book Awards ceremony, which was held at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts on October 14th. We began the evening with some mingling and refreshments (including snacks generously donated by Grandaisy Bakery). […]
TLA in 2016!
Greetings and Happy Anniversary TLA! Congratulations to Theatre Library Association on our upcoming 80th Anniversary in 2017! Best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season! Statement on the Outcome of the Presidential Election Before I begin the summary of events for the Theatre Library Association in 2016, I offer a note on the national state of […]
ASTR/TLA 2016 Conference
Summary of TLA Plenary and TLA Tour TLA Conference Plenary The Theatre Library Association once again presented a successful plenary session at the 2016 National ASTR/TLA Conference, which was held in Minneapolis, MN, November 3-6. This year’s conference theme was “Trans-“ and it focused upon how that prefix – “signifies a blending, while it recognizes […]
Book Review: Some Enchanted Evenings: The Glittering Life and Times of Mary Martin
Some Enchanted Evenings: The Glittering Life and Times of Mary Martin David Kaufman New York, NY: St. Martin’s Press, 2016 ISBN 978-1250031754 420 pp. David Kaufman brings readers a lively new journey through the career and personal life of an iconic star who enchanted audiences for decades both on stage and via the small […]
TLA Election Results!
Thank you to all of our members who voted in this election cycle. The votes were counted at the Annual Business Meeting on October 14. I am delighted to share the results. Congratulations! Executive Officers Colleen Reilly, President Diana King, Vice President Beth Kattleman, Treasurer Laurie Murphy, Secretary Board Members Felicity Ann Brown Selena Chau Kathryn Hujda […]
TLA is Happening in New York
The Theatre Library Association has a cluster of exciting events taking place in New York this October. We continue to connect performing arts scholars and practitioners to librarians and archivists through unique programming. We hope you will be able to join us for some or all of our events! Here’s the rundown: TLA Symposium: FRINGE […]
2016 Elections are now open – cast your vote!
An online ballot was sent to TLA personal and institutional members in good standing earlier this past month to vote in the 2016 Elections. Voting is open now, and will continue until 5:00 PM ET on Friday, October 14, 2016. If you are a TLA member and have not received a ballot or are experiencing […]