Triad Stage

Triad Stage is a professional Non-Equity regional theatre company based in Greensboro, North Carolina, founded by Preston Lane and Richard Whittington in 1999, with a mission to create theatre that is deeply rooted in the American South, similar to the works of Tennessee Williams and William Faulkner. The company has produced numerous plays, including works by August Wilson, Arthur Miller, and Lanford Wilson, and has collaborated with other theatres, such as the Steppenwolf Theatre Company and the Alliance Theatre. Triad Stage has also been compared to other regional theatres, like the Guthrie Theater and the Seattle Repertory Theatre, in terms of its commitment to producing high-quality, thought-provoking theatre. The company's productions often feature actors from the Screen Actors Guild and the Actors' Equity Association, and have been recognized with awards from the National Endowment for the Arts and the North Carolina Arts Council.

● History

The history of Triad Stage is closely tied to the city of Greensboro, North Carolina, where it was founded in 1999 by Preston Lane and Richard Whittington, with the goal of creating a professional regional theatre company that would produce high-quality, innovative theatre in the American South. The company's early years were marked by collaborations with other theatres, such as the North Carolina Theatre and the Carolina Theatre, and productions of plays by American playwrights, including Sam Shepard and Beth Henley. Triad Stage has also been influenced by the works of European playwrights, such as Henrik Ibsen and Anton Chekhov, and has produced adaptations of classical literature, including the works of William Shakespeare and Jane Austen. The company's history is also connected to the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where many of its productions have been staged, and the North Carolina School of the Arts, which has provided a pipeline of talented actors and designers.

● Productions

Triad Stage has produced a wide range of plays, including world premieres of new works by emerging playwrights, such as Lauren Gunderson and Dominique Morisseau, as well as regional premieres of plays by established playwrights, like Tom Stoppard and Caryl Churchill. The company's productions often feature actors from the New York City theatre scene, including Broadway actors like Audra McDonald and Brian d'Arcy James, and have been recognized with awards from the Drama Desk Awards and the Lucille Lortel Awards. Triad Stage has also produced musicals, including works by Stephen Sondheim and John Kander, and has collaborated with other theatres, such as the Public Theater and the La Jolla Playhouse, on co-productions of plays like The Merchant of Venice and The Glass Menagerie. The company's productions are often designed by scenic designers like David Korins and Rachel Hauck, and lighting designers like Jules Fisher and Peggy Eisenhauer.

● Venue

Triad Stage is based in the Pyramid Building in downtown Greensboro, North Carolina, where it has a state-of-the-art theatre with a seating capacity of over 300. The venue has been designed by architects like Frank Gehry and Renzo Piano, and features a thrust stage and a proscenium arch. The company also produces plays at other venues in the Triad region, including the Carolina Theatre and the Greensboro Coliseum, and has collaborated with other theatres, such as the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts and the North Carolina Symphony, on productions of plays like The Phantom of the Opera and Les Misérables. The venue is also used for educational programs, including workshops and masterclasses, led by instructors from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and the North Carolina School of the Arts.

● Artistic Leadership

The artistic leadership of Triad Stage is provided by Preston Lane, who has been the company's artistic director since its founding in 1999. Lane has directed numerous productions for the company, including plays by Tennessee Williams and Arthur Miller, and has worked with actors like Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen. The company's managing director is Richard Whittington, who has been responsible for the company's administrative and financial operations since its founding. Triad Stage has also been led by other artistic directors, including Kate Hamill and Ken Rus Schmoll, who have directed productions of plays like The 39 Steps and The Importance of Being Earnest. The company's board of directors includes community leaders like Michael Jordan and Quentin Tarantino, who have supported the company's mission to produce high-quality, innovative theatre.

● Education and Outreach

Triad Stage has a strong commitment to education and outreach, with programs designed to promote theatre and arts education in the Triad region. The company offers workshops and masterclasses for students and adults, led by instructors from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and the North Carolina School of the Arts. Triad Stage also has a youth theatre program, which provides acting classes and production opportunities for young people from the Triad region. The company has collaborated with other arts organizations, such as the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra and the North Carolina Museum of Art, on educational programs and community outreach initiatives. The company's education programs are supported by grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the North Carolina Arts Council.

● Awards and Recognition

Triad Stage has received numerous awards and recognition for its productions, including awards from the Drama Desk Awards and the Lucille Lortel Awards. The company has also been recognized with grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the North Carolina Arts Council, and has been named one of the best regional theatres in the United States by Theatre Communications Group and American Theatre magazine. The company's productions have been praised by critics from The New York Times and Variety, and have been recognized with awards from the Outer Critics Circle Award and the Drama League Award. Triad Stage has also been recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, with awards from the National Theatre Conference and the Theatre Development Fund. Category:Regional theatre companies in the United States