I'm grateful to have recently participated in the inaugural Directing Intensive at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, supported by a scholarship through the Maclab Enterprises Endowment Fund. Led by director and artistic leader Weyni Mengesha, the intensive brought together a cohort of directors from across North America for an immersive exploration of rehearsal practice, text analysis, directing actors, artistic leadership, and collaborative design processes. Througho

By Donna Iadipaolo -March 16, 2026 Full article. In downtown Ann Arbor’s Yellow Barn, Theatre NOVA is expanding its commitment to new work by increasing its investment in artist training. The NOVA Workshop Series, created and managed by Producing Artistic Director & Literary Manager Shelby R. Seeley , offers four-hour, hands-on sessions for adult theatre artists eager to sharpen their craft and deepen their creative practice. “The NOVA Workshop Series grew out of my own desi

Theatre Nova is proud to announce they are among the outstanding community of theatres funded by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council for 2026. This year, we are honored to receive a $41,712 grant from the Michigan Arts and Cultural Council, a remarkable increase from 2024-2025's $37,600 . This generous funding allows us to celebrate 12 years with renewed vigor and ensure that we can continue our mission of promoting new plays and playwrights to a diverse and expanding audi