Debbie Allen-directed play about the legacy of Maya Angelou eyes 2028 bow

www.broadwaynews.com: A new play with music about the life and work of the late writer and civil rights leader Maya Angelou continues its developmental process, ahead of a 2028 production. “Phenomenal Woman, Maya Angelou” — which takes its title from Angelou’s poem of female empowerment — is being written by Angelica Chéri and will be directed by Debbie Allen.

What Is SWOT Analysis? 5 Ways It Accelerates Your Self-Improvement

www.lifehack.org: If I told you that there was one activity that you could do frequently that would dramatically accelerate your rate of self-improvement, would you do it?

SWOT Analysis may very well be the solution to your problems of feeling lost, unproductive, worried about the future, and the general struggle that inevitably arises on the road to personal development. It is quick to carry out, reliable in terms of changing your perspective, and effective in getting you the results that you desire.

Developers just discovered a billion dollars of hidden NYC real estate

nypost.com: For years, Broadway theater owners have been selling air rights above their rather squat, landmarked stages to developers.

Developers use those air rights to add extra floors to skyscrapers. But now the Nederlander Organization, which owns nine Broadway theaters, has unlocked something new: basement rights!

Braddock wants to offer 37 apartments to artists

www.nextpittsburgh.com: The borough of Braddock is moving ahead with plans to turn the old Ohringer building into 37 low-income apartments for Pittsburgh artists.

Gregg Kander, an investor and developer who is working pro bono on several Braddock properties, said that as of August 2 he and other organizers in the community have lined up several million dollars in conditional funding from the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, a nonprofit specializing in housing resources across the state.

Writing Great Characters

Breaking Character: What do Lady Macbeth, Hamlet, Hamilton, Willy Loman, and Blanche DuBois all have in common? They are all great characters. The ability to write unforgettable characters is key to being a playwright. Ultimately, it is the recognizable yet surprising and unique character that leads our readers or audience forward.

GREEN ACRES Musical Officially Takes Aim for Broadway

www.broadwayworld.com: Producers Pam Laudenslager and Colleen Lober have just announced the launch of Center Stage Capital, Inc., a new entertainment company that will present a portfolio of productions including the world premiere of Green Acres the Musical; Mother Eve's Secret Garden of Sensual Sisterhood; Empyrea and In the Room.

Bag&Baggage Productions Projects into the Future

Stage Directions: As its name implies, Bag&Baggage Productions (B&B) is a malleable theater company. What was started as a touring company in 2005 with nothing more than just a van, simple sets, and a handful of actors, the Hillsboro, OR-based troupe quickly become known for its artistic quality, affordability, and a unique, provocative sense of humor.