The Tony Award-winning Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has selected plays by Ma-Yi Writers Lab co-director Mike Lew to be developed during the 2014 National Playwrights Conference. [Read More]

It is estimated that by 2050, the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) population in the United States is projected to reach nearly 40 million people. As our nation becomes increasingly diverse, it is critically important to promote college success among students of color. Minority-Serving institutions (MSIs) enroll a disproportionately high concentration of low-income minority students, reinforcing these institutions’ relevancy to our nation’s higher education policy priorities of increasing college degree attainment among all students. Unfortunately, MSIs often face an array of problems including underfunding, low retention rates, and overall performance levels. [Read More]

The American Tap Dance Foundation’s (ATDF) annual Gala in support of the Gregory Hines Youth Scholarship Fund will be hosted this year by comic actor, dancer and performance artist Bill Irwin, with a special appearance by Ana Gasteyer, former Saturday Night Live cast member and current star of ABC sitcom Suburgatory. The Gala, Celebrating Gregory, will take place on Sunday, April 13 beginning with a reception and silent auction at 1pm, with performances and live auction beginning at 2pm. All events will take place at the Theater at the 14th Street Y, 344 East 14th Street, NYC. [Read More]