Press Coverage
2013
- ReviewMay 2, 2013: Short North Stage’s ‘Passing Strange’ is a must-see by Jay Weitz, Columbus Alive
- ReviewApril 27, 2013: Vocabularies and Desire. Passing Strange by Screen of Distance blog
- ReviewApril 24, 2013: Passing Strange: Musical tells tale in style by Michael Grossberg, The Columbus Dispatch
- ReviewApril 23, 2013: Restless teen has a ticket to ride by Richard Ades, Columbus Theater
- ReviewApril 20, 2013: Passing Strange: Culture is Cosmetic by Pete Lovering, Outlook: Columbus
- ReviewApril 20, 2013: Passing Strange fills the Garden Theater with emotion by Anne Evans, Columbus Underground
- ReviewApril 19, 2013: Get 'Real' with Short North Stage's PASSING STRANGE by Lisa Norris, Broadway World (review of preview)
- PreviewApril 18, 2013: Passing Strange is a tale of self-discovery by Jackie Mantey, Columbus Live
- PreviewApril 18, 2013: Young performer’s journey to find himself told in musical 'Passing Strange' by Michael Grossberg, The Columbus Dispatch
- ReviewFebruary 6, 2013: Don’t miss American Stage’s first-rate production of The Piano Lesson running through March 3 by Paul Wilborn, PalladiumPaul's Blog
- ReviewFebruary 6, 2013: Regional Reviews: The Piano Lesson by William S. Oser, Talkin Broadway
- ReviewFebruary 1, 2013: The Piano Lesson is in tune with the past by Mark E. Leib, Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
- ReviewJanuary 23, 2013: Music at the heart of August Wilson's 'The Piano Lesson' by John Fleming, Tampa Bay Times
- PreviewJanuary 21, 2013: 'Piano Lesson' offers insight into black culture by Kathy L. Greenberg, Tampa Tribune
- VideoJanuary 17, 2013: The Piano Lesson: Interview with director Mark Clayton Southers by American Stage Theatre
- PreviewJanuary 17, 2013: American Stage presents August Wilson's 'The Piano Lesson' by John Fleming, Tampa Bay Times
- PreviewJanuary 16, 2013: American Stage continues its August Wilson cycle with 'Piano Lesson' by Cali Credit, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
- Best OfJanuary 1, 2013: Local Pittsburgh theater produced memorable moments in 2012 by Alice T. Carter, Tribune-Review
2012
- Best OfDecember 28, 2012: Top 10 theater shows of 2012 (Gem of the Ocean ranked as 2012's #1 show) by Russell Florence Jr., Dayton Daily News
- InterviewSeptember 22, 2012: Interview: Mark Clayton Southers by Michael Farina, Writers News Weekly
- Best OfJuly 2, 2012: Saluting Dayton’s 2011-12 Theater Season by Russell Florence Jr., Dayton Most Metro
- AudioJune 7, 2012: Interview: The David Dower Friday Phone Call by David Dower, HowlRound
- NoteMay 9, 2012: Black and white By Doug Shanaberger, Observer-Reporter
- ReviewMay 8, 2012: "Dutchman" at Bricolage by Wendy Arons, Pittsburgh Tatler
- ReviewMay 4, 2012: A Blonde Gets on a Train, Another Gets Off a Bus. Trouble Ensues. by Arlene Weiner, Coal Hill Review
- AudioMay 3, 2012: Dutchman by Paul Guggenheimer, Essential Pittsburgh, Essential Public Radio
- ReviewMay 3, 2012: Review: 'Dutchman' takes audience on a deep, emotional journey by Alice T. Carter, Tribune-Review
- ReviewMay 2, 2012: Like a punch in the gut: Dutchman and conversations about race at Bricolage by Marty Levine, Pop City
- ReviewMay, 2012: 'Dutchman' Flies High at Bricolage by Sean Collier, Pittsburgh Magazine
- ReviewMay 2, 2012: Dutchman Review by Michelle Pilecki, Pittsburgh City Paper
- ReviewMay 2, 2012: Stage review: 2-part 'Dutchman' spurs discussion across racial divide By Christopher Rawson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ReviewApril 29, 2012: Theatre review: "Dutchman" at Bricolage by Gordon Spencer, WRCT
- PreviewApril 26, 2012: 'Dutchman' goes deep to see what lies underneath by Alice T. Carter, Tribune-Review
- PreviewApril 26, 2012: Preview: Bricolage examines racial division by reviving controversial 'Dutchman' by Sharon Eberson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ReviewApril 8, 2012: An Unforgettable Odyssey by Russell Florence, Jr., Dayton Most Metro
- ReviewApril 4, 2012: Two great plays -- nine incredible performances by Burt Saidel, Oakwood Register
- ReviewApril 3, 2012: Gem of the Ocean by Brian Sharp, Dayton City Paper
- VideoMarch 31, 2012: Gem of the Ocean at the Loft by Jim Bucher, WDTN-TV, NBC Dayton
- ReviewMarch 29, 2012: HRTC's Gem of the Ocean by Mike London, London Theatre Notebook
- VideoMarch 29, 2012: Interview with cast member Dwandra Nickole of Human Race Theatre's Gem of the Ocean, with production video by Jim Bucher, Living Dayton
- PreviewMarch 24, 2012: Black experience spotlighted in ‘Gem’ by Ria Megnin, Dayton Daily News
- ReviewMarch 7, 2012: ‘The Gammage Project’ offers insight by C. Denise Johnson, New Pittsburgh Courier
- PostscriptMarch 4, 2012: 'Gammage Project' may continue mission to educate by Sharon Eberson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- AudioFebruary 29, 2012: The Gammage Project by Paul Guggenheimer, Essential Pittsburgh, Essential Public Radio
- VideoFebruary 16, 2012: What’s On Stage: “The Gammage Project” & More by Chris Rawson, Pittsburgh Today Live
- ReviewFebruary 15, 2012: 'The Gammage Project' an ambitious work By Christopher Rawson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ReviewFebruary 15, 2012: The Gammage Project by Ted Hoover, City Paper
- ReviewFebruary 14, 2012: "The Gammage Project" by Pitt Rep and The Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company by Eponymous Theatre Critic
- ReviewFebruary 13, 2012: Review: 'Gammage' details remain painful By Alice T. Carter, PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
- ReviewFebruary 11, 2012: Theatre review: "The Gammage Project" at Pitt and, later, August Wilson Center by Gordon Spencer, WRCT
- PreviewFebruary 8, 2012: The Gammage Project revisits an infamous case by Bill O'Driscoll, Pittsburgh City Paper
- PreviewFebruary 8, 2012: 'The Gammage Project' based on facts, feelings By Alice T. Carter, PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
- VideoFebruary 6, 2012: Tragic Incident Brought To Stage With ‘The Gammage Project’ by CBS Pittsburgh KDKA
- PreviewFebruary 5, 2012: Recalling Jonny Gammage: Play dramatizes racially charged case by Sharon Eberson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- PreviewFebruary 1, 2012: Gammage tragedy inspires play By Carl Prine, PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
- InterviewJanuary 26, 2012: One on One: Favorini drama recounts Gammage case by Peter Hart, University Times
- InterviewJanuary 24, 2012: Looking Back on Jonny Gammage by Allegra Johnson, UrbanMediaToday.com
- PreviewJanuary 22, 2012: Mark Clayton Southers' “Ma Noah” set to perform at Stockton's Experimental Theatre by Giana Milazzo
- AudioJanuary 17, 2012: Gammage Project Interview by Elaine Effort, KQV
2011
- PreviewNovember 23, 2011: ‘486 CLUB’ gives theater lovers taste of mystery by Genea Webb, New Pittsburgh Courier
- PreviewOctober 16, 2011: Nine Days in the Sun at The Looby Theatre by Nahsville Scene
- ReviewOctober 7, 2011: ‘Last of the Line’ leads to overlooked roots by C. Denise Johnson, New Pittsburgh Courier
- ReviewOctober 7, 2011: Poignant 'Last of the Line' examines heritage and history by Christopher Rawson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ReviewOctober 5, 2011: Last of the Line by Ted Hoover, Pittsburgh City Paper
- ReviewOctober 4, 2011: Review: Strong performances aren't enough for 'Last of the Line' by Alice T. Carter, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
- ReviewAugust 24, 2011: ‘August in August’ serves up tasty morsels of theatre by C. Denise Johnson, New Pittsburgh Courier
- ReviewAugust 19, 2011: Review: 'August in August' complex, intense; but only running 3 days by Alice T. Carter, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
- NewsAugust 16, 2011: Pitt Theatre's 2011-2012 Season To Explore Urban Landscapes by Broadwayworld.com
- ReviewMay 11, 2011: ‘TESTIMONY’ a stirring revelation...‘Uprise: Raising Black Men Project’ at AWC by C. Denise Johnson, New Pittsburgh Courier
- ReviewFebruary 23, 2011: Wilson's "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" sizzles by Rossano P. Stewart, New Pittsburgh Courier
- VideoFebruary 2, 2011: Pittsburgh Theater Talk video interview by Kristin Garbarino, Pittsburgh Theater Talk
- ReviewJanuary 28, 2011: At American Stage: Ma Rainey's Black Bottom by Robert Jaquay, Outings & Adventures
- ReviewJanuary 28, 2011: Ma Rainey hits all the right notes by Kathy L. Greenberg, Tampa Tribune (PDF link)
- NewsJanuary 28, 2011: Mark Clayton Southers melds troupe, center by Sean Collier, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ReviewJanuary 27, 2011: Review: 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' finds joy in painful story by John Fleming, St. Petersburg Times Performing Arts Critic
- PreviewJanuary 20, 2011: Director of August Wilson's 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' for American Stage has personal connection by John Fleming, St. Petersburg Times Performing Arts Critic
- PreviewJanuary 17, 2011: Play and director seem to belong together by Kathy L. Greenberg, Tampa Tribune
- NewsJanuary 2011: Entrances and Exits column in American Theatre magazine announces "Mark Clayton Southers has assumed the newly created position of artistic director for theatre initiatives at Pittsburgh's August Wilson Center for African American Culture."
2010
- NewsDecember 16, 2010: After quitting his day job in a "leap of faith," theatrical director and producer Mark Clayton Southers is hired by the August Wilson Center. by Pittsburgh City Paper
- NoteDecember 5, 2010: Art trumps money By John Fleming, St. Petersburg Times
- NewsDecember 2, 2010: Curtain up: Respected theater figure has a fitting new role by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette editors
- NewsNovember 27, 2010: Southers to lead theater initiatives at August Wilson Center by Christopher Rawson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- NewsNovember 20, 2010: August Wilson Center adds Southers to theater post by Sharon Eberson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- AudioOctober 27, 2010: Pittsburgh Hear and Now: OnStage podcast interview with Mark Clayton Southers (audio) by Christopher Rawson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- InterviewSeptember 5, 2010: Traditional jobs support careers in the arts. by Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
- VideoJune 8, 2010: The Junior Show, episode 4: Jitney by WBGN
- ReviewJune 2, 2010: Jitney at Pittsburgh Playwrights by Bill O'Driscoll, Pittsburgh City Paper
- ReviewMay 13, 2010: Review: Jitney by Ted Hoover, Pittsburgh City Paper
- ReviewMay 12, 2010: Sala reprises '82 role in ‘Jitney’ ...Overall production outstanding by C. Denise Johnson, New Pittsburgh Courier
- PreviewMay 5, 2010: Pittsburgh Playwrights sticks to original cycle with August Wilson's 'Jitney' by Alice T. Carter, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
- ReviewMarch 18, 2010: Review: Valu-Mart by Ted Hoover, Pittsburgh City Paper
2009
- ReviewDecember 27, 2009: Stage: Tough acts to follow: Recalling the best theater of the decade by Christopher Rawson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- NewsDecember 2, 2009: Steel City Cycle: Pittsburgh's new August Wilson Center celebrates the late playwright by Robert Isenberg, Backstage magazine
- PreviewNovember 11, 2009: Aunt Ester takes center stage in a celebration of August Wilson works by Alice T. Carter, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
- ReviewMay 12, 2009: Endings in Wilson's and Stoppard's plays detract from excellent acting by Bob Hoover, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ReviewMay 7, 2009: Review: Seven Guitars by Ted Hoover, Pittsburgh City Paper
- PreviewApril 30, 2009: Montae Russell returns for ‘Seven Guitars’ by C. Denise Johnson, New Pittsburgh Courier
- ReviewApril 16, 2009: "Reachings" and "Pain in My Heart" by John Fantin, Pittsburgh City Paper
- PreviewMarch 29, 2009: I Nipolti (The Cousins) by Pittsburgh Cultural Arts Meetup Group
- ReviewMarch 26, 2009: Wilson influence guides Southers' 'I Nipoti' by Bob Hoover, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ReviewMarch 26, 2009: ‘I Nipoti’ serves a tasty slice of life by C. Denise Johnson, New Pittsburgh Courier
- ReviewMarch 24, 2009: I Nipoti at Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Co. by Bill O'Driscoll, Pittsburgh City Paper
- ReviewMarch 19, 2009: Review: I Nipoti by Ted Hoover, Pittsburgh City Paper
- AudioMarch 12, 2009: Pittsburgh Hear and Now: OnStage podcast interview with Mark Clayton Southers (audio) by Christopher Rawson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- PreviewMarch 12, 2009: Playwright Mark Clayton Southers discusses I Nipoti, the latest in his "culture-clash" series. by Bill O'Driscoll, Pittsburgh City Paper
- InterviewMarch 5, 2009: Personality test: Mark Clayton Southers by The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
- NoteFebruary, 2009: Pittsburgh Arts Icons By Robert Isenberg, Pittsburgh Magazine
- PreviewJanuary 22, 2009: ‘Angry Black Man Poetry’ at WJU by Times Leader (Martins Ferry, Ohio)
- Best OfJanuary 1, 2009: Counting Out: Five Great Sets on a Budget, & Five Reasons You Still Didn't Need Cable in 2008 by Michelle Pilecki & Bill O'Driscoll, City Paper
2008
- ReviewNovember 20, 2008: 'Interesting Times' is interesting enough by Christopher Rawson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ReviewOctober 23, 2008: The Best of the Theatre Festival in Black & White by Michelle Pilecki, Pittsburgh City Paper
- PreviewOctober 16, 2008: Stage Preview: Black & White Fest revisits its most colorful plays by Christopher Rawson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- NoteJune 8, 2008: Theater performances are enhanced when the space is just right by Alice T. Carter, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Theater Critic
- ReviewMay 22, 2008: Review: Two Trains Running by Michelle Pilecki, Pittsburgh City Paper
- ReviewMay 22, 2008: Stage Review: August Wilson's diner of dreams comes to life in 'Two Trains' by Christopher Rawson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- PreviewMay 15, 2008: Appreciating August/Wilson veterans reveal remembrances by C. Denise Johnson, New Pittsburgh Courier
- AudioMay 13, 2008: Artistic Director Eileen J. Morris from Houston's Ensemble Theatre and Actress Bebe Wilson chat with KUHF's Catherine Lu about the company's production of Mark Clayton Southers' comedy-drama Ashes to Africa, on The Front Row, KUHF Houston Public Radio
- PreviewMarch 27, 2008: In the Wings: Casting Coup -- Chisholm, Udin by Christopher Rawson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ReviewFebruary 14, 2008: Review: Freeman by Michelle Pilecki, Pittsburgh City Paper
- ReviewFebruary 5, 2008: Stage Review: 'Freeman' celebrates black history by Anna Rosenstein, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- Best OfJanuary 3, 2008: 2007: The Year In Lists: Five Visionary Stage Productions by Robert Isenberg, City Paper
2007
- ReviewOctober 25, 2007: B&W Fest still a work in progress by Christopher Rawson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ReviewOctober 20, 2007: Reunion and scenes honor August Wilson with strong playwrights, actors by Christopher Rawson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ReviewSeptember 20, 2007: Review: James McBride by Michelle Pilecki, Pittsburgh City Paper
- ReviewSeptember 19, 2007: Stage Review: Irish culture clash with a comic wallop by Christopher Rawson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- PreviewSeptember 12, 2007: World premieres planned at Downtown theaters by Alice T. Carter, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Theater Critic
- PreviewAugust 16, 2007: 'James McBride' a bold step for Pittsburgh Playwrights by Christopher Rawson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- NewsJuly 4, 2007: Onyx Awards honor local theater by Christopher Rawson and Monica Haynes, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ReviewMay 24, 2007: Review: Pill Hill by Robert Isenberg, Pittsburgh City Paper
- PreviewFebruary 8, 2007: Playwrights in search of plays by C. Denise Johnson, New Pittsburgh Courier
2006
- ReviewDecember 7, 2006: Stage Review: War is the backdrop for father-son drama 'Corps Values' by Christopher Rawson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ReviewOctober 26, 2006: Theatre Festival in Black and White by Ted Hoover, Pittsburgh City Paper
- ReviewOctober 26, 2006: Stage Review: Black & White Festival is a vivid evening of plays by Christopher Rawson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- PreviewOctober 12, 2006: Black and White Festival continues to bust boundaries by C. Denise Johnson, New Pittsburgh Courier
- ReviewSeptember 19, 2006: Scenes from the Arts-burgh by Alice T. Carter, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Theater Critic
- NoteJune 6, 2006: The Cultural Top 50: #43 by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ReviewMay 25, 2006: Stage Review: Yo! The cultures clash in 'Hoodwinked' by Christopher Rawson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ReviewMay 23, 2006: Scenes from the Arts-burgh by Alice T. Carter, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Theater Critic
- PreviewMay 18, 2006: Stage Preview: Playwrights Theatre takes a lighthearted look at race with 'Hoodwinked' by Christopher Rawson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ReviewFebruary 26, 2006: "August in February" by Christopher Rawson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- PreviewFebruary 9, 2006: Theater Preview: James Earl Jones lends voice to August Wilson tribute by Christopher Rawson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
2005
- ReviewDecember 1, 2005: Stage Review: 'Stain' is an entertaining step forward for playwright Corey Rieger by Christopher Rawson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- NoteOctober 21, 2005: Rename CAPA after playwright August Wilson? by Joe Smydo, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- PreviewOctober 20, 2005: Stage Preview: Black & White festival scurries to get 10 plays up and running by Christopher Rawson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ReviewSeptember 15, 2005: Stage Review: Tensions run high in 'Soldier's Play' by Christopher Rawson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ReviewJune 23, 2005: Stage Review: Lesbian-gay theater festival is a mixed success by Anna Rosenstein, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ReviewMay 4, 2005: Southers' 'Nine Days in the Sun'; Plays 'what if?' with race issues by M, Deborah, New Pittsburgh Courier
- ReviewApril 29, 2005: Stage Review: 'Nine Days' switches black and white with humor, drama by Christopher Rawson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- PreviewApril 1, 2005: Stage Preview: 'August in April' fetes Wilson with 7 scenes by Christopher Rawson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ReviewJanuary 18, 2005: Playwrights Theatre Company comes on strong by Alice T. Carter, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Theater Critic
- PreviewJanuary 14, 2005: Stage Preview: Playwrights Theatre finds home in the Cultural District by Christopher Rawson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
2004
- ReviewOctober 20, 2004: Stage Reviews: Playwrights festival crosses racial divide by Christopher Rawson and Anna Rosenstein, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ReviewOctober 13, 2004: New Horizon season opener 'Ma Noah' focuses on family by Genea L., New Pittsburgh Courier
- ReviewOctober 13, 2004: Ma Noah by Pittsburgh City Paper
- ReviewOctober 13, 2004: Stage Review: 'Ma Noah' builds strong vessel for its message by Christopher Rawson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- PreviewOctober 10, 2004: Black & White festival takes stand against theater segregation by Alice T. Carter, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Theater Critic
- InterviewOctober 7, 2004: What Makes Mark Run by Bill O'Driscoll, Pittsburgh City Paper
- ReviewOctober 2, 2004: Stage Review: Veteran actor adds excitement to New Works Festival by John Hayes, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ReviewSeptember 17, 2004: Stage Review: 'Dorothy 6' sparks up emotions of a steelworking clan by Anna Rosenstein, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ReviewAugust 27, 2004: Stage Review: Strong production of 'Fences' by Pittsburgh Playwrights by Anna Rosenstein, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ReviewJune 23, 2004: Stage Review: Pride theater festival offers two programs of new one-acts by Christopher Rawson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ReviewMay 7, 2004: Stage Review: 'Dorothy 6' performances are as strong as steel by Katherine Karlin, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
1996-2003
- Best OfDecember 31, 2003: On Stage: Readers add their 2 cents to best of shows and performers by Christopher Rawson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ReviewSeptember 12, 2003: Stage Review: Sun shines on Penn Theater's 'Water' by Christopher Rawson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ReviewMarch 19, 2003: Ma Rainey's Black Bottom / My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra / Play On by Pittsburgh City Paper
- InterviewJanuary 26, 2003: Life experience boosts playwright, entrepreneur by Christopher Rawson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Drama Editor
- InterviewJanuary 26, 2003: The Pittsburgh 3: An Alaska gathering of theatrical heavyweights sparked the careers of the talented trio now collaborating at Kuntu Rep by Christopher Rawson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Drama Editor
- NewsDecember 19, 2002: Theater Note: New Penn Theater plans ambitious lineup by Christopher Rawson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Drama Editor
- Best OfJanuary 4, 2002: The shows went on: Great productions, talented people shaped 2001 by Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune
- ReviewMay 9, 2001: Raw and talented: Playwright's sharp commentary comes through loud and `Clear' By Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune
- ReviewMay 2001: When the Water Turns Clear By Jenn Goddu, Chicago Reader
- NewsOctober 31, 2000: Kuntu Repertory Theatre "Regular" To Have Play Produced In Chicago by University of Pittsburgh press office
- ReviewSeptember 26, 1996: Kuntu's 'The Trial' entertainingly dissects black stereotypes by Tony Norman, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette