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Biography

Diep Tran is a reporter, editor, and columnist. Her beat is arts and entertainment, with a focus on theater and on and off stage diversity. She is currently the associate editor of "American Theatre" magazine, where she assigns and edits articles for print and web, and contributes regularly. She has a monthly column with the magazine focused on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. She is also the founder and producer of American Theatre’s biweekly Offscript podcast. In 2015, Diep led the creation and launch of AmericanTheatre.org, the first official website for the magazine, building the site from the ground up with a mix of Wordpress, self-taught HTML coding, and Googling. She is also a freelance journalist, whose writing has appeared in the "New York Times," "Time Out New York," "TDF Stages," "Backstage," and "Salon," among other publications. Diep has a bachelor’s in English and Art History from the University of California, Los Angeles. She received her master’s degree in arts journalism from the Goldring Arts Journalism Program at Syracuse University. In 2015, she was a critic fellow at the National Critics Institute at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center.

Content

Total articles 1205

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  Michelle Williams Finally Meets Michelle Williams

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  Apr. 18, 2025

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  In The Last Five Years and Macbeth in Stride, Whitney White Is Wondering If Women Can Have It All

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  Apr. 18, 2025

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  Isa Briones and AnnaSophia Robb Join Cast of All Nighter

  By Diep Tran Verified

  Apr. 17, 2025

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Playbill

Playbill is a prominent program magazine that has been integral to the theater industry since 1884. Originally founded as a free magazine-style program for New York playhouses, it has grown to become the leading publication for Broadway, Off-Broadway, and other theater venues across the United States. Playbill offers program publishing services, producing and distributing detailed programs for theatrical productions that include information about the show, cast, crew, and sponsors. It also serves as a significant advertising platform for local businesses and national brands, connecting them with a targeted audience of theatergoers. Additionally, Playbill features articles, interviews, and reviews related to theater and the performing arts, making it a valuable resource for industry professionals and enthusiasts alike. Its core products include printed programs, digital content, and special editions for notable events in the theater world.