Today’s AJ Highlights

Good Morning: The Bay Area has long had a thriving theatre scene, rich in new work. But theatres are falling by the dozens now, and while there are plenty of reasons specific to each case, this is starting to feel more like a systemic shift. More in American Theatre

  1. Who Owns Wheel Of Fortune? Sony and CBS are in a legal battle over ownership rights for the iconic game shows “Wheel of Fortune” and “Jeopardy!” – Los Angeles Times
  2. The Life Of A Writer Is Often Quite Choppy, Says Author Deborah Levy Deborah Levy reflects on her journey, stating that her career took off at age 50, despite her accomplishments in fiction and nonfiction. – The Guardian
  3. A Record Number Of Books Censored And Banned In Schools This Year Book bans surged by 200% from 2023, raising concerns about freedom of information and children’s access to diverse literature. – The New York Times
  4. An Autistic Girl Turned Down By Ballet Schools Inspires A Whole New Approach A Scottish ballet teacher developed a class for autistic children after a young girl was turned away, showcasing inclusive education in dance. – Glasgow Live (MSN)
  5. How A Grad Student Found A Hidden Mayan City From His Computer Using online resources, a grad student uncovered a long-lost Mayan city, marking a breakthrough in digital archaeology. – Wired

Skip down to see all the stories we collected this weekend, organized by art form. See you tomorrow.

Doug

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