Revisiting ‘Mr. Green’: The Rewards of Keeping a Play Fresh
Why has my 1997 two-hander proven so durable around the world? It might have something to do with my attention to detail in the many translations and updates.
All Stories About translation
In Translations, a Canon for All
As we work to expand our definition of classics beyond the work of white men, let’s not forget to look outside English-language drama as well.
The Translator’s Glance
Moving work from one language to another is an art unto itself, and adapting it for the stage only adds layers of challenge and meaning.
A Narrowing of Vision Is Never the Answer
If we can’t move past our bias toward theatre made in the U.S. and ratified in New York, we might as well just build a wall.
Sarah Ruhl and Tracy Letts: 2 Playwrights and ‘Three Sisters’
A conversation about playmaking, ensemble acting, writing regimens—oh, and that Chekhov play they both adapted.
It’s Time To Translate Shakespeare—Into Contemporary English
After 400-plus years, the approximate, half-understanding fog through which we hear much of the Bard’s language won’t do anymore.
