After the Anger
Contemporary Russian theatre reflects a divisive political moment with rage, irony and low-fuss experimentation.
All posts by Rob Weinert-Kendt
Pops’s Last Stand
In ‘Satchmo at the Waldorf,’ Terry Teachout conjures an icon at the end of his career.
From East to West
The human condition gets a workout at 2 festivals: Humana and Pacific Playwrights.
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.
Getting Personal About Arts Advocacy: Rochester Rapport
Rep. Louise Slaughter has Geva Theatre Center’s back.
Getting Personal About Arts Advocacy: The Trip to Boise
For Idaho Shakespeare Festival’s Mark Hofflund, a relationship with Congressman Mike Simpson gives rural arts an advocate in high places.
Listening to the Women of Uganda
Gulu District is a long way from Denver, but not beyond the reach of theatre.
Selling It
With his second volume of lyrics, Sondheim makes the case for his theatrical vision, even when it’s led him down blind alleys.
Triple Threats
Emily Mann and Chay Yew write and direct plays, and they run theatres. Not necessarily in that order.
Critical Juncture
As theatres and audiences face a brave new digital world, 12 of the nation’s most influential theatre critics talk about their towns and their changing roles.
