A Summer of Reflection
For our guest columnist’s final column (for now), she reconnects with past students and asks teachers how they’re educating a new generation.
Category Archives: Columns
The Caste Is Stacked in ‘The Employee Dharma Handbook’
A human resources tangle among tech workers is at the heart of Geetha Reddy’s new comedy at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley.
Searching for Fifth Wave Feminism Onstage
How will the next revolution in women’s lives will be dramatized?
Those Who Learn, Teach
For theatre teachers, summer is the time to inhale, recharge, and remember what it’s like to be a student.
Solo Acts of Comic Commemoration in ‘The Peculiar Patriot’ and ‘Greef’
Conversations with Liza Jessie Peterson and Christina Gelsone about 2 very different shows, one ending a quarter-century run, the other quietly launching a tour.
Holding Down the Fort: Lessons from Steppenwolf’s New Work and GALA Hispanic’s History
A video convo and a Q&A with leaders of two storied companies celebrating 50 years and championing new works.
What’s Next? Something Revealing!
For many educators, the close of a spring musical doesn’t ease the pressure; there’s still next year to plan!
Books in New Editions in ‘Flower Drum Song’ and ‘Brigadoon’
How David Henry Hwang and Alexandra Silber seek to honor 2 classic musicals’ intentions while keeping them fresh.
There’s Some New Work ‘Out Here’
A show and a convening at Court Theatre demonstrate what’s still possible, and a composer-designer lets us in on their dreams.
Spring School Musicals and Educator Impact
Creating space for reflection and traditions for celebration in high school and college theatre.
