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Category Archives: Columns
Chekhov Unhinged, ‘Cats’ Unleashed
How 2 Russian directors and 1 American one are making Chekhov’s work speak to the moment, and how a seasoned community-based theatremaker is having a ball on Broadway.
Bad Bunny and Latinx Theatre Commons Start Storytelling From the Beginning
Between the Super Bowl’s theatrical catharsis and LTC’s Actor Training Laboratorio, this late winter and early spring have offered beautiful instruction on returning to roots and authenticity.
A Look Back at the Ramen Days, and What Comes Next
In a recent issue on theatre training, recent graduates talked about how they’re finding their footing and making ends meet.
Gonna Sing It Again: The Art of Musician-Actors, in Hades and Above
What The Bengsons’ ‘My Joy Is Heavy’ and a new ‘Hadestown’ cast featuring Gaby Moreno have in common.
Operationalizing the Art of Care: Lessons From Sundance
The final festival in Park City showed off some interesting film products, but my biggest takeaways were from conversations about intentionality and care in the art-making process.
What Was Caryl Churchill Smoking? And Other Chicago Highs
This month’s Sightlines checks in on a ‘smoky riff’ on a well-known Churchill play, Chicago theatre news, and a rising local lighting designer.
Who’s Afraid of The Next Stage?
In this month’s newsletter, we look at a new pilot program at South Coast Rep and hear from educators on keys to preparing students for the professional world.
Historical Frenemies: Hurston & Hughes, Kramer & Fauci
‘Muleheaded’ depicts the famous falling out of 2 Harlem Renaissance luminaries, while ‘Kramer/Fauci’ puts a stark spin on a tetchy dialogue from the height of the AIDS plague.
Returning to Your Magic Tree House
In adapting beloved children’s and YA literature to the stage, the powerhouse national MTH On Stage and Chicago Children’s Theatre let presence and play guide their way.
