New Work, Fresh From WWU’s Summer Test Kitchen
Western Washington University’s summer program brings students together with guest writers for two weeks of collaborative development.
Category Archives: Columns
Adventures With the Audience at CATF
A report from Shepherdstown, where it’s all new all the time. Plus: thoughts on the Oskar Eustis bombshell and what it says about our role in the movement.
5 Things the Pros Can Learn From High School Theatre
We could all use a bit of the enthusiasm, imagination, and determination I witnessed at this year’s International Thespian Festival.
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.
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!
