Searching for Fifth Wave Feminism Onstage
How will the next revolution in women’s lives will be dramatized?
Category Archives: Columns
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.
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.
