A Virtual Festival, But Is It Still the Fringe? A Report From Philly
The beloved annual festival, and its spinoff Philly Free Fringe, managed to bring together, and often activate, online audiences.
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Managing the Stage, and Managing Expectations
For all the responsibility laid on stage managers, their impact and centrality—and what they can bring to theatre’s current moment of challenge and uncertainty—remain underappreciated.
Theatre Horizon Announces Art Houses Initiative
The new program will pair artists with Philadelphia-area families to help those families tell their stories through art.
Pushing Past Norms and Into Equitable Authenticity
How TGNC production and stage managers are leading the field by example.
Unicorn at the Soup Factory
As a casting director, I’ve been in a unique position to advocate for TGNC actors—and for myself.
No More Daddy
What we mean—and don’t mean—when we say ‘mentor.’
Developing Trans Roles for the Theatre
Working with TGNC actors means creating a culture of collaboration, respect, and wholeness.
‘A Country That Tells Me I Ain’t Really She’
An excerpt from ‘For Black Trans Girls Who Gotta Cuss A Mother Fucker Out When Snatching An Edge Ain’t Enough: A Choreo Poem.’
It’s Bodies That Are Tripping Us Up
Men may feel threatened by strong women, but women know in their bodies who the real threat is.
19 Theatre Workers You Should Know
From dramaturgs to designers, actors to devisers, these are some folks to have on your radar.