Dramaturgical Notes on 4 of the Season’s Most Popular Plays
How directors and dramaturgs have approached ‘The Whipping Man,’ ‘The Motherfucker With the Hat,’ ‘Freud’s Last Session,’ and ‘Good People.’
October 2012
John Steppling: The Artist as Outsider
This expat playwright hasn’t found much love in U.S. theatres, and the feeling is mutual.
Rolling With the New-Play Surge
Teamwork and trust are watchwords for NNPN honcho Jason Loewith.
The Commons Touch
Thanks to a triumvirate of forward-lookers, a think tank grows in Boston.
The Ascent of Katori Hall
The ‘Mountaintop’ scribe pulls no punches, and neither do her characters.
A Little Bit of History Repeating
Christopher Shinn’s political play ‘Now or Later’ may mean more now than it did earlier.
Living for Design
Design is about more than pretty pictures, as reviews of three new books on costuming, scenography and lighting prove.
Editor’s Note for October 2012
Strong personalities and takes abound in the season ahead.
Eve Ensler on Activism, Adaptation, and the ‘V’ Play
Her new play ‘Emotional Creature’ reflects the experiences of girls around the world.
Acting for Corporations Is Acting, Too
Performance is a sought-after tool in training programs for business organizations.