My Year of Writing Dangerously
At a solitary Gulf Coast retreat, veteran playwright Craig Lucas reconnects with the sublime.
First Person
A Critic Revisits a Seminal Moment in Regional Theatre History
The recently retired director of the O’Neill Critics Institute reflects on his time in Minneapolis at the Guthrie’s beginning.
From the Actor’s Notebook: Thoughts on Playing Shakespeare
An acclaimed performer shares his insights on five iconic leading roles.
A Survival Resonance Through the Work of Sekou Sundiata
Activated by memories of their creator, the words of the late Sekou Sundiata take on a new meaning.
Appointment With Despair: Pages from a Writer’s Notebook
In ‘The Train Driver,’ South Africa’s master dramatist wrestles with the fate of a poor family and what it means to him.
Joining Forces
When theatre artists and military personnel come together, assumptions on both sides are transformed.
‘Ajax’ in Guantanamo
An ancient story wins hearts and minds at the world’s most controversial military base.
A Gay Marine’s Journey Home
A crisis of conscience in Iraq becomes the raw material for ‘The Eyes of Babylon.’
The Importance of Daydreaming
For actors, voice training and new discoveries in neuroscience can help bridge the disconnect between mind and body.
Riding the Waves of History: ‘The Gem of the Ocean’
How August Wilson created the ‘mother of all the plays’ and one of the central roles in his canon.