Becoming a Playwright
A look back.
Free at Last
An emotional farewell is staged for activist Free Southern Theatre.
Institution-as-Artwork
We may not have realized we were building long-lasting institutions to make theatre. But now that we have them, what should we do with them?
Creative Danger: Exploring the Woman’s Voice in Drama
Building dynamic characters for the stage goes far beyond gender.
The Many Voices of Mabou Mines
This unique nine-member company is more than the sum of its parts.
Article of Faith: A Conversation With Lillian Hellman
An American giant in her dotage weighs in on success, fear, love, and idealism.
April 1984
“Communication” and “context” were the bywords of the magazine’s first issue.
Rock ’n’ Roll Jesus With a Cowboy Mouth
Sam Shepard, like Elvis, has found an infectious groove in the cracks of American mythology.
Rhythm & Truths: An Interview With Sam Shepard
Why does the author of ‘True West’ write plays? To see and hear things he can’t find anywhere else.
Things To Come
Crystal-gazing at the near and distant future of a durable art.