Kirsten Greenidge, Close to Home
For 2 new plays at the Huntington, the ‘Luck of the Irish’ playwright draws on her family dynamics and Boston roots, respectively.
All Stories About racism
What ‘Help’ Sees, and Who It Misses
A new theatre piece based on a Claudia Rankine essay may be educational for white audiences, but for Black audiences it’s merely relatable.
Done With Racism and Sexism, These Black Women Are Doing It for Themselves
After experiencing bias and harassment at predominantly white institutions, 4 leaders founded their own companies to advocate for Black artists.
A Teaching Moment for Juilliard
After the Drama Division hosted a pointlessly traumatic ‘slavery immersion’ exercise last fall, some Black students are still hurting and asking for redress.
Invisibility and Objectification Can Kill: American Theatre’s Anti-Asian Problem
The racist stereotypes and erasure perpetuated on white-dominated U.S. stages have real-world consequences outside the theatre.
Moments in an American Town
Catching a glimpse of the beloved community in a quirky, inclusive corner of the U.S.
When the Students Have Notes for the Teachers
Theatre students and alumni join the anti-racist groundswell in the U.S. theatre to pen statements speaking up about their experiences and demanding change.
About Alice, or When Social Distancing Ends
In this excerpt from a new journal by theatre artists, the author recounts how she confronted racism in a loved one with more love.
Featured Contributors, Nov. 2019
Two writers explore Chicago theatre, from the city’s ensemble ethos to the effects of racism on the contemporary theatre scene.
