The Civilians Announce 2016-17 R&D Group
A group of 17 artists will develop a new work together.
All Stories About The Civilians
An Evolving Mythology: How ‘Mr. Burns’ Challenged Capital Stage and Its Audience
Like the characters in Anne Washburn’s post-apocalyptic pop-culture extravaganza, the company often had to choose which ideas to save and which to kill.
Brooklyn Academy of Music Announces 2016 Winter/Spring Season
The slate includes productions of new and classic works from the likes of Royal Shakespeare Company, Maly Drama Theatre of St. Petersburg, and Actors Theatre of Louisville.
When the Art in a Museum Is Live
Boundary-busting troupes like the Civilians, Pig Iron and Native Voices have staged plays in partnership with—and in counterpoint to—the art on the walls.
The Civilians Uncover the Craft and Humanity of Porn in ‘Pretty Filthy’
Director Steve Cosson explains how his troupe’s new show fits into a tradition of backstage musicals—and not just because of the crescendos and climaxes.
Know a Theatre: 16th Street Theater of Berwyn, Ill.
This 49-seat venue in a small suburb west of Chicago serves its neighborhood with new plays at neighborly ticket prices.
Jane Jung Named the Civilians's New Managing Director
A producer with experience at several New York indie theatres, most recently with Ping Chong + Company, joins NY’s premier investigative-theatre troupe.
Mimi Lien Creates Art With Her Sets
Whether brainy or gutsy, Mimi Lien’s sets are arresting architectural formations in space.
How Can Scientists Raise Awareness About Climate Change? Try Theatre
Climate change is real, and the results will be catastrophic. Scientists are collaborating with theatre artists such as the Civilians and Cynthia Hopkins to spread the word.
A Mixtape About Faith
Humana playwrights pose the question: What do you believe in?
