Recent Essays

Mya Kagan wonders if perhaps women’s submission habits differ from men’s, and whether this affects production statistics.

Eric Kildow looks at the letter written by Doug Wright of the Dramatists Guild in the wake of casting conflicts and at the cease and desist letters sent to the creators of thatswhatshesaid in the context of what they mean for the nature of collaboration and collective control of the means of production. 

verity healey discusses Charlene James’ new play Cuttin’ It at the Young Vic in London, England.

Judith Jerome discusses the recent Broadway production of Blackbird by David Harrower.

Regina Buccola discusses Ed Proudfoot’s Chewing on Beckett, a contemporary reimagining of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot with an all-female cast. 

Kimi Eisele writes about a new engagement piece presented by Borderlands Theater in partnership with Saguaro National Park.

Rob Orchard writes about Robert Brustein’s career of writing political theatre, and shares an audio recording of a new satirical skit.

Sara Zweig on The Robber Bridegroom with book and lyrics by Alfred Uhry, and music by Robert Waldman at The Roundabout Theatre Company in New York City.

How Chicago’s theatre community is seeking to address sexual harrassment in theatre.

Amy Schwabauer on Death of a Man by Jairo Cuesta in Akron, Ohio.