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Recent Essays

This is a repository of written content, sorted by most recent to oldest. Enjoy!

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Flooring It with Espírito

14 May 2016

Elaine Ávila writes about her experience at the Latinx Theatre Commons convening in Seattle, WA.

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Matt Pelfrey, Point Park University

14 May 2016

Izzi D’Esposito talks with Matt Pelfrey, head of the low-residency MFA program at Point Park University.

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13 May 2016

Professor Patricia Herrera writes about teaching Hamilton through the lens of American democracy.

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Is it feedback or permission?

13 May 2016

This installment of Jess Pillmore's Sustainable Artistry series discusses the difference between asking others for feedback or for permission.

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12 May 2016

Jonathan Mandell explores the gender politics of Broadway offerings such as American PsychoWaitressEclipsedThe Color Purple, and more.

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Rethinking Desire in Dramatic Writing

12 May 2016

In this first installment, Playwright Irene Loy discusses how the Hero’s Journey traditionally exists in Western dramatic form and advocates alternative ways of portraying heroes.

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11 May 2016

Billy Flood, theatre artist based in Louisville, Kentucky talks to local black theatre artists about the state of black theatre in Lousiville.

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11 May 2016

Jack Wernick describes his personal journey from theatre artist to educator and back again.

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Contracted Artist Edition

10 May 2016

Kate Langsdorf writes about the joys and hardships of working on a project as a dramaturg.

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We Have A Winner

10 May 2016

Mya Kagan muses on the implications of a script “Max” submitted being named a finalist for a competition.

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