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Recent Essays

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

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an Introduction

26 March 2016

Isabella D’Esposito kicks off a new series by discussing the common myths she’s heard repeated while she works toward an Master of Fine Arts degree in playwriting.

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Julie Marie Myatt at South Coast Rep

25 March 2016

Joel Veenstra discusses the impact of Julie Marie Myatt’s recently-completed residency at South Coast Repertory.

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A Conversation with Dr. Steven L. Rosenhaus

25 March 2016

In this first installment, Donald Sanborn interviews Dr. Steven Rosenhaus about his career in musical theatre and teaching.

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24 March 2016

Workhaus Collective member Trista Baldwin reflects on the history and organizing philosophy of the playwright collective as it comes to a close after ten years.

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24 March 2016

Manuel Betancourt on The Royale by Marco Ramírez at Lincoln Center Theater in New York City.

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23 March 2016

Canadian theatre-artist Col Cseke considers how an artistic community seeks comfort following the tragic death of Michael Green, co-founder of One Yellow Rabbit.

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Reflecting on Michael Sommers’ Review of Ropes

23 March 2016

Playwright Matt Bardot responds to Michael Sommers’ Ropes review, while reflecting on his experience with race and identity in both the classroom and professional realm.

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Framing an Expert’s Review

22 March 2016

Roxanne Schroeder-Arce interviews her ten-year-old daughter Genevieve to get her thoughts on a recent theatre for young audiences show in Austin, Texas.

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21 March 2016

In this installment, Daniel Fine discusses the relationship between the scenic designer and media designer, advocating direct collaboration earlier in the production process.

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20 March 2016

Salma Abu Ayyash considers the missed opportunity for Ayd Akhtar’s Disgraced to challenge Islamphobia and the intersection of oppressions.

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