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Recent Essays

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

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21 December 2015

In this second installment, Matthew Minnicino discusses legendary women characters in ancient Greek theatre. 

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20 December 2015

José Torres-Tama writes about the development of Aliens, Immigrants & Other Evildoers, a sci-fi Latino noir performance about the Latino immigration experience.

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20 December 2015

Playwright Alvaro Saar Rios writes about the value of casting non-Latina/o actors in Latina/o roles in a university setting.

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19 December 2015

In this third installment, Sam Turich discusses the question of identity and its relationship to audiences in Pittsburgh and San Diego.

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19 December 2015

Maria Genné discusses the philosophy of Kairos! Alive and its community work with youth and the elderly.

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18 December 2015

Lynn Mullin interviews playwright Arthur Keyser about his journey to playwriting and his process.

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Only Abandoned from the Outside

18 December 2015

Playwright Emilio Rodriguez discusses his experience working in Detroit, a city that is often overlooked, but has opportunities for emerging theatre artists. 

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On Jérôme Bel’s Ballet

17 December 2015

Patty Gone reviews Jérôme Bel’s Ballet at the Marian Goodman Gallery in New York City. 

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Interview with Robb Hutter on Working With Seniors in Retirement Communities

17 December 2015

Henrik Eger interviews Robb Hutter about his work with Philly Senior Stage. 

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16 December 2015

Actor and playwright Corey Fischer, co-founder of LA’s Traveling Jewish Theatre, discusses the origin of ensemble theatre and its manifestation in Ubuntu Theatre Projects.

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