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Recent Essays

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

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1 October 2015

Jonathan Mandell on the Deaf West Broadway production of Spring Awakening

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1 October 2015

Producer Branden Huldeen discusses examples of new, exciting forms of musical theatre, and how much opportunity there still in for growth in the field.

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1 October 2015

In the fifth installment of his series, Daniel Fine wraps up his discussion on how to utilize media design in the rehearsal hall.

Essay
30 September 2015

Michael R. Jackson proposes a way to challenge whiteness as the standard lens through which to see story and song artistically and politically.

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30 September 2015

Lue Douthit, director of literary development at Oregon Shakespeare Festival, discusses the history and rationale of the Play on! Project with OSF to translate 39 of Shakespeare’s plays.

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29 September 2015

Dancer Chloe Woggon discusses her performing a dance in front of an audience, in which she had an metaphysical experience.

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29 September 2015

Artistic Director Shakina Nayfack discusses the origins and trajectory of the Musical Theatre Factory, which advocates new musical development.

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28 September 2015

Sean Patrick Flahaven dispenses practical advice to aspiring musical theatre writers.

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28 September 2015

Eli Keel discusses Rough House Theater and their strategies for touring their work like a punk band.

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Protecting, Developing, and Celebrating Your Work

27 September 2015

Ashley Moniz and Courtney Kochuba introduce this series of articles and live events taking place this week online and in New York City.

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