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Recent Essays

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

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Satire and Political Critique at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown, South Africa

25 August 2015

Paul Adolphsen explores major themes of the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown, South Africa.

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25 August 2015

Theatre artist Mxolisi Masilela pens a love letter to South African community theatre.

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24 August 2015

Jonathan Martin shares moments and memories from his month-long trip touring and teaching in South Africa.

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24 August 2015

Actor and Tumblr curator Lynne Marie Rosenberg shares her guide for writing inclusive casting breakdowns.

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A Journey Into South African Theatre

23 August 2015

Antonio Lyons describes his evolving relationship to South Africa and discusses the country’s rich theatrical history.

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22 August 2015

Lisa Portes on the power of shared leadership and collective action as embodied by the Latinx Theatre Commons.

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22 August 2015

Victor Maog interviews two leaders from outside of the not-for-profit theatre world: teacher Tommie Lindesy, Jr. and producer Jhett Tolentino.

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A Few Leadership Lessons from Superheroes of the American Theatre

21 August 2015

Director, producer, filmmaker, and SPARK participant Nelson Eusebio talks about the example and inspiration of superheroes and leadership in the American theatre.

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21 August 2015

Snehal Desai outlines important things to keep in mind when creating or implementing a diversity and inclusion program.

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20 August 2015

Godfrey L. Simmons, Jr. writes about the discoveries made by Civic Ensemble in Ithaca, NY.

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