Recent Essays

Jonathan Mandell asks artists at the Drama Desk Awards if theatre can change the world, and compiles their answers into a video.

Gloucester Stage’s Executive Managing Director Jon Wojciechowski discusses the process and philosophy behind the company’s new playwriting apprenticeship.

In the second installation of his series, Seth Lepore explores when an audience member gives feedback, even when it isn’t necessarily wanted.

Jonathan Mandell on Belarus Free Theatre's Trash Cuisine, playing through May 17 at La Mama ETC in New York City.

Jennifer Lane talks with MOXIE Theatre’s Delicia Turner Sonnenberg about shattering the stereotypes of women’s work and finding balance in her life.

Erin Mee discusses the emerging genre of smartphone plays.

Illana Stein reports on the perceived and projected possible ramifications of burning the Quran on stage during a production of Christopher Marlowe’s Tamburlaine the Great.

In her latest installation, Morgan Greene rediscovers high school through Albany Park Theater Project’s immersive experience Learning Curve.

David G. Garcia and Alma Itzé Flores on the 2015 revival of Culture Clash's Chavez Ravine at Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles, California. 

Cortney McEniry explores Taylor Swift’s method of engaging her fans, and how theatre companies can step out of the spotlight to really connect with members of their community.