Recent Essays

In response to the pervasiveness of gun violence, Yvette Heyliger uses her artistry to implement change regarding gun reform.

Elaina Avila, inspired by the Occupy Movement, decided to write plays for the 99%. Here's what happened.

Daniel Sack writes through the one-night-only performance of Romeo Catellucci's Schwanengesang D744 at the 2013 Avignon Festival, and how it turned its gaze back on the spectator.

Chiori Miyagawa reflects on hosting Caridad Svich's Gun Control Theatre Action in the wake of the Travyon Martin tragedy and trial.

Lydia Stryk shares a reflective overview of her friendship with beloved actress Julie Harris.

Cecilia Copeland’s uncle was her rock within any family flict. Her uncle also loved guns which has inspired her to write with his life in mind as she navigates the topic of gun control.

In the midst of the fringe festival, Kingston escapes to site-specific theatre coming face to face with the lines of audience participates and affects.

This weeks Howl is on gun control, social change, and artistic efficacy.

Caridad Svich examines art's effectiveness in implementing social change, particularly gun control. 

From her time being in a country the size of Michigan that brews narratives of local experiences, Regan wonders about the United States ability to cultivate plays that reflect local area’s stories.