Recent Essays

Srda Vasiljevic writes about the imporance of being a well-rounded creator, and how BA programs are preparing students to make a different type of theater.

P. Carl issues an apology on behalf of HowlRound and Lily Janiak in regards to a NewCrit piece.

(Re)Search is a six part series by Bree Windham, a current graduate student in dramaturgy. It details her experiences as a young dramaturg navigating different resources and the ways she has come utilize them through trial, error, and advice from others.

The budding identity of American regional theater is fresh ensembles creating devised work that answers why with these people, in this place.

Matt McGreachy writes about Ronnie Burkett Theatre of Marionettes’s production of The Daisy Theatre at the Luminato Festival in Toronto.

Harvey Young writes about his experiences in graduate school and how the relationships he formed there trumped the academics in many ways - professional and personal.

Caleb Winebrenner shares why he believes the Libertarian voice is important in theatre. 

California Shakespeare Theater, under the direction of Jonathan Moscone, has changed route from classic work to new work that explores the diverse culture and artistry of the Golden State.

Elliot B. Quick examines what it means to be a dramaturg, and what role the MFA has in determining those definitions.

This week's topic is: How do current social and political events impact our role as artists? and will be moderated by Dominic D'Andrea @DominicDAndrea and Gus Schulenburg @GusSchulenburg.