Recent Essays

Patrick Maley examines the 2013 readings of August Wilson's American Century Cycle, presented by The Greene Space at WNYC and WQXR in New York.

When we devise theater with students, we can look at the abilities that can guide us in our creation of a piece.  Devised work allows students to be in a brave space of not knowing.   

What would happen if ALL of the US Latina/o theatres banded together to share and create together? Could we turn the system upside down?

Kati Sweaney interviews Michael Rohd about what and how the Catalyst Initiative promotes arts-based practices in meaningful community activities.

Jennifer Bryner writes about the many benefits to being a high school teacher, and the joy of helping young artists discover what they're capable of.

Wednesday's topic is "High School Theater" and Thursday's topic is "Artistic Risk" moderated by The Playwrights' Center in Minneapolis @pwcenter. Both days' conversations start at 11am PST (San Francisco) / 1pm CST (Austin) / 2pm EST (New York) / 19:00 GMT (London) / 8pm CET (Berlin). Use Twitter hashtag #newplay to participate.

Wyckham Avery talks about her reluctance with grading high school theatre and how she overcame it. 

José Carrasquillo recaps the findings and goals of the National Convening of Latina/o theater artists, and explains where we're headed... and how we can change the trajectory of representation onstage.

Kai Green presents a metaphysical monologue centering on the relationship of the dramaturg to a new play, and how standing outside of a play's development is much like loving a child at arm's length.

Dani Snyder-Young reviews Steven Simoncic’s Broken Fences at 16th Street Theater, and highlights the play's message... and how audiences have failed to recieve it.