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Photo from a production of Gilgamesh.
Gilgamesh and Guantanamo
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Gilgamesh and Guantanamo

D.C. Theater Explores the Spoils of War

13 June 2013

An apt topic of the DC Stage, Jesus at Guantanamo and Gilgamesh explore power and abuse through the failings of heroes

Logo for Natasha Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812.
"Vulgarians," "Vigilantes," and the Great Cell Phone Smashing of 2013
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"Vulgarians," "Vigilantes," and the Great Cell Phone Smashing of 2013

12 June 2013

After an upset theatregoer throws another audience members phone across the theatre, questions were raised about what behaviors are considered respectable in the theatre

Photo from the play The Arsonists.
The Slow, Cold Burn of the Aurora Theatre’s The Arsonists
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The Slow, Cold Burn of the Aurora Theatre’s The Arsonists

11 June 2013

The Arsonists acts as a chilling critique of blinding following norms and devotions while simultaneously being a rally cry to trust gut intuition.

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The Working Theater Directors Salon
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The Working Theater Directors Salon

11 June 2013

Working Theater randomly selects seven directors to direct seven commissioned plays in a week, for their Directors Salon as an opportunity to help directors "break into the business"

The Omsk Drama Theatre.
Postcards from Russia 3
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Postcards from Russia 3

Omsk

10 June 2013

Christopher W. White reports on his visit to the provincial city of Omsk, Russia.

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Weekly Howl on Twitter hashtag #newplay
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Weekly Howl on Twitter hashtag #newplay

Making a career in the arts, making a living in the arts—Thursday, June 13

10 June 2013

This week's Howl covers the topic of making a career in the arts and making a living in the arts

A play formatting template.
Shaping the Conversation
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Shaping the Conversation

Script Formatting and Twitter

9 June 2013

Lisa Leaverton reflects on facilitating a Twitter conversation on the effects of script formatting within the theatre industry.

A man participating in Hidden Stories.
Blurring the Lines
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Blurring the Lines

Ant Hampton/Tim Etchells’ The Quiet Volume and Begat Theater’s Hidden Stories

8 June 2013

Bertie Ferdman talks about The Quiet Volume and Hidden Stories, two interdisciplinary works that challenge audiences perceptions of time and space.

Portrait of Carlos Murillo.
Interview with Carlos Murillo
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Interview with Carlos Murillo

7 June 2013

Anne García-Romero and Alice Tuan interview Carlos Murillo about his exploration of art and playwriting. Murillo questions how storytelling and technology will merge together.

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On Valuing Diversity, Managing Diversity, and the Difference
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On Valuing Diversity, Managing Diversity, and the Difference

7 June 2013

Clayton Lord shares insight on the value of diversifying theatre institutions.

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