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2013 World Theatre Day Message — Happy World Theatre Day!
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2013 World Theatre Day Message — Happy World Theatre Day!

26 March 2013
A woman wearing a mask and a man with his finger over her mouth.
When Expectations Collide
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When Expectations Collide

26 March 2013

It was a cold and familiar shift. This group, when introduced to my six-foot-tall, African American, Ivy League–educated, world-traveled self, had perceived me as one thing. I could see they were now reassessing me as someone very different. My status as an outsider quickly solidified.

A graph depicting several foods on a long table.
A Big Eyed Fish Post 2.5
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A Big Eyed Fish Post 2.5

Perceptions of Theater's Value

26 March 2013

The latest infographic from ABEF explores the value of theatre through food

A still from the play Wild Bride.
Joining the Band
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Joining the Band

25 March 2013

Brooke Christensen reflects on her encounters with Emma Rice and Kneehigh's work, and the power of belonging in the audience – whether for 90 minutes and an intermission, or for the rest of one's life.

A graph depicting audiences' relationships to theatre.
A Big Eyed Fish Post 2.4
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A Big Eyed Fish Post 2.4

Who determines what work we produce and how do we measure its success?

25 March 2013

Today's infographic from ABEF highlights who should determine the productions a company produces and how you can measure those production's success

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Weekly Howl on Thursday, March 28
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Weekly Howl on Thursday, March 28

What's On Your Mind? Suggest Topics for this week's #newplay chat

25 March 2013

Join this week's Howl on Dario Fo's World Theatre Day message

An actor wearing a large curly wig smiles at a prop in their hand.
Travelin’ Band
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Travelin’ Band

Interview with Emma Rice

24 March 2013

Bessie Rowen interviews Emma Rice about her international touring theatre company, diversity, and collaboration.

A graph depicting several animals and climates.
A Big Eyed Fish Post 2.3
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A Big Eyed Fish Post 2.3

Perception of Ensemble Theaters & the Role of Audience

23 March 2013

In a continuation of A Big Eyed Fish, Rachel Grossman writes about ensemble theater and audience and what influences our perceptions of this relationship.

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Live on #NEWPLAY TV
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Live on #NEWPLAY TV

Latinx Theater Commons Steering Committee Convening

21 March 2013

Livestreaming of the Latinx Theater Commons Steering Committee on updating the American narrative of Latina/os in the theatre.

Several graphs defining the relationships between those who participate in theatre.
A Big Eyed Fish Post 2.2
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A Big Eyed Fish Post 2.2

Defining Key Terms

21 March 2013

An infographic exploring how different people define "theatre" "ensemble" "audience" and "engagement"

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