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Invitation
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Invitation

Erik Ehn, Caridad Svich and their Collaborators

21 March 2013
A graph breaking down how one might define oneself.
A Big Eyed Fish Post 2.1
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A Big Eyed Fish Post 2.1

Ensemble Theaters & Audience Definitions Poll Participants

18 March 2013

The first in a series of infographics highlighting the diversity in people, practices, and perceptions on Ensemble Theatre

The Twitter logo.
Weekly Howl on Thursday, March 21
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Weekly Howl on Thursday, March 21

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

18 March 2013

This week we want to hear what's on your mind! Write to us about what you think the upcoming Weekly Howl should focus on.

Banner logo for Georgetown School of Foreign Service.
Interview with Derek Goldman and Cynthia Schneider by Jojo Ruf
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Interview with Derek Goldman and Cynthia Schneider by Jojo Ruf

18 March 2013

Jojo Ruf chats with Derek Goldman and Cynthia Schneider about founding the Laboratory for Global Performance and Politics at Georgetown University.

A hashtag.
The Galaxy’s Guide to Digital Media
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The Galaxy’s Guide to Digital Media

#sighashtag—What's in a hashtag?

17 March 2013

Mallory breaks down the power of Twitter and hashtags for theatres to make the most of the personal one-on-one interactions companies get to have with their audience members.

The Roster
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The Roster

Black theatres in America

16 March 2013

A list of black theatres in the United States, complied by Michael Dinwiddie, Jonathan McCrory, Beth Turner, Lawrence Evans, and the New England Entertainment Digest.

The cast and crew of a play gathered around their set.
Working at It
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Working at It

16 March 2013

Ben Guillory writes about The Robey Theatre Company, and the importance of outreach and bringing audiences to black history.

Five women in period dress.
Indomitable Spirit
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Indomitable Spirit

The Legacy, Vitality, and Sustainability of Black Theatre Today

16 March 2013

Eileen J. Morris discusses the duty The Ensemble Theatre has to the community of Huston.

Logo for the Black Theatre Network.
The Black Theatre Network
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The Black Theatre Network

Past, Present & Future

15 March 2013

Michael Dinwiddie discusses the role of the Black Theatre Network in the community.

A banner featuring a poem by Barbara Ann Teer.
The Way Back Home
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The Way Back Home

15 March 2013

Sade Lythcott writes about her mother's legacy as founder of the National Black Theater (NBT), and the importance of maintaining the history and lineage of black theater.

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