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This is a repository of written content, sorted by most recent to oldest. Enjoy!

A performer onstage.
Script Designer
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Script Designer

22 November 2012

Tom Horan explains the purpose of a "script designer," and shares why playwrights possess more than one skill.

Portrait of president John Adams.
The Lessons of History
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The Lessons of History

Some Post-Election Thoughts

19 November 2012

In light of the 2012 presidential election, P. Carl reflects on the importance of public service.

A mask from Sleep No More.
Introducing the Psychology of the Audience Series
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Introducing the Psychology of the Audience Series

15 November 2012

Seeking insight into what makes immersive theatre work for an audience, Jeffrey Mosser observes three productions: How to Build a Forest, Sleep No More, and Mikhael Tara Garver's Fornicated From the Beatles. This four post series includes interviews with creators as well as with patrons pre and post show.

Header reading L3C and the Arts.
Investing in the Arts
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Investing in the Arts

The L3C (Low-Profit Limited Liability Company)

15 November 2012

Michael DiFonzo explains L3C (low-profit limited liability comapny) and why theatre companies should adopt it as their business platform.

The Twitter logo.
#newplay Twitter Chat this Thursday, Nov. 15
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#newplay Twitter Chat this Thursday, Nov. 15

What do You want to talk about?

14 November 2012

What do you want to talk about? We're looking to you for this week's Howl topic.

Cartoon of a school.
Introducing the School Days Series & A Call for Student Submissions
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Introducing the School Days Series & A Call for Student Submissions

12 November 2012

Sarah Bartly calls for submissions from students on their vision of the future of the theatre industry.

Poster for the Humana Festival of New Plays.
Double Vision at the Humana Festival
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Double Vision at the Humana Festival

Educators and Industry Professionals In and Out of Conflict

12 November 2012

Diane Brewer on the red tape surrounding educational opprotunites and the elitism it unintenionally creates.

Holler
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Holler

The Tortoise-Artist & the Hare-Hack

8 November 2012

Holler explores the idea of pursuing yourself and your own interests to make networking a more fruitful enterprise.

Photo of a wooded trail.
The Path
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The Path

8 November 2012

Lindsay Price offers a meditation about working as a professional playwright for the school market.

Two turkeys and a rock wearing pilgrim hats.
Saying Grace
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Saying Grace

An Open Call for Thanksgiving Reflections

7 November 2012

Submit your reflections on what you are thankful for this year for an upcoming HowlRound article.

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