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The poster for Lady Luck is a Whore.
What Really Happened in Vegas?
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What Really Happened in Vegas?

28 September 2012

Leanne Linsky writes about the process of writing and performing her own one-woman show.

Photo of Catherine Filloux.
Interview with Catherine Filloux
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Interview with Catherine Filloux

27 September 2012

Lydia Stryk chats with playwright Catherine Filloux over e-mail.

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Twitter Conversation using #newplay 9/27
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Twitter Conversation using #newplay 9/27

Gender Parity & Diversity in Theater—Where Are the Bright Spots? Why & How Do Those Work?

24 September 2012

This Thursday's Howl is on how gender parity and diversity is already working and how

Portrait of Vanessa Garcia.
The Hybrid Artist Sells as Well as Saves
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The Hybrid Artist Sells as Well as Saves

24 September 2012

Vanessa Garcia offers a meditation on how to monetize theatre in efforts toward sustainability.

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A Call for Readers
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A Call for Readers

The New York Times Critic Watch Project Ends Soon!

23 September 2012

A call for survey participants before NYTCriticWatch ends

Howlround's New Play Map.
Build with Us
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Build with Us

New Play Map Version 4 — Update # 1

23 September 2012

HowlRound wants your help in the development of the New Play Map. Read up on how we are innovating it to suit your needs and how to give feedback to ensure our goals are being reached.

A disgruntled mother holds her child.
Parenting & Playwriting
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Parenting & Playwriting

School Jitters

22 September 2012

On this edition of Parenting & Playwriting: learning how to let go on the first day of school.

Two people speak as puppet children watch them.
The Language of Collaboration
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The Language of Collaboration

22 September 2012

Emilie Beck discusses what makes successful collaboration

Two people operate puppets of children.
When the Process Works
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When the Process Works

20 September 2012

Jessica Kubzansky talks about what the power of successful collaboration in theatre

Portrait of Michael E.
The Value of Collaboration
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The Value of Collaboration

19 September 2012

Michael Elyanow sheds light on the financial constraints of being a playwright and why it may still be worth it.

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