Recent Essays

Brandon Woolf reflects on the cultural clashes and queer-antagonistic responses to the public performance of UtopiaTM by the ensemble of Shakespeare im Park Berlin in Görlitzer Park.

Jamie Gahlon examines The New Play Map, and how it can help us rewrite the trajectory of new plays and new play development in the U.S.

Nia Witherspoon writes on the importance of unicorns in the American theatre: the importance of being different, resilient, and with one's hooves permenantly stuck in the dirt.

This weeks Howl is going to be our attempt at an "idea hackathon" to brainstorm how the theatre community at large can share resources and infrastructure

Virginia Grise interviews Playwright Patricia Ione Lloyd about her work and process.

This week on Parenting & Playwriting, Catherine Trieschmann does not offer advice... but, rather, offers up some ideas on the very many ways to handle pregnancy as a theatre artist.

Holler helps young artist create spaces to discuss what is constructive criticism and how to give it.

Miriam Weisfeld discusses theatre attendance, and advocates for deeper engagement across artistic and marketing departments, and between theatre companies.

Though marketing through e-mail still lives, it is key to keep up with the current social media trends as it will keep you relevant after the final demise of e-mail.