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Recent Essays

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

A nativity scene.
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The Pageant, part II

5 January 2013

On this week's edition of Parenting & Playwriting with Catherine Trieschmann: an update on Catherine's Christmas pageant saga.

An exclamation point and a question mark written on top of one another.
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Navigating the Career Advice Minefield

5 January 2013

Holler gives advice on giving advice to people who feel unqualified or worried about putting their name on the line.

A performer with a hat made of hay sings in front of five actors dressed as animals.
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4 January 2013

The lack and cost of space is quite often a hinderance for young artists. Ben Gassman discusses how can they break past that and focus on the art.

Julie Atlas Muz looks over her shoulder while performing.
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Interview with Ruth Maleczech, Normandy Raven Sherwood, and Julie Atlas Muz

3 January 2013

Jody Christopherson interviews theatre heavyweights Ruth Maleczech, Normandy Raven Sherwood, and Julie Atlas Muz.

The Twitter logo.
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What can theatermakers contribute to the world outside of theater?

2 January 2013

Let's start the new year with a big topic: how can theatremakers use their skills to impact the world outside of theatre? Let us know on this weeks Howl.

Logo for Howlround.
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31 December 2012

A collection of quotes from the top articles of 2012, and a look forward.

Portrait of Deanna Downes.
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A Revolution Not Yet Dead

27 December 2012

Deanna Downes on her experience assisting in the development of Party People, and the lessons she is carrying into her own work as a director.

Several actors in period costume perform in The Cataract.
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24 December 2012

In this meditation, Will Davis argues for more opportunities and artistic programs dedicated to up-and-coming directors.

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21 December 2012

A glimps into the 2012 blog series which stretch from parenting and playwrighting, to the Olympics. A moment of thanks to the contributors for making regular blog series part of HowlRound!

Portrait of Morgan Gould.
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“It's Not You, It’s Us”

19 December 2012

In this meditation, Morgan Gould advocates for a paradigm shift in which up-and-coming directors and playwrights work toward a more mutually beneficial relationship.

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