Recent Essays

Nick Medvescek introduces HowlRound to the Emerson theatre ecosystem, and explores just what makes the student theatre scene at Emerson so unique and challenging.

On this edition of Parenting & Playwriting with Catherine Trieschmann: our advice columnist needs your advice! Should she stand up for her vision of this year's Christmas pageant and take the director's seat?

Jeffrey Mosser seeks the vast possibilities of immersive theatre when an audience is allowed to explore and discover.

The HowlRound community tells us what they're thankful for this year.

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

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

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.

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

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

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