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

Water’s Flow
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Water’s Flow

An Artist’s Path in a Trans-local Universe

2 April 2012

Caridad Svitch writes about travel, simplicity, plugged in and plugged out life and the way that the environment, both physical and environmental, informs her writing.

 

Creating Waves
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Creating Waves

TEDxHarlem 2012

30 March 2012

Erin Washington describes the innovation of thought shown by artists in TEDxHarlem and how the vitalizes her hope for the future of the community.

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Newplay.us
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Newplay.us

Check out the latest video from the #NEWPLAY-AHZ

30 March 2012

The #NEWPLAY-AHZ and are back with their latest video on crowdsourcing and collaboration.

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NYTCriticWatch.com asks
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NYTCriticWatch.com asks

What do we actually want from a theater review?

29 March 2012

Our New York Times Critic Watch continues, and we have some insights on what readers really want from theatre critics – and we want to hear your thoughts too!

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My First Humana
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My First Humana

29 March 2012

Kevin Becerra recounts his first time at the Humana Festival, and what it's like to head to the mythical center of new play development.

Criticism! Eeek! Run! Run!
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Criticism! Eeek! Run! Run!

29 March 2012

Mark Jackson responds to the outcome of the Theatrical Salon he helped organize on Criticism, and what the resulting conversation taught him about how theatrical artists interact with the idea of criticism.

Chloe Veltman on Arts Criticism
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Chloe Veltman on Arts Criticism

27 March 2012

Jamie Gahlon asked arts journalist Chloe Veltman about the disappearing art form of criticism.

In Search of the Artistic Home
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In Search of the Artistic Home

27 March 2012

Jamie Gahlon has asked theatre artists from around the country to talk about their personal search for an artistic home. Diane Ragsdale continues this series.

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Celebrating World Theatre Day for The Weekly Howl on Tuesday, March 27 #wtd12 @TCG
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Celebrating World Theatre Day for The Weekly Howl on Tuesday, March 27 #wtd12 @TCG

27 March 2012

This week's Howl will be on the increase of global communication and the idea of a generation without borders.

The Here & Now Project
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The Here & Now Project

A Call for Submissions

26 March 2012

A call to playwrights from across the United States to bring to light stories representing the whole conversation happening in this country.

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