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

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5 August 2012

Carolyn Gage writes about the qualities of "unlikeable or off-putting" characters, and the double-standard favoring male protagonists in musical theatre.

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Divide

4 August 2012

Divide by Eric Pfeffinger of Toledo, Ohio is the ninth short play installment from The Here and Now Project.

A notebook with the LiveScribe pen on top of it.
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The LiveScribe Pen

3 August 2012

The Livescribe pen seems like magic with its ability to record audio that attaches to what is being written on paper. The pen revolutionizes the writing process.

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Theatre Internships

2 August 2012

Next week's topic will use Marshall Botnivick's article "Theater and the War Against Youth" as a jumping off point. Marshall will be co-moderating the discussion.

A hand holding a stack of cash and coins.
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2 August 2012

Marshall Botnivick illimunates three concerns facing youth in the realm of theatre.

The Olympic rings.
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An Open Call for Olympics Writing!

31 July 2012

Call for blog posts inspired by the London Olympics

The letter H stylized as Howlround's original logo.
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Craftspeople—Nurturing the Maker in Addition to the Designer

30 July 2012

This week’s topic of discussion will use Natalie Kearns recent blog, "In Defense of Craftspeople: Nurturing the Maker in addition to the Designer," as the jumping off point.

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30 July 2012

P. Carl compares and constrasts the rhythms of institutions and artists.

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Part 3 of 3

29 July 2012

Edward Albert Jaros unpacks the end of teaching his Playwriting and Drama course

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Prime Target

28 July 2012

Prime Target by Kay Poiro of Kailua, Hawaii is the eighth short play installment from The Here and Now Project.

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