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Recent Essays

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

Portrait of P Carl.
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25 April 2012

P. Carl on why the lack of stories on American Stages about those who do not identify with a single gender, and the need to change it.

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24 April 2012

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

A woman wearing a floral headpiece.
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An Interview with Kolmel WithLove

24 April 2012

The News creates a space for queer performances to be put on a stage. Each ten minute time slot allows artists a place to experiment, explore new work, and start their conversation.

The Twitter logo.
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"Please, Don't Start a Theater Company," or Let's Figure out the Future

23 April 2012

Tomorrow we'll take Rebecca Novick's article "Please, Don't Start a Theater Company! Next-Generation Arts Institutions and Alternative Career Paths" as a starting point to discuss alternative models for supporting theater work and a career in the theater and see if there has been progress since Rebecca wrote about this topic two years ago.

A theatrical release poster for The Grand Inquisitor.
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A March Night at the Paramount with Peter Brook’s Grand Inquisitor

22 April 2012

Taline Vokeritchian muses on the lingering, invigorating power of first loves.

A portrait of Trayvon Martin as a child.
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Artists Call To Action

22 April 2012

In the wake of Trayvon Martin's murder, Erin Washington asks what is the role of artists when faced with unspeakable collective tragedy?

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21 April 2012

As HowlRound moves forward with the same mission of crowdsourcing, P. Carl asks us: what can we do better?

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20 April 2012

Steven Sapp writes about his relationship with ArtsEmerson, and how his friendship with Rob Orchard has helped him to create his best work.

The Twitter logo.
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Video on Crowdsourcing by @swiftcommunity

20 April 2012

Check out this video on croudsourcing!

Portrait of P Carl.
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18 April 2012

P. Carl and David Dower outline thier plan for what HowlRound will look and function like moving forward.

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