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From Scarcity to Abundance

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From Scarcity to Abundance

Capturing the Moment for the New Work Sector

This series is a collection of work written in concert with or inspired by conversations at the 2011 convening titled From Scarcity to Abundance: Capturing the Moment for the New Work Sector, which brought over 120 theatremakers to discuss the state of the new work sector, and to attend the #NEWPLAY Festival.

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A Lover's Guide to American Playwrights

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A Lover's Guide to American Playwrights

An ongoing series of tributes to contemporary playwrights.

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