Careers

Mara Isaacs sheds light on the dynamics placed upon New Jersey's theatre scene and explains how she was able to move forward and create a new model of theatre-making.

In my mind, we were a small ensemble company in a small city with no artistic reputation and, at that point, still no ensemble. I was hoping for fifty submissions, and that was if we were extremely lucky…

Danielle Rosvally begins her three-part series Love or Money, examining how to best navigate doing work in an industry in which we often make artists choose: love, or money?

Holly L. Deer writes about the politics of the female voice, and the hypothetical world in which all of us would have professional training for our speech.

In the short-term, the reward is learning more about musical theatre writing. The long-term benefits of getting a MFA include larger successes.

After working with Theater Mu for twenty-one years, Rick Shiomi reflects on the art of saying farewell.

Christina Anderson found that the MFA program does not show the realities of the American theatre but gives space for someone to consider their ideal theatre.

Srda Vasiljevic writes about the imporance of being a well-rounded creator, and how BA programs are preparing students to make a different type of theater.

Harvey Young writes about his experiences in graduate school and how the relationships he formed there trumped the academics in many ways - professional and personal.

Elliot B. Quick examines what it means to be a dramaturg, and what role the MFA has in determining those definitions.

Julie Felise Dubliner writes about her experience as a dramaturg, and examines the role of the MFA in the world of literary management.

Jon Kern ruminates on how a writer can challenge themselves to develop, create, and find community without the structures of an MFA.

Skills developed in theatre school can be the clay for a career outside of a theater that better suits your lifestyle needs without compromising your intellectual integrity.

Getting an MFA is a big decisions-it costs not only money but also time. For theatre artists, an MFA is not a career move so debt, school's program, and personal wants should be considered.

With the court decision that Fox Searchlight violated internship guidelines, it is pivotal to reflect on the liberal use of interns in nonprofits and how it affects who can take part in an arts career.

This week's Howl covers the topic of making a career in the arts and making a living in the arts

Daniel Alexander Jones muses on his lively experiences working in Austin's expanding theatre scene.

Geoff Kropnik on what brought him to getting his writing MFA later in life, and the lessons he learned from the experience.

Emily Niewendorp writes about The Alacrity Project, and the importance of creating the oppurtunities you wish were available to you as an artist.

In this meditation, P. Carl reflects on the meaning of success in theatre.

Holler gives advice on giving advice to people who feel unqualified or worried about putting their name on the line.

Let's start the new year with a big topic: how can theatremakers use their skills to impact the world outside of theatre? Let us know on this weeks Howl.