Gender

Playwright Catherine Castellani responds to some of the outcry about the Jubilee proposal.

Shellen Lubin summarizes the discussions and themes of the Equity in Theatre Symposium and International Summit on Gender Parity in Theatre, which took place in Toronto in April, 2015.

The Committee of the Jubilee makes a call to action to support a vision of every theatre in the United States of America producing work by women, people of color, artists of varied physical and cognitive abilities, and/or LGBTQIA artists in the 2020–2021 season.

Playwright Matthew Minnicino kick starts his series by addressing the tradition and implications of male playwrights writing female characters. 

Martha Steketee explores the lens and artistry of Jody Christopherson in “Necessary Exposure The Female Playwright Project: Portraits of Playwrights Who Identify as Female” in New York City.

Part three of Aphra Behn’s report from The Tenth Women Playwrights International Conference in Cape Town, South Africa.

Writer Sarah Rebell recaps her summer spent reading only plays written by women. 

In the second installment of her series, Guerilla Girl Aphra Behn recalls some memorable moments at the Women Playwrights International Conference.

In the first installment of her series, Guerilla Girl Aphra Behn discusses the origins of the Women’s Playwrights International Conference and Guerilla Girls On Tour.

Dramaturg Alex Barron posits that homogenous seasons may have less to do with sexism and racism than with risk aversion.

Paul Adolphsen explores major themes of the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown, South Africa.

Jake Rosenberg on Shotgun Players Cabaret presentation of Monique Jenkinson’s Faux Real in Berkeley, California.

Director Emma Went interviews international arts activist Lisa Wolpe about the origins and ethos of TranShakespeare.

MJ Kaufman interviews playwright, director, and performer Azure D. Osborne-Lee about his plays and what he sees in the field as a trans artist.

Shauna Brock describes Salt Lake City’s monthly open mic series When She Speaks I Hear the Revolution and its strides for diversity and inclusion.

Lydia Stryk wonders about the limiting nature of a list and questions how helpful they actually are.

Porsche McGovern gathered information on who designs in theatre, and shares her results in an infographic.

In this installation, MJ questions what makes a trans character credible onstage, and how does gender fit into color-conscious casting?

Jennifer Lane talks with MOXIE Theatre’s Delicia Turner Sonnenberg about shattering the stereotypes of women’s work and finding balance in her life.