Playwriting

In this first installment, Playwright Rick Stemm discusses his process for creating Heroes Must Die, a video game and production influenced by audience interaction.

Playwright Abhishek Majumdar describes the creation of his play Dweepa, inspired by eco-philosophy.

Playwright Will Arbery shares his experience working with BOOMERANG Dance Company and how movement informs his writing process.

In this installment, Playwright and poet Sabina England shares her process for creating performances for deaf and hearing audiences.

Moriah Flagler interviews Roxanne Schroeder-Arce about her process and recurring themes in her work.

Maria Enriquez interviews Arlene Martínez about her career and the Latina/o theatre scene in Seattle, WA.

Lucas Garcia on the Goodman Theatre’s celebration of Latina/o artists María Irene Fornés and José Rivera in Chicago, Illinois.

Mya Kagan ponders the standards of submissions: the frequent lack of responses, the ethics of charging fees, and the pros and cons of submitting blindly.

Isabella D’Esposito kicks off a new series by discussing the common myths she’s heard repeated while she works toward an Master of Fine Arts degree in playwriting.

Joel Veenstra discusses the impact of Julie Marie Myatt’s recently-completed residency at South Coast Repertory.

Workhaus Collective member Trista Baldwin reflects on the history and organizing philosophy of the playwright collective as it comes to a close after ten years.

Playwright Matt Bardot responds to Michael Sommers’ Ropes review, while reflecting on his experience with race and identity in both the classroom and professional realm.

Dramaturg and rhetoric instructor, Arwen Mitchell, explores artistic ownership, intellectual property, and new idea formation in consideration of Samuel French’s cease-and-desist orders to thatswhatshesaid. 

The following video is a sneak peek behind the scenes rehearsal video and includes footage from workshop presentations that took place in November 2014.

Michelle Hensley and Kira Obolensky discuss their shared joy in collaborating at Ten Thousand Things.

Bill Rauch and Luis Alfaro talk about their connection to each other's work and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

Artistic Directer Peter DuBois and Melinda Lopez express why their partnership has been both so natural and so successful.