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Process

Content in this section dives into the work of making art. Whether you’re interested in creating digital work, writing a new play, blending performance and activism, or anything else specific to process, this is the place for that.

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The Speculative Ecologies of The Unreliable Bestiary
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The Speculative Ecologies of The Unreliable Bestiary
by Deke Weaver
24 April 2024
Suzan-Lori Parks’ Watch Me Work
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Suzan-Lori Parks’ Watch Me Work
A Playwriting Masterclass
Monday 20 May 2024
Suzan-Lori Parks’ Watch Me Work
Video
Suzan-Lori Parks’ Watch Me Work
A Playwriting Masterclass
Monday 13 May 2024
There Is a Wonder That There Is a Happiness That Morning Is Is
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There Is a Wonder That There Is a Happiness That Morning Is Is

26 January 2016

Andrew Bailes reviews Theater Oobleck’s production of There Is a Happiness That Morning Is by Mickle Maher.

Media Design and the Director
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Media Design and the Director

22 January 2016

In this installment, Dan Fine discusses his background in directing and offers suggestions for directors working with media designers.

Alacrity
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Alacrity

Writing for Immersive and Site-Informed Experiences

20 January 2016

In this installment, Gab Cody discusses her writing process for both iterations of OjO in Pittsburgh and San Diego.

The Creative Producer (noun)
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The Creative Producer (noun)

A Definition

18 January 2016

In the second installment, Ronee Penoi defines her role as a Creative Producer and shares lessons she’s learned in her process.

La Esquinita
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La Esquinita

Pablo Santiago

15 January 2016

In the first bilingual installment of the series, Tara Houston profiles Lighting Designer Pablo Santiago about his inspiration and process.

Who Am I? Casting the Audience in OjO
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Who Am I? Casting the Audience in OjO

19 December 2015

In this third installment, Sam Turich discusses the question of identity and its relationship to audiences in Pittsburgh and San Diego.

An Interview with Arthur Keyser, Playwright
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An Interview with Arthur Keyser, Playwright

18 December 2015

Lynn Mullin interviews playwright Arthur Keyser about his journey to playwriting and his process.

The First Cut is the Hardest
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The First Cut is the Hardest

Transforming a One Act to a Ten-Minute Play

10 December 2015

Playwright Jas Faulkner discusses her experience shaping her one-act into a ten-minute play for a playwriting competition.

Ensemble Creation
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Ensemble Creation

Entering the Unknown, and Fostering the Conditions for Creativity in the Theatre

7 December 2015

Ben Yalom kicks off his series on ensemble theatre with this discussion of the differences between traditional and collaborative creative approaches to theatre.

The Temporary Forever
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The Temporary Forever

28 November 2015

Artistic Director Bill English discusses the ephemeral, yet perpetual process theatre artists experience while working on productions.

MELT. DOWN.
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MELT. DOWN.

25 November 2015

Playwright Luis Alfaro on mental health, his playwriting process, and Vicodin.

Who Trains the Critic?
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Who Trains the Critic?

20 November 2015

Critic Fabiana Cabral advocates the need for more accessible training for writing theatre criticism.

Practicing Sincerity in the Creative Process
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Practicing Sincerity in the Creative Process

13 November 2015

Andrew Bailes encourages theatre artists to embrace sincerity in their work, rather than cynicism or irony.

Accounting for Media in the Production Schedule—Part 2
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Accounting for Media in the Production Schedule—Part 2

6 November 2015

In this seventh installment, Daniel Fine continues discussing workflow, highlighting key elements for media design in the production process.

Letting Go
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Letting Go

How Collaborating with Designers Has Helped My Control Issues

2 November 2015

Director Lisa Bohn discusses her experience collaborating with designers for a production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.

On Listening
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On Listening

Finding Characters in Their Element

1 November 2015

Playwright Damon Falke discusses his process of listening when creating characters for his work.

Accounting for Media in the Production Schedule
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Accounting for Media in the Production Schedule

29 October 2015

In the sixth installment, Daniel Fine discusses how to schedule workflow for media design during the production process.

The Independent Producer’s Notebook
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The Independent Producer’s Notebook

Identifying Workable Spaces and Taking Stock of your Theatre Ecology

28 October 2015

In this first installment, Producer Annalisa Dias offers tips and advice about artistic vision, networking, and production venues.

Silence is Golden
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Silence is Golden

The Electric Properties of Subtext in Playwriting

19 October 2015

In this first installment, playwright Audrey Cefaly discusses the significance of silence and subtext on the page and the stage. 

Studio Theatre Stages a Heroic Chimerica
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Studio Theatre Stages a Heroic Chimerica

15 October 2015

Patricia Davis interviews Ron Menzel, an actor in Studio Theatre's production of Lucy Kirkwood’s Chimerica in Washington, DC.

A mother who is a playwright / A playwright who is a mother
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A mother who is a playwright / A playwright who is a mother

13 October 2015

Playwright Jennifer Berry describes her dual roles as a mother and a playwright, and how these roles influence each other.

The Constant Gardener
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The Constant Gardener

Melinda Lopez Reflects on Her Mellon Residency and Repotting

12 October 2015

Commons Producer Miranda Craigwell interviews Melinda Lopez about her experience as Playwright-in Residence at Huntington Theatre Company. 

Cafecito
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Cafecito

Amparo Garcia-Crow

10 October 2015

Regina García interviews playwright Amparo Garcia-Crow about her musical on Gus Garcia, a Mexican-American civil rights leader.

Notes to Myself
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Notes to Myself

Pep Talks, Reminders, and Observations on Making a Life in the Arts

2 October 2015

Director Lucy Gram muses on the challenges and joys that come with being an emerging theatre artist.

Media Design in the Rehearsal Hall Part 3
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Media Design in the Rehearsal Hall Part 3

1 October 2015

In the fifth installment of his series, Daniel Fine wraps up his discussion on how to utilize media design in the rehearsal hall.