Allison Vanouse writes about Disney Theatrical Enterprise's approach to theatermaking, and how high art and children's theater meet in their regional theater collaboration: The Jungle Book.
The Ladies of Teatro Luna—Chicago's All-Latina Theatre Company—invited you to participate in Luna Unlaced, a choose your own adventure play, performed at Emerson College in Boston and livestreamed on the global, commons-based peer-produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv on Monday 28 October 2013 at 5 p.m. PDT (San Francisco) / 7 p.m. CDT (Chicago) / 8 p.m. EDT (Boston).
Outside of Phoenix, the reading of Harvey Girls at Arizaon’s Performing Arts Center tackles the question of what, who and where is Arizona’s culture other than a "wasteland."
The One-Minute Play Festival & INTAR Theatre presented The 2nd Annual One-Minute Play Festival of Latina/o Voices livestreamed on the global, commons based, peer produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv on Sunday 27 October at 5 p.m. PDT (San Francisco) / 7 p.m. CDT (Chicago) / 8 p.m. EDT (New York) from INTAR in New York City. Use Twitter hashtags #1MPF and #howlround.
The Playwrights' Center in Minneapolis presented a Panel Discussion on Epic Theatre livestreamed on the global, commons-based peer-produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv on Sunday 27 October 2013 at 10 a.m. PDT (San Francisco) / 12 p.m. CDT (Chicago) / 1 p.m. EDT (New York) / 17:00 GMT / 6 p.m. BST (London).
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival presented a panel discussion No Holds Barrio: Latina/o Theatre into the Future livestreamed on the global, commons-based peer-produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv on Saturday 26 October 2013 at 4:30 p.m. PDT (San Francisco) / 6:30 p.m. CDT (Chicago) / 7:30 p.m. EDT (New York) as part of the Latina/o Play Project. The event will be a frank talk about making art and creating inclusion for Latinos in the professional field.
Pear Clearge talks about the complexity of her residency at The Alliance as it brings together the subject of ingenuity/institution and context of location.
MASSCreative presented an address by John Connelly on his Arts and Culture Agenda archived on the global, commons-based peer-produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv on Friday 25 October 2013.
Suzan-Lori Parks livestreamed Watch Me Work from The Public Theater in New York City on the global, commons-based peer produced HowlRound TVnetwork at howlround.tv on Thursday 24 October at 2 p.m. PST (Vancouver, UTC -8) / 4 p.m. CST (Austin, UTC -6) / 5 p.m. EST (Montréal, UTC -5) / 10 p.m. GMT (London, UTC +0) / 23:00 CET (Berlin, UTC +1)
According to the LA Stage Alliance, there are about 25 female artistic directors in the greater-Los Angeles area. Though I was initially cheered, that number, it turns out, represents only about 8 percent of Los Angeles' artistic directors.
The Dramatists Guild of America presents a panel discussion "Playwrights at the Helm" livestreamed on the global, commons-based peer-produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv on Tuesday 22 October 2013 at 2:30 p.m. PDT (San Francisco) / 4:30 p.m. CDT (Austin) / 5:30 p.m. EDT (New York) / 21:30 GMT. Use Twitter hashtag #howlround and direct comments @DramatistsGuild.
The Donmar Warehouse's all-female production of Julius Caesar encloses the story into a women’s prison to bring to light contemporary commentary on freedom and betrayal.
Join New Jersey Emerging Arts Leaders for a full-day conference on creativity, innovation and sustainability livestreamed on the global, commons-based peer-produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv on Saturday 19 October 2013 at 7:30 a.m. PDT-2:30 p.m. PDT / 10:30 a.m. EDT-5:30 p.m. EDT. Join the conversation through Twitter at #njeal and #howlround or on Facebook.
MASSCreative presented a speech by Mayoral Candidate Marty Walsh on his arts and culture platform livestreamed on the global, commons-based peer-produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv on Friday 18 October 2013.
Junebug Productions in New Orleans presents Talkin' Revolution, a four-day gathering to celebrate and honor the 50-year legacy of Free Southern Theater livestreamed on the global, commons-based peer-produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv on Friday 18 October and Sunday 20 October 2013. In Twitter, use hashtag #howlround and direct comments @JunebugNoLa. Additionally, follow @HowlRoundTV for updates about livestreaming events.
Suzan-Lori Parks livestreamed Watch Me Work from The Public Theater in New York City on the global, commons-based peer produced HowlRound TVnetwork at howlround.tv on Thursday 17 October 2013 at 2 p.m. PST (Vancouver, UTC -8) / 4 p.m. CST (Austin, UTC -6) / 5 p.m. EST (Montréal, UTC -5) / 10 p.m. GMT (London, UTC +0) / 23:00 CET (Berlin, UTC +1)
Lily Janiak dissects various productions in San Fransisco with the critical question: Do their female characters represent as wide a range of the human experience as their males?
Michael Moore talks about finding the spirit of Free Southern Theatre in Junebug Productions, and his awaking of the urgency found in the community for socially activated theater.
Cripple Creek Theatre has partnered with other organizations in order to better sustain their company in a world that no longer solely depends on traditional fiscal support.
Suzan-Lori Parks livestreamed Watch Me Work from The Public Theater in New York City on the global, commons-based peer produced HowlRound TVnetwork at howlround.tv on Thursdya 10 October 2013 at 2 p.m. PST (Vancouver, UTC -8) / 4 p.m. CST (Austin, UTC -6) / 5 p.m. EST (Montréal, UTC -5) / 10 p.m. GMT (London, UTC +0) / 23:00 CET (Berlin, UTC +1)
Theater J, whose mission is to produce plays that are politically engaged and thought provoking, as well as personal, passionate, and entertaining, could not have selected a better play for the current moment.
I spoke with several individuals who possess a broader view of the arts in New Jersey to get a better perspective for myself and for the New Jersey City Series. Here are some thoughts from leaders of New Jersey theater that should illuminate some further context for theater-making here.
Emory University and Alliance Thatre present Vera Stark: Passing and the Complex Landscape of Identity Formation panel discussion filmed on 9 October 2013.
