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The climate crisis has been called a “crisis of imagination.” The phrase refers to our inability to grasp the magnitude and violence of the changes we are facing, our reluctance to let the reality of it permeate our collective consciousness, and our resistance to envision positive futures. But imagination is the currency of artists. Here, theatre artists, practitioners, and scholars reflect on the ways in which they use their imagination to create the stories that will support us through, and lift us out of, this transformative moment. This ongoing series was originally prompted by Chantal Bliodeau, playwright and artistic director of the Arts and Climate Initiative, and it was curated by her from 2015-2025. Since then, the HowlRound team has added additional pieces. Interested in contributing your own piece? Send us your ideas through the contribute content form!