Connecting Russian Refugees Via Theatre—and a SpaceBridge
Through the stories of young Russian refugee children, theatremaker Irina Kruzhilina aims to promote compassion among mistrustful Americans, and create some friendships along the way.
Stories by Carol Rocamora
Could It Happen Here? How U.S. and U.K. Plays Are Staging Antisemitism’s Resurgence
Over the past year, no fewer than 10 shows on both sides of the Atlantic have addressed the historical rise of Nazism and/or the troubling resurfacing of antisemitism.
A Critical Lion in Winter: Robert Brustein Looks Back
The legendary critic and impresario is still writing every day, though he’s largely left the battlefield to other warriors.
Family Troubles and Hostile Takeovers in London
New plays from Jez Butterworth, James Graham, and Lucy Kirkwood throw its characters and their values into sharp relief and thrilling conflict.
Seattle’s Seagull Project Is Staying Aloft for the Long Haul
The ensemble that formed around a production at ACT Theatre is living the dream of becoming a slow-brewing Chekhov rep company.
John Doyle Directs His Favorite Sondheim Show
His minimalist aesthetic seems to mesh well with the character-driven work of the composer/lyricist. Next: ‘Pacific Overtures.’
Updating the Classics: When, Where—and Why
From ‘Cherry Orchard’ on Broadway to ‘Cymbeline’ in London, period transplants have varied success.
David Hare: Chekhov Peaked With ‘The Seagull’
In adapting 3 early works by the Russian master, the English playwright met a young, passionate artist, not a distant deity.
Philly Fringe on Top: All the City’s a Stage
From avant-garde to populist, from reimagined Shakespeare to devised immersion, this year’s fest delivered a richly various banquet of theatre.
Albee, the Quotable Mentor
He loved to visit my graduate theatre class, always unannounced, and scatter pearls of wisdom. My students took notes.
