The Dramatic, Precarious Life of the 19-Century Actor
2 new books about Sarah Bernhardt, Eleonora Duse, and Harry Watkins shows the life of a 19th-century actor was filled with acclaim and alcoholism in equal measure.
Stories by Janice C. Simpson
Cast With Diverse Approaches
How to make sure your shows are truly inclusive.
Lileana Blain-Cruz’s Fearless Dives Into the Deep End
A go-to director of new plays, Blain-Cruz likes to work on her feet—all the better to lead a journey through an experience to an idea.
The Trayvon Factor: Playwrights Respond to the Struggle
Dramas dealing with race and diversity continue to grow in numbers following the George Zimmerman case.
Open for Business: The Artist as Entrepreneur
A roundtable discussion on 21st-century arts management and training between the country’s leading theatrical entrepreneurs.
