Re: the ‘Re’ in Theatre
Why do we spell it ‘theatre’? As with many questions of language, there’s a simple answer but not a ‘right’ one.
Category Archives: Editor’s Note
Horrors! The Audience Is Alive!
It is theatre’s blessing and curse that it shares space with all of humanity—even humans with cell phones.
The Why; Also Lots of What and How and Who
Reporting for duty to the field I’ve had my eye on for decades.
Editor’s Note for May/June 2015
Let ‘American Theatre”s editor in chief introduce you to our May/June International issue.
Editor’s Note for April 2015
Fresh critical insight on Chekhov and a new anti-realism alternate with in-depth interviews with Roche Schulfer and the creators of ‘Fun Home.’
Editor’s Note for March 2015
Plays outside the theatre walls are the focus of our two main features; plays outside other theatrical traditions are the subjects of others.
Editor’s Note for Feb. 2015
Love the issue you’re with.
Editor’s Note for January 2015
There’s a lot more in this issue than our special section on training for social activism.
Stages of Change
Theatre is born of collective effort and aspiration. Maybe that’s why it’s such a powerful vehicle of social engagement, and why activist artists are drawn to it.
Editor's Note for December
The new issue touches on several artists and works dear to our theatregoing heart.
