I Get a Sidekick Out of You
For one young director, assisting is a tricky balancing act with a great view.
Category Archives: Features
Supporting Roles
Assisting is a rite of passage for many artists. Are they getting ahead—or just getting coffee?
Learning by Lending a Hand
In Jan. 2012’s “Approaches to Theatre Training” issue, we ask directors, actors, and writers what it means–and how it feels–to be an assistant.
Triple Threats
Emily Mann and Chay Yew write and direct plays, and they run theatres. Not necessarily in that order.
Critical Juncture
As theatres and audiences face a brave new digital world, 12 of the nation’s most influential theatre critics talk about their towns and their changing roles.
Sam Gold on the High Wire
The New York director balances classics and new plays, in big venues and small, while stripping away the safety net.
Art’s Demilitarized Zone
For Peter Sellars and Maya Zbib, mentorship isn’t a one-way exchange.
Joining Forces
When theatre artists and military personnel come together, assumptions on both sides are transformed.
‘Ajax’ in Guantanamo
An ancient story wins hearts and minds at the world’s most controversial military base.
Dissolving the Barriers
Theatre professionals discuss strategies for bringing artists, institutions and communities closer together.
