Aaron Posner’s Many Hats
Whether directing, writing, or irreverently adapting, the D.C.-based artist isn’t afraid of bringing himself to all his work.
Category Archives: People
Jackie Sibblies Drury Explores the Role of Art in ‘Really’
The playwright discusses why the New York production was unique, the role of race in her play, and why she doesn’t consider herself a career playwright.
What Do Agents Do for Playwrights?
As Charles Kopelman and Sarah Douglas of Abrams Artists Agency explain: They talk, the playwrights write.
Mac Wellman: An Outlier Tracing His Own Orbit
How this dedicated follower of no fashion and avatar of alternatives to the well-made play keeps it weird.
6 Theatre Workers You Should Know
From a downtown NYC artistic director to a Philadelphia-based composer, here are some stage folks to keep your eye on.
The Many Lives of Jen Silverman
The playwright’s work is funny, form-breaking, feminist—and everywhere on U.S. stages.
From Behind Bars to the Bard: An Ex-Convict Takes the Mainstage
Dameion Brown takes the title role in Marin Shakespeare Company’s production of ‘Othello.’
Leslye Headland Likes to Keep It Messy
The playwright discusses her newest play ‘The Layover’ and why her characters are usually flawed, unhappy people.
Second City and Slate Improv the News With ‘Unelectable You’
A comedy troupe and an online magazine team for an up-to-the-minute political revue.
Alexandra Petri’s Political Fan Fiction
The Washington Post columnist and playwright discusses her influences, the election, and the Welders.
