How to Stage a Civil War Comedy? ‘Butler’ Serves as a Case Study
Florida Studio Theatre gambled that Richard Strand’s play would both entertain and enlighten audiences—and make them keep talking about race.
Category Archives: Production Notebook
A deep dive behind the scenes of a production, from rehearsal to reviews.
The Theatrical Brains Behind ‘A Confederacy of Dunces’
Huntington Theatre’s staging of John Kennedy Toole’s beloved novel was its biggest hit ever. Can it continue to adapt?
How Basil Twist Created ‘Sisters’ Follies’ in Just Three Months
For his latest production, a historical musical extravaganza, the acclaimed puppeteer and his team pushed Abrons Arts Center to the max.
An Evolving Mythology: How ‘Mr. Burns’ Challenged Capital Stage and Its Audience
Like the characters in Anne Washburn’s post-apocalyptic pop-culture extravaganza, the company often had to choose which ideas to save and which to kill.
Production Notebook: Bread and Puppet Theater’s ‘The Possibilitarians’
A puppet piece inspired by utopian farmers puts down deep roots.
‘The Lily’s Revenge’ at American Repertory Theater
Playwright Taylor Mac and costume designer Sarah Cubbage discuss ‘The Lily’s Revenge.’
Production Notebook: ‘Invisible Man’ at the Court Theatre
An illuminating take on Ralph Ellison’s novel, inspired by visual artists.
House/Divided, the Builders Association
The Joads 2.0.
‘The Tempest’ at Hartford Stage
Shakespeare’s text itself inspired much of the design.
‘Romeo and Juliet’ at Oregon Shakespeare Festival
The production is set in 19th century California among warring Spanish aristocrats.
