Natasha Trethewey: Say It, Say It Again
The poet’s haunting ‘Native Guard,’ now a theatre piece at the Alliance, goes to the Civil War and back.
Category Archives: January 2018
LGBTQ Theatre, Emphasis on the Q
A new generation of theatremakers is ready to blow up the gay canon and reclaim a defiantly queer aesthetic.
Training With a Difference
As the nation grows more diverse, theatre education needs to become less Eurocentric and more inclusive.
Bless the Host
Directors set the table for our theatrical meals, and preparation is key.
Developing a Sense of Direction
How six directors discovered and honed their craft—and found careers along the way.
Paving the Way
Five veteran directors tell how they got where they are and what they’re passing on.
Learning to Lead
10 MFA directing programs designed to train well-rounded directors.
The Generative Generation
A make-it-new trend gains currency with audiences and academia.
Fellowships Ahoy
After the degree (or without it), there are myriad alternatives for directors to learn their chops.
The Science of Mattering: How to Gauge Theatre’s Impact
Can theatre’s intrinsic value to audiences be measured? Three new studies point the way.
