If I Had a Hammer
A witness of the U.S. Civil Rights struggle happened to be on hand for the historic fall of the Berlin Wall, and the moment resonated.
Category Archives: First Person
Joseph Haj Makes the Case for Co-Directing
Joseph Haj, producing artistic director of PlayMakers Repertory Theatre, talks about the challenges and benefits of co-directing.
My Year of Writing Dangerously
At a solitary Gulf Coast retreat, veteran playwright Craig Lucas reconnects with the sublime.
A Critic Revisits a Seminal Moment in Regional Theatre History
The recently retired director of the O’Neill Critics Institute reflects on his time in Minneapolis at the Guthrie’s beginning.
From the Actor’s Notebook: Thoughts on Playing Shakespeare
An acclaimed performer shares his insights on five iconic leading roles.
A Survival Resonance Through the Work of Sekou Sundiata
Activated by memories of their creator, the words of the late Sekou Sundiata take on a new meaning.
Appointment With Despair: Pages from a Writer’s Notebook
In ‘The Train Driver,’ South Africa’s master dramatist wrestles with the fate of a poor family and what it means to him.
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.
A Gay Marine’s Journey Home
A crisis of conscience in Iraq becomes the raw material for ‘The Eyes of Babylon.’
