Beyond Whiteness: A January Festival Wrap-Up
What I saw when I chose to focus on artists of color at Under the Radar, COIL, et al.
Category Archives: Opinion
Why ‘Our Town’ Springs Eternal, but Especially Now
Thornton Wilder’s 80-year-old play offers something more than comforting nostalgia in a troubled American moment.
IP Made Simple: You Make It, You Own It
When people make exciting new work together at Dad’s Garage, why should we claim a piece of it?
’Cause That’s the Way Things Happen on the Polar Express
Playing a Steward in this immersive holiday show has been a moving experience—literally.
A Critics Bestiary
There may be as many kinds of writers about theatre as there are kinds of theatre. Here’s a handy guide.
Black Bodies, White Writers
The crushing homogeneity of theatre criticism means it’s missing crucial perspectives—and its relevance to readers.
Trump-ocalypse Now?
American plunder didn’t begin with this administration. Our theatrical dissent must be grounded in a holistic critique of state violence.
Family Troubles and Hostile Takeovers in London
New plays from Jez Butterworth, James Graham, and Lucy Kirkwood throw its characters and their values into sharp relief and thrilling conflict.
How to Make Relevant Theatre in 2017: Lessons From Philly Fringe
Theatre is reflecting our world back at us. But are we feeling it?
Body, Ritual, Time: Impressions From Portland’s TBA
Over 10 days of performance art, lines between performer and audience blurred, then disappeared altogether.
