On the Job
Theatre pros recall the doors they’ve opened by assisting (including a few better left closed).
I Get a Sidekick Out of You
For one young director, assisting is a tricky balancing act with a great view.
Design Is Not a Private Affair
And it never has been, say pros who relish their assistants’ creativity and appetite for knowledge.
Supporting Roles
Assisting is a rite of passage for many artists. Are they getting ahead—or just getting coffee?
Learning by Lending a Hand
In Jan. 2012’s “Approaches to Theatre Training” issue, we ask directors, actors, and writers what it means–and how it feels–to be an assistant.
Selling It
With his second volume of lyrics, Sondheim makes the case for his theatrical vision, even when it’s led him down blind alleys.
Triple Threats
Emily Mann and Chay Yew write and direct plays, and they run theatres. Not necessarily in that order.
Critical Juncture
As theatres and audiences face a brave new digital world, 12 of the nation’s most influential theatre critics talk about their towns and their changing roles.
Sam Gold on the High Wire
The New York director balances classics and new plays, in big venues and small, while stripping away the safety net.
Art’s Demilitarized Zone
For Peter Sellars and Maya Zbib, mentorship isn’t a one-way exchange.
