The Art of Conversation
At Austin’s Fusebox Festival, talking with strangers is de rigueur.
Cheryl West: Tough Love
Her new ‘Pullman Porter Blues’ celebrates an iconic slice of African-American history.
20 Questions
Checking in with Christopher Durang on Chekhov, singing waiters, and old movies.
News for Sept. 2012
The latest from all over the U.S.
Global Spotlight
A look at festivals and tours in Germany, Korea, Ireland, and the Netherlands.
Be Prepared
A stage manager expands her toolbox for social justice theatre.
Alan Cumming’s Solo ‘Macbeth’
Why this Scot’s one-man take on the Scottish play feels like a sort of homecoming.
The Scenic Route
A new script’s path from playwright’s head to design shop is paved with a-ha (and uh-oh) moments.
From Sea-Chanties to the Moon
A spate of intense new productions shows how Eugene O’Neill’s theatrical vision deepened as his canvas tightened.
Editor’s Note for July/August 2012
We mark the debut of a digital version with an issue ranging from Orange to Moscow, from O’Neill to stage designs.
