Melvin D. Gerald Jr.: Bridging an Important Gap
A profile of the managing director of the African Continuum Theatre Company in Washington, D.C.
All Stories About approaches to theatre training
Lena Carstens: How to Stay Crazy
A profile of the managing director of the Atlanta–based Dad’s Garage theatre.
Jennifer Bielstein: Big Shoes to Fill
A profile of the managing director of Actors Theatre of Louisville.
Stage Partners: The Varieties of Theatrical Mentoring
Experienced mentors share notes—and spark a spate of provocative questions.
One on One, Face to Face
As mentoring gains fresh currency, new programs inside and outside the academy are redefining its mission and roles.
Case Study: Russell Vandenbrouke & Susan Booth (Artistic Leadership)
Thumbs up for access, equality, and the Socratic approach.
Case Study: Sam Woodhouse & Delicia Turner Sonnenberg (Artistic Leadership)
A protégé’s fresh perspective can enlighten a mentor.
Case Study: Paul Steinberg & Emily Phillips (Scenic Design)
A designer-in-training absorbs European influences.
Case Study: Amy Morton & Monica Payne (Acting)
What’s more indispensable than an adviser in-the-know?
Case Study: Robert Leonard & Michael Rohd (Ensemble Work)
Even a continent apart, they confer about what matters.
