Wildfires Cost Oregon Shakes Millions, and There’s a Human Toll
This summer the Ashland theatre faced dozens of cancelled and moved performances and some personnel attrition.
All Stories About climate change
‘Describe the Night’: A Tale of Adversity, Told in Adversity
Despite the devastation of Hurricane Harvey, the Alley Theatre miraculously managed to open Rajiv Joseph’s timely new play on time.
Irma Mostly Spared Florida Stages, But Not Their Bottom Line
Power outages and cancelled performances more than physical ruin were left in the historic hurricane’s wake.
Après le Déluge, Houston Theatres Show Up for Each Other
Arts organizations and audiences struggle out from under Harvey’s historic downpour.
How a ‘Climate Change Musical’ Became a Right-Wing Punching Bag
It had science, it had art—in other words, the Civilians’ ‘Great Immensity’ was a perfect target for conservatives. Its director, Steve Cosson, responds.
As the Climate Change Threat Grows, So Does a Theatrical Response
What started as a North American short-play project around last year’s Paris talks blossomed into an ongoing worldwide effort.
The Art and Science of Big Green Theatre’s Eco-Plays
At the Bushwick Starr, Superhero Clubhouse crafts eco-theatre edutainment with Brooklyn students, fighting climate change one play at a time.
NACL Dramatizes Climate Change with ‘The Weather Project’
With a playful play on a serious topic, Sullivan County’s resident devised-theatre company hopes to change the dialogue around the environment.
How Can Scientists Raise Awareness About Climate Change? Try Theatre
Climate change is real, and the results will be catastrophic. Scientists are collaborating with theatre artists such as the Civilians and Cynthia Hopkins to spread the word.
