A History of U.S. Documentary Theatre in Three Stages
Both in content and form, documentary theatre in the U.S. has always been at theatre’s cutting edge.
All Stories About The Civilians
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.
Children’s Theatre Company Announces 2017-18 Season
The company will present two world premieres, four musicals, and partner with three theatres.
The Civilians Announce 2016-17 R&D Group
A group of 17 artists will develop a new work together.
An Evolving Mythology: How ‘Mr. Burns’ Challenged Capital Stage and Its Audience
Like the characters in Anne Washburn’s post-apocalyptic pop-culture extravaganza, the company often had to choose which ideas to save and which to kill.
Brooklyn Academy of Music Announces 2016 Winter/Spring Season
The slate includes productions of new and classic works from the likes of Royal Shakespeare Company, Maly Drama Theatre of St. Petersburg, and Actors Theatre of Louisville.
When the Art in a Museum Is Live
Boundary-busting troupes like the Civilians, Pig Iron and Native Voices have staged plays in partnership with—and in counterpoint to—the art on the walls.
The Civilians Uncover the Craft and Humanity of Porn in ‘Pretty Filthy’
Director Steve Cosson explains how his troupe’s new show fits into a tradition of backstage musicals—and not just because of the crescendos and climaxes.
Know a Theatre: 16th Street Theater of Berwyn, Ill.
This 49-seat venue in a small suburb west of Chicago serves its neighborhood with new plays at neighborly ticket prices.
Jane Jung Named the Civilians's New Managing Director
A producer with experience at several New York indie theatres, most recently with Ping Chong + Company, joins NY’s premier investigative-theatre troupe.
