Recent Essays

Erik Ehn furthers his exploration into theatre for social change by focusing on the vocabulary of used to create art that challenges and energizes us to rise above the trauma toward peace.

Aaron Landsman's new project in development, City Council Meeting, is an attempt to democratically include audience participation in the narrative of a play.

Playwright Mat Smart calls on the "emerging" playwrights to shed defeatist attitutes and challenge each other in regards to new work.

Writer Julia Brownell speaks on the benefits of playwrights working in the world of television.

Anthony Werner confronts the issue that faces many a young playwright: the crushing demand to develop a brand, a “Barton Fink Feeling”.

Erik Ehn takes on theatre for social change, and the need to create art that challenges and energizes us to rise above the trauma toward peace.

Ed Stern, former Artistic Director of the Cincinnati Playhouse, shares his experiences of curating new works and the reactions of the community; both good and bad.

Christopher White, of the Mugwumpin ensemble, dissects their process for subverting audience's expectations when entering a theatrical performance.

In this installation of A Lover's Guide to American Playwrights, Todd London salutes Edward Albee.

P. Carl asks: What are we to do to survive our own ego-mania?