After six annual marathons captured in “what Martha has seen” lists of theater and film adventuring (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016), I’ve learned a few things. I’ve learned that sometimes theater […]
2016: excavation review themes
2016: excavation review
Public performances in calendar year 2016, live or filmed, were many and thrilling. I viewed new talents and old familiars in large venues and intimate spaces. I wasn’t always thrilled with what […]
“Pop!”-Up Theater Extends Venues and Audience Experiences
[article as originally published in The Clyde Fitch Report, November 15, 2016.] “I wanted people to just be able to happen upon it and see something weird and go: what was that?” […]
LMDA Regional Spotlight: Mark Bly and Heather Helinsky in New York
[article originally published in LMDA’s monthly newsletter New & Noteworthy Issue 2.1 October 2016.] Two leading names in U.S. dramaturgy from two different generations – LMDA founder Mark Bly and established freelance dramaturg […]
2015: excavation review
Writing and research and presentations filled this calendar year on a range of topics including the Yale Repertory Theatre, production photography and theater history, gender parity in theater, and arts programming interventions with […]
2014: excavation review
I’ve had a several-month hiatus from frequent writing posted here but have published frequently elsewhere and will muse about that in a subsequent post about a range of adventures. I aspire to re-up the posting energy […]
event musings: dramaturg as producer
LMDA presents: The Dramaturg/Producer: A Symposium with LMDA About an Emerging Profession Moderated by Amy Jensen Featuring: Ken Cerniglia (Disney Theatrical Group), Jill Rafson (Roundabout Theatre Company), Peter Eckersall (visiting Professor, CUNY Grad Center), […]
