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June 19, 2019

Understanding Bipolar Disorder ›

by Andrew Agress, Literary Intern

Dramaturgy

andrew agress, bipolar disorder, dramaturg, Dramaturgy, Next to Normal, season 18-19

“Which of my feelings are real? Which of the me’s is me? The wild, impulsive, chaotic, energetic, and crazy one? Or the shy, withdrawn, desperate, suicidal, doomed, and tired one? Probably a bit ... Read More ›

May 3, 2019

Caryl Churchill: Revolutionizing Form & Content ›

by Bobby Kennedy, Director of New Work & Dramaturgy

Artists, Dramaturgy

a number, caryl churchill, Cloud Nine, playwright, season 18-19, Top Girls

In more than four decades of writing for the theatre, Caryl Churchill has completely revolutionized how plays can be written—and she continues to reinvent the genre with each new work.

Pictured: Caryl Churchill. ... Read More ›

April 19, 2019

Another Dimension: The Science in Fiction On Stage ›

by Bobby Kennedy, Director of New Work & Dramaturgy

Dramaturgy

a number, bobby kennedy, Caryl Churhill, Marjorie Prime, Science Fiction, season 18-19, The Doctor’s Dilemma, The Twilight Zone

A Number is a difficult play to discuss without giving away any surprises.

Pictured: Franchot Tone and Jonathan Harris in The Twilight Zone, “The Silence” (1961). The plot of this episode was ... Read More ›

March 8, 2019

Ma Rainey: Mother of the Blues ›

by Regina Victor, Production Dramaturg

Artists, Dramaturgy

Dramaturgy, ma rainey's black bottom, regina victor, season 18-19

Ma Rainey is often called the “Mother of the Blues” by music historians. Living Blues magazine quotes her piano player, Thomas Dorsey, as saying she was a big star from “way back there about 1912.”

Born Gertrude ... Read More ›

February 21, 2019

Ron OJ Parson: There from the Beginning ›

by Bobby Kennedy, Director of New Work & Dramaturgy

Artists, Backstage, Dramaturgy

august wilson, ma rainey's black bottom, Ron Oj Parson, season 18-19

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom was the play that thrust August Wilson into the national spotlight. And Ron OJ Parson was there for its opening night.

After graduating from the theatre program at the ... Read More ›

November 21, 2018

Gender on Shakespeare’s Stage: A Brief History ›

by Lucas Garcia, Production Dramaturg

Dramaturgy, News

Dramaturgy, lucas garcia, season 18-19, twelfth night

Theatre as an art form has a long history of pressing the boundaries of gender.

The tradition of men portraying women on public stages dates back to the theatre of the Ancient Greeks, ... Read More ›

October 31, 2018

Introducing the Devil ›

by Bobby Kennedy, Director of New Work & Dramaturgy

Dramaturgy

bobby kennedy, Dramaturgy, jen silverman, marti lyons, the witch of edmonton, Witch

“Oh! Sorry, my apologies. Can’t believe it slipped my mind. I’m the devil.” –Witch

Pictured above: Gustave Doré’s engravings illustrated the Divine Comedy (1861–1868); depicted here, Lucifer, King of Hell. Via Wikipedia Commons.

Every ... Read More ›

May 21, 2018

The Decline of the Heartland ›

by Bréia Kokeb, Assistant Director & Dramaturg and Bobby Kennedy, Director of New Work & Dramaturgy

Dramaturgy

buried child, Dramaturgy, season 17-18

“There was a frantic knocking and banging at the door but neither of them paid any attention.” Sam Shepard, The One Inside

In recent years, it has become increasingly apparent that a portion of America is feeling ... Read More ›

May 17, 2018

Science and Stereotypes: Exploring the Manifestations of Bias In SMART PEOPLE ›

Artists, Dramaturgy

Dramaturgy, season 17-18, smart people

The four characters in Lydia R. Diamond’s Smart People come from various racial and ethnic backgrounds and each face significant challenges in their professional lives. While the play is set in the lead-up to the ... Read More ›

March 20, 2018

Refreshing a Classic ›

by Regina Victor, Production Dramaturg

Dramaturgy

a moon for the misbegotten, Dramaturgy, regina victor, season 17-18

Only three performances of A Moon for the Misbegotten remain! Don’t miss this production! What is American Theatre?

Images of the great works of Eugene O’Neill, Tennessee Williams, Arthur Miller and August Wilson may cross your mind. ... Read More ›

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