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Stories that deserve your attention
Michael Crawford Doesn’t Need This Honor and He Shouldn’t Want It
A medal from this administration isn’t an honor, it’s a prop. Michael Crawford’s legacy is worth more than a photo op.
German Theatre Shuts Down a Play About Church Abuse
A German theatre cancelled a play about abuse in the Catholic Church because the artistic director feared Christian audiences “couldn’t handle it.” Faith doesn’t need protection from truth — but survivors do.
Why Haven’t We Heard from Andrew Barth Feldman?
“A statement from Andrew might not fix everything, but if it is genuine, it could be a positive step toward healing and open up a meaningful dialogue.”
David Mamet Doesn’t Want to Talk About It
“David Mamet’s podcast walkout was more than a tantrum, it was a warning about the fragility of public discourse.”
We Keep Saying Theatre is “More Important Than Ever,” But To Whom?
“Theatre is not inherently more noble than any other art form. But it can be something transformational, if we are willing to ask harder questions about who it's really for.”
We Say We Need Asian Stars. Then We Don’t Cast Them.
“How can Asian actors become bankable stars if no one will give them the opportunities to become bankable stars?”
Creators Respond to “Maybe Happy Ending” Casting Controversy
“When good people make thoughtful choices, there can still be blind spots. And even when something wasn’t intended to hurt, it can still hurt.”
Why Regional Theatres Must Start Taking Artist Housing Seriously
“A strong cast. A thoughtful director. A visionary season. But no one’s talking about the missing piece: housing. Out-of-town artists can’t do their best work when their living situation is unstable. It’s time to fix that.”
Where Are the Women? A Hard Look at the Theatre World's Backslide on Gender Equity
“When women, and especially women of color, are consistently underrepresented, what we lose isn’t just opportunity. We lose stories. We lose voice. We lose breadth. And we lose truth.”
The GOP Wants to Now Rename The Kennedy Center for Trump…You’ve Got to Be Kidding Me
“A new GOP bill wants to rename it after Donald Trump. Absolutely not. This isn’t honoring culture, it’s rewriting history.”
To the Bullies in Theatre: Why Are You Like This?
“It’s not just high school drama clubs. It happens in community theatre. It happens in professional rehearsal halls. Somewhere along the way, you decided that theatre was a competition and that cruelty was the path to legitimacy.”
How Can We Make Broadway Cheaper Without Making It Worse? Part 3: The Right Way to Say Yes to Sponsors
“What if the right kind of sponsorship actually supported the art without overshadowing it? What if it allowed us to lower production costs, expand outreach, and maybe, just maybe, make ticket prices more accessible?”