“Who told you this was acceptable? You harassed her. You weren’t a fan, you were a parasite.”

Audra McDonald’s frightening encounter with a “fan” this weekend should make us all rethink stage door culture.

A medal from this administration isn’t an honor, it’s a prop. Michael Crawford’s legacy is worth more than a photo op.

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.

“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’s podcast walkout was more than a tantrum, it was a warning about the fragility of public discourse.”

“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.”

“How can Asian actors become bankable stars if no one will give them the opportunities to become bankable stars?”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“A new GOP bill wants to rename it after Donald Trump. Absolutely not. This isn’t honoring culture, it’s rewriting history.”