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Student Play Halted at the University of Central Oklahoma Over Concerns About New Anti-DEI Law
“A production that had been in the works for a year, one with queer themes and a bold vision, has been pushed off campus not because the state banned it, but because students worried the state might.”
When Does a Bold Concept Become a Cheap Gimmick?
Not every classic needs a ‘fresh take.’ Sometimes the boldest thing a director can do is… nothing. Some thoughts on when radical reinterpretation is liberation, and when it’s just laziness.
Collaboration or Control? What the Ciara Renée Case Reveals About Broadway
The Cierra Renée lawsuit is about more than one role. It is about who gets to speak up in Broadway spaces, and who pays the price.
What Every Stage Crew Member Should Carry With Them At All Times
It took me years to learn that these are things I needed to have with me at all times backstage.
To the Person Who Thought Following Audra McDonald Home For an Autograph Was a Good Idea…
“Who told you this was acceptable? You harassed her. You weren’t a fan, you were a parasite.”
Incident Involving Audra McDonald Highlights Dangers of Stage Door Culture
Audra McDonald’s frightening encounter with a “fan” this weekend should make us all rethink stage door culture.
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?”