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June 6, 2018

Runaways: A Conversation with Jeanine Tesori and Sam Pinkleton

Jeanine Tesori and Sam Pinkleton discuss the making of Runaways.
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June 6, 2018

Runaways by Elizabeth Swados Four Decades Later

Theatre writer Jonathan Mandell shares the revelation that is experiencing Runaways four decades after its creation.
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Featured image for “Wakey, Wakey: How Will Eno’s Work Brings Joy to Theatre”
June 6, 2018

Wakey, Wakey: How Will Eno’s Work Brings Joy to Theatre

Director and Actor Ken Webster shares the joy of Will Eno’s contributions to theatre.
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May 25, 2018

Meet the Fellows: Oliver Houser

This is the latest in our Meet the Fellows series, where the Dramatists Guild Foundation will introduce you to the current class of DGF Fellows. Each of these writers and writing teams have proven themselves to be leaders of the craft whose work we expect to be enjoying for years to come.
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May 23, 2018

The Dynamics of Character in Joshua Harmon’s Work

Producer Jeremy Wechsler discusses the significance of Joshua Harmon’s recent work, Significant Other. 
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May 23, 2018

Music + Lyrics: Max Vernon

Lawrence Haynes interviews Max Vernon, the composer, lyricist, playwright, and performer behind Off-Broadway hits The View UpStairs and KPOP.
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May 22, 2018

Singing With Vampires: 10 Songwriting Lessons We’ve Learned from Working in TV Animation

What happens when two songwriters are given the chance to pen songs for a Disney animated series? Check out Kooman & Dimond’s story here.
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Featured image for “Here I Go Again: Why the Eighties is Better the Second Time Around (Or Why YOU Should Produce Rock of Ages: Middle School Edition)”
May 18, 2018

Here I Go Again: Why the Eighties is Better the Second Time Around (Or Why YOU Should Produce Rock of Ages: Middle School Edition)

Stacey Boone and Melissa Leftwich are Theatre Arts and Art teachers at Jay M. Robinson Middle School in Charlotte, North Carolina. Having completed performances of Rock of Ages: Middle School Edition last year, they share tips and some of their favorite moments of the show!
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May 18, 2018

Who Ever Heard of a Smooth Revolution?

Contributor Nikki Przasnyski analyzes Bryna Turner’s Bull In A China Shop.
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Featured image for “Meet the Fellows: Sam Salmond”
May 11, 2018

Meet the Fellows: Sam Salmond

This is the latest in our Meet the Fellows series, where the Dramatists Guild Foundation will introduce you to the current class of DGF Fellows. Each of these writers and writing teams have proven themselves to be leaders of the craft whose work we expect to be enjoying for years to come.
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Featured image for “Telling the Story Through Set Design: A Look into Tuck Everlasting at Hale Centre Theatre”
May 11, 2018

Telling the Story Through Set Design: A Look into Tuck Everlasting at Hale Centre Theatre

Having recently opened a new, world-class Mountain America Performing Arts Centre in Sandy, Utah, Hale Centre Theatre has invigorated Tuck Everlasting with spectacular set designs, charming period costuming, and strong performances.
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May 8, 2018

A Closer Look: Interview with Playwright Dominique Morisseau

Playwright Dominique Morisseau talks about her path to writing, inspirations and influences.
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May 8, 2018

Leslie Odom, Jr.’s Failing Up: An Excerpt

An excerpt from Leslie Odom, Jr.’s new memoir, Failing Up.
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May 2, 2018

Prompted Dialogue in the Theatre

This piece was chosen as one of the Education Theatre Association’s 2018 Democracyworks Essays, sponsored by Samuel French; the prompt for which asked high school students, “Why is it important for all students to have arts education opportunities?”
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May 2, 2018

The Emotional Power of Theatre

This piece was chosen as one of the Education Theatre Association’s 2018 Democracyworks Essays, sponsored by Samuel French; the prompt for which asked high school students, “Why is it important for all students to have arts education opportunities?”
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Featured image for “Just Listen: Why the Arts Can Heal America’s Deep Divides”
May 2, 2018

Just Listen: Why the Arts Can Heal America’s Deep Divides

This piece was chosen as one of the Education Theatre Association’s 2018 Democracyworks Essays, sponsored by Samuel French; the prompt for which asked high school students to answer: “Why is it important for all students to have arts education opportunities?”
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Featured image for “Meet the Fellows: Riti Sachdeva”
May 1, 2018

Meet the Fellows: Riti Sachdeva

This is the latest in our Meet the Fellows series, where the Dramatists Guild Foundation will introduce you to the current class of DGF Fellows. Each of these writers and writing teams have proven themselves to be leaders of the craft whose work we expect to be enjoying for years to come.
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Featured image for “Meet the Fellows: Janine McGuire & Arri Lawton Simon”
April 26, 2018

Meet the Fellows: Janine McGuire & Arri Lawton Simon

This is the latest in our Meet the Fellows series, where the Dramatists Guild Foundation will introduce you to the current class of DGF Fellows. Each of these writers and writing teams have proven themselves to be leaders of the craft whose work we expect to be enjoying for years to come.
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Featured image for “Music + Lyrics: Kooman and Dimond”
April 26, 2018

Music + Lyrics: Kooman and Dimond

Read about Michael Kooman and Christopher Dimond’s joint road to success in the industry.
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Featured image for “Atlanta-Grown Playwrights Welcome (Here)”
April 23, 2018

Atlanta-Grown Playwrights Welcome (Here)

In October of 2016, the Dramatists Guild sent out a press release about a new program called Playwrights Welcome, which offered “available tickets that would otherwise go unsold to DG members on the day of the performance free of charge.” As the DG Atlanta Regional Rep, I knew that for many of our local members this was like scratching a lottery ticket and finding a pay number. But the program had a more elevated — call it an investment in the artistic future of theatre by providing writers/composers an important tool in learning their craft.
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Featured image for “Producing VIETGONE: 5 Perspectives from San Diego Rep”
April 17, 2018

Producing VIETGONE: 5 Perspectives from San Diego Rep

VIETGONE was an inspiring reflection of The REP’s mission, and a story for the ages.
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April 16, 2018

Cardboard Piano: Park Square Theatre’s Journey to Sharing Space

A play’s influence on a theater’s journey to greater inclusion.
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Featured image for “Turtle Soup Wins Best-of-Show at the Spectral Sisters One Act Play Competition in New Orleans”
April 12, 2018

Turtle Soup Wins Best-of-Show at the Spectral Sisters One Act Play Competition in New Orleans

Turtle Soup is currently being staged in a workshop production and famed play publishers Samuel French—located in New York City—is in talks with Rosary O’Neill about publishing the script.
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April 11, 2018

Notes to the Note-Givers; or, Embracing the Paradox

An insightful look at giving notes and feedback
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April 11, 2018

A Day In Hollywood / A Night In The Ukraine: Two First Nights

Writer-Composer Frank Lazarus tells the story of bringing A Day In Hollywood / A Night In The Ukraine to Broadway.
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April 6, 2018

The Artist Co-Op: Sexual Harassment in the Theatre

Six months ago, Rachel Berger, Founder and Executive Director of The Artist Co-Op, and Kate Lumpkin, casting director, decided that the theatre community was finally ready to have challenging conversations about sexual harassment. This is what they did.
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Featured image for “Playwright Lauren Yee: From SCR’s CrossRoads Project to the CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND World Premiere”
April 4, 2018

Playwright Lauren Yee: From SCR’s CrossRoads Project to the CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND World Premiere

Learn about Playwright Lauren Yee’s writing process and experience.
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March 28, 2018

From the Perspective of a Female Fight Captain

Fight captain for SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, Helena Whittaker talks about her experience with the show, being a woman in a vastly male-dominated field, and why her position in theatre is so important.
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March 22, 2018

From the Artistic Director: Rancho Viejo

“The audience should feel like they’re watching something pretty naturalistic—and it is—it really is…isn’t it?”
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Featured image for “Finn and Lapine’s A New Brain is Filled with Heart & Music”
March 22, 2018

Finn and Lapine’s A New Brain is Filled with Heart & Music

Contributor Katie Coryell describes her connection to the title character, Gordon, and how, with Lapine and Finn, lightning can strike twice.
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March 20, 2018

A Toast to Samuel French at Royal Court

Last Friday, Samuel French’s London Bookshop officially opened at the Royal Court Theatre! Douglas Schatz, Managing Director of Samuel French Ltd, toasted the Bookshop and its creation during the evening’s event. Below, you’ll find his inspiring remarks.
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Featured image for “Sam Shepard’s TRUE WEST Revival Announced with Ethan Hawke and Paul Dano”
March 20, 2018

Sam Shepard’s TRUE WEST Revival Announced with Ethan Hawke and Paul Dano

Sam Shepard’s Pulitzer Prize-nominated play True West will be back on Broadway later this year, starring Tony and Oscar nominee Ethan Hawke and Golden Globe nominee Paul Dano.
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