Category Archives: Artistic
Felipe Cabezas on Meaning & Theater that Matters
“Your life is meaningless, my life is meaningless, and the only thing that gives any meaning, that brings any hope to this life, is my unshakeable belief that God will come again in glory to replace this disgusting life with … Continue reading
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God vs. Science?
Eight years at a conservative private Christian school in Atlanta, GA provided me with plenty of stories about the world of Evangelical Christianity. I’m sure one day they will all be published in a best selling non-fiction tell all, but … Continue reading
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Finding Meaning in a Meaningless Life
“You work at a Hobby Lobby, Anna,” Will states harshly during the climactic events of A Bright New Boise. Will, the fundamentalist protagonist of Boise—who works with Anna at that same Hobby Lobby—attempts to explain the importance of his Rapture-obsessed … Continue reading
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History of the End Times
May 21st, 2011 was not the first missed Rapture. It’s not even the first time Harold Camping has been off in predicting the Rapture. Despite the fact that, as it is said in the Book of Mark, “No one knows … Continue reading
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Welcome to A BRIGHT NEW BOISE from Playwright Samuel D. Hunter
Most of the plays I’ve written that have eventually gone on to production started with a first draft, which was then circulated to various directors, literary managers, and developmental organizations, which was then developed through readings and workshops, and finally—usually … Continue reading
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Working to the Future
As the assistant to Howard Shalwitz, Woolly Mammoth’s Artistic Director, I spend a lot of time talking with Howard about his work, theatre, politics… you name it! Howard directed Clybourne Park, so as the show’s run is finishing up, I … Continue reading
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History of Dirty Words
*Note- this entry uses “adult language,” but we’re pretty sure if you’ve seen Bootycandy, you’re ok with that… Did you know that our best dirty words began as euphemisms? Seriously – if you look at the etymology of “cunt,” while … Continue reading
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A Short Theatrical History of Bootycandy
During the run of Clybourne Park last year, we often asked our audiences if they were familiar with its inspiration: Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun. Hansberry’s Broadway sensation launched a canon of African American family dramas that August … Continue reading
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Where is the Line Between Hate and Hate Crime?
When the news came out that Osama bin Laden had been killed, my brain was still floating in research for Robert O’Hara’s Bootycandy – specifically, research on anti-gay activism and hate crimes. So, perhaps it was natural that the seemingly … Continue reading
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Theatre as a Shared Experience
When I hear the word storytelling, I get this sort of primal vision of a group of people around a fire, concentrating on being immersed in a narrative. I think this is what theatre still represents for me: being with … Continue reading
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