The Art of Presence: Why We Remember Feelings, Not Performances
Try a little experiment. Think back to the best play, movie, or concert you have ever had the privilege to
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Opinion
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The Power of Culture
In this edition of Half-Hour, I’ll discuss the significance of culture, elucidating how it can improve employee experiences and foster
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A QR Code at the Curtain Call: When a State Theatre Mistakes Tipping for Cultural Policy
There are theatrical scandals that are larger than the scandal itself. Moscow’s Pokrovka.Theatre, a city-funded repertory theatre, tested a system
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Waiting to Develop: Taking the Time to Process in a Picture-Perfect World
I’m a pretty good amateur photographer. When something catches my eye, or the light is just right, or maybe there’s
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Dyslexia, AI, and a Journey Through the Entertainment Industry
For as long as I can remember, learning has been a challenge. I have dyslexia, which means I have always
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Latin American Circus Manifesto: A Call for Cultural Autonomy
Over the past seven years, circus artist, educator, and social circus advocate Craig Quat has traveled extensively across Latin America,
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The Self-Tape Generation: Are Young Actors Being Prepared Properly?
Self-tapes are now a regular part of the audition process for young performers, not only for screen work, but increasingly
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Let’s Talk About Theatre Etiquette: A Reminder
I went to see one of my very good friends in a show last night. We have a cute theatre
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Who Gets to Be Seen? The Reality of Inclusive Theatre.
By the final days of MITEM (Madách International Theatre Meeting) 2026 in Budapest, I had stopped trying to separate the
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Making the Case and Finding the Place for “Digital Theatre” in 2026
Storytelling is at the heart of live performance. While the integration of technology has historically faced resistance within the industry,
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What is Devised Theatre? (And Why I Love it So Much)
I’ve been thinking a great deal about different forms of theatre lately and there’s one that I can’t get out
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What is Experience? An Accumulation of Lessons Learned
I cannot think of an interview or first-time meeting with someone when we are not asked about experiences or situations
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Theatre is Good for Your Brain
Why should you go see theatre? What does watching a puppet show do for your child? Well, you might be
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How the Performing Arts Sector Evolved in 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, the performing arts sector stands at a pivotal moment of transformation. Financial pressure, changing
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No Risk, No Circus – On The Importance Of Risk In The Circus
In common definitions of what constitutes circus as an art form, the concept of risk plays a central role. “The
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Twenty Years to Broadway
A champagne toast in the men’s dressing room last night at the Palace Theatre brought the opening week of my
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A Stationary Arch
The city of Boulogne-Billancourt has given the sculptor Philippe Arnault, former resident of Casa Velazquez in Madrid and recipient of
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Equality vs Equity: Why the Difference Matters More Than Ever
The recent rollbacks in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives across the U.S. have reignited an important conversation about workplace
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Zirkus Charles Knie – With Water Circus to New Success
Who can resist the magic of a big top, erected here today and there tomorrow, becoming a place of wonder
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Embracing Imperfection: Messy Can Be Beautiful
Today’s episode is a little different. I’m sharing a chapter in progress from my upcoming book. I Get To the
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What We Practice We Become
I’ve been in a lot of rooms where people are pretending not to feel anything. Meetings, rehearsals, backstage, in the
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