For Whom the Bel Tolls
Genre-crossing actor and artist April Matthis chats with Extended Play about her role in the upcoming piece “Jérôme Bel (2021)” as the celebrated French choreographer.
Loneliness in a Time of Mass Extinction
Next Forever resident Kate Douglas talks to Extended Play editor Faith Zamblé about time, space, grief and how plays make space for wonder and loss.
Imagined Futures, New Utopias
Next Forever resident Kate Tarker and Extended Play editor Faith Zamblé discuss Tarker’s new project “Topia”, climate consciousness, and more.
Choose Your Own “Riparian State”
An interview with Next Forever artist Kareem Fahmy about the research and creation of his new play, “Riparian States.”
Remembering Daniel Dennett, a True (Un)Believer
This piece was written in honor of Daniel Dennett, a principled thinker, teacher, writer, philosopher and friend of the Civilians who passed away in April 2024.
The Auspicious Return of Mr. Burns
“Mr. Burns” is back and more electric than ever! Explore the creation of this piece in advance of its 10th anniversary concert reading at Playwrights Horizons.
LISTEN | Dredging Up the Past: Zachariah Ezer and Dominique Rider in Conversation
R&D group members Zachariah Ezer and Dominique Rider talk about Zachariah’s new play, “The Single Raindrop” and the theoretical philosophy behind their collaboration.
Two-Part Names & Other Joys: An Interview with Faith Zamblé
The Civilians’ Resident Dramaturg Phoebe Corde sits down (virtually) with Extended Play editor Faith Zamblé to talk dramaturgy, research, and more.
Performance of ‘What You Are Now’ Streaming Now Free For A Limited Time
The Civilians & Ensemble Studio Theatre’s production of Sam Chanse’s WHAT YOU ARE NOW is now streaming for free until September 25th, 2022 on EST’s website.
VOX: Recreating The Simpsons in the post-apocalypse
Anne Washburn, the playwright behind Mr. Burns, explains herself: “It’s about the comfort of looking again.”
Curated, Edition 1
In this first edition of our new Curated series, we are highlighting some top picks from The Civilians’ staff for readers and audiences looking to learn more about the world.
Truth, Reality, and Absent Bodies: An Interview Between Carol Martin and Rabih Mroué
Advisory Board Member Carol Martin talks with theater artist Rabih Mroué about his decades of work, the status of truth, and making theater without actors in this Segal Center talk from 2020.
The Future Realized: Reflecting on Whisper House’s Long Journey
The Civilians looks back on the long journey to the stage for its latest production Whisper House by Duncan Sheik and Kyle Jarrow. On stage now through February 6.
Announcing the New Curated Series
With the new year, Extended Play is excited to share its new article series, Curated, which will feature recommendations from The Civilians staff for performances, talks, books, articles, and more.
Revisiting the Investigations of Alix Lambert
As we look forward to The Civilians’ upcoming presentation of Alix Lambert’s Courtroom, we take a look at a past interview with Lambert on her work “Crime: The Animated Series.” An evolution of this work, Lambert’s CRIME:IRL is in development to be staged later this year at The Model in Sligo, Ireland by Patrick Karl Curley.