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.
Connections for the Ages: Our Associate Artists on Artistic Community
For this installment of our 20/20 Series, our Associate Artists share their experiences working with The Civilians and creating a community of artists and friends.
In Case You Missed It: Extended Play’s Top 10 Articles of 2021
Reflecting on 2021, we highlight Extended Play’s ten most popular articles of 2021 and the theater and theatermakers who captured our interest. Read through the list to catch up on any you missed and revisit some favorites.
Extended Play: 10 Years of Theater Beyond the Theater
In this installment of our 20/20 Series honoring the 20th Anniversary season of The Civilians, we reflect on our ten years of investigating, publishing, and curating theater journalism.
Announcing The Civilians’ 2021-22 R&D Group, Finalists, Semi-Finalists
The Civilians will welcome seven new members to the group of writers and directors in its eleventh season.
The Power of Verbatim Theatre
In Episode 4 of Kunafa and Shay, a HowlRound podcast series, hosts Nabra Nelson and Marina J. Bergenstock discuss verbatim plays in twenty-first century MENA theatre with artist and activist Jen Marlowe. You can listen to the episode, and others in the Kunafa and Shay series, on Spotify and read the transcript below.
Civilians’ R&D In-Process: El Cóndor Mágico Blogcast
Listen to R&D Group members Noelle Viñas and Galia Backal’s podcast about the creation of their new play, El Cóndor Mágico, with dramaturg Dante Flores.
Civilians’ R&D In-Process: I’ve Been To The Mountaintop
R&D Group members AriDy Nox and Jacinth Greywoode discuss their research trip to Monticello for their new musical, Black Girl In Paris.