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.
Announcing The Civilians’ 2022-23 R&D Group, Finalists, Semi-Finalists
The Civilians will welcome nine new members to the group of writers, composers, and directors in its twelfth season.
The Creation of ‘The Unbelieving’ with Marin Gazzaniga and Linda LaScola
An interview with Linda LaScola and Marin Gazzaniga on the origins of The Civilians’ new production, “The Unbelieving.”
Sam Chanse On Developing ‘What You Are Now’ For A Pandemic Stage
Sam Chanse discusses the world premiere of her play, “what you are now,” and its development throughout the pandemic.
Theater and Justice in Alix Lambert’s ‘Courtroom’
The Civilians reflects on COURTROOM, a night of theater, music, and poetry investigating true accounts of the American judicial system.
Writer and Director Alix Lambert on Creating ‘Courtroom’
Alix Lambert talks the making of her new piece, COURTROOM, ahead of her return to theater with The Civilians at Joe’s Pub.
The Dramaturgy of ‘Whisper House’: An Interview With Annie Jin Wang
Whisper House dramaturg, Annie Jin Wang, chats about her approach to dramaturgy and creating theater mid-pandemic ahead of the musical’s opening.
Playwright Ethan Lipton on the Making of New Musical, “Talent Show”
With a work-in-progress showing on the horizon, Ethan Lipton discusses his musical’s creation and his hopes for it.
Listen to the Music of The Civilians’ “Showing Up” Cabaret
Songs from “Showing Up,” a cabaret of music composed from the words of NYC Black Lives Matter activists photographed by Accra Shepp, are now on Soundcloud.
A Conversation With The Women Behind ‘Against Women and Music!’
The creators of “Against Women And Music!,” Grace McLean and Kate Douglas, talk creating the upcoming cabaret during the pandemic.
Playwright Darrel Alejandro Holnes On Creating ‘Black Feminist Video Game’
The writer of The Civilians’ current production of Black Feminist Video Game, Darrel Alejandro Holnes, explains how the show came to be.
Video Game Designers Ché Rose and Jocelyn Short Breakdown ‘Black Feminist Video Game’
Cookout Games, the designers of the video game contained within Darrel Alejandro Holnes’ new online play, Black Feminist Video Game, speak about creating a game specifically for the theater.
‘Showing Up’ Lyricist Rebecca Hart Talks Making Music From Activists’ Interviews
Lead Dramaturg Phoebe Corde discusses the upcoming Civilians cabaret, Showing Up, with lyricist Rebecca Hart.
Introducing Extended Play’s New Advisory Board
Meet the new creative minds supporting Extended Play.
Digital Theater and Digital Politics With The Creators of ‘Russian Troll Farm’
Sarah Gancher’s newest play, a workplace comedy about the Russian trolls who influenced the 2016 presidential election, is making its world premiere—fittingly—online.