A Look Back at the Science of Trauma in “What You Are Now” with Sam Chanse
Ahead of the world premiere of WHAT YOU ARE NOW, we revisit an interview with playwright Sam Chanse from January 2020, when The Civilians had just presented a reading of the play.
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.
Emily Ackerman Collects Cleaning Supplies from Closed Schools for Essential Workers
In this week’s update from The Civilians’ Associate Artist community, Emily Ackerman talks about discovering a treasure trove of cleaning supplies at a closed school, and donating them to essential workers.
Marsha Stephanie Blake makes #MarshaMasks for Healthcare Workers
Over the next few weeks, Extended Play will be bringing you stories from members of The Civilians Associate Artist community. First up, Marsha Stephanie Blake tells us about her #MarshaMasks.
Sam Chanse on the Science of Trauma in “What You Are Now”
In this interview, playwright Sam Chanse discusses the workshop process for her new play “What You Are Now,” and shares some of the things she read, watched, and listened to while she was writing it.
The Cast of “Whisper House” on Theater in the Time of Corona
In this interview with Extended Play, the cast of “Whisper House,” which closed before its first preview due to COVID-19, reminisces about the show and discusses their hopes for its future.
“Hang On” Wants the Subway to Be for Everyone
In this interview with Extended Play, we talk to the creative team behind “Hang On,” an indie-folk exploration of the New York City subway. Come see “Hang On” this Monday, January 6 at 7PM at Joe’s Pub.
Revisiting “This Beautiful City” with the Original Cast
In this interview with Extended Play, members of the original cast of “This Beautiful City” talk about the show’s origins, Michael Friedman’s legacy and the bittersweet experience of recording the new album.