London’s National Theatre and the National Film Board of Canada helped facilitate Jordan Tannahill’s virtual reality story “Draw Me Close,” which debuted at Tribeca Film Festival’s Storyscapes.
Fusebox returns for another year of some of the best contemporary, multi-disciplinary, digital performing and visual arts in the world.
Jasmyn Brielle’s photo essay reflects on the creation of “Let Me Ascertain You: Hormones,” an interview-based cabaret curated by Civilians R&D Group Members Chris Tyler, Simone Wolff and Kit Yan.
“That is my mission as an artist—is to create this accessible, inclusive theater for all. ” — Sara Morgulis
“My goal is to have some sort of spiritual connection…with the music as a vehicle.” — Jen Kwok
James Carter interviews Under the Radar artistic director Mark Russell and featured artists, The Bengsons and Erin Markey.
Felicia Limada recently visited with five of the people who helped stage Let Me Ascertain You: War on Christmas, the first cabaret of the Civilians’ 2016-17 season.
Alan Bounville, Artistic Director of In Our Words, writes about turning gay sex — pre and post AIDS — into an immersive theater experience called “Adonis Memories.”
“Years ago as an audience member, I was the one shushing people if they made what I considered too much noise. I worried about what I wore and glared at people who texted during shows. Now I go to the theater and all I can see is what an inhospitable environment we have created.” – Larissa FastHorse
Axis Ballymun is a cultural organization serving the regenerated community of Ballymun in North Dublin. Axis Program Manager Niamh Ní Chonchubhair recently gave Extended Play a tour of their facilities.
In part-two of our “London Road” series, composer Michael Friedman interviews Tony-winner Adam Cork about his score for the verbatim film musical, which he wrote with Alecky Blythe and stars Tom Hardy.
The verbatim film musical “London Road” premieres this month in the United States. Extended Play’s Tommy O’Malley spoke to Alecky Blythe, who wrote both the film and the stage play on which it is based.
Say hello to EP_SHFT, the newest addition to Extended Play. It’s a shift from our typical interviews, features, and commentaries. It’s a shift in how we talk with our audience. And it’s a shift that lets you create with theater artists on Extended Play.
This week’s roundup focuses on the Philly Fringe. Some fascinating dance, digital and investigative work featured in here.
Extended Play’s KC Luce interviews three students from American Theater Company’s Youth Ensemble about its recent production of the Civilian’s “This Beautiful City.”
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