Eva von Schweinitz, the lead artist of “The Space between the Letters,” discusses how her deep dive into adult literacy inspired her most recent work. Incorporating interviews and devising techniques, this project is being developed in the Civilians R&D Group.
Writer, composer and lyricist Deepali Gupta discusses some research topics for “I Love You Stranger,” a new musical which takes a personal look at bipolar disorder. Navigating a balance of research and memoir, this work is being developed in the Civilians R&D Group.
Writer, composer and lyricist Zack Zadek discusses how growing up on Long Island has inspired his new work, “Store Brand,” which he is developing in the Civilians R&D Group.
With this production, I’m venturing into new, fertile territory. Immersive & its close cousin Interactive theater has tremendous potential. In the case of “J & K 1965” it has the potential to give audiences an up-close look at drug addiction.
Megan McClain, who leads the R&D Group at the Civilians, discusses the projects that were presented at the R&D FINDINGS Series in May 2017 and invites people to apply for the 2017-18 group.
Alex Hare, director and co-conceiver of “Chains Don’t Rattle Themselves,” explores stories by formerly incarcerated writers and affected family members.
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
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