Creation

Creation

Passing on the Uncanny

by Soriya Chum March 21, 2022

Dramaturg Soriya Chum discusses the history, including his own, that makes up The Civilians' new production, Sam Chanse's what you are now.

Creation

Playwright Ethan Lipton on the Making of New Musical, “Talent Show”

by Phoebe Corde December 7, 2021

With a work-in-progress showing on the horizon, Ethan Lipton discusses his musical's creation and his hopes for it.

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Interviews

Two-Part Names & Other Joys: An Interview with Faith Zamblé

by The Civilians , Faith Zamblé , Phoebe CordeApril 16, 2024

The Civilians' Resident Dramaturg Phoebe Corde sits down (virtually) with Extended Play editor Faith Zamblé to talk dramaturgy, research, and more.

R&D Group

R&D In-Process: A Totally Accurate and Very Formally Annotated Timeline of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871

by Julia Izumi June 14, 2023

R&D Group member Julia Izumi outlines the timeline of the Great Chicago Fire ahead of her new play, A RE-ENACTMENT OF THE IMAGINED TRIAL OF DAISY THE COW 🐄, WHO ALLEGEDLY CAUSED THE GREAT CHICAGO FIRE, presented in the Findings Series on June 14th.

R&D Group

R&D In-Process: Andrew Saito on the Creation of BLACKANESE

by Andrew Saito June 7, 2023

R&D Group member Andrew Saito discusses the inspiration for BLACKANESE, presented in the FINDINGS Series on June 8th.

R&D Group

Civilians’ R&D In Process: Chance/Chaos Encounters That Led To The Creation of “INSHALLAH”

by Divya Mangwani May 1, 2023

R&D Group member Divya Mangwani invites you into the creative process behind her project through a game of Pachisi.

Rebecca Hart Livestream Concert at 4pm EST Today

by Daniel Krane March 22, 2020

Civilians' Associate Artist Rebecca Hart will perform a livestreamed concert at 4pm EST today.