Making Theatre in a Changing World

Making Theatre in a Changing World

I think that many artists feel the winds of change happening regarding the arts in America. We look around at states defunding the arts.  We see major non-profit and “successful” theater companies laying off staff and divesting themselves of their theaters.

The #1 Question Writers Want Answered

The #1 Question Writers Want Answered

Writers Write… After a play is written, the writer’s job is done, right? It’s a “collaborative” art, so all you have to do is to give it over to a theater and they’ll handle the rest. And … end dream sequence. Reality check: writers write a play or musical, and they...

Find a Mentor

Find a Mentor

THE WORKING PLAYWRIGHT: a monthly blog column by Melissa Bell  Find a Mentor Sometime after I wrote my first musical, I attended an alumni event. While waiting for the elevator, a well-groomed woman and I picked up a conversation. When I asked her what she did, she...

The Working Playwright

The Working Playwright

(This is a new monthly column on CreateTheater.com - thank you, Melissa!) FIND THEE A WRITER’S GROUP When I speak with aspiring playwrights or writers of any genre, the first piece of advice I give is “join a writer’s group.” If you can’t find one, create one. A...

Where Are We Going?

Where Are We Going?

How Are We Doing?   I can’t believe we’re already approaching 2025, our quarter-century mark. That’s a significant milestone in history, with enough time under our belt now to collectively look at “how we’re doing” and where we’re going. The first 25 years of the...

Using Technology for Theater?

Using Technology for Theater?

Every year I try to update my vision of how to create more theater, and what that theater should look like. What exactly is my role this year as a theatre-maker in the 21st century? What can I personally do to develop, produce and promote more theater? Is theater...

Create Theater Gives Online Readings

Create Theater Gives Online Readings

In the midst of the 2020-2021 health crisis, theater lovers have to find new ways to get their fix! Last Monday, mine came in the form of a live play reading given by Create Theater. Live streaming of the event was through the ZOOM platform. The play in the reading...