Authors Farah Qaiser and Hajer Nakua champion representation in STEM through new picture book
“We hope that Khadija’s story allows children to maintain that curiosity throughout their life…”
Mayumi Lashbrook curates a celebration of play and joy at Porch View Dances
“We are always in motion. And motion is communication.” Interview with Mayumi Lashbrook
Director Julie Tomaino bares all about the Capitol Theatre’s “The Full Monty”
“How do we tell the story of how gender stereotypes and toxic masculinity affect everyone?” Interview with Julie Tomaino
Thaumatrope Theatre returns with a new, sporty 2000s “Much Ado About Nothing”
“We like to think that Much Ado’s optimistic ending is also important in a time where our world seems to reward outrage and antagonistic attitudes.” Interview with Isabella Cesari
Shakura Dickson’s Stella Kowalski simmers with heat and heart
“She loves and accepts her big loves. But she also is not afraid to speak her mind.” Interview with Shakura Dickson, A Streetcar Named Desire
“The Caged Bird Sings” in the Aga Khan Museum courtyard
“The layers of the cage are rooted in the structures that are thrust upon us, as well as the self-imposed structures by which we are trapped” ~ Rouvan Silogix
Abir Mukherjee explores new terrains with “Hunted”
“If I don’t feel strongly about something, then I won’t have the determination to write a hundred thousand words about it.” ~ Abir Mukherjee
Rawums (:) defies gravity with puppets, people and music at WeeFestival
Rawums (:) is where “the impossible becomes possible”. Interview with Melanie Florschütz
Haley McGee explores life’s pivotal moments in new solo show
“About 5 years ago, when I started working on the show, I was curious to create something about how to live without fearing death.” ~ Haley McGee
50 years on, “Fresh Ideas in Puppetry” from Puppetmongers Theatre
“When we started playing with puppets as kids, we had no idea this would be our life-long focus.” Ann and David Powell