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Masks, smaller audience: The show goes on as states ease restrictions
For almost six months, the art world has been at a standstill as museums, galleries, and theaters have all been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But as some states begin to lift restrictions, the arts have also slowly started…
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How theater helps these Syrian refugees manage the trauma of war
How does one manage the trauma of war? A group of refugees from Syria, which has been consumed by fighting for eight years, is trying theater. In Glasgow, Scotland, a therapeutic drama program is staging an ancient play about the…
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In rural Oregon, regional theater sparks a creative revival
A remote area of the Pacific Northwest might not sound like a top theater destination. But as Jeffrey Brown reports, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival has sparked a wave of creative and economic growth in rural Ashland. One of the country’s…
Helping veterans turn their ‘intense overload of experiences’ into theater
The Telling Project uses the stories of veterans and their family members to deepen people's understanding of military life by creating a theatrical production based on those real experiences. The national performing arts organization is based in Austin, Texas, but…
When was the last time you went to the theater, or watched a modern dance concert? Why are Americans less connected to the arts? In his new book, “Curtains? The Future of the Arts in America,” Michael Kaiser, a former…
More of Jeffrey Brown's conversation with actress and singer Audra McDonald.
A scene from the Arena Stage production of Jon Robin Baitz's play "Other Desert Cities."…
Jeffrey Brown talks to playwright Jon Robin Baitz about his play "Other Desert Cities."…
Jeffrey Brown talks to writer and director Mary Zimmerman about her play "Metamorphoses."…
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