Arts Mar 20 Claudia Rankine’s ‘Help’ brings the topic of white privilege to the stage By Zachary Green
Arts Apr 17 Scott Rudin will ‘step back’ after allegations of bullying Amid mounting anger over allegations of bullying, Broadway and Hollywood producer Scott Rudin broke his silence Saturday, saying he is “profoundly sorry” and will step back from his theater work. By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press
Arts Sep 05 Watch 7:16 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… By Ivette Feliciano, Zachary Green
World Mar 27 Watch 7:09 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… By Malcolm Brabant
Arts Aug 24 Watch 7:27 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… By Jeffrey Brown
Dec 13 Helping veterans turn their ‘intense overload of experiences’ into theater By MN Original - Twin Cities PBS 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… Continue reading
Mar 25 Watch How do we keep arts vital in an age of online entertainment? By PBS NewsHour 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… Continue watching
Jun 06 Watch Extended Interview: Audra McDonald More of Jeffrey Brown's conversation with actress and singer Audra McDonald. Continue watching
May 10 Watch Scene From ‘Other Desert Cities’ at Arena Stage A scene from the Arena Stage production of Jon Robin Baitz's play "Other Desert Cities."… Continue watching
May 10 Watch Conversation: Jon Robin Baitz’s ‘Other Desert Cities’ Jeffrey Brown talks to playwright Jon Robin Baitz about his play "Other Desert Cities."… Continue watching