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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…
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How do we keep arts vital in an age of online entertainment?
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…
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Extended Interview: Audra McDonald
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."…
Jeffrey Brown talks with "War Horse" actor Danny Yoerges, who handles the head of Joey.
Scene from "Great Wall Story," produced by the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.
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