Tag: work life
In ‘Greater Clements,’ a Playwright Mines Lesser Days
Judith Ivey appears at the center of a few, very individual stories of certain troubled Americans -- and a much, much larger American tragedy.
Death of ‘Chicago’ Actor Jeff Loeffelholz: Updates, Debates
Who has legal standing to know the results of an investigation? What about a moral imperative?
Why Must Arts Workers Equate Long Hours with Success?
If your art cannot get done in the hours you have budgeted for it, you have lied. To everyone.
Inside David Garrison, a Well-Defended Mr. Mister
How to play an avaricious, amoral capitalist in an age of avaricious, amoral capitalists.
‘Working Woman’: Humans First, Gender Second
Can women and men work together? Yes, says Israeli filmmaker Michal Aviad -- when the roots of sexual harassment are finally rooted out.
Triangle Shirtwaist Burns with ‘Fire in My Mouth’ Oratorio
An infamous tragedy inspires a monument to immigrants and their American struggle.
Ten 2018 Movies the President Should Watch (But Won’t)
They'd have a lot to teach him. If only he'd watch them. And none are by white guys.
Should Progressives Ignore the Caravan?
Phantom national security crises are clearly being manufactured. Let’s not be distracted.
Sculptor Ruth Asawa Wires the World
An artist, educator and activist whose legacy is nothing less than a redefinition of sculpture.
Masculinity, Identity and My Grandfather’s Rough Hands
"At some point, I'm going to have to decide when and how I want to stop being angry."
Tales From the Arts World: Women Who Bully Women
A woman joins a group of writers of a TV show. The woman who recruited her then tries to destroy her.
Geoffrey Owens, Working Artists, and Me
Artists should start forgiving themselves -- and each other -- for wanting to pay their bills.
With SingleCare, Free Healthcare Discounts Are Perfect for Artists
Even those without insurance can get free discounts on medication, dental care, vision care and more.
New Play, ‘Alternating Currents,’ Electrifies a Queens Neighborhood
The remarkable idealism of Electchester -- and its complicated response to a changing NYC.
8 Nonprofit Phrases, From Least to Most Exploitative, Ranked
"Salary commensurate with experience" and other infuriating phrases used by nonprofits.
“Skeleton Crew,” By Playwright Morisseau, Finds Life in Detroit
Does Morisseau think Trump can restore jobs to Detroit? Hell no.
Could “I, Daniel Blake” Rekindle the Healthcare Debate?
The main character in Ken Loach’s latest film, I, Daniel Blake, instantly creates a connection with the audience because his experiences are those that...
For Parent Artists in Theater, Rachel Spencer Hewitt Is a PAAL
For parent artists, a new advocacy network to address needs and raise visibility.
More Women in Ballet Must Go From Pointe to Power
Why is it so difficult to see women not just as fouetteing ballerinas but choreographers?
“Sweat” on Broadway: Setting the Stage for Trump
No play on Broadway addresses the political climate more immediately than this one.
RIP RGB, RIP GOP, RIP USA
None of the second-rate white men currently on the Supreme Court will receive the honors given to RBG when they finally die.
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Herman Cain (and Republicans Unable)
And then there was Jerry Falwell, Jr., with his open pants, evangelical FUPA and his hands veering into prime side-boob territory with -- hey, doesn't she have a name?
