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Tag Archives: criticism
Not As Alive Without A Witness
Lydia Mokdessi talks to Maura Donohue about “zero…sixty” at Roulette
Why It Sucks To Be Tim Sanford (And What We Could Do About It)
In defense of Tim Sanford’s response to audience reaction to Annie Baker’s The Flick at Playwright’s Horizons
Recap of “Everyone’s A Critic” @ On The Boards in Seattle
Andy looks back at Culturebot’s “Everyone’s A Critic” project at On The Boards in Seattle.
Words Of Advice to Young People
A few weeks ago I was invited to speak (via Skype) to the Theatre Criticism class at Royal Holloway, University of London. It was a lot of fun, they were great kids and asked fantastic questions. A day or two later I got an email
How Do I Make This A Performance?
How Do I Make This A Performance? Most freakin’ hilarious site I have seen in ages. Rarely am I super jealous of sheer comic genius, this is one of those moments. I smell a festival!
Re-Framing The Critic for the 21st Century: Dramaturgy, Advocacy and Engagement
Culturebot’s Andrew Horwitz proposes a new framework for the critic in the emerging arts landscape and how that new role can facilitate change and innovation sector-wide.
Our Literal Speed: Doing Things With Words in the Vicinity of Art
Culturebot contributor Mashinka Firunts writes about a new project from Our Literal Speed.
Culturebot Conversations at Under The Radar
Under The Radar and Culturebot present two public discussions on contemporary performance. On January 8 and 15 at 1PM in the LuEsther Lounge, UTR and CBOT will bring artists, curators, writers and audiences for thoughtful conversation on the state of the field.
The Piss Christ Test
Some thoughts on the conflict between artist intent and viewer interpretation
Artists’ Bodies: Talking About How Performers Look
A pair of critics from the Guardian have started a conversation about whether and when it’s appropriate to talk about looks, good or bad.