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The Invention of Love: Comrades-in-Arms
Brendan McCall reflects on “The Invention of Love,” starring David Greenspan and directed by Zachary Elkind, playing through Oct 3 at The MAP Theater at TheaterLab
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We must watch carefully to know
Robin Denzer reflects on Julia Antinozzi’s new work “Time Piece” staged at PAGEANT
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GOOD CULT: The limits of transformation
Allyson Dwyer in conversation with River Donaghey about his new play “GOOD CULT,” playing Oct 9-11 at Studio 17, Manhattan
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The Echoing Silences of “Table of Silence”
Vague advocacy for “peace” that explicitly rejects and disallows analysis of the power structures, inequities, and histories that create violence has no material impact on the world other than to soothe the largely safe, comfortable audiences who encounter it.
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Becoming Hamlet | “You are as good as a chorus”
Brendan McCall reflects on “Becoming Hamlet,” adapted by Damon Horowitz, directed by Sybille Bruun, playing at Five Angels Theatre through October 3.
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carrying on: KYLE b. co.’s Critical Race Therapy / Critical Club Therapy
Sol Cabrini reflects on club aesthetics and the sonification of race in the work of 2025 CPR AiR KYLE b.co.
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The year of Chekhov
Lindsey Walko talks with Raina Soman and AJ Molder, two of the cofounders of Twenty Somethings, about “Dirty Bird,” an adaptation of “The Seagull,” written and directed by Whit Flint, playing through September 20 at ErF Gallery.
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“She tried to spit in my mouth”: MAIDS AFTER GENET
Jeff Careyva in conversation wwith Madeline Bernhard and Hannah Hale—actors, directors, and producers for Adult Film’s upcoming show, MAIDS AFTER GENET, running through September 19.
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“Punked” by A Whiny Hamlet
Brendan McCall reflects on “The Real Ivanov,” adapted & Directed by Laura Strausfeld, playing through September 19 at Lynn F. Angelson Theater.
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Diovanna Obafunmilayo’s Mind, Body, and Spirit
2025 CPR Artist-in-Residence Diovanna Obafunmilayo speaks with Shamira Ibrahim about invoking the divine in her recent performance piece GODBODY.
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Gender Wars and Neoliberal Nostalgia
Brendan McCall reflects on “An American Daughter” by Wendy Wasserstein, directed by Sarna Lapine, playing through September 20 at The Pershing Square Signature Center.
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Baby Woman
Tess Walsh reflects on Lydia Riess’ “Going Away Party,” staged as a part of the ALab Theater Festival | June 27 + 28, 2026
