Dramaturgy: Where Artistic and Creative Ideas Thrive

Hotter Than Egypt is a co-production with Marin Theatre Company. Dramaturg (and Marin Theatre Company Associate Artistic Director) Nakissa Etemad is passionate about the art of dramaturgy. Dramaturgy exists as an undercurrent throughout almost every part of the theatrical process, building worlds and bringing attention to aspects of a play in different ways from the set, costumes, lights, sound and acting. For this reason, it’s one of the least understood facets of theatre. This [...]

By |2022-01-24T16:54:49-08:00January 24th, 2022|ACTFocus|Comments Off on Dramaturgy: Where Artistic and Creative Ideas Thrive
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“That Persistence of Vision” — Interview with Yussef El Guindi

Yussef El Guindi is no stranger to ACT – a member of the Core Company, the internationally acclaimed Seattle playwright has premiered 3, now 4, plays here. Read about his take on the playwriting process, from inspiration to development to the excitement of a World Premiere.

By |2022-01-28T19:12:46-08:00January 12th, 2022|Cast and Crew Interviews|Comments Off on “That Persistence of Vision” — Interview with Yussef El Guindi
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Interview with Andrew Lee Creech

Andrew Lee Creech is a Seattle-based playwright and creator of The Legacy Plays Project – “a nine-play, multi-century-spanning cycle meditation on the lives of Black Americans in pivotal moments of American History.” He is currently working on an exciting 3-play commission from ACT and Trial & Error Productions, and is an actor, educator, and content creator. Read about Andrew’s inspiration, the importance of a team, and how storytelling links his occupations together.

By |2022-01-12T13:45:53-08:00January 12th, 2022|Cast and Crew Interviews|Comments Off on Interview with Andrew Lee Creech
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