Don Hall on theatrical discourse

Chicago-based playwright and theatre blogger Don Hall weighs in on the theatrical discourse debate, laying down his case for a rougher, more honest approach: “All of this boils down to two important yet diametrically opposed notions: most theater people just want affirmation and aren’t really interested in criticism, constructive or otherwise; we all claim to […]

Mike Daisey on theatrical discourse

“I also have a vested interest in lowering the politeness level in theatrical discourse—which, I hasten to add, is not the same as throwing away civility. I’ve just seen far too many ‘discussions’ that should have been full-voiced arguments, too many passions squelched in the face of institutionalized hopelessness, and just too much damn silence, […]