Manifesto!

Your first assignment on our lovely adventure in play reading is to define the lens through which you are reading plays. Now, I know some of you have seen the poster hanging in the lobby of the Tornabene theatre that outlines ART's mission and vision. I know few if any of us could actually quote from that poster. And here, I'm not actually asking you what it says: I'm asking what you think it should say. So in 250 words (or so), answer the following questions:

1. What do you think the mission (primary goals and objectives) and vision (values and guiding beliefs) of ART should be?
2. What kinds of plays do you think ART should produce? Why?

***just FYI, I'll always try to choose images that both hit the topic and link to something fun/interesting. Today's image links to the webpage/blog for Happenstance Theatre, based in DC. Check out their mission and vision in the "about" section of their website.***

Let's dig in!

So you've found this page because you've been looking for a context to read more plays--and I've agreed to provide that context. Since we'll be doing much of our work together virtually, I've created this space as a way for you to share your thoughts on the plays you read--and practice "the pitch" for each of your plays. You'll also be responding to your colleagues' pitches--asking questions, and helping hone their work into more creatively concise pieces. You'll find more information about this on your syllabi.