
Why Soft Power Is Not So Soft
Artists tend to speak in stories, which can seem less threatening to authoritarian or extremist governments than political statements. But stories reveal the impact of policies in human terms. … MORE

Artists tend to speak in stories, which can seem less threatening to authoritarian or extremist governments than political statements. But stories reveal the impact of policies in human terms. … MORE
“This series shares strategies for artists trying to change cultures of fear and harm while working under those systems.”
How can artists change cultures of fear and harm while working under those systems? … MORE

Giving care can mean overcoming fear, as the ensemble demonstrates in stories from the COVID-19 pandemic, including a doctor who protected members of his team who were afraid of bringing the illness home to their families. … MORE

“The Art of Care tells the stories of caregivers, of nurses and doctors, of teachers, of policymakers, of the seven performers’ own raw stories of receiving and giving care.” … MORE

This multifaceted presentation, which incorporates music and movement, celebrates the role of drama as a catalyst for cure.
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War. Fear. Illness and death. These crises twine through the braided narratives in Mosaic Theater Company’s “The Art of Care.” But the emphasis in this world premiere is less on trauma than on empathetic human responses to it. … MORE

Washington, D.C. — — The Laboratory for Global Performance and Politics (The Lab) is thrilled to announce the newest cohort of their Global Fellows program. … MORE

Caitlin Nasema Cassidy (she/her) is an actor, director, and producer making experimental performance that is physical, collaborative, and poetic. Her practice is rooted in joy, embodied research, and (com)post-activism. … MORE

“Remember This,” performed at Theatrical Outfit in downtown Atlanta and presented with Breman Museum, is a story set during World War II of the attempt to alert the world to the destruction of the Jews in Germany by the Nazis and their allies. … MORE

Explore how the Zimbabwe Theatre Academy is revolutionizing the performing arts scene in Zimbabwe, empowering young creatives, and shaping the future of theatre. … MORE

Participants of In Your Shoes gather in a circle for an exercise.
In Your Shoes™ (IYS), a signature approach of the Georgetown University Laboratory for Global Performance and Politics (the Lab), … MORE

The founding artistic director of Theatre Emissary International, Dr Taiwo Afolabi, has been inducted into the esteemed Royal Society of Canada (RSC), aiming to promote research excellence in both official languages and advise on public matters. … MORE