Teaching Children Shakespeare by Laura Axelrod

"Kids want power. The word they hear the most is, 'No.' What they get when working on a Shakespearean play is a big, 'Yes' and they are empowered."

SOURCE: Clyde Fitch Report at 1:07pm on April 16, 2015☆⚑

Is Eve Ensler's 'The Vagina Monologues' Transphobic? by Laura Axelrod

A Mount Holyoke theater group discontinues play because they say it offers a narrow view of gender, race and class.

SOURCE: Clyde Fitch Report at 7:47pm on January 16, 2015☆⚑

The Marbury Portfolio: Patricia Milton by Laura Axelrod

"I came to playwriting later in life, so I would tell my younger self to start playwriting sooner!"

SOURCE: Clyde Fitch Report at 6:43pm on October 30, 2014☆⚑

The Abortionist's Daughter: Women on Broadway in the 1910s by Laura Axelrod

Elisa DeCarlo's new novel explores feminism as seen through the eyes of a young actress on Broadway.

SOURCE: Clyde Fitch Report at 8:50pm on October 18, 2014☆⚑

How Many Women Work Off-Broadway? by Laura Axelrod

The League of Professional Theatre Women has released the results of a new study that counts 13 employment categories.

SOURCE: Clyde Fitch Report at 1:43pm on September 18, 2014☆⚑

Igniting Interest in Historic Plays by Women by Laura Axelrod

A new initiative by History Matters/Back to the Future

SOURCE: Clyde Fitch Report at 3:43pm on July 28, 2014☆⚑

A Reply to 'For Women Playwrights, Did 50-50 in 2020 Fail?' by Laura Axelrod

I'm not a member of the Kilroys, but I'm going to attempt to answer these questions.

SOURCE: Clyde Fitch Report at 5:36pm on June 24, 2014☆⚑

An Open Letter to Audra McDonald and Time's Belinda Luscombe by Laura Axelrod

No reason to apologize for the Tony Award speech

SOURCE: Clyde Fitch Report at 3:20pm on June 12, 2014☆⚑

Uncomfortable in the Audience by Laura Axelrod

Tell us about the times you've physically suffered through performances.

SOURCE: Clyde Fitch Report at 4:56pm on May 15, 2014☆⚑

Learning from Lou Volpe in 'Drama High' by Laura Axelrod

How did this drama teacher achieve success? Dismissing it solely as the luck and genius of one man is a mistake.

SOURCE: Clyde Fitch Report at 7:44pm on May 2, 2014☆⚑

Online Test: Casting Assumptions by Laura Axelrod

Is your first thought your best when it comes to diversity?

SOURCE: Clyde Fitch Report at 6:37pm on March 13, 2014☆⚑

Is Your Theater a Community or a Clique? by Laura Axelrod

In the theater, many cliques masquerade as communities.

SOURCE: Clyde Fitch Report at 10:37pm on January 15, 2014☆⚑

Celebwrights: The Curious Cases of Braff, Kazan, and Peet by Laura Axelrod

They've got everything you don't - except a fabulous play.

SOURCE: Clyde Fitch Report at 11:13am on December 11, 2013☆⚑

"HackPolitik" Brings Anonymous to the Ballet by Laura Axelrod

Cyber activism, gender identity and online personas meet ballet onstage.

SOURCE: Clyde Fitch Report at 5:05pm on November 13, 2013☆⚑

The Whole Backstage and Nothing But by Laura Axelrod

How a small Alabama community formed a lively theater out of tragedy.

SOURCE: Clyde Fitch Report at 12:39pm on September 18, 2013☆⚑

American Actors in London by Laura Axelrod

Expats from Alaska give advice on finding a way to the U.K.

SOURCE: Clyde Fitch Report at 10:42am on June 26, 2013☆⚑

Turning a Woman Into a Tree Onstage by Laura Axelrod

"We did a bit of theatrical magic to make that happen in a small space."

SOURCE: Clyde Fitch Report at 9:55am on May 1, 2013☆⚑

Who's Afraid of the F Word: "Feminism"? by Laura Axelrod

A playwright/Presbyterian pastor takes on Beliefnet.

SOURCE: Clyde Fitch Report at 12:10pm on April 17, 2013☆⚑

Bringing 'Bikeman' and 9/11 to the Stage by Laura Axelrod

Former CBS News writer's first-hand account of September 11th becomes a NYC theatrical production.

SOURCE: Clyde Fitch Report at 10:49am on March 20, 2013☆⚑

Notes on Becoming an Independent Theater Artist by Laura Axelrod

Part II of an interview with Scott Walters.

SOURCE: Clyde Fitch Report at 11:35am on February 20, 2013☆⚑

Scott Walters on the Importance of Rural Theater by Laura Axelrod

Should cities share their arts funding with rural areas?

SOURCE: Clyde Fitch Report at 11:40am on February 6, 2013☆⚑

Calling Out a Problem: Sexual Harassment & Theater by Laura Axelrod

Maybe it's time for theater to do something about it.

SOURCE: Clyde Fitch Report at 7:47pm on December 19, 2012☆⚑

Gender Inequality and Nudity in Theater by Laura Axelrod

It's how you dress--or undress--for the part.

SOURCE: Clyde Fitch Report at 1:16pm on December 6, 2012☆⚑

Nudity and Community Theater by Laura Axelrod

Controversial themes can bring unpredictable reactions from audiences

SOURCE: Clyde Fitch Report at 1:24pm on November 24, 2012☆⚑

The Republican Theater Festival: An Interview with Cara Blouin by Laura Axelrod

The founder talks about conservative plays and liberalism in theater.

SOURCE: Clyde Fitch Report at 5:51pm on November 7, 2012☆⚑