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When the Drama Teacher Becomes the Villain: Looking at the Trial of Keith Bates Willie
“In a courtroom in Hobart, Tasmania, a story is unfolding that feels both tragically familiar and deeply personal to anyone who has ever found a home in a high school theatre.”
Helen J. Shen Speaks Out on Maybe Happy Ending Casting Controversy
“This conversation will live much longer than the existence of our show, and I hope to talk about my experience within this moment in time as I keep reflecting on it and learning from it.”
GOP Moves to Rename Kennedy Center Opera House for Melania Trump
“Let the Kennedy Center remain a home for the arts, not a trophy case for whoever happens to hold the pen.”
Theatre, Trust, & Betrayal: The Shocking Allegations Against Nicole Ballew Callaham
“Nicole Ballew Callaham, a South Carolina educator and theatre director, now faces over a dozen charges involving the grooming and abuse of a teenage boy she met through community theatre.”
Defense of Swastikas on Ceiling Sparks Backlash at Connecticut Community Theatre
“The Thomaston Opera House, a place that should feel like a creative home, is making a lot of people feel uncomfortable, unwelcome, and unheard.”
The Final Curtain: How Licensing Violations and Nonprofit Missteps Led to the Closure of Stars Playhouse
“A beloved community theatre has closed its doors. Not because of a lack of passion or audience support, but because of a troubling mix of copyright violations, financial mismanagement, and lost trust.”