We are nearing the end of the second decade in the 21st century. Much has changed, some things for the better, some not. This week I lectured on Ivan the Terrible (a mistranslation, it should be Ivan the Awesome—someone who instills admiration and fear) and of course this brings me to our present world leaders and makes me ponder: how far did we come, as persons, as human beings? The world is civilized; its inhabitant is not, maintained the Spanish philosopher Ortega y Gassett a century ago and while his philosophy is more complex than this quote by itself reveals, it sounds oddly true to me.
We are nearing the end of the second decade in the 21st century. Much has changed, some things for the…
The ASSITEJ Artistic Gathering 2019 is taking place from 2 – 7 September in Kristiansand, Norway. Go visit the brand…
Keynote by Yvette Hardie, President of ASSITEJ International Originally presented at the 2019 IPAY Showcase “Vision with action can change the…
Open Call for International Productions for the 20th ASSITEJ World Congress / International Theatre Festival for Children and Young Audiences…
Written by Rob Weinert-Kendt Originally published at American Theatre What drives the folks who keep theatres running, and how do they…
Written by Arianna Saulini, European and Domestic Advocacy Manager for Save the Children – Italy Child poverty is a multidimensional…
Listening to the news can be overwhelming! Lately, I’ve limited the amount of time I listen to it, not because I don’t want to be informed, but because it upsets me and sends me to a disheartened place. Frequently, it starts with me just listening, but, more times than not, eventually becomes a participatory event with me confronting out loud what I hear. After fighting with the radio or television, I find myself personally spiraling with many questions. “What can I do to confront the bigotry and hate in the world?"
Listening to the news can be overwhelming! Lately, I’ve limited the amount of time I listen to it, not because…
Wishing that many more children and young people (and perhaps many more adults) could have free access to art and…
Written by Francis Italiano, Sensorium Theatre – Australia Sensorium Theatre is Australia’s premiere theatre company making work specifically designed for…
It is not too late to contribute to ASSITEJ’s campaign for the next World Day of Theatre for children and…
