On the blog, we've had the chance to exchange ideas with dozens of Massachusetts artists, exploring their work and the way they make it. A number of these artists, along with creating their own work, also teach. What do they try to instill in emerging artists? Here, we share some of their insights into the creative life. Melinda Lopez, playwright Break your characters. … [Read more...]
Lois Roach on Emancipation, visual writing, and the theatre of mess
"I see what I write," says Lois Roach, a Boston-area playwright and theatre artist whose world premiere play The Emancipation of Mandy and Miz Ellie, is being performed by Company One Theatre, now through May 22. With a background that includes writing, teaching, and extensive experience as a director, Lois takes a visual approach to playmaking, envisioning elements of live … [Read more...]