The theatre’s leadership insists that they’re not setting out to create a new theatre from scratch, but rather to build on Long Wharf’s legacy. - American Theatre
Earlier this year, we came to a decision that was years in the making: to leave our current home of 57 years and venture out across our city and region as an itinerant theatre company that will partner with local organizations and venues to bring productions closer to all people. - American Theatre
Deepfakes have brought with them a new level of uncertainty around digital media. To detect deepfakes, many researchers have turned to analyzing visual artifacts – minute glitches and inconsistencies – found in video deepfakes. - The Conversation
Did it become “comfortable” when leaders believed that the path of least resistance in business settings — kowtow to those to whom you report and abuse those who report to you — would always serve them? Did you, for example, take advantage of those who serve the organization by underpaying them? - Medium
A member of the Stolen Generation, he struggled repeatedly with crime and addition earlier in his adult life; he also founded Australia's first Aboriginal theatre company and appeared in numerous plays and films, including The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith and Blackfellas. - The New York Times
St.Clair, who turned 70 in June, requested that the symphony’s board begin plans for succession that assured continuity of leadership. - Voice of Orange County
Remember, it's not only the right that sometimes wants to eliminate certain books from the curriculum. (Think of Huckleberry Finn, frequently condemned for its copious, period-accurate use of the n-word.) Deborah Appleman suggests approaches to keeping a text in the classroom while mitigating potential damage or controversy. - Literary Hub
Manouach printed out the Japanese digital edition of One Piece and bound it together, treating the comic not as a book but as “sculptural material”, according to the book/ artwork’s French publisher JBE. - The Guardian
The Sydney Modern Project, the new contemporary art wing at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, has two big old oil storage tanks from World War II under the building. One of them has been made into a Turbine Hall-style space for large-scale installations. - The New York Times
Pinch me – I must be dreaming. Brad Pitt is an extremely impressive artist. I certainly didn’t expect to be saying that when I got up this morning. - The Guardian
"From this month, psychiatrists in one of the city's largest hospitals have been able to offer patients 'museum prescriptions', a free visit with a few friends or family members to discover one or more of Brussels's cultural institutions" as treatment for depression, anxiety, or stress. - The Guardian
Freshening up the 45ft-tall letters will require about 250 gallons of paints and primer, and anyone who wants to watch the paint dry can follow along on the sign’s 24/7 webcam. - The Guardian
"What should we be doing with those pummelled remnants of a drum kit? The electric guitar with a broken neck? The leaky Chinese saxophone at the back of the cupboard? The DJ set-up gathering dust in the garage?" Not to mention decrepit pianos. Here's some practical advice. - ArtsHub (Australia)
The Newark Museum of Art, National Black Theater in Harlem, Universal Hip Hop Museum in the Bronx, EastSide Arts Alliance in Oakland, and Arte Amėricas in Fresno are among the organizations building, alongside expansion space for themselves, entire complexes with retail, restaurants, and housing. - The New York Times
This introduction to the project and invitation for dance companies to participate explains the questions to be asked on the survey, how the rankings will be determined, and why developing a Gender Equity Index for the North American dance world makes a difference. - Dance Data Project
