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Nora Butler replied to the discussion Disability Pride Month in the forum Global Discussions

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:59:36 -0400

On a cold “99¢ Sunday” evening, I visited Playwrights Horizons to watch playwright and performer Anne Gridley walk. In a blend of science, personal history, politics, dance, song, and visual spectacle, Watch Me Walk completely reshaped my understanding of what a play can be.

Unlike most contemporary plays, the piece invites the audience to…

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GCITF ADMIN posted an update: We recognize the invaluable contributions of […]

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We recognize the invaluable contributions of disabled artists, theatre-makers, and cultural workers whose creativity, innovation, and leadership continue to shape theatre and performance across cultures, languages, and borders.

Disabled artists have long expanded the possibilities of theatre by challenging assumptions, reimagining…

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Liadin Stewart posted an update: Recently I had the great honor of presenting […]

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:58:29 -0400

Recently I had the great honor of presenting “The Prospectors” at the Sibiu International Theatre Festival in Sibiu, Romania. I directed this show and devised it alongside my collaborators in The Second Sex Collective. Featured below are some photographs courtesy of the festival! It was so much fun and I definitely recommend this festival to…

Awele Ikem posted an update: I have been working on community Theatre lately. The […]

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:41:47 -0400

I have been working on community Theatre lately. The power of theatre truly goes far beyond performance, see how these communities appreciates our sensitization on irregular migration and using Theatre forms to direct these messages is absolutely amazing

GCITF ADMIN started the discussion Disability Pride Month in the forum Global Discussions

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:17:40 -0400

Disability Pride Month

July GCITF Spotlight: Disability Pride in Theatre

In honor of Disability Pride Month this July, GCITF honors the long and rich contributions of disabled performers, storytellers, designers, and producers to the theatre community.

Disabled artists, once marginalized and denigrated in theatre, have long advocated for their right to inhabit the…

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GCITF ADMIN posted an update: Happy Disability Awareness Month!As part of our […]

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:53:32 -0400

Happy Disability Awareness Month!

As part of our Disability Awareness Month celebration, this week’s Theatre History Thursday highlights the contributions, creativity, and impact of disabled artists in theatre.

From groundbreaking performers and playwrights to innovative accessible practices and inclusive storytelling, disabled theatre makers…

Tammy Lam replied to the discussion June GCITF Discussion: Pride, Identity & Theatre🌈 in the forum Global Discussions

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:16:26 -0400

Reply to June GCITF Discussion: Pride, Identity & Theatre🌈

One queer playwright I admire is Hansol Jung. Recently, having read Wolf Play by Jung, I was immediately moved by the integration of themes of the queer family into the theatre canon. The story’s central character is a Korean immigrant boy named Wolf who is adopted by a lesbian couple, Ash and Robin. As a child of immigrants myself, my identity…

Emma Luyties replied to the discussion June GCITF Discussion: Pride, Identity & Theatre🌈 in the forum Global Discussions

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 02:04:53 -0400

Reply to June GCITF Discussion: Pride, Identity & Theatre🌈

I can’t say it’s my personal identity so much as the identities of the people I choose to surround myself with have influenced my desire to create interesting theater landscapes. Growing up in a home in a red state, my parents were also heavily involved in theater and strove to create an inclusive household for my sister, who is queer. I…

Emma Luyties updated their profile

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Alexie Safiya Ilaga replied to the discussion Caribbean-American Heritage Month in the forum Global Discussions

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:09:55 -0400

Reply to Caribbean-American Heritage Month

I recently researched some contemporary Trinidadian artists for a New Perspectives Theater History Thursdays video and as I was editing, I fell in love with the vivid culture of Calypso and Carnival woven into it! The combination of stories of joy and resilience, upbeat music, and colorful and flamboyant costumes was truly incredible. One of…

Penelope Rose Deen and Bianca Lopez are now connected

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:54:52 -0400

GCITF ADMIN posted an update: Happy Caribbean Heritage Month!Continuing our […]

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:00:12 -0400

Happy Caribbean Heritage Month!

Continuing our Caribbean Heritage Month celebration, our exploration of global theatre traditions continues with this feature on Contemporary Trinidadian theatre.

Rooted in the cultural exchange and resilience of African, Indigenous, and European communities throughout the Caribbean, these rich performance…

Penelope Rose Deen and Alexie Safiya Ilaga are now connected

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:38:46 -0400

GCITF ADMIN started the discussion Caribbean-American Heritage Month in the forum Global Discussions

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:05:56 -0400

Caribbean-American Heritage Month

June GCITF Spotlight: Contributions of Caribbean-American Voices

This June, we celebrate the rich and varied contributions of Caribbean theatre artists and storytellers around the world. From the centering of folkloric influences to the rhythms and lyricism of Caribbean language, we invite GCITF members to explore and discuss this…

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Colson Struss replied to the discussion Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! in the forum Global Discussions

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:00:35 -0400

Reply to Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

Through New Perspectives’ On Her Shoulders Database, I found information about Fumiko Enchi, a Japanese playwright who was active in the early to mid 20th century. Many of her plays are focused on activism and empowering the working class. I read her short play Restless Night in Late Spring, which was published in 1928 and centers two women… Read more

GCITF ADMIN posted an update: Happy Caribbean Heritage Month! Our exploration of […]

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:15:48 -0400

Happy Caribbean Heritage Month!

Our exploration of global theatre traditions continues with this special Theatre History Thursday feature on Afro-Caribbean syncretic theatre.

Rooted in the cultural exchange and resilience of African, Indigenous, and European communities throughout the Caribbean, these performance traditions blend…

Audrey Shon posted an update: Hi friends, I hope you all are doing well!I'm here to […]

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:12:20 -0400

Hi friends, I hope you all are doing well!

I’m here to share the info on a production that I am in:
https://theaterforthenewcity.net/shows/odyssey-and-the-flowers-of-the-sun/
Odyssey and the Flowers of the Sun follows a young girl’s mythic journey through grief, memory, and the land of the dead after she is separated from her mother during the…

Simon Lee replied to the discussion Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! in the forum Global Discussions

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:21:30 -0400

Reply to Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

The success of Maybe Happy Ending (Tony Award for Best New Musical and a highly successful Broadway run), a show written in part by Korean writer-lyricist Hue Park, has been tremendously inspiring for me as a Korean musical theatre writer. The unabashedly Korean setting coupled with the show’s universal message about love and innate humanity…

Annika Raj replied to the discussion Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! in the forum Global Discussions

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:37:31 -0400

Reply to Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

As a musical theatre performer, Eva Noblezada’s work as a Filipino actress resonates with me. Her ability to fully embody story and song creates deeply resonant art that stays with audience members. In 2019, she portrayed an undocumented Filipino teenager in a film called Yellow Rose, and as an asian performer, seeing people with large…

Annika Raj replied to the discussion International Dance Day! in the forum Global Discussions

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:14:52 -0400

Reply to International Dance Day!

As a musical theatre artist, dance and movement shape the way I create theatre. I have found that dance can be used as a powerful vehicle for storytelling. Dance allows for the total embodiment of storytelling, and in that way requires performers to be completely immersed in the moment. In addition, the artistry of dance elevates theatre,…

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Annika Raj posted an update: Hi, I'm Annika! I am a theatre major at […]

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:32:22 -0400

Hi, I’m Annika! I am a theatre major at Northwestern University as well as an NPTC 2026 Summer intern, and I am excited to engage in conversations about global theatre and advocacy through performance 🙂

Colson Struss updated their profile

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Simon Lee posted an update: My name is Simon Lee: I'm a summer intern at […]

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:30:15 -0400

My name is Simon Lee: I’m a summer intern at New Perspectives Theatre Company. I’m a musical theatre composer/lyricist and music director, and I am deeply interested in the intersection of new work and historical/political themes. As an immigrant to the United States, I know that all theatre is inherently political, and it is my dream to…

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Bassem Hussen posted an update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4Flqxg3JoE

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:17:28 -0400

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