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The Art of Comedic Storytelling: An Interview with Robert Vetter
Interview by: Josephine Clarke, Guest Writer This interview is part of The Grappler's Mess Fest Interview Series. Robert Vetter is the...

Josephine Clarke
Nov 1, 20217 min read


Showcasing Black Excellence: An Interview with Lazarus Howell and Sierra Reynolds
Interview by: Josephine Clarke, Guest Writer This interview is part of The Grappler's Mess Fest Interview Series. Lazarus Howell and...

Josephine Clarke
Oct 29, 20214 min read


"Messiness is Not a Problem": An Interview with Liz Joynt-Sandberg
Guest writer Josephine Clarke interviews Liz Joynt Sandberg, Head of Comedy Arts and Director of Mess Fest.

Josephine Clarke
Oct 27, 20217 min read


We're Back! But Where Is the Ensemble? Collectivity in Post-Pandemic Theatre
Written by: Camille Pugliese, Staff Writer Graphic by: Leah Geisler, Co-Editor-in-Chief As the lights begin to come back up on stages...

Camille Pugliese
Oct 26, 20214 min read


Editor's Letter: The Sandra Oh Saying "Dramaturgically" Edition
An October update from the desk of co-editors Leah Geisler and Liv Garcia!

Multiple Contributors
Oct 19, 20213 min read


In "Gender Rehearsal" with Quinn Riggs
Co-editor Liv Garcia sat down with TTS senior Luke Riggs to discuss their Lab and creating with an intentional lack of structure.

Liv Garcia
Oct 15, 20218 min read


Kicking Off National Disability Month: 10 Plays Written by Disabled Theatremakers
October marks the beginning of National Disability Month. As a disabled theatre artist, I have recently started questioning my place in...

Leah Geisler
Oct 4, 20216 min read
Starting from Zero: A BFA1 Perspective
Over the course of my first week at The Theatre School, I heard a similar speech from every single one of my professors. It went...

Molly Sharfstein
Sep 27, 20213 min read
"A World Where History Meets Fantasy:" An Interview with Sam Kerns
Sam Kerns is a director and playwright from Cincinnati, OH. He has served on creative teams with the Cincinnati Opera, The Cincinnati...

Multiple Contributors
May 26, 20212 min read
"I Want to Tell Stories About Joy and Love:" An Interview with Jacob Craigo-Snell
Jacob Craigo-Snell is from Louisville, KY. Previous work premiered during the Young Playwrights Festival at Commonwealth Theatre Center....

Multiple Contributors
May 26, 20213 min read
"I Try to Write Plays that are Gifts:" An Interview with Mclennan
McLennan is a playwright from Cleveland, Ohio. Previous plays at The Theatre School include Polysthetica, Blooming Season, and The...

Multiple Contributors
May 24, 20212 min read


"I Have Never Seen Her So Free:" An Interview with Saskia Bakker
Saskia Bakker is a third-year Theatre Arts student at DePaul who likes to make puppets and read books and pet dogs. She is very excited...

Multiple Contributors
May 24, 20213 min read
Season Response 2021/22: Back On Stage!
Hello Grapplers! Welcome to our Season Response! We are so excited to share our thoughts about the 2021/22 season with you all. As...

Multiple Contributors
Mar 15, 20219 min read
Editor's Letter: A New Chapter
Welcome back to The Grappler y’all, *airhorn noises* I’ll start by saying hi! Hello! How are you? Good? Not great? Trying to make it...

Liv Garcia
Mar 15, 20212 min read
Hey, It's Rejected TTS Labs
By Madeleine Mason

Multiple Contributors
Feb 28, 20203 min read
Season Announcement Reactions
After a long wait, we are proud to present our reactions to the Season Announcement!

Multiple Contributors
Feb 24, 20205 min read
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