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From the Editor: Liz Bazzoli Interviews Leah Geisler
In the last article of the year, editor Liz Bazzoli interviews Leah Geisler about their experiences with The Grappler.
Liz Bazzoli
Jun 15, 20236 min read
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101 Reasons Why (We Love Theatre): February Editors' Letter
The Grappler editors share 101 reasons why they love theatre.
Multiple Contributors
Feb 18, 20238 min read
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Fired Up, Burning Out: January Editors' Letter
The Grappler editors explore the complexity of burnout and what cultivating joy looks like in their own lives.
Multiple Contributors
Jan 26, 20234 min read
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Gather with Intention: November Editors' Letter
The Grappler's editors finish off autumn quarter with a reflection on what it means for us as artists to gather with intention.
Multiple Contributors
Nov 18, 20224 min read
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73 Questions with Dean Martine
In this video, Laura Rodriguez Sierra and LeeAnne Nakamura ask Martine Kei Green-Rogers (AKA Dean Martine) 73 questions.
Multiple Contributors
Oct 21, 20221 min read
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September Editors' Letter: Meet the Editors!
Camille, Leah, and Liz, this year's editors, introduce themselves and share their intentions for the school year.
Multiple Contributors
Sep 9, 20223 min read
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Looking Back and Moving Forward: May/June Editors' Letter
The editorial team reflects on their experiences as editors and catch glimpses of what The Grappler will look like next year.
Multiple Contributors
Jun 3, 20224 min read
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Cultish Behavior: An Interview with Genevieve Swanson
Leah Geisler interviews Genevieve Swanson about her upcoming lab "Clearing" by Beth Hyland.
Leah Geisler
May 13, 20225 min read
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April Editors' Letter: The Road to Mentorship
The (new!) editors team speaks on the ways that mentorship has the potential to function at TTS.
Multiple Contributors
Apr 25, 20225 min read
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March Editors' Letter: Guide to Portfolio Review
Co-Editors Liv Garcia and Leah Geisler gives a comprehensive guide to prepare for portfolio review.
Multiple Contributors
Mar 8, 20224 min read
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A New Way Forward with Kenz Mangan
Leah Geisler talks with Kenz Mangan about her upcoming devised piece "Witch Way."
Leah Geisler
Feb 18, 20226 min read
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February Editors' Letter: Criticism, Our New Best Friend
Co-Editors Liv Garcia and Leah Geisler discuss how we can cultivate an environment of healthy criticism.
Multiple Contributors
Feb 11, 20223 min read
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Season Response 2022-2023
Members of The Grappler team respond to the 2022-2023 season announcement.
Multiple Contributors
Feb 4, 202212 min read
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January Editors' Letter: Turn and Face the Strange
This January editors' letter tells a personal story about how to embrace uncertainty, especially as artists.
Multiple Contributors
Jan 12, 20223 min read
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Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Month with 10 Plays by Indigenous Theatremakers
Plays featured in graphic: "Average Family" by Larissa Fasthorse from Plays for New Audiences (top), "Too Good To Be True" by Cliff...
Multiple Contributors
Nov 26, 20216 min read
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Passion Over Purpose: November Editors' Letter
Written by: Liv Garcia and Leah Geisler, Co-Editors-in-Chief As we wrap up this quarter, we wanted to provide some food for thought about...
Multiple Contributors
Nov 18, 20212 min read
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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
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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
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