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Liz Bazzoli
Jun 15, 20236 min read
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.
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Multiple Contributors
Feb 18, 20238 min read
101 Reasons Why (We Love Theatre): February Editors' Letter
The Grappler editors share 101 reasons why they love theatre.
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Multiple Contributors
Jan 26, 20234 min read
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.
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Multiple Contributors
Nov 18, 20224 min read
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.
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Multiple Contributors
Oct 21, 20221 min read
73 Questions with Dean Martine
In this video, Laura Rodriguez Sierra and LeeAnne Nakamura ask Martine Kei Green-Rogers (AKA Dean Martine) 73 questions.
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Multiple Contributors
Sep 9, 20223 min read
September Editors' Letter: Meet the Editors!
Camille, Leah, and Liz, this year's editors, introduce themselves and share their intentions for the school year.
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Multiple Contributors
Jun 3, 20224 min read
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.
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Leah Geisler
May 13, 20225 min read
Cultish Behavior: An Interview with Genevieve Swanson
Leah Geisler interviews Genevieve Swanson about her upcoming lab "Clearing" by Beth Hyland.
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Multiple Contributors
Apr 25, 20225 min read
April Editors' Letter: The Road to Mentorship
The (new!) editors team speaks on the ways that mentorship has the potential to function at TTS.
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Multiple Contributors
Mar 8, 20224 min read
March Editors' Letter: Guide to Portfolio Review
Co-Editors Liv Garcia and Leah Geisler gives a comprehensive guide to prepare for portfolio review.
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Leah Geisler
Feb 18, 20226 min read
A New Way Forward with Kenz Mangan
Leah Geisler talks with Kenz Mangan about her upcoming devised piece "Witch Way."
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Multiple Contributors
Feb 11, 20223 min read
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.
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Multiple Contributors
Feb 4, 202212 min read
Season Response 2022-2023
Members of The Grappler team respond to the 2022-2023 season announcement.
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Multiple Contributors
Jan 12, 20223 min read
January Editors' Letter: Turn and Face the Strange
This January editors' letter tells a personal story about how to embrace uncertainty, especially as artists.
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Multiple Contributors
Nov 26, 20216 min read
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...
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Multiple Contributors
Nov 18, 20212 min read
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...
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Multiple Contributors
Oct 19, 20213 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!
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Leah Geisler
Oct 4, 20216 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...
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