OPINION gathers essays, reflections, criticism, and timely responses to events shaping theatre, performance, and live art. These pieces examine artistic practice, cultural conditions, and political realities through a critical lens. OPINION is organized around ongoing editorial conversations rather than news cycles. Looking for a specific OPINION? View the full archive.
This conversation examines how performance engages political structures, social movements, and systems of power. These pieces reflect on protest, policy, censorship, labor, and the risks artists face when art confronts authority.
It’s a fascinating paradox: how can artists—often dismissed as creating mere luxury items with no practical purpose—be considered threats to the state? The answer lies in art’s unique power to bypass rational defenses and speak directly to people’s hearts and minds.
The Kennedy Center has been renamed the Trump Kennedy Center. Here is what changed, how it happened, and what it means going forward.
The NEA pulls active grants as the 2026 budget proposes eliminating the agency—artists speak out in a moment of cultural crisis.
This conversation gathers timely editorial responses to major events, awards, controversies, and shifts within the performing arts. These pieces provide context and analysis without committing to a continuous news cycle.
Celebrate 10 years of Hamilton’s legacy in theatre, culture & storytelling. A decade after its debut, Hamilton still shapes Broadway, blending hip-hop,
Explore Frankenstein’s theatrical evolution—from Shelley’s 1818 novel to del Toro’s new film—tracing hubris, art, and timeless horror.
Celebrating 50 years of The Rocky Horror Picture Show—a campy cult film that shaped drag, theatre, and queer identity
Discover 5 AAPI artists who shaped the performing arts—and left an unforgettable mark on my own creative
This conversation brings together reflective writing on artistic process, ethics, failure, care, and sustainability. These pieces examine how artists work, think, and persist within changing creative and economic conditions.
What makes an artist “professional”? Natalia Martinez Sagan reflects on creativity, family legacy, and what it really means to create.
A reflection on designing The Last Five Years and how revisiting art intertwines past, present, and future in the theatre-making process.
A reflection on performance archives, digital preservation, and climate change through Alejandro Luna’s El Viaje a la Luna.
A powerful reflection on queer resilience, theatre as refuge, and the evolution of LGBTQ+ representation from the
This TOOLKIT focuses on tools and strategies for sharing work and building audiences. These guides address promotion, visibility, and communication practices relevant to artists and organizations working in live performance.
Discover how La Gente is reshaping Latinx visibility in theatre. Founder Jorge Arroyo shares their journey and vision for the future.
Antonio Saucedo Azpe shares insights from his mentorship with Paolo Fantin, exploring opera scenography and international collaboration
USITT 2025 kicks off today! Explore education, networking & new tech in theatre design & production. First-time attendees, GO FOR IT!
This TOOLKIT explores theatre scenes and independent stages across different cities and cultural contexts. These guides highlight local performance ecosystems and alternative spaces beyond major commercial centers.
An artist’s introspection on success, questioning societal norms and highlighting the influence of social media and inequality on personal fulfillment.
Descubre cómo los colectivos teatrales sobreviven a la mercantilización del arte, creando comunidades de resistencia y procesos creativos en tiempos de crisis.
A moving reflection on Pride, protest, and the power of LGBTQ+ voices to build joy, community, and
This conversation centers on criticism, reflection, and response to performances, exhibitions, anniversaries, and cultural milestones. These pieces situate works within broader artistic and historical contexts rather than offering consumer-style reviews.
A bold reimagining of Tennessee Williams’ early works by The Fire Weeds, centering women and emotional truth. Only through May 30!
The PeopleGalleryArt Exhibition 2025 is a bold and dynamic showcase that is not your typical exhibit that is locked up in four white walls. It is, instead, taking over the urban spaces of Madrid and questioning the very essence of art and how and where it can be experienced.
Giorgio Armani’s farewell exhibition at Milan’s Pinacoteca di Brera celebrates fifty years of timeless elegance and artistic vision.
OPINION pieces appear within curated editorial conversations and may rotate over time. Not all published OPINION articles are actively featured. OPINION reflects Skene’s editorial perspective and critical engagement with the field.
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