Gimme that Reading List! August 2023 Edition
At the bottom of every newsletter, I include a Currently Reading/Clicking On List. Here’s the Summer list from June to August. Happy clicking!
Two of my favorite things: Intimacy Coordinators and PBS.
A great pod on Brandon Taylor, vibes, and how we commodify art and identity.
A staple in my life since childhood, Tina Turner will be missed.
Chez Baldwin, a playlist of records that filled James Baldwin's home at the time of his death.
I love this chef's food so much. Cannot wait to buy her cookbook.
As the WGA and SAG/AFTRA continue to strike, many artists, creatives, and crew will need resources. Donate and find support at these organizations.
An article from colleague David Thackeray on how young actors can work with intimacy coordinators.
I was pleasantly surprised by some of the books on this seminal queer reading list. Got some homework to do.
This article on the state of American Theater asks a lot of hard and complex questions about where we go next.
Libraries are one of my favorite spaces and the dedication of this librarian to preserve history is inspiring.
There have been a flurry of articles on the state of non-profit theater.
While they each raise relevant questions, I personally found this conversation to be more nuanced and hopeful.
Theater is a place where everybody belongs. Here are some steps theaters can take to ensure every body is welcome.
This article is just for s**ts and giggles. ;)
Lilith Fair has always been more than just a punchline.