Stories That Inspire: Insights, News, and Behind-the-Scenes Moments

Our blog brings you the latest news, creative insights, and behind-the-scenes stories from Actors Theatre of Louisville. Stay connected with our vibrant community, explore the intersection of theatre and social impact, and dive into the artistic processes that fuel our productions.

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April 23, 2020
Actors Theatre Call Board
This week: a message to subscribers, a special magazine and more adorable pets of Actors Theatre!
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April 16, 2020
Actors Theatre Call Board
In the theatre, the “call board” is a hub of information, the one-stop shop backstage for updates and news. During this period of isolation, check in each week to learn the latest from Actors Theatre.
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April 10, 2020
Coronavirus, Art, and the Existential Persistence of Impermanence, Resilience, and Hope
Theatre-making is inherently ephemeral. It is something art shares most intimately (and metaphorically) with life.
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March 30, 2020
Actors Theatre Direct
Introducing on-demand creative content during COVID-19 closure.
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March 20, 2020
Jeff Augustin
“Land—location—is always where I start a story, because it always determines the rhythm of it."
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March 19, 2020
Morgan Gould
Morgan Gould never intended to become a playwright.
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March 18, 2020
Where the Mountain Meets the Sea
Despite a mutual love of language—Jean was a teacher in Haiti, and Jonah is pursuing a Ph.D. in linguistics—they couldn’t always find the right words to say to each other.
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March 16, 2020
Nicole Clark is Having a Baby
"67% of American women are fat, and that’s not usually reflected in the characters and bodies we see on stage."
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March 10, 2020
Public Health Update
Our top priority is the health and safety of our constituents, especially those identified as most vulnerable to COVID-19. At this time, all currently-scheduled Humana Festival events and performances will continue as scheduled.
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