Translating and Staging the Menaechmi by Plautus We conclude our “Found in Translation” season with one of the great comic … More
Author: Dominus Gregis
Driving “Miss Julie”
In this essay, Conte expounds on the social and historical context of “Miss Julie” and the literary movement known as “Naturalism.”
Performing “Prufrock”
Reflections on Poetry in Performance
“Jesus Christ Superstar”: A Passion Play
Conte situates Weber and Rice’s landmark rock opera within the medieval tradition of Passion plays.
Novissima
“The Most Recent Things” Salve, Carissimi! New Essay: “Driving Miss Julie.” Click here for the Director’s Note! NEXT PRODUCTION: Tickets … More
Director’s Note: “Largo Desolato”
Among the guiding principles of the Theatre of the Poor is to present plays that are timely and relevant. As … More
Director’s Note: “The Inspector General”
We begin our season, “Found in Translation,” with a 19th century farce regarded by Russians as a national treasure. First … More
Rich Theatre, Poor Theatre
Mamet’s American Buffalo: Two Sides of the Coin At the moment in the United States of America there are two … More
Apprentices’ Testimonials
In this video, TotP Apprentices share their experience.
What’s Going On!
Thalia, Muse of Comedy, has something she wants to show you…
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