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What art critics really do—at home and abroad
So vast is art, so narrow human wit
Offend someone here in the States with your arts criticism and the venue might ban you. But outside the US, there can be more on the line. This lesson matters for artists, writers, and readers everywhere. Wendy Rosenfield considers.
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The Kimmel Center presents Hannah Gadsby’s ‘Douglas’
The great Gadsby
Comedian Hannah Gadsby returns with a brand-new show, taking aim at institutional discrimination with levity and an art-history lecture. Mina Reinckens reviews.
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South Street’s Tattooed Mom presents Michael Kelly’s ‘Tattooed Momedy’
A South Philly comedy quest
Monthly variety show 'Tattooed Momedy' has the comedy you can’t afford to miss. Erin Dohony chats with founder and host Michael Kelly.
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A serious tumble changes the game for comedian Christina Anthony
The fall that changed it all
A life in the arts can mean total dedication—but what happens when the world has other plans for your body? Christina Anthony considers.
Christina Anthonyand Illustration by Hannah Kaplan
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Comedian Che Guerrero talks about his ‘American Immigrant’ podcast
Sharing an American dream
Che Guerrero’s latest live recording of his ‘American Immigrant’ podcast at Philly Improv Theater is a hilarious conversation on race, 2020 candidates, US history, and the upcoming Philadelphia election. Erin Dohony considers.
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Nicole Phoenix presents the one-year anniversary of ‘The Comments Section’
Gather, grow, share
Monthly variety show 'The Comments Section' highlights Black women performers from Philly and beyond and celebrates community.
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A statement from Philadelphia Theatre Company and the authors of an open letter
Not just conversations in rooms
First, there was a letter. Then, the Philly theater community caught fire on social media, with unintended effects for everyone. Now the letter's authors have met with Philadelphia Theatre Company’s Paige Price. What happens next?
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No more all-white seasons: Continuing the conversation on inclusion at Philly theaters
Loud but learning
It’s been an intense week for the Philadelphia theater community, as a necessary conversation about inclusion on and offstage drew voices that have been fighting racism for years. What’s next? Becca Khalil considers.
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Philly’s Spanish-speaking improv troupe, ¿Qué?, speaks everyone's language
Multilingual laughs
Meet ¿Qué?, the local Spanish-speaking improv team bringing you the cross-cultural variety show ‘¿Cómo Se Dice…?’ every month at Good Good Comedy Theatre.
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Facing yourself after watching Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’
The scariest person in the world
Jordan Peele’s latest horror blockbuster, ‘Us,’ makes you wonder if the real demons are on the inside. Christina Anthony considers.
Christina Anthonyand Illustration by Hannah Kaplan
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