The last week has been especially intense around here, as we cover Semiquincentennial events while also fielding a deluge of resumes from associate editor candidates. If you have applied, thanks for your patience as humans evaluate them all (no AI here)! We'll follow up soon. The job listing is live here, and applications are open through July 12.
HELP US HELP YOU
In other news, negistration is open for the 2026 edition of HELP US HELP YOU: The PR Webinar for Artists from BSR. It's happening July 22 at 6pm ET on Zoom and we have fabulous panelists! Register here. Tix are a suggested donation of $30 and, as always, free for Friends of BSR. If you're already a Friend, look out soon for your comp code. If you want to become a Friend, contact Neil ([email protected]) and he'll get you set up.
This week's stories
On to this week's stories. Gail Obenreder was there for the world premiere of a new work by Nathalie Joachim, on The Crossing's Month of Moderns program. She says "it was a joy to once again hear the clarity, sonority, and depth of Donald Nally’s remarkable ensemble." Meanwhile, Melissa Strong caught Anne-Marie Mulgrew and Dancers Company's 40th anniversary show. "Her creative signature is easy to identify, though no two works are alike," she says of the founder's style. And Josh Herren is here with an excellent story about what Philly's LGBTQ community is doing to mark America's 250th at a time when many don't feel like celebrating.
Don't miss Anndee Hochman's reflections on how the last 10 years have exploded our vocabulary for lies thanks to President Trump, and Kile Smith's journey into what America means to two immigrants, including a prisoner of war. And be sure to scroll down further: I'm reupping all of our coverage of 250th-themed exhibitions, for everyone who prefers something more contemplative than fireworks (but there's also an exhibition ABOUT fireworks).
The next several days are going to be HOT. However you're marking America's 250th birthday, stay hydrated and stay safe. Thanks for spending this important week with us.
Alaina Johns
BSR editor-in-chief
