‘He Who Loses His Life will Find It’: How Narrative Gives Life [Part Two]
In my previous post, I discussed the arguments of directors Deborah Pearson and George Hunka against narrative. Specifically, Pearson argued that narratives are problematic…
‘Drinking the Kool-Aid’: Does Narrative Kill? [Part One]
In her article ‘The Necessity of Narrative?’, director Deborah Pearson critiques narrative, viewing it as a storytelling tool which is morally suspect because it…
Towards a Eucharistic Theatre
I’m currently on a month-long road trip around the Eastern half of the U.S., visiting members of religious orders who work in the professional…
Jerusalem: Dramaturgy & Mystery
In my previous post on Benedictine hospitality in the theatre, I wrote the following: One example of hospitable care for the audience is dramaturgy…
Received like Christ: Benedictine Hospitality in the Theatre
I’ve written elsewhere about the idea of a Benedictine theatre company, that is, a theatre company which operates according to the values of Benedictine…
The World Over: Touching the Live Wire of Love
Transpositions is pleased to announce that, as of today, Cole Matson is joining our rotation of regular contributors. Welcome to the team, Cole! In…
The Creativity of Yes: The Marian Role of the Viewer
About a month ago, Wes Vander Lugt drew my attention to an article on the work of artist Guy Chase. In the article, the…