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Regardless of what the instigating source material is, our starting block is a provocation, the question inherent in the seed of the project
Melissa Moschitto (Producing Artistic Director)
Oct 21, 20243 min read
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Yes, and.
Dear Beloved Artistic Community, It’s September. Back to school is in the air, and this year I’m sharpening my #2 pencils as well. Yes,...
Mariah Freda (Artistic Associate)
Sep 18, 20232 min read
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Activist Anthropology: Exploring Principles Through A Theatrical Lens
An exploration of activist anthropology with Dr. Haile Eshe Cole and The Anthropologists.
The Anthropologists
Aug 17, 202315 min read
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Mining the Details: Reflections on a Semester with The Anthropologists
By Eva Moschitto, Spring 2023 archives and communications intern My first day back in California for the summer, I reunited with a good...
The Anthropologists
May 21, 20233 min read
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Anthropological Artmaking: An Interview with Dr. Haile Eshe Cole
If you were to attend Cultural Anthropology 101 with Dr Haile Eshe Cole, you might find yourself watching clips of Indiana Jones or...
Mariah Freda (Artistic Associate)
Apr 17, 20235 min read
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On Research Based Theatre
"Research is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose. It is a seeking that he who wishes may know the cosmic secrets...
Melissa Moschitto (Producing Artistic Director)
Mar 14, 20232 min read
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Why "The Anthropologists" ?
Today, February 16, 2023, is Anthropology Day! The Anthropologists was founded in 2008, named for the primary definition of anthropology:...
Melissa Moschitto (Producing Artistic Director)
Feb 16, 20232 min read
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"I Didn't Believe The Story That We Were Broken"
Insight into the devising process of The Untitled Doula Project.
Melissa Moschitto (Producing Artistic Director)
Feb 15, 20232 min read
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A Feminist Approach to Theatre Making
Fourteen years ago, when we first began to form our company, “devising” was a relatively uncharted form. There was a formula to be...
The Anthropologists
Mar 30, 20223 min read
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Shorts Edition: Meet Myjoycia Cezar
Welcome to the 5th profile in our new blog & podcast series by Artistic Associate Mariah Freda! Meet Myjoycia Cezar- student, friend,...
Mariah Freda (Artistic Associate)
Aug 17, 20206 min read
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Shorts Edition: Meet Alexandra Kumala
Welcome to the 4th profile in our new blog & podcast series by Artistic Associate Mariah Freda! Alexandra is an actor, writer and...
Mariah Freda (Artistic Associate)
Jul 30, 20207 min read
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Shorts Edition: Meet China Pharr
Welcome to the 3rd profile in our new blog & podcast series by Artistic Associate Mariah Freda! China Pharr is cute. I say this because...
Mariah Freda (Artistic Associate)
Jul 12, 20207 min read
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Shorts Edition: Meet Marissa Joyce Stamps
Welcome to the 2nd profile in our new blog & podcast series by Artistic Associate Mariah Freda! Allow me to introduce you to our next...
Mariah Freda (Artistic Associate)
Jun 28, 20207 min read
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Shorts Edition: Meet Tess Rodriguez
Tess is fresh off of a break from the theater world and if this were a sports movie I would be rising from the stands and slow-clapping...
Mariah Freda (Artistic Associate)
May 31, 20206 min read
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Statement of Solidarity: #BlackLivesMatter and Anti-Racism
The Anthropologists re-affirms our solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and against systemic racism and police violence. We...
Melissa Moschitto (Producing Artistic Director)
May 30, 20202 min read
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Introducing Shorts Edition
Introducing Shorts Edition: a new podcast & interview series about the making of NO PANTS IN TUCSON. For the past 5 weeks I have been...
Mariah Freda (Artistic Associate)
May 29, 20202 min read
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International Women's Day 2020
In honor of International Women's Day, we are remembering the women from around the world who have inspired our plays. Our investigative...
Melissa Moschitto (Producing Artistic Director)
Mar 8, 20202 min read
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Emergency Response Session: Reacting to the Abortion Bans
Participants creating a tableaux inspired by small group conversations. On Tuesday, May 21, The Anthropologists organized an Emergency...
Melissa Moschitto (Producing Artistic Director)
May 24, 20193 min read
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Rehearsal for Life: Community Engagement as a tool for change
“Theatre is a form of knowledge; it should and can also be a means of transforming society. Theatre can help us build our future, rather...
Tiffany McCue
Nov 21, 20184 min read
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Sustainable Design - This Sinking Island: Designing for Climate Change
We are proud that our creative process for This Sinking Island embodied the values of being low-impact with a small carbon footprint. At...
Melissa Moschitto (Producing Artistic Director)
Nov 12, 20183 min read
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