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The Pittsburgh Playhouse presents a thoroughly engrossing, beautifully acted production of Tracy Letts' drama about a dysfunctional family.

Emily Anne Gibson prepares to leave Carnegie Mellon University behind, in preparation for a study abroad experience at St. Catherine's College of the University of Oxford.

Emily Anne Gibson reflects on what she's learned and looks forward to the future.

Emily Anne Gibson discusses the benefits of "practical observation" at Carnegie Mellon.

Kids deserve thought provoking, exciting, fun theater.

Thomas Constantine Moore shares his views on theater as a business.

Emily Anne Gibson discusses dramaturging a play reading around the date of the two-year anniversary of the BP oil spill.

Thomas Constantine Moore shares advice on how actors can create layers in performance.

Emily Anne Gibson looks at support for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the March for Life protest, and music concerts through the lens of theatrical performance.

Thomas Constantine Moore talks with a Theatre Arts major at Western Washington University, and compares their program with his experience at Carnegie Mellon.

Emily Anne Gibson discusses the various aspects of theater she's been involved in, and the reasons she chose her conservatory concentration.

Thomas Constantine Moore provides a brief summary of what this oft-used term means to playwrights, actors, and directors.

Emily Anne Gibson traces the origins of this up-and-coming field -- which originated in the 18th century.

Thomas Constantine Moore discusses the relationship between teller and listener.

Emily Anne Gibson discusses ways students can gain a better awareness of the theater scene beyond what they may be learning in the classroom.

Knowing the answer to this question is crucial for any artist heading into a new project.

Emily Anne Gibson interviews Jackie Mishol, a dramaturg in the School of Drama, and participant in student organization, Scotch 'n' Soda.

A Carnegie Mellon graduate discusses the value of his education, and what he's doing now.

Emily Anne Gibson discusses the importance of embracing many different fields of study as a dramaturg.

Thomas Constantine Moore describes how an actor can balance the intellectual, the physical, and the spiritual.