Theatre History is just beginning to present its Original Ritual Project. Students have been working on these projects in class for the past several classes for hours of independent work. During this working time, I try to be as unobtrusive as possible. I want them to feel they own the work. I want to let them make their mistakes and hit the creative walls and work their way back. Of course I have to make sure that they don’t break down the school walls, set off the fire alarms or burn down the theatre – (not that they would— this truly a committed hardworking group of students. Read more