Theatre in Times of War & State Violence
Livestreamed on Howlround | June 4, 2026 | 2:30pm CDT
Livestreamed directly from the 2026 National Institute for Directing & Ensemble Creation, this esteemed panel will discuss the role of artists in times of war, occupation, and state-sanctioned violence, in multiple contexts and locations around the globe, from Minneapolis to Palestine. Featuring theatre directors and leaders with personal and artistic roots in the Twin Cities, Lebanon, Nigeria, Palestine, India, and more, this conversation investigates how theatres and artists are responding, connecting with local and international justice movements, and envisioning the future of our collective work in the context of political crisis. With Sandy Agustin, Iman Aoun, Andrea Assaf, Micha Espinosa, and Chuck Mike, moderated by Meena Natarajan.