The Walker Performing Arts department has long alerted audience members about adult content or atmospheric irritations like fog or strobe lights in shows it hosts. But in recent years, generic warnings have given way to more creative alerts that better reflect the spirit of each work. Michéle Steinwald discusses the writing process and shares how “joyous nudity” became a department catchphrase.

With the opening of Baz Luhrman’s The Great Gatsby this past weekend comes the familiar questions of book to film interpretations. People wonder if anyone hosting Gatsby theme parties actually reads the book, what the music of Gatsby would actually feel like in the 20s, and if the movie can be accepted on its own terms. […] With the opening of Baz Luhrman’s The Great Gatsby this past weekend comes the…

To spark discussion, the Walker invites local artists and critics to write about our performances. This ongoing series shares a diverse array of independent voices and opinions; it doesn’t reflect the views or opinions of the Walker or its curators. Today, playwright Rachel Jendrzejewski shares her thoughts in anticipation of Fondly, Collette Richland by Sibyl Kempson, […] To spark discussion, the Walker…