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Many Voices, One Topic: The collaborators talk about immigration

A few weeks ago, we asked our production team to describe their relationship to immigration. Here's what they wrote:

"Relationship to Immigration: A friend and ally." - Caitlin Bartow 

"It has been great to finally know (and see) a picture of my great-grandfather because of Ancestry.com and the work done for Perfect Union." - Jeremy Black 

"Third generation European. Name changed to 'Breslin' from 'O'Breaslain' upon entrance through Ellis Island. Long family history of Italian seamstresses who worked hard to get by when coming to America." - Andrew Breslin

Devised Theatre: A Non-Traditional Approach to Playmaking

What makes something a play?

We're all more or less familiar with the traditional model: It has a strong narrative; a basically linear plot structure; and realistic, relatable characters who speak compelling, recognizable dialogue. Sometimes the plot structure varies (multiple points of view, flashbacks, etc.). Sometimes the characters are abstract rather than realistic. Sometimes the tone of the dialogue is heightened or lowered, elaborate or extremely simple. Sometimes there are musical numbers and dancing. But really, they're all variations on the same basic idea - that plays are dramatized stories that happen live on stage.