Behind the ‘Line

When I tell new friends or extended family that I’m a history PhD, they unfailingly ask: “So do you love Downton Abbey?” or “What do you think of Hamilton?” You’re a historian, so you must like historical drama. I mean, obviously! The “Oslo” dramaturgy team (from left): Maren Robinson, Deborah Blumenthal, and Holly Dayton. It makes sense: These are the touchstones most people have for historical events nowadays. But the truth is that I have ...

Jalen Gilbert It’s with a heavy heart that we are saying goodbye to Too Heavy for your Pocket, closing out our 22nd season on June 29. Earlier during the run, we met the four actors bringing this story to life, and here at the end after a 10-week run, we’re catching up with the same extraordinary folks to see what’s changed between then and now. Here are a few final thoughts from Jalen Gilbert, who ...