By now, most of us are aware of the story of
Hamilton, what happened when Mike Pence showed up, and Donald Trump's tweets in response to it. As a performer, I find the whole story intriguing, particularly Trump's idea that the theater should be a safe space.
I've been thinking a lot about that idea, actually. Is theater a safe space? Should it be?
The answer to both questions is, "yes and no."
In some ways, performing arts are a safe space. They give their creators a chance to make a point in a...
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