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From writer and theatre artist Jesse Roth, a weekly newsletter of autocriticism about art, politics, and the divine.

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Jan 9, 2026

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10 min read

I Will Always Love You

An advice column for creative collaborations (and the things that inspired it)

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Introducing I HAVE A RIBCAGE; YOU HAVE A RIBCAGE

Dec 5, 2025

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9 min read

Introducing I HAVE A RIBCAGE; YOU HAVE A RIBCAGE

Newsletter is back under a new name and a new home

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Four Case Studies in Collectivist Art

Ruangrupo, Theatre Ooblek, 13P, and Godspeed You! Black Emperor

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Jul 3, 2026

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6 min read

Three Novels About Theatre

Two romance, one not

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Jun 26, 2026

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5 min read

The Backflip

A Re-run

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Jun 19, 2026

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3 min read

The Punks v. The Christofascists

The art was the best tactic

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Reactionary Bullshit and Inspiring Resistance in the Arts Vol 3

Jun 12, 2026

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4 min read

Reactionary Bullshit and Inspiring Resistance in the Arts Vol 3

A Link Roundup

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May 29, 2026

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5 min read

The Best Art I Saw in May

A podcast, a performance, a documentary

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May 22, 2026

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6 min read

IWALY Vol. 3: Flirt and Fall

Another edition of I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU, an advice column for creative collaborations

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Reactionary Bullshit (and Impressive Resistance) in the Arts: The Venice Biennale

May 15, 2026

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Reactionary Bullshit (and Impressive Resistance) in the Arts: The Venice Biennale

A second installment

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May 8, 2026

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3 min read

Four Essays

A few things to read

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Featured Posts

I Will Always Love You

Introducing I HAVE A RIBCAGE; YOU HAVE A RIBCAGE

Archive

Four Case Studies in Collectivist Art

Three Novels About Theatre

The Backflip

The Punks v. The Christofascists

Reactionary Bullshit and Inspiring Resistance in the Arts Vol 3

The Best Art I Saw in May

IWALY Vol. 3: Flirt and Fall

Reactionary Bullshit (and Impressive Resistance) in the Arts: The Venice Biennale

Four Essays

I Have a Ribcage; You Have a Ribcage