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The Nonfiction Theatre Forum

The Nonfiction Theatre Forum

Written by: Ash Marinaccio HowlRound Theatre Commons
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The Nonfiction Theatre Forum brings together theatre artists, documentarians, journalists, and scholars to explore how real stories are made for the stage. Hosted by Ash Marinaccio, a theatremaker and documentarian dedicated to storytelling for systemic change, the podcast dives into the creative and ethical questions behind nonfiction performance–from documentary and autobiographical theatre to verbatim and community-based work. Produced in collaboration with HowlRound Theatre Commons and Docbloc, each episode opens up conversations about truth, representation, and the art of bringing reality to the stage.

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Episodes
  • Documentary Theatre as Witness in Ukraine

    Documentary Theatre as Witness in Ukraine
    Jan 14 2026
    Ash Marinaccio and Ukrainian theatremaker Veronika Skliarova discuss how documentary theatre is preserving testimony, fostering resilience, and building community amid war.
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    33 mins
  • Artist-Led Citizen Journalism at the Frontlines

    Artist-Led Citizen Journalism at the Frontlines
    Jan 6 2026
    Ash talks with Zoe Lafferty, founder of Artists on the Frontline, about artist-led citizen journalism in Palestine’s Jenin refugee camp and the role of political documentary theatre projects in the current political climate.
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    48 mins
  • Process and New Play Development with the Civilians R&D Group

    Process and New Play Development with the Civilians R&D Group
    Dec 9 2025
    Ash Marinaccio and the 2024-2025 Civilians R&D Group discuss investigative theatre, how artists blend research, interviews, and emotional truth to create new work. They discuss new play development, ethics, community, and why “live bodies in a room” still matter.
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    33 mins
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