Author Michelle Peñaloza writes about belonging, defying categorization, and Muhammad Ali. This piece is a part of TPR's current Quest(ion) series: Who Was Your First Hero?
Read More9 Ounces: MARIE'S BRIEF APPEARANCE
In this 9 Ounces update, Anastacia Tolbert shares her difficulty with Marie, a particularly changeable character, who later "graciously decided she can make a debut in another project" so that ALICE can participate in this one. Join us as we follow Anastacia In The Making of her monumental work, 9 Ounces: A One-Woman Show.
Read More9 Ounces: Angelic Imperfections
Watch a video in two parts and read a transcript of an interview to learn about Luna, a perfect, imperfect character. Join us as we follow Anastacia Tolbert In The Making of her monumental work, 9 Ounces: A One-Woman Show.
Read MoreOn Silence: Off Paper Editor Tessa Hulls returns from hiding in Alaska
Following up on her essay How to Disappear, Off Paper Editor Tessa Hulls returns from Alaska and explores the transformative power of silence and its implications on city life.
Read More9 Ounces: Character Development
In this 9 Ounces update, Anastacia Tolbert continues to discover her characters, working through daily errands and small tasks alongside them. Join us as we follow Anastacia In The Making of her monumental work, 9 Ounces: A One-Woman Show.
Read More9 Ounces: In the Process
This week, we present a video in three parts with updates on Anastacia Tolbert's progress with her characters! Join us as we follow Anastacia In The Making of her monumental work, 9 Ounces: A One-Woman Show.
Read More9 Ounces: Getting Started...
Following the making of something is one of our favorite projects here at TPR. Learn about Anastacia Tolbert's process and progress as she develops her characters, and join us as we follow Anastacia In The Making of her monumental work, 9 Ounces: A One-Woman Show!
Read MoreIntroducing 9 Ounces: A One-Woman Show by Anastacia Tolbert
The Project Room is proud to feature the creation and production of writer Anastacia Tolbert's first one-woman show, 9 Ounces. Join us in following this project through Anastacia's writing and video excerpts, leading up to the show's premiere in Summer, 2015.
Read MoreWho Was Your First Hero, Maya Sonenberg?
Writer Maya Sonenberg shares her admiration for soccer players and her fascination with soccer's combination of chaos and order. This piece is a part of TPR's current Quest(ion) series: Who Was Your First Hero?
Read MoreRecreating Her Own Performance...70 Years Later
Learn about Dame Gillian Lynne, who is recreating a dance she performed for soldiers during WWII (when she was 17).
Read MoreStarting from Scratch: Entrepreneurial Moves in a Contemporary Art Career
Jess Van Nostrand, TPR Founder, reflects on her many different jobs and non-traditional route to becoming a curator. "This is not an essay about being impractical, but it is about following your instincts and working very, very hard."
Read MoreKintsugi: Embracing Damage
YouTube vlogger "The NerdWriter" makes a video about the concept of Kintsugi, a Japanese practice of mending broken items.
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How to Disappear
TPR Editor Tessa Hulls writes about Alaska and the impulse to disappear. "Legacy requires a belief in the significance of one’s own life, and that is something that I let go of somewhere in those mountains."
Read MoreL'Aquila, Essay #4: Remarks on Empty Images
This is the fourth essay by visual artist Veit Stratmann, who presented his project about the Italian city of L'Aquila at The Project Room in 2012. To read more about his research of the city that experienced an earthquake and has been forever changed, go here.
Read MoreTransforming The Sample
Corey Claxton Blaustein writes about the art of mixing pre-recorded tracks into something entirely new.
Read MoreWho Was Your First Hero, Scotch Wichmann?
Read comedian Scotch Wichmann's piece on KISS, being cool, and his inspiration for performance art. This piece is a part of TPR's current Quest(ion) series: Who Was Your First Hero?
Read MoreCovers That Transform the Originals
Corey Claxton Blaustein shares some unusual covers of old standards.
Read MoreCircus Europe, Parts II-IV
Read parts II, III, and VI of this essay by visual artist Veit Stratmann, who presented his project about the Italian city of L'Aquila at The Project Room in 2012. To read more about his research of the city that experienced an earthquake and has been forever changed, go here.
Read MoreTransgender Dysphoria Blues
Musician and writer Corey Claxton Blaustein is our newest Off Paper regular contributor. He originally hails from Los Angeles, and has lived in Seattle for the past six years. Here, he considers our current topic, "Transformation."
Read MoreThe Law of Club and Fang
Writer and Artist Tessa Hulls shares thoughts on travel, losing yourself, and a curious double edition of Jack London’s The Call of the Wild and White Fang.
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