Dylan Williams @dylanotes This meets the threshold for intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national group as set forth in 18 US Code § 1091 prohibiting the crime of genocide. It any Iranians are killed pursuant to this threat, President Trump will be guilty of genocide, as will those assisting him. Rapid Respo... @RapidRespo... • 4h Donald J. Trump @realDonald Trump A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don't want that to happen, but it probably will. However, now that we have Complete and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter, and less radicalized minds prevail, maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS? We will find out tonight, one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the World. 47 years of extortion, corruption, and death, will finally end. God Bless the Great People of Iran!

Called my Senators and Representative, urging them to cut their recess short, show up in DC, and prepare articles of impeachment against Trump for violating "18 US Code § 1091 prohibiting the crime of genocide," as so clearly explained by my @cipolicy.bsky.social colleague @dylanwilliams.bsky.social

I have read a statement
that “a whole civilization
will die tonight,
never to be brought back again,”
and as I read that statement
and as I reread that statement
I cannot shake the feeling
that the civilization
from which that statement comes
is one that is already dead.

On an orange background: Consent is key to effective collaboration.

Over a background illustration of a key appears the text: •a team exchanges ideas and individuals add onto, adapt, accept, or turn down one another's offerings. The Theatre Artist's Guide to Consent-Based Pedagogy page 10

Over a background illustration of a key (illustration by Erika Bunce) appears the text: ...In this process, the removal of consent moves away from collaboration and toward either control or-if the removal of consent is done subconsciously while participants still believe they have agency-manipulation. The Theatre Artist's Guide to Consent-Based Pedagogy page 10

The book cover, illustrated by Erika Bunce, which features neurons and images of diverse students doing various activities. The text reads: AMANDA ROSE VILLARREAL AND KIM SHIVELY THE THEATRE ARTIST'S GUIDE TO CONSENT-BASED PEDAGOGY Supporting Young Students in Performance and Production

Yesterday in an interview for the National Alliance of Acting Teachers, interviewer Hugh said my work changed his perspective on the role of consent in his acting studio & classroom. I feel like this quote summarizes my opinion on the importance of consent:
#theatre #Theatresky #edusky #pedagogy

Trump’s strategy to get his way: declare one fake ‘emergency’ after another | Steven Greenhouse The US president’s tactic could put this fall’s elections at risk. A supreme court decision could go far to protect them

We are living in a choreographed and ubiquitous litany of lies.
Reminding yourself and one another of what is true has become a political act.

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

A painting of the Ides of March. Superimposed is the text: “I CAME OUT TO HAVE A GOOD TIME AND I'M HONESTLY FEELING SO ATTACKED RIGHT NOW J. CAESAR, 44 BC”

IT’S MY FAVORITE HOLIDAY!!

We don’t celebrate commercialized americana-tinged christianity in this household. But we absolutely celebrate collective action overturning self-declared dictators.

friend, this is Marcus Junius Brutus

CAESAR has declared himself DICTATOR FOR LIFE and MUST BE STOPPED

can you rush a donation of ten denarii today to show that you STAND WITH THE REPUBLIC?

I care about the morality of AI use in the classroom because how we teach people to write is how we teach people to think---not just about ideas, but about other people and about the use of power over those other people

Donald Trump is notorious for filing lawsuits at the drop of a hat. He's filed over 4,000 of them. Many for defamation.

But Donald *will not* sue Ted Lieu for defamation. Why? He's been told by lawyers that in defamation actions, truth is an absolute defense.

"Even when we believe we are free, we can still be haunted."

This piece by @rosasparks.bsky.social is your food for the day.

A gold, lapis, and turquoise compass star with downward pointing arrow. The icon in whole appears to be a golden capital D. Text reads: “the Descent. December 7-13 New York City $2,700 per 3”

will you brave THE DESCENT?

More details from the ensemble behind Makers Dozen to come! Uncover those details here: discord.gg/74r2Nv9F9Y

#larp #theDescent #Descent-larp #MakersDozen #theDescentLarp #DescentLatp

Sen. Warren: The Trump administration can’t explain why we entered this war or what the goals are. One thing is clear: while there’s no money for the 15 million Americans who lost their health care, there’s $1 billion a day to spend on bombing Iran.

“To make matters worse, the US crossed another red line… by attacking the water desalination plant at Qeshm Island. (This is incidentally a war crime according to Article 54 of the First Additional Protocol to the Geneva Conventions.)

A pinkish background with a blurred smattering of color. Black text reads: “THE FOUR TENETS OF CONSENT BASED PEDAGOGY. THE THEATRE ARTIST'S GUIDE TO CONSENT-BASED PEDAGOGY BY AMANDA ROSE VILLARREAL AND KIM SHIVELY”

An illustrated icon meant to symbolize recentering the space on student growth3 two hands frame the silhouette of a person, surrounded by a spotlight of orange and green. Text reads: TENET 3 RECENTERING THE SPACE BY PRIORITIZING THE LEARNING OR ARTISTIC PROCESS RATHER THAN THE END PRODUCT, WE MODEL PERSISTENCE IN COLLABORATIVE PROCESSES AND PROBLEM-SOLVING WHILE SUPPORTING LEARNERS IN TAKING CREATIVE RISKS THE THEATRE ARTIST'S GUIDE TO CONSENT-BASED PEDAGOGY, PAGE 16

An illustrated icon meant to symbolize generous accommodation: a silhouetted adult in dark blue and a silhouetted adult in orange. Text reads: TENET 4 GENEROUS ACCOMMODATION GENEROUS ACCOMMODATION REQUIRES PROACTIVELY CREATING SPACES AND PRACTICES THAT ANTICIPATE AND PROVIDE FOR A VARIETY OF ACCESS NEEDS, RATHER THAN WAITING FOR A NEED TO ARISE. THE THEATRE ARTIST'S GUIDE TO CONSENT-BASED PEDAGOGY, PAGE 16

A book cover. Goldenrod tones, featuring illustrations of neurons and synapses in the background and illustrations of students doing various theatrical activities. The book’s title is THE THEATRE ARTIST’S GUIDE TO CONSENT-BASED PEDAGOGY and authors are Amanda Rose Villarreal and Kim Shively.

Many artists are trained in their craft but not taught to teach. We’ve inherited an industry that uses shock & manipulation to direct performance, which trains young artists their boundaries are invalid. No more. We can’t help what we’ve inherited, but we can choose what to pass on from here.

I’m so proud of our little team! We spent so much time devising the narrative and dynamic experience that became MONSTROSITY.

I never anticipated we’d be seen and recognized at this level of nomination. I’m floored 🧡🥰

#larp #games #theatre #immersive

“They got money for wars, but can’t feed the poor”—Tupac

I was so happy to get the chance to see this (and in this lovely setting)! Final performance is March 8:

In black-and-white photography, mixed-race cishet couple gaze lovingly into each others’ eyes, holding hands, smiling in a soft “I got you” moment of encouragement; a photo from a rehearsal of an upcoming play. Superimposed in yellowish text: “SYLVIA SYLVIA SYLVIA. Geffen Playhouse. Performances begin Feb 4”

Facing today’s world, I falter in thinking that my work matters.

But stories that call out sexism, explore fear & mourning & resilience & resistance around childbearing & career & miscarriage—in the face of authoritarian movements which seek to suffocate women—remains important.

On the left, a full-height image of sticks and leaves in an orange-and-white colorway. On the right, a chapter title: “The Devil's Advocate: Applying Kink Perspectives for Top Drop and Aftercare in Larp” And below the title, the authors’ names: Ilan Norwood Amanda Rose Villarreal

I always enjoy the proofing phase, getting to see the work tangibly for the first time. Here’s a sneak peek of today’s proofs: a collaboration with a new writing partner!

As a side delight, I’m incredibly amused that the editors seem to have intuited my adoration for creamsicle coloring.

wait no this is actually incredible youraislopbores.me

Before I found the pod! Amazing.

A Knight’s Tale is deliciously anachronistic and not at all accurate. But may be more of a “bad period movie” than bad history, because aside from Chaucer’s existence I don’t think there’s an attempt at historically accurate storytelling

I’m so proud of our little team! We spent so much time devising the narrative and dynamic experience that became MONSTROSITY.

I never anticipated we’d be seen and recognized at this level of nomination. I’m floored 🧡🥰

#larp #games #theatre #immersive

The 2026 NoPro Audience Award Nominees It's award season and that means its time for The Immies – our annual No Proscenium Audience Awards. Like last year, this crop of nominees was put together by the globe spanning and globe trotting No...

Hey #immersive & #larp friends, it’s time: if you’re a member (or are keen to be), I’d love your support in voting for MONSTROSITY in the mid-Atlantic category!

I created a new suite of consent mechanics for this larp; please support our tiny team of designers!
www.noproscenium.com/the-2026-nop...

Trump’s Title IX regulation was explicitly designed to offer perpetrators impunity and punish victims who came forward.

It isn’t a coincidence that we’re seeing an uptick in these cases.

U.S. Troops Were Told Iran War Is for “Armageddon,” Return of Jesus Advocacy group reports commanders giving similar messages at more than 30 installations in every branch of the military

EXCLUSIVE: At more than 30 installations, U.S. commanders told troops the war on Iran is a Christian war.

The Military Religious Freedom Foundation has been “inundated” with more than 110 complaints.

One NCO said they were told the U.S. war is to bring about Armageddon and the return of Jesus…

A pinkish background with a blurred smattering of color. Black text reads: “THE FOUR TENETS OF CONSENT BASED PEDAGOGY. THE THEATRE ARTIST'S GUIDE TO CONSENT-BASED PEDAGOGY BY AMANDA ROSE VILLARREAL AND KIM SHIVELY”

An illustrated icon meant to symbolize transparency features orange and blue overlapping circles and an eye. Text reads: TENET 1 RADICAL TEACHING TRANSPARENCY “RADICAL TEACHING TRANSPARENCY MEANS PRIORITIZING TRANSPARENT COMMUNICATION ABOUT THE HOW AND THE WHY OF LEARNING AND PERFORMING...” THE THEATRE ARTIST'S GUIDE TO CONSENT-BASED PEDAGOGY, PAGE 11

An illustrated icon meant to symbolize participatory agency: a circle with multiple hands reaching towards the center from different directions. Text reads: TENET 2 PARTICIPATORY AGENCY THIS MEANS THAT TEACHERS CREATE INVITATIONS, CHALLENGES, AND ACTMITIES THAT FOSTER EXPERIMENTATION, THEN SUPPORT STUDENTS THROUGH THEIR CREATIVE PROCESS... THE THEATRE ARTIST'S GUIDE TO CONSENT-BASED PEDAGOGY, PAGE 13

Given the news about interlochen and other arts schools, I think we really need to acknowledge that many teaching artists are not taught to teach. We’ve inherited an industry that uses shock and manipulation to direct performance, which trains young artists their boundaries are invalid. No more.

Pleased to have a little essay in this book, looking at a very specific element of TTRPG design that can (and should) be studied by videogame designers!

www.routledge.com/The-Theatre-...

#theatresky #theatre

A pinkish background with a blurred smattering of color. Black text reads: “THE FOUR TENETS OF CONSENT BASED PEDAGOGY. THE THEATRE ARTIST'S GUIDE TO CONSENT-BASED PEDAGOGY BY AMANDA ROSE VILLARREAL AND KIM SHIVELY”

An illustrated icon meant to symbolize recentering the space on student growth3 two hands frame the silhouette of a person, surrounded by a spotlight of orange and green. Text reads: TENET 3 RECENTERING THE SPACE BY PRIORITIZING THE LEARNING OR ARTISTIC PROCESS RATHER THAN THE END PRODUCT, WE MODEL PERSISTENCE IN COLLABORATIVE PROCESSES AND PROBLEM-SOLVING WHILE SUPPORTING LEARNERS IN TAKING CREATIVE RISKS THE THEATRE ARTIST'S GUIDE TO CONSENT-BASED PEDAGOGY, PAGE 16

An illustrated icon meant to symbolize generous accommodation: a silhouetted adult in dark blue and a silhouetted adult in orange. Text reads: TENET 4 GENEROUS ACCOMMODATION GENEROUS ACCOMMODATION REQUIRES PROACTIVELY CREATING SPACES AND PRACTICES THAT ANTICIPATE AND PROVIDE FOR A VARIETY OF ACCESS NEEDS, RATHER THAN WAITING FOR A NEED TO ARISE. THE THEATRE ARTIST'S GUIDE TO CONSENT-BASED PEDAGOGY, PAGE 16

A book cover. Goldenrod tones, featuring illustrations of neurons and synapses in the background and illustrations of students doing various theatrical activities. The book’s title is THE THEATRE ARTIST’S GUIDE TO CONSENT-BASED PEDAGOGY and authors are Amanda Rose Villarreal and Kim Shively.

Many artists are trained in their craft but not taught to teach. We’ve inherited an industry that uses shock & manipulation to direct performance, which trains young artists their boundaries are invalid. No more. We can’t help what we’ve inherited, but we can choose what to pass on from here.

A pinkish background with a blurred smattering of color. Black text reads: “THE FOUR TENETS OF CONSENT BASED PEDAGOGY. THE THEATRE ARTIST'S GUIDE TO CONSENT-BASED PEDAGOGY BY AMANDA ROSE VILLARREAL AND KIM SHIVELY”

An illustrated icon meant to symbolize transparency features orange and blue overlapping circles and an eye. Text reads: TENET 1 RADICAL TEACHING TRANSPARENCY “RADICAL TEACHING TRANSPARENCY MEANS PRIORITIZING TRANSPARENT COMMUNICATION ABOUT THE HOW AND THE WHY OF LEARNING AND PERFORMING...” THE THEATRE ARTIST'S GUIDE TO CONSENT-BASED PEDAGOGY, PAGE 11

An illustrated icon meant to symbolize participatory agency: a circle with multiple hands reaching towards the center from different directions. Text reads: TENET 2 PARTICIPATORY AGENCY THIS MEANS THAT TEACHERS CREATE INVITATIONS, CHALLENGES, AND ACTMITIES THAT FOSTER EXPERIMENTATION, THEN SUPPORT STUDENTS THROUGH THEIR CREATIVE PROCESS... THE THEATRE ARTIST'S GUIDE TO CONSENT-BASED PEDAGOGY, PAGE 13

Given the news about interlochen and other arts schools, I think we really need to acknowledge that many teaching artists are not taught to teach. We’ve inherited an industry that uses shock and manipulation to direct performance, which trains young artists their boundaries are invalid. No more.