While projects like Saint Heron highlight their visibility, there is still tension around who gets to tell stories and who gets to read them. After all, don’t all stories deserve to be demanded and seen?
From TikTok to Times Square: Broadway’s changing faces
Ultimately, the rules of performance and live entertainment are being rewritten. As popular culture becomes more knitted into the new media ecosystem, seemingly timeless genres like Broadway must adapt accordingly before they become obsolete. The priority should be engaging younger theatergoers while giving actors of all backgrounds — including celebrities — the freedom to experiment within a form that demands elevated artistry and offering digital natives a meaningful, in-person creative community.
The world at your fingertips: Gen Z is going analog in 2026
As 2026 finds its footing, I have noticed an analog renaissance emerging in response to digital modernity. Facing constant overstimulation, hyper-automation and declining literacy rates, more and more digital natives are turning to vintage technologies.