"I’ve been working for this contractor for a few months, but at this point I’m still very green… Still, I’ve now used the drill quite a bit as it is a ubiquitous tool on any job site, and I feel like I’ve got my head wrapped around it—point and shoot. I begin drilling in the screws with a mix of confidence and reckless abandon. I can get this done, I chant to myself."
Read MoreDad's Dead Dogs
Eric O'Keefe walks us through the parade of family dogs his father loved, and the process of saying goodbye to animals.
Read MoreWho Was Your Local Hero, Lena Easton-Calabria?
The Project Room partners with the Seattle Public Library Foundation to support the Stimson Bullitt Civic Courage Scholarship. Lena Easton-Calabria tells us about the Makah Tribe's fight to reclaim their whaling rights.
Read MoreDrivable Heirloom
Artist Devin Midori Hale reflects on her grandfather, his lessons of frugality, and the old blue truck of his that he gave to her, born exactly the same year as she was.
Read MoreWho Was Your Local Hero, Natalie Quek?
The Project Room partners with the Seattle Public Library Foundation to support the Stimson Bullitt Civic Courage Scholarship. Natalie Quek tells us about local organization Preserve Our Island's struggle to save Maury Island from contamination and development.
Read MoreIn Circulation: Libraries as Monuments
TPR's Editorial Assistant Madeline Rose Williams discusses the shifting roles of libraries as living, breathing monuments and their function as storehouses of information when the way we store information changes.
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Illustration by David Lasky
Who Was Your First Hero, David Lasky?
Artist David Lasky writes about comics, artistic inspiration, and Saul Steinberg's work. This piece is a part of TPR's current Quest(ion) series: Who Was Your First Hero?
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The Liminal Space Between Memory and History: Ethan Rafal's Shock and Awe
Photographer Ethan Rafal explores our topic Monument in Shock and Awe, a part journal/part photo essay multimedia work about homeland decay.
Read More9 Ounces: Luna Memoir
In this 9 Ounces update, Anastacia Tolbert writes a letter and a memoir for Luna, an innocent, truth-telling childlike ghost-angel. Join us as we follow Anastacia In The Making of her monumental work, 9 Ounces: A One-Woman Show.
Read More9 Ounces: A Poem from Saraphina
Anastacia Tolbert shares a poem written by her 9 Ounces character Saraphina, a filter-free wise counsel-spiritual matriarch. Join us as we follow Anastacia In The Making of her monumental work, 9 Ounces: A One-Woman Show.
Read MoreBearing Witness
Jan Wallace honors her dear friend and renowned poet, Denise Levertov with a poem and a reflection on memory, loss, and monuments. "She taught me how to be still and regard each marvel; no maple tree with its autumn colors, or pack of raccoons 'like busy little criminals' could be mundane in her gaze."
Read More9 Ounces: Meet Alice.
Anastacia Tolbert introduces a new 9 Ounces character! ALICE is an artist and writer wedged between four universal questions: Who the hell am I/not? What am I supposed to be doing? Why me? What's for Dinner? Join us as we follow Anastacia In The Making of her monumental work, 9 Ounces: A One-Woman Show.
Read More9 Ounces SNAPSHOTS: Luna's Favorite Things To Collect
Glimpse 9 Ounces character Luna's world! Join us as we follow Anastacia Tolbert In The Making of her monumental work, 9 Ounces: A One-Woman Show.
Read More9 Ounces Snapshots: Luna's World
Glimpse 9 Ounces character Luna's world! Join us as we follow Anastacia Tolbert In The Making of her monumental work, 9 Ounces: A One-Woman Show.
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 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.
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