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.
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 MoreWho Was Your First Hero, Rich Smith?
Author Rich Smith talks about Mortal Kombat, the Rocky movies, and the idiosyncratic soccer training methods employed by his cousin. This piece is a part of TPR's current Quest(ion) series: Who Was Your First Hero?
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.
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Flesh and Blood and Vision
Madeline Rose Williams, TPR's Editorial Assistant, reflects on the way Joni Mitchell's music changes imperceptibly every time you come back to it.
Read MoreWho Was Your First Hero, Michelle Peñaloza?
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 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."
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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."
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