The Boogeyman, or the Left-Wing Transgender, Radical Muslim, Drag Queen ANTIFA Conspiracy to Conquer the World

 The gov's futile search for a radical left-wing boogeyman is both hilarious and sad. They are a victim of their own success. Let me tell you a story....

1960s freaked ppl the 'eff out. A lot. It's romanticized in movies and TV shows, but during that time, the vast majority of Americans were not hippies at Woodstock or anti-war protestors. The vast majority of voting citizens just wanted to eat their TV dinner and not see war and ppl shouting on the TV screen. They wanted peace and -if they couldn't get peace- then they would take silence. The idea of the middle class is always 'make it go away. Make the noise and discomfort and bad feelings go away.' And the wealthy, the media, and gov were more than willing to oblige that request. They would make 'the noise' go away. They weaponized the cries of injustice into the nightmare fuel to drive the fears of respectable, quiet ppl.

We are still living in the 60-year blowback from a brief window in time when you had feminism rising, strong Black political orgs, rising farm labor movements, Native American power rising, and student protests for human rights. Btw, 99% of this was non-violent, ideology-based, and driven by strong charismatic leaders and a devoted core of followers. Since then, it has been the mission of our government to extinguish every ember of that movement so that it never rises again. And this goes for Republican AND Democratic presidents.

Law enforcement surveilled, harassed, sabotaged, incarcerated, and un-alived many of the key figures. They choked off the means of income and demonized any opposition to racism as 'anti-white.' Then they blackmailed and bribed the pliable leaders who were just charismatic enough to attract followings but just weak enough to not actually LEAD the ppl anywhere. And this has continued successfully in every decade. And it is both Democratic and Republican presidents and governors who take their marching orders from the ruling class: silence any and all opposition to oligarchical capitalism and systemic oppression.

Occasionally, there is a stirring among the average person losing rights, money, and their health to corporate America. There was Occupy Wall Street. Remember that? Obama was in power at the time. Dems and Republicans united to eviscerate and wipe that movement from the collective memory of working-class people. These blips are usually the one time both parties come together to stamp out the possibility of radical change.

There is no sustainable ideology on the left-wings of America. That is not to say that there are no ppl on the left bravely trying. There are many protestors and even some politicians who are attempting to make small changes in their own area. But there isn't anything or anyone that brings it all together. There is no grand liberal movement to improve America, much less a conspiracy against America. There are grifters, trolls, The Daily Show, and the occasional Robert Reich video pointing toward the problems. A dozen or so ANTIFA teens are running around in scarves, some transgender activists who would like to be treated as human beings to the horror of the right-wing, the lowest and slowest of civil rights orgs trying to cobble together some lawsuits to hold back the authoritarian tsunami. Within the left, there are scattered voices that quickly fall out of favor with each other due to the most minor of differences. There is infighting, purity tests, and obscure new demands made by random online groups that gather with mob-like intensity for a short period of time. There are statues and plaques to all the killed leaders, lionized for their heroism and romanticized for their strong jawbones, so that ppl don't actually read about what they were actually saying.

And yet, there is a deep desire for change. We know our situation isn't good. If you've traveled to any first-world country outside of the United States, you could rattle off the usual list of things we could have but don't b/c it would be woke or liberal. 70% of Americans support gun control, most support Medicare-for-all, most want affordable housing a free college tuition, and free daycare. And yet we are not closer to any of these things happening b/c oligarchs run our government through SuperPacs and dark money. What the people want is insignificant to the billions dumped into political coffers.

Frustrated by our political impotence to stop the mass shootings, the healthcare corruption, the soaring costs, and shrinking hope, we turn our rage elsewhere. We direct our energy toward cultural hot-button issues and entertaining distractions. The Real Housewives of Whatever, or Patti Lupone, or the casting choices of a play, or a TV show, or an influencer who said something naughty, because changing the real systemic oppression is too unfathomable...too far away. So strike at the thing closest to you to feel morally righteous. I may not be able to protect my kids, but at least I'm outraged by that thing that celebrity said. We have our 'rage session' and then go back to work like a good little prole.

Every generation, there is a right-of-center charismatic moderate like Clinton or Obama who proposes the bare minimum for human decency (hey, maybe ppl should be able to see a doctor without going into crippling debt), only to be met with jeers of 'communists' by respectable healthcare CEOs who have algorithms that kill ppl for profit. The gov and media have so completely succeeded in their goals that there aren't even any believable scapegoats now that they need one to shut down freedom of speech. So they cancel Kimmel and Colbert and work their way down the list. It will get down to the granular level, aka 'you.' It will come down to scrutinizing private citizens' social media posts and getting them fired or suspended for disloyalty. And then, even that tiny ember of protest will be turned to ash and displaced onto Taylor Swift or the latest consumer craze.

AI Junkification

 When I was a child, I eagerly anticipated receiving the mail from the USPS. Even though most of the letters were for my parents, it was the excitement of a personal connection fostered by a crafted message. Around my teenage years, there was this explosion in junk mail. We would come home to stuffed mailboxes filled with ads, donation requests, brochures, and pleas. Bulk rate mail. The general level of excitement in our house for mail plummeted. USPS was no longer delivering something for us. Instead, they had sold our home address to make us a target for aggressive, flavorless, impersonal faux attempts at human connections. We learned that if it was urgent, we had emails; if it was a package, there was UPS. USPS was a cheap pimp: a purveyor of literary spam. Last year, when the USPS proposed cutting back daily mail to 5 or even 4 times a week, there was not the level of outrage of a bygone era. There was almost a relief...whew, less junk to throw out. Junk destroyed a form of communication. When I look at my text messages over the last few years, I feel that same dread of 'more junk.' The harsher term was coined: enshittification. To degrade online communication and platforms.

If there's any hope against autonomously-derived AI art, it is humanity's natural rebellion against junkification. We become numb to enshittifed art. There's a misconception that people want cheaper, easier things, such as Chardonnay in a box. And yet boxed wine still sits as a crude, cheap outlier rejected by most ppl.

The danger in AI-art is that it will be so thoroughly implemented that it will decimate all the joy derived from human connections. If that happens, then the film will start receiving the junk mail reaction from audience members: yawn, ignore, throw away.

They say progress is inevitable, but you have to ask 'What type of progress?' At the start of the Industrial Revolution, Western European societies took poor and working-class kids and shoved them into coal mines, chimneys, and textile plants. Entire cities were covered in the soot of a new era. Kids lost limbs and were crippled for life trying to do what they were told. Upton Sinclair reported on the poisoning of our factory-based food. Capitalists told us 'this was an inevitable result of progress. No turning back.' And yet ppl did not accept that as their definition of progress. Their physical bodies rebelled to survive. In some ways, I think our spiritual bodies will rebel with the same survival instinct against soulless, bulk-rate art. We will either drown in the junk or swim to the shores of humanity.

New Job, First Day

 1st day vibes

A celebration
Graceful Gratitude

A new work adventure
Is popping out of a previous journey
And becomes steppingstones
for the next chapter
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There’s beauty in sharing
The happenings in our lives

Commemorate and
Honor the actions
that Sustain Success

Infuse dharma with a
Voice of truth
That speaks to action

Humble yourself
Remember this job
Is just another charm on a bracelet
That will turn into dust

-Ven. Lobsang Chunzom

Get What You Want: September 2025

 

Harding Nelson Center for the Arts Residency

Deadline: September 1, 2025
Website: https://khncenterforthearts.org/

The Harding Nelson Center provides a highly immersive environment for artists seeking uninterrupted creative time. Writers, visual artists, and composers are invited to apply for 2–6 month residencies on a quiet Nebraska campus. The program hosts 30–38 residents per session, with 10–14 spots reserved exclusively for writers. Residents are awarded private studio space, housing, and a $175 weekly stipend, ensuring both stability and focus throughout the residency period.

What sets Harding Nelson apart is its interdisciplinary intimacy: the small cohort size fosters meaningful cross-pollination of ideas between artists of different mediums, while its location away from major urban centers ensures minimal distractions. If your work would benefit from deep concentration — whether you’re drafting a new play or revising a trilogy — this residency provides both solitude and community in balance.

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Circle in the Square Emerging Writers Residency

Deadline: September 1, 2025
Website: https://www.circlesquare.org/emerging-writers-residency

Hosted at Broadway’s Circle in the Square Theatre School, this prestigious program selects one musical and one play each year for an intensive four-week development workshop. Writers collaborate directly with faculty directors and student actors to refine scripts through table reads, rehearsal, and staging experiments, culminating in a public presentation on Broadway.

Participants receive a $500 honorarium but must provide their own housing and transportation in New York City. This opportunity is ideal for playwrights and composers seeking high-level professional development, exposure to Broadway audiences, and a collaborative setting rooted in theatrical excellence.

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Creative Residency at Bloedel Reserve — Class of 2026

Deadline: September 1, 2025
Website: https://bloedelreserve.org/creative-residency/

Located on Bainbridge Island, WA, the Creative Residency at Bloedel Reserve offers a three-week, fully immersive retreat amid 140 acres of internationally renowned gardens and forests. Open to writers, composers, and interdisciplinary artists, the program seeks projects that explore the human relationship to nature.

Residents stay in a private, fully furnished home, complete with a stocked kitchen, Wi-Fi, and laundry access. Domestic participants receive a $1,000 stipend, and international residents may submit up to $1,000 in reimbursable expenses. The program hosts only one resident at a time, creating an unmatched setting for focus and introspection.

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WRITER 2026 — 100W Corsicana Residency

Deadline: September 1, 2025
Website: https://corsicanaresidency.org/apply

This fully funded residency invites writers to historic Corsicana, Texas, for one- to two-month sessions in Winter, Spring, and Fall 2026. Residents live and work in beautifully renovated downtown studios and are encouraged to participate in community-facing events, including public readings, open studios, and artist talks.

While travel and meal stipends aren’t provided, the residency offers deep integration into a thriving local arts ecosystem. The combination of architectural charm, immersive solitude, and opportunities for public engagement makes this especially valuable for playwrights refining major works.

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Foundation House Artist Residency Program

Deadline: September 7, 2025
Website: https://www.foundationhousect.org/artist-residency-application

Foundation House, located on 75 acres in Greenwich, CT, offers 10-day residencies designed to advance work at the intersection of mental health, social justice, and environmental issues. Each session hosts six residents, providing private bedrooms, semi-private baths, all meals, studio space, and a stipend.

Evenings feature communal dinners, fostering dialogue and collaboration across disciplines. For playwrights developing work grounded in contemporary themes — particularly pieces tied to community, activism, or climate narratives — this is an opportunity to create in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

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Princeton Arts Fellowship

Deadline: September 9, 2025
Website: https://arts.princeton.edu/fellowships/

A highly competitive two-year fellowship designed for early-career artists, this program offers a $93,000 annual stipend plus health benefits. Fellows are expected to teach one course per semester in their discipline, gaining valuable classroom experience while advancing their own creative work.

Playwrights benefit not only from Princeton’s resources but also its vibrant artistic network. Past fellows have used this platform to incubate groundbreaking works and connect with interdisciplinary collaborators. If you’re seeking both financial support and academic affiliation, this fellowship is unmatched.

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Hodder Fellowship

Deadline: September 9, 2025
Website: https://arts.princeton.edu/fellowships/

Distinct from the Princeton Arts Fellowship, the Hodder Fellowship provides $93,000 for a 10-month appointment focused entirely on independent creative work. There are no teaching requirements, allowing fellows to pursue ambitious projects at their own pace.

Applicants are judged on exceptional promise rather than a substantial existing body of work, making this an excellent fit for emerging-to-mid-career playwrights poised for significant breakthroughs.

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MacDowell Fellowship

Deadline: September 10, 2025
Website: https://www.macdowell.org/

MacDowell is one of the most prestigious artist residencies in the U.S., offering 2–8 week retreats on a 450-acre wooded campus in New Hampshire. Residents receive private studios, prepared meals, and housing while joining a community of 30+ interdisciplinary artists.

Applications are judged anonymously, ensuring that artistic excellence is the sole criterion. Financial aid is available for travel and income loss, making MacDowell accessible to a diverse pool of playwrights seeking solitude, community, and focused creative time.

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QM–Jerome Foundation Fellowship (Queens Museum)

Deadline: September 22, 2025
Website: https://queensmuseum.org/program/open-call-qm-jerome-foundation-fellowship-for-emerging-artists-2026-2027/

Disclaimer: This is mostly focused on visual artists, but there is some wiggle room for theatremakers.

This fellowship, administered collaboratively by the Queens Museum and Jerome Foundation, offers $20,000 awards to two selected artists, alongside solo exhibitions at the Queens Museum. It encourages work at the intersection of cultural experimentation and public engagement.

While primarily focused on visual arts, playwrights whose work integrates installation, object theatre, or performance-as-exhibition will find this especially compelling. The fellowship provides resources for artists willing to rethink how audiences interact with storytelling and form.

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ArtsWave Funding

Deadline: September 22, 2025
Website: https://artswave.org/apply-for-funding/

Designed to support community-engaged arts projects in Cincinnati, ArtsWave awards grants for initiatives taking place between September 1, 2025, and July 15, 2026. These funds are aimed at projects with broad public reach rather than individual stipends.

Playwrights based in Cincinnati or partnering with regional theatres can leverage this to fund readings, site-specific performances, or educational projects tied to civic storytelling. Proposals are strongest when they emphasize community participation and public impact.

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Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center Fellowship

Deadline: September 26, 2025
Website: https://www.nypl.org/about/fellowships-institutes/cullman-center-scholars-writers

Hosted by the New York Public Library, this nine-month fellowship provides playwrights with $90,000, office space, and full access to the library’s archives. The program prioritizes projects requiring extensive research and historical materials.

This is ideal for writers developing historically grounded plays or works based on primary sources. Fellows become part of a multidisciplinary cohort of scholars and creators, fostering collaborations and intellectual cross-pollination.

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Jonathan Larson Grants

Deadline: September 26, 2025
Website: https://americantheatrewing.org/

Awarded by the American Theatre Wing, the Jonathan Larson Grants recognize emerging composers, lyricists, and librettists working on original musicals. Winners receive financial support, mentorship, and exposure within Broadway networks.

Beyond the monetary award, the grants open doors to industry leaders and potential collaborators. Playwrights developing musicals or experimental music-driven works will find this a powerful launchpad for advancing new projects.

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Millay Arts Core Residency

Deadline: October 1, 2025
Website: https://millayarts.org/residencies/

Located on the historic Steepletop estate of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Edna St. Vincent Millay, this residency offers playwrights private studios, shared dinners, and immersive creative space. Sessions are fully subsidized, and financial aid is available for those with demonstrated need.

Applications are reviewed anonymously by a peer jury, prioritizing innovation and depth of practice. For playwrights working on scripts that engage poetry, identity, or landscape, Millay provides a uniquely resonant environment.

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Playwrights First Award

Deadline: October 1, 2025
Website: https://www.playwrights-first.com/

Founded in 1993, this award honors emerging playwrights showing extraordinary promise. The winner receives $1,000 and a potential New York City reading facilitated by Playwrights First.

The competition focuses exclusively on unproduced, unpublished scripts, making it a valuable first milestone for emerging writers. The reading component provides crucial opportunities for industry networking and dramaturgical refinement.

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American Theatre Company Playwriting Competition

Deadline: October 31, 2025
Website: http://www.atcbrussels.com/playwriting-competition.html

Based in Brussels, this biannual competition seeks original English-language plays between 25–45 minutes. Applicants must live in Belgium or have resided there within the past three years.

The prize is the staging of the winning play in 2026 or 2027, offering playwrights a direct path to production. Scripts are judged anonymously to ensure equity, and ATC’s focus on developing intimate, actor-driven pieces makes this especially rewarding for emerging writers.

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Travis Bogard Artist-in-Residence Fellowships at Tao House

Deadline: November 1, 2025
Website: https://eugeneoneill.org/fellows/

Located at the Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site in Danville, CA, this residency gives playwrights access to Tao House’s archives and O’Neill’s personal documents while providing space for uninterrupted creative work.

For writers exploring themes of American identity, history, or theatrical lineage, this program offers both a retreat and direct inspiration from O’Neill’s legacy. The setting itself fosters reflection on narrative scale, artistic ambition, and craft.

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ROLLING DEADLINES

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Native Voices at the Autry — Script Submissions

Deadline: Rolling
Website: https://theautry.org/

Dedicated to Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and First Nations playwrights, this program accepts full-length stage scripts year-round for production consideration in Los Angeles.

Selected works undergo dramaturgical development, staged readings, and sometimes full-scale productions. It’s a cornerstone platform for Native voices in contemporary theatre.

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Dramatists Guild Foundation Emergency Grants

Deadline: Rolling
Website: https://dgf.org/grants/

These need-based grants provide up to $500 to dramatists facing financial hardship due to unexpected crises. Funds typically cover essential living expenses like housing, utilities, and groceries rather than project-specific costs.

Applications are prioritized based on urgency and severity, making this an invaluable resource during challenging times.

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Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grants

Deadline: Rolling
Website: https://foundationforcontemporaryarts.org/

Offering $500–$3,000 on a rapid turnaround, these grants support artists facing time-sensitive project opportunities or emergencies. The program welcomes applications from playwrights presenting work in the U.S. or abroad.

For productions, workshops, or festivals requiring sudden travel or materials, this grant provides the flexibility to act quickly on emerging opportunities.

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Urban Stages Emerging Playwright Award

Deadline: Rolling
Website: https://www.urbanstages.org/submit-to-us

Urban Stages champions diverse theatrical voices by selecting 10–15 plays annually for staged readings. Of these, 1–3 are workshopped, and 1–2 move on to Off-Broadway production.

Playwrights who demonstrate sustained excellence throughout the process receive the Emerging Playwright Award and accompanying press coverage. This pipeline offers one of the most structured paths from submission to full production.

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Buinho Residency Program (Portugal)

Deadline: Rolling
Website: https://buinho.pt/residency-2/

Buinho oversees five creative houses in Messejana, Portugal, three of which are dedicated to artists and writers seeking technology-enabled creative development. Residents have access to private studios, shared workspaces, and digital fabrication labs including 3D printers.

This program is ideal for playwrights exploring immersive theatre, multimedia projects, or stagecraft innovation in an international setting.

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Dorland Mountain Arts Residency

Deadline: Rolling
Website: https://dorlandartscolony.org/

Dorland offers self-directed residencies on a 300-acre private nature reserve in Southern California, providing residents with private cottages and uninterrupted solitude.

Optional communal activities allow residents to connect with other artists while maintaining a meditative environment. Perfect for playwrights working on expansive projects requiring sustained focus.

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Sarasvati Creative Space Residency

Deadline: Rolling
Website: https://sarasvaticreativespace.org/

This intimate residency integrates creative renewal with a deep connection to land and nature. Participants live as part of an interdependent homestead while focusing on personal projects.

Flexible terms — from one week to several months — make this particularly appealing for playwrights pursuing site-specific narratives or ecologically driven themes.

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Caetani Centre Artist Residency

Deadline: Rolling
Website: https://caetanicentre.ca/

Located in Vernon, Canada, the Caetani Centre offers self-directed residencies ranging from 3 days to 3 months in a historic villa.

This program blends independence with opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration, making it ideal for playwrights seeking quiet space to create while engaging an international community.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Director of Education and Engagement at Geva Theatre

Deadline: Now Accepting Applications
Website: https://www.gevatheatre.org/

Geva Theatre, a LORT B regional theatre in Rochester, NY, seeks an experienced and collaborative arts educator and/or administrator to serve as Director of Connectivity. With an annual operating budget of $8.5 million, Geva is looking for a leader to oversee its Education, Engagement, and Access programs.

This role involves creating transformational theatre experiences through community partnerships, student matinees, and Geva’s annual Summer Academy. Professional theatre-makers are encouraged to apply, with the possibility of participating artistically alongside leadership responsibilities.

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Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Theater — Bryn Mawr College

Deadline: Applications received by October 15, 2025, will receive full consideration
Website: https://www.brynmawr.edu/arts

Bryn Mawr College seeks applications for a full-time, tenure-track Open Rank faculty position in Playwriting or Dramaturgy within its Arts Program in Theater. The position begins August 1, 2026, and is open at the assistant, associate, or full professor level, depending on experience.

Candidates should have a strong record of professional productions and a demonstrated commitment to theatrical education. Additional expertise in directing, filmmaking, or theatre history is desirable. Responsibilities include teaching core undergraduate courses, advising thesis projects, and directing one production per year.

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Assistant Professor of Theatre and Dance — Colorado College

Deadline: Continuous Recruitment — For full consideration, apply by December 15, 2025
Website: https://www.coloradocollege.edu/academics/dept/theatredance/

Colorado College’s Department of Theatre & Dance seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Playwriting and Performance, beginning August 2026. The department emphasizes empowering students to become artists, changemakers, and cultural leaders.

The successful candidate will teach courses in new plays, interdisciplinary performance, and contemporary trends while contributing to Colorado College’s broader focus on social justice and global theatre practices. This position suits individuals interested in blending creative work, pedagogy, and cultural engagement.