Author: Christine Rose
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Finding Fulfillment in Fire
I didn’t expect losing my job to hit me the way it did. At the same time, in hindsight, maybe I should have. For years, I felt useless at work. Like my contributions didn’t matter. No one seemed to value what I brought to the table, and the harder I tried, the more invisible I…
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Listen Democrats: It’s Time for Resistance
Our democracy is under siege. Donald Trump’s authoritarian behavior, in tandem by lackeys like Elon Musk, threaten the foundation of our Constitution. While a few democrats—namely Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC), Bernie Sanders, Al Green, Cory Booker, and Pete Buttigieg—have risen to the occasion, most in the Democratic Party have faltered, staying silent or flat out complicit…
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Introducing America Is Going Great: A Timeline of Our Decline
If you’ve been paying attention, you know that things are not, in fact, going great in America. The news cycle is relentless, the attacks on democracy are escalating, and the sense of impending crisis is impossible to ignore. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information, the constant scandals, and the slow…
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Sanctuary: A Timely Warning
On closing night at The Hope Theatre last November, Sanctuary took the stage for the final time—at least for now. Looking back, that performance feels eerily prophetic. When I wrote Sanctuary in early 2024, it was a warning. Now, in 2025, it feels like a mirror. Set in a near-future America, Sanctuary explores what happens…
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On the Eve of Inauguration Day and the Prophetic Lens of Charming Charlie
One year ago, during the London Playwrights’ #WrAP Challenge, I found myself crafting a dark, satirical play called Charming Charlie. At the time, it was my second play (Sanctuary being the first), and it felt like a necessary act of artistic resistance—a way to grapple with the terrifying possibility of Donald Trump returning to power.…
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From Collaboration to Exploitation: Lessons from My First Theatre Production
Theatre is a collaborative art form, where every role contributes to the final piece. But clear boundaries must exist—especially between the playwright and director. The playwright creates the script, the foundation of the production. Directors interpret and stage it, often suggesting edits, but the ultimate authority over the script remains with the playwright. Or at…
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Sanctuary at The Hope Theatre: A Journey of Impact and Gratitude
The experience of bringing Sanctuary to life at The Hope Theatre has been nothing short of extraordinary. From the first read-through to our opening night, this journey has been filled with challenges, triumphs, and unforgettable moments. And now, as we near the end of our run, I want to reflect on what this production has…
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Cyber-Activism: 10 Ways to Stay Safe
After the results of the 2024 Presidential Election, specific groups have been targets of cyberbullying. Horrific racist texts went out to scores of black people instructing them to go to a plantation to pick cotton. The vile self-described incel Nicholas Fuentes trumpeted “Your body, my choice,” both on his Twitter account and on his disturbing…
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Sanctuary Is More Relevant Than Ever in Today’s USA
As we inch closer to Sanctuary‘s debut at The Hope Theatre in London, the world outside the theatre feels increasingly like the one within it. What’s happening in the United States right now—the deepening divisions, the rise of extremist ideologies, the alarming resurgence of white supremacy and misogyny—makes Sanctuary a more urgent story than I…
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Help Bring Sanctuary to Life – Support Our Crowdfunding Campaign!
It’s so exciting to officially announce our Crowdfunder campaign for Sanctuary! As many of you know, producing an independent play is both an exhilarating and challenging journey. We’re bringing Sanctuary to the stage this November at The Hope Theatre, and I couldn’t be more pleased. However, to make this production everything it can be, we…
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