PS Alum, Bess Rowen (M.A. '11)
PS alum, Bess Rowen (M.A. '11), was recently interviewed by Chloe Veltman, correspondent on NPR's Culture Desk, regarding Extinction Rebellion's climate change protest during Broadway's An Enemy of the People. Rowen's insight is featured in the article titled: "'We want to help': Why climate activists are trying something new".
As an expert in theater scandals, protests, and riots, Rowen’s insight, honed during her time at NYU PS, offers valuable perspective. She points out that while there is often an accusation of "preaching to the choir" in theater activism, there is still a prevalent passivity on climate change within society. Rowen suggests that despite being aware of issues like climate change, many individuals may not feel compelled to take action, especially if they are not directly affected by it in their daily lives. To read the full interview, click on the link below!