<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Burcu Seyben]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burcu Seyben]]></description><link>https://www.burcuseyben.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:12:39 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.burcu-seyben.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Donation at Midwest Dramatists Conference 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[OCT 8, 2026 "Donation" had its first-ever staged reading today at the Midwest Dramatists Conference, and the feedback was incredibly supportive and constructive. I couldn’t be happier!]]></description><link>https://www.burcu-seyben.com/post/donation-at-midwest-dramatists-conference-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6acafbdf86e1da51f60085b3</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 03:02:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd9b4c_8e2bc4548b9140289dd7ea707aaadea3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_720,h_540,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>burcuseyben</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["A Lawn Picnic" is coming out soon!]]></title><description><![CDATA[I'm thrilled to share that my essay, "A Lawn Picnic," will soon be published by the Brussels Review! It's part of my journey exploring themes of exile, and I dream of compiling these essays into a collection someday. I’m truly grateful for this wonderful opportunity!]]></description><link>https://www.burcu-seyben.com/post/a-lawn-picnic-is-coming-out-soon</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bf193224fce7540479a39b</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 22:20:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd9b4c_a843830ad7934f8bb193f7e6b966e734~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_700,h_124,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>burcuseyben</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Beauty Mark is in the longlist!]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’m absolutely thrilled to be longlisted for The Match by DDP, a fantastic group of dramaturgs dedicated to new play development! I'm excited to be alongside incredible playwrights like Franky Gonzalez . If selected, I can’t wait to dive into my autobiographical and deeply political play. This opportunity means the world to me!]]></description><link>https://www.burcu-seyben.com/post/a-beauty-mark-is-in-the-longlist</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bf18566e2d8139248d64e4</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 22:15:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd9b4c_e3310c6315fd4013b6c30324ae29b3f7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>burcuseyben</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["Gravity of the Distance"]]></title><description><![CDATA[ Exciting News!  I’m thrilled to share that my essay, "Gravity of the Distance," will be published in Door Is A Jar! It will be a part of Issue 39, Summer 2026.  I couldn't be more grateful for the opportunity. Thank you to everyone who has been supporting me on this journey. Stay tuned for more updates!]]></description><link>https://www.burcu-seyben.com/post/gravity-of-the-distance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bf174acf14a7a450cd68b4</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 22:13:31 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>burcuseyben</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["Skirts" is out!]]></title><description><![CDATA["Skirts" has been published by The Manifest Station! It was a challenging piece to write, and it is a challenging one to read. I faced...]]></description><link>https://www.burcu-seyben.com/post/skirts-is-out</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b33b86f8b3f76ca3be254e</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2025 17:58:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd9b4c_62f2689a3a7f4e78823a0817611b5204~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>burcuseyben</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["Private Lessons" is accepted for publication!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exciting news! My essay "Private Lessons" has been officially accepted for publication by the prestigious Brussels Review! This is such a significant milestone for me, and I'm thrilled to share this essay with a wider audience.]]></description><link>https://www.burcu-seyben.com/post/private-lessons-is-accepted-for-publication-in-the-brussels-review</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a8d4a51ef02eaf6d122e63</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 20:36:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd9b4c_a843830ad7934f8bb193f7e6b966e734~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_700,h_124,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>burcuseyben</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["The Bean" is published by The RavensPerch.]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am grateful that my work has found a home in The RavensPerch. They published "The Bean," an essay that is very dear and near to me. I...]]></description><link>https://www.burcu-seyben.com/post/the-bean-is-published-by-the-ravensperch</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a8d34f97014eb98fb63adb</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 20:30:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd9b4c_5ceebaeae00c450c852cdc51377e5399~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_180,h_180,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>burcuseyben</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I am proud to be featured in an interview about women in Turkish theater.]]></title><description><![CDATA[I discovered an insightful interview about the role of women in Turkish theater: http://www.critical-stages.org/25/now-is-the-time-for-un...]]></description><link>https://www.burcu-seyben.com/post/mention-in-an-interview</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a4a21081e6ee2fae5e7259</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 16:11:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd9b4c_e7966dd4ac4b428c99daf8c9d94ccfef~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_800,h_533,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>burcuseyben</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discussion of the 2025 book "Exiled Scholars in Western Academia: Refugees or Intellectuals?"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join sociologist Alfred Babo  and theater scholar Burcu Yasemin Şeyben  for a discussion of the 2025 book, Exiled Scholars in Western...]]></description><link>https://www.burcu-seyben.com/post/discussion-of-the-2025-book-exiled-scholars-in-western-academia-refugees-or-intellectuals</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685cd3b904f2a89a9264f60b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 05:05:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd9b4c_eee819b1525347dbb314c32463453e6e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>burcuseyben</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Bryan Harnetiaux Forum Festival Adjudicator’s Award is presented to "Intro to Greek Theatre."]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am utterly speechless!!! Being awarded the Spokane Civic Theatre   is truly a dream come true. This play serves as a powerful reminder...]]></description><link>https://www.burcu-seyben.com/post/bryan-harnetiaux-s-forum-festival-adjudicator-s-award-goes-to-intro-to-greek-theatre</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685c81476092e10b7c578701</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 23:09:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd9b4c_310facf47f5045feb55cb89c5573aeaa~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>burcuseyben</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thank you to The RavensPerch for publishing (Bi)Cycles.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The RavensPerch offers me a remarkable platform to express my deepest and most vulnerable experiences with openness and courage. I am...]]></description><link>https://www.burcu-seyben.com/post/appreciation-for-ravensperch-s-publication-of-bi-cycles-ravensperch</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685c7d0dd2c786af5d5c9d5b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 22:53:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd9b4c_5ceebaeae00c450c852cdc51377e5399~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_180,h_180,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>burcuseyben</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Working towards certification in Directing and Teaching the Michael Chekhov Technique with The National Michael Chekhov Association (NMCA).]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recently attended three The National Michael Chekhov Association (NMCA) worksop sin Arlington, Texas. Fundamentals June 9-10 (UTA...]]></description><link>https://www.burcu-seyben.com/post/working-toward-the-national-michael-chekhov-association-nmca-certification-in-directing-and-teachi</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685c7bc17d12e91fd9b93ce9</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 22:47:54 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>burcuseyben</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["Intro to Greek Theater" is cast now!]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am incredibly happy to be part of this festival as one of the playwrights.]]></description><link>https://www.burcu-seyben.com/post/intro-to-greek-theater-is-cast-now</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6807b3a2765eb353ed5893d7</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:20:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd9b4c_531cbf381ecb4e25a0cea2479f2adb61~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>burcuseyben</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["Skirts" will be in the ManifestStation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Woke up to some amazing news today: my piece, "Skirts," has been accepted for publication by The Manifest-Station! I can't tell you how...]]></description><link>https://www.burcu-seyben.com/post/skirts-will-be-in-the-manifeststation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67fd466e555ee813e6b87492</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 17:32:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd9b4c_039416c40dca4534916af1efc8f627f2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_300,h_111,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>burcuseyben</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intro to Greek Theater will be performed in Spokane, WA.]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am beyond thrilled to announce that my play, "Intro to Greek Theater," has been selected for inclusion in this year’s Bryan Harnetiaux...]]></description><link>https://www.burcu-seyben.com/post/intro-to-greek-theater-will-be-performed-in-spokane-wa</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67fd44fa5143aa09700f1c8b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 17:26:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd9b4c_1c06119d412d4835ad95ba0d3b300abf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>burcuseyben</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["How I got to drive" is out! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am attending the incredible MATC and get to see a breathtaking play, during the intermission I receive an email that says my essay “How...]]></description><link>https://www.burcu-seyben.com/post/how-i-got-to-drive-is-out</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67fd4444d2b5eeef5fc524ae</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 17:22:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd9b4c_5ceebaeae00c450c852cdc51377e5399~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_180,h_180,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>burcuseyben</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Featured by Synkroniciti  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[I'm thrilled to be featured in the current issue of Synkroniciti Magazine. I want to thank the magazine's wonderful editor, Katherine...]]></description><link>https://www.burcu-seyben.com/post/featured-by-synkroniciti</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67c535a149864d64bb212b0d</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 04:56:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd9b4c_a62685a14fb34329b245e0d4439cc79d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>burcuseyben</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A new book chapter is coming up. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am excited to share that I have a chapter titled "Survival of the Weakest" in an upcoming book titled "Exiled Scholars in Western...]]></description><link>https://www.burcu-seyben.com/post/a-new-book-chapter-is-coming-up</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ad707435faa668c981a150</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 04:10:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd9b4c_f49184700d7b4c48af4bee87ccec1133~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_354,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>burcuseyben</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["Some Turkish Phrases About Words," published!]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am excited to share that The RavensPerch, an award-winning magazine, published my essay, " Some Turkish Phrases About Words ." If you...]]></description><link>https://www.burcu-seyben.com/post/some-turkish-phrases-about-words-just-published</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67a39f39e3b782950b5fa573</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 17:31:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd9b4c_5ceebaeae00c450c852cdc51377e5399~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_180,h_180,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>burcuseyben</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Door Is A Jar Literary Magazine Winter 2024 Reading Event]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am reading " TV ."]]></description><link>https://www.burcu-seyben.com/post/door-is-a-jar-literary-magazine-winter-2024-reading-events</link><guid isPermaLink="false">676b7562d3ed4aacad19373e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Dec 2024 03:01:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHczyCQ848Q" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>burcuseyben</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>