This week’s show featured a lecture and panel discussion presented by the Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center at Boston University.

First, distinguished theatre critic Gordon Rogoff talked about his work and career. A panel discussion on “The Future of the Theatre,” moderated by Boston University School of Theatre director Jim Petosa, followed Mr. Rogoff’s lecture.

Among the panelists were actor and narrator Will Lyman; Boston University School of Theatre Assistant Professor Paula Langton; Huntington Theatre Company executive director Michael Maso; American Repertory Theatre Company executive director Rob Orchard; actress, director and writer Paula Plum; and Boston Playwrights’ Theatre artistic director Kate Snodgrass.