Essays

Writer and director Peter Fenton shares his words in longer form. Fenton will often share his thoughts on storytelling in theater and film, finding and cultivating meaning in life, and anything else he feels compelled to share.

How I Learned Privilege Exists

This essay was originally written and published in 2019. I've made slight edits in 2025 for clarity. My understanding of privilege, race, gender, and sexuality has evolved since this original post at age 24, but I stand by the lessons I learned at the time of writing. Perhaps the perspective in this essay will help someone else. Peter Fenton, a boy who is both very white and very male Before I really get started, let’s call out the elephant in the room that, as a white man, I

Peter Fenton

May 28, 2025