MY ASS (IN THE WORLD): A TRUE STORY OF LOVE, WAR, TALIBAN… AND DIRTY LAMBADA-DANCING swivels and shakes into NYC this August, as an official selection of the 19th Annual New York International Fringe Festival – FringeNYC. Developed with Emmy-winner Matt Hoverman; written and performed by Jasmine Pittenger; and directed by Mary Catherine Donnelly, MY…
Hello Beautiful People, In the weeks past, a person has jumped onto the Hand to God stage, and tried to charge his cellphone. In the weeks past, Patti LuPone had to take a phone of an audience member who continued to text throughout a performance of Shows for Days. I wish I could be horrified…
“ [The Trip’s productions] are unique, often antic, with elements of testosterone-fueled adolescence. But [they] are imaginative and risk-taking, and they’re hellbent on expanding the boundaries of theater…” – Pat Launer, San Diego Times “The Trip, a fledgling company with artistic ties to UC San Diego’s esteemed theater and dance department, has made its mark…
Hi Beautiful People, I’m afraid I’ll gush a lil too much when discussing this next gem of a find, so, instead, I’ll refer you to their own words: TheLi.st is a network and visibility platform for professional women from all industries who are ambitious, accomplished and committed to helping each other rise. It is our…
Imagine what it would be like if the talented artists, producers, and composers of the past and present had not been introduced to the power of music. This is the reality for large numbers of students, as schools throughout the US facing budget restrictions make music and art departments the first to go. The would-be…
Hello Beautiful People, If you know me well, you know I have a sweet tooth, that I believe chocolate should be part of a daily food group. That, (if we’re really being honest…I don’t trust people who don’t like chocolate.) I mean, who doesn’t like chocolate?! But alas, I digress. We’re here to highlight two…
Hello Beautiful People, Happy Fourth! And now that I got that out of the way – let me be frank – I’ve never been a fan of fireworks. I’ve never been a fan of balloons popping either. Or dogs barking. Or the sound of gunshots and cars backfiring. I’ve never been a fan of loud, unexpected noises….
Hello Beautiful People, Projects that help the ladies of the world, well, they make me smile. I love to do all I can to support them, (I mean, have you HEARD about my latest show at 54 Below? More info here.) But alas, I digress. Recently I stumbled across the NYC Lady Project. Oh. My….
“Welcome down to the orchestra. Congratulations on making it down from the loge and not having to work with Baby Jane up there anymore.” Rise of the Usher Premieres at 16th Annual Midtown International Theatre Festival (“MITF”) Written and Performed by Jessica Elkin Rise of the Usher has elements of All About Eve as well as…
Hello Beautiful People, This weekend, Love Won. And the teacher in me can’t help but make it a teaching moment for you all. I, am straight. There’s never been a question about who I could or could not marry in this country. There’s never been a thought in my mind about my marriage being accepted….