You might think that I am as mad as a cut snake but I really was not expecting to find such an abundance of theatres. Jingoes, I thought, of course there are so many theatre companies. Australia is a huge country and continent rich with culture and history. I decided to stop being a…
Hello Readers, My plans for vacation spots next year include Iowa as my dear friend and colleague, Trey K. Blackburn is an Iowan. As you can imagine, I hear a lot about his time in Iowa before moving to New York to attend my alma mater, New School University. He is also an alumnus of…
Hello Friends! Beyond Broadway Goes to Summer Festivals. Well…two. It is another hot summer in NYC chock full of festivals! This month I am going to keep it short and sweet. I am also going to do a shameless plug for my upcoming projects. Once again, I am thrilled to be working with two female…
Hello Readers, Actors Gymnasium. What a wonderful concept in the world of theatre. Matilda Corral created it as a result of a promise she made to Juan Bautista La Salle (patron saint teachers) while studying (with yours truly) at the Actors Studio Drama School. The Actors Studio provides a safe haven for actors, playwrights and…
“Community theatre is theatre that is part of the community where it resides”. Hi Friends, This month I am just going to turn it all over to Dennis Gleason. I so enjoyed talking to him and reading his experiences producing theatre in South Dakota is beyond informative and fascinating. Malini: I really loved how you…
Hi Friends, My first professional directing gig was Robert Harling’s Steel Magnolias with a local theatre group called Beari Productions. I loved the movie when I first saw it and fell in love with the play. I enjoyed being a dramturg on the piece as well as creating the world of Louisiana in Queens, NY….
Hello Readers, I have to admit that I am really excited about this month’s article. Three reasons: It is snowy and cold here in the Big Apple and much warmer in the City of Angels. I am sourcing the warmth. Theatre on the west coast piqued my interest. This article gave me a wonderful excuse…
Happy New Year, Friends! I spent some time in upstate New York over the holidays and love the vibe. I joked that my travel resolution is going to be an expensive one but I am really serious about it. The arts scene is different just a few hours outside of New York City. It isn’t…
Happy New Year’s Eve, friends! I have lots to be grateful for including you. Thank you for the challenge of delving deeper into the world that I love. I have learned so much about theatre beyond Broadway that my resolution list is going to be expensive. That’s exciting! From Edinburgh to Malaysia to Russia to…
Hi Friends, I remember the first time I had Swedish cuisine. It was at this delightful Swedish restaurant in Chinatown. As is most wondrous things in New York City, it is no longer in existence. However, I remember enjoying my shrimp and Swedish meatballs as I thought about Miss Julie and Strindberg. At the time,…