Hello, it’s me. I’ve been wondering…okay I’m done with the Adele jokes. It’s been such a long time since you’ve heard from me, Write Readers! If this is your first year tuning in, I’m Rebecca, the resident Write Teacher film critic. Every year I review all of the Academy Awards Best Picture nominees, and this…
Dear Write Readers, this is it! This is the very last film that I’ll be writing about which is nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture! It’s been a intense experience of film watching, and our last film is certainly not the least. Bridge of Spies is directed by none other than the illustrious…
Due to popular demand, the critically acclaimed, sold-out family show, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show will extend its run at the 47th Street Theatre (304 W 47th St.). through April 17, 2016, originally slated to close on March 27. The extension will also include an updated performance schedule with shows on Friday at 10am &…
When Caitlin (Naian González Norvind) takes her senior year off from high school to compose a full-scale requiem, her dedication inspires her father (Peter Friedman) and concerns her mother (Mare Winningham). But as their home becomes a nexus for lost souls, her parents must deal with her project’s effect on the family. Now – March…
Hello Beautiful People, Daniel Sack holds a joint appointment in the Commonwealth Honors College and the English Department at UMass. He received his BA in English with a concentration in Creative Writing (Poetry) from Brandeis University and MA/PhD from Stanford University’s Drama Department. Before coming to UMass, he was on the faculty in the School of…
Letter of Marque Theater Company will host a series of satellite events designed to empower women theater artists and ignite conversation in conjunction with their production of William Shakespeare’s and John Fletcher’sDOUBLE FALSEHOOD, directed by Andrew Borthwick-Leslie, and playing a five-week limited engagement from Saturday, March 5th through Saturday, April 9th, 2015 at The Irondale…
I had a moment while walking down Frederick Street, chowing down on pommecythere chow (one of my favorite Trini snacks), towards the end of the parade. Carnival is the ultimate presentation of theatre. There’s costumes, moving sets, music, dancing, storytelling and an audience. Sure you might be asking yourself “there’s storytelling in Carnival?” Yes. The…
Hello Beautiful People, Last year I started a series called Things Megan Loves – highlighting movements and products that somehow contribute to the greater good in an artistic fashion. We’re bringing it back! And giving it to you every Monday, in an effort to spark some motivation and creativity. First up? Kind Campaign. Their mission…
Hello Beautiful People, It’s no secret that I have a love affair of bookstores. I can spend hours and hours and hours and hours lost amongst the shelves. The Drama Book Shop is by far, one of my most favorite gems in New York City. I got my signed copy of Orphans there. I purchased my…
Black Box Studios proudly presents a benefit concert of the Tony award winning musical PASSING STRANGE, with book by Stew, music and lyrics by Stew and Heidi Rodewald, and created in collaboration with Annie Dorsen. Directed by Matt Okin, with musical direction by Jane Cardona, and Huey Esquire. PASSING STRANGE will play three performances at…