“Love has to be stronger than hate, or there is no future for us.” – p. 410 Hello Readers, I have always found historical fiction to be a “hit-or-miss” kind of genre. Some authors are able to capture the essence of a time period or an event the reader is familiar with and go on…
BLUE MAN GROUP in VEGAS
Blue Man Group has done it again…the award-winning Blue Man Group production at Monte Carlo Resort and Casino is celebrating the latest evolution of its live performance. Inspired by popular culture and changes in the Las Vegas landscape, the enhanced theatrical experience bursts with fresh color and vibrant sound while combining new instruments, music, video…
Thursdays with Boles: A #TGIT Recap
Ladies and Gents, did you watch two of my favorite shows last week? They just keep getting better and better. First, on Grey’s Anatomy, there is a serious earthquake. Not only does this bring in several patients who need help, but it launches a storyline that I really loved – an 11-year-old girl calls in to the…
The Classical Theatre of Harlem Announces 15th Anniversary Season
The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH) (Ty Jones, producing artistic director; David Roberts, managing director) proudly announces plans for its landmark 2015 season. The Harlem-based American theatre company will present its 15th Anniversary Celebration and Benefit Concert this spring, featuring songs from the eagerly anticipated musical Witness Uganda, winner of the American Academy of Arts…
A Write Teacher(s) Review: If You Find This Letter, by Hannah Brencher
Hello Beautiful People, There are three things I know to be true – This world needs more love. This world needs more love letters. This world needs more souls like Hannah Brencher. I suppose the only way to describe the way I met Hannah is…kismet. Fate. Luck. But the longer version is thus: I’m a…
Arts Advocacy Day: Selfies with Slogans!
March 23 and 24 are Arts Advocacy days, and we’d like you and your students to take 2 seconds, take 2 pix, and take the world by storm. Have your students, your teachers, your principal hold up a piece of paper, with … “Theatre transforms students’ lives” …or…. “Theatre students gain 21st century skills” …or……
COMING SOON: Princess Pals
Non Disposable Theatre and Theatre Beyond Broadway Proudly Present A Reading of Princess Pals Written by Nick Radu Directed by Christie Marie Clark A Reading and Fundraising Event Benefiting The Center (aka The LGBT Center) FEATURING: Laura Cetti, Bridget Bannec-Dunn, Christine Perrotta, Malini Singh McDonald, Stephanie Andersen, Trey K Blackburn, Mark Dunn, Valerie Keane, and…
COMING SOON: Retro Production’s 10th Anniversary Season
Award Winning Retro Productions Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary Season With The Butter and Egg Man By George S. Kaufman May 15 – 30, 2015 at the Gene Frankel Theatre “Modern theatre is often about The Now or even about The Next, but Retro Productions understands the importance of remembering our recent history. The significance of…
COMING SOON: Red Thread: The Prisoner and the Painter
The Bronx River Art Center presents a Film Screening of: “Red Thread: The Prisoner and the Painter” Produced and Directed by Duston Spear *** Followed by a musical performance under the artistic direction of Duston Spear; with Michael Minard – musical director, composer; Phyllis Ross – on keyboard; featuring Ann Casapini – vocalist; and Cynthia…
A Write Teacher(s) Review: Red Rising
Dear Bookworms, A powerful government. A system that unfairly divides people into castes. A chosen hero(ine) who fights, bleeds and sacrifices in order to overthrow the corrupt regime. Sound familiar? Of course it does. Those are the basic building blocks of the young adult dystopian novel, and we’ve all read one or five within the…