The controversy over Randy Rainbow’s old tweets certainty drew a lot of reaction on social media. Many were outraged, many were ready to forgive. But the issue led to some observations about how some of us excuse such past behavior and how others accept apologies that weren’t directed to them in the first place.
Read More“At the end of 2020, when the world seemed to be on the brink of complete collapse, I found myself consumed with one particularly inconsequential question. What happened to Mr. Lovett in “Sweeney Todd”?”
Read More“As I reflect on this past year and look toward the future, I hope that the theatre industry remembers what has happened and learns from it. What can we keep from 2020 and what do we want to leave behind?”
Read More“Virginia was excited to be cast in a one-act festival set to perform this past summer. But then COVID-19 arrived and the festival was canceled. Thus ending a 50 year run in community theatre.”
Read More“How do we reconvene after this prolonged hiatus in a way that continues to keep safety and love at the forefront of our practices, without sacrificing the quality of our storytelling or censoring compelling narratives?”
Read More“Harriet Quimby, born May 11th, 1875, was a woman of firsts. The determination to live fully and commit wholeheartedly to every passion (of which there were many) defined Harriet throughout her life. The Aviatrix: A New Musical, celebrates Harriet Quimby and Matilde Moisant, two pioneers in aviation and women’s rights that have been forgotten in our history books. Their stories deserve to be sung from the rooftops.”
Read More“I’ve had the pleasure of seeing Ms. Luker perform on many occasions. Each time, she cemented the fact in my head that I was watching one of the finest vocalists of my lifetime.”
Read More“The reality is that the theatre community is facing a huge dichotomy in mindset. Some argue that this is a time to be hyper-vigilant and exist in a state of manic productivity. Then, there is the polar opposite view – that we should be doing nothing. What is the point of producing theatre coldly and impersonally, over a computer screen? What is the logic of preparing for auditions that won’t happen? Neither of these views serve us as artists. In fact, they are destroying us.”
Read More“Last week, the Gregory Brothers went viral for their video mocking Donald Trump using music from ‘RENT’. However, it has been discovered that two of their members attend an anti-LGBTQIA+ church. And their explanation raises more questions than it answers.”
Read More“From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for making this semester the best that you could have possibly made it. Logging on every day was that much easier because you were on the other side of the screen ready to welcome us.”
Read More“While the Save Our Stages Act certainly provides relief to commercial theatre venues, it excludes community theatres that desperately need aid as well. Without eligibility in future legislation, tens of thousands of these stages will remain dark for good.”
Read More“While it may be well-intentioned, Hairspray's representation of racism and the Civil Rights Movement lacks depth and understanding.”
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