BLOG: The fruits of our labors

Posted Jan. 15

News and notes |

This week shows that hard work sometimes pays off, be it in grants, critical acclaim or near-miss Oscar nods.

On creativity, parenthood and 'Bloodsport'

Process

Having a kid effectively kills your creative life, right? Matt Dawson thinks that's true, provided you didn't have much of a creative life to begin with.

Producing theater between the poles

Production

Improv performer and producer Butch Roy has learned that there's a world of difference between being on stage and working behind the scenes.

BLOG: Resolutions, Success, and Smash

Posted Jan. 8

News and notes |

Ponderings on the nature of success and insecurity...and "Smash"!

Who's afraid of The Pirate Bay?

Tradition

While books, music and movies scramble to adapt to the age of torrents, theater enjoys its unique niche as a virtually pirate-proof art form.

BLOG: Tweet Seats, Year End Round-ups and Other Tidbits

Posted Jan. 3

News and notes |

A small rant on Tweet Seat haters, a couple of year end round-ups, and a new audition opportunity.

Finding strength in vulnerability

Process

Playwright Gemma Irish explores the risks and rewards of opening up to your audience and to yourself.

Holiday Interview: John Novak and Bradley Greenwald

John Novak and Bradley Greenwald talk about doing a show together during the holidays at the Jungle Theater.

Holiday Interview: Autumn Ness and Reed Sigmund

Autumn Ness and Reed Sigmund talk about performing How the Grinch Stole Christmas at the Children's Theatre Company

Super Powered Interview

Joseph Scrimshaw talks to Bill Corbett about the intersection of theater, comic books and Christmas

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