Despite some internal problems (which I shall not go into), it looks like the show is a success, and if the review is right, it’s due to the stagework of David Joy: With its current production of Jekyll & Hyde, the Little Theatre of Winston-Salem is taking on quite a challenge, one that proved worthwhile during last night’s sneak-preview performance. … Read More
The Nebula Of Georgia On Triad Arts Up Close
Listen to podcast (mp3 format) with author/director Joe Nierle, and performers Maryann Ludkey and Brad Crawford. Bonus podcast: Jamie Lawson and others discussing the upcoming "High School Musical" at CTG.
Promotional Shot For “The Nebula Of Georgia”
Love working with Kelly…. The Nebula of Georgia runs April 10 – April 19; Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m.; Sunday at 2:00 Tickets and info here.
And Four In Charlotte….
News of five bodies, apparently murdered in Iowa, was in the news this morning…. Now comes breaking news of four bodies, apparently murdered, found in Charlotte…. Sadly, as the economy gets worse, I think we’re going to see more and more stories like this.
Swamped
Light and/or intermittant blogging for a while. Work is a bear. And I’m in rehearsal for two shows: (1) The Nebula of Georgia, playing at Open Space Theatre on April 10-12, and April 17-19, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m.; Sunday at 2:00 (for tix and information, call 336-292-2285). I play Lyndal, a goofy filling station owner in rural … Read More
Fallon Out; War With Iran In?
In a recent article in Esquire, CENTCOM Commander Adm. William "Fox" Fallon openly criticized the idea of a possible war with Iran, which Fallon called an "ill-advised action". Fallon implied that he would resign rather than go to war against Iran. (Fallon is not alone on this; most military leaders are opposed to war with Iran). Breaking news out of … Read More
Meanwhile Back East…
Roofs are collapsing in New England. It’s so bad that the New York Times has taken notice: LACONIA, N.H. — It has been a great winter for skiers in central and northern New England, but the heavy snowfall has become a nightmare for municipal budgets and the owners of dozens of buildings whose roofs have collapsed. A mill complex under … Read More
Student Body President Of UNC-Chapel Hill Shot Dead
Breaking news: Chapel Hill police have identified a woman found dead near the University of North Carolina campus Wednesday morning as the university’s student body president. Eve Carson, 22, a UNC senior and biology major, was found shot multiple times in the head about a half-mile from campus. Police have also issued a bulletin for Carson’s blue 2005 Toyota Highlander … Read More
Bad Brew
Tornado warnings for the Triad tonight. And I have rehearsal in a trailer. In a trailer. With tornado warnings. A freakin’ trailer. Them things be tornado magnets.
RIP William F Buckley
The New York Times is reporting that Buckley has died. Not unlike the brand of conservatism for which he stood. (Buckley was an outspoken critic of the Bush Administration, and the whole neocon movement). Like him or hate him though, he was a giant. Ezra Klein: As a slightly more general point, in the last two or three years, a … Read More
BREAKING: McCain Relationship With Female Lobbyist?
I think this New York Times article is a little short on facts, long on innuendo. And, it was 8 years ago. Nevertheless, it’s going to be the story for the next few days… Early in Senator John McCain’s first run for the White House eight years ago, waves of anxiety swept through his small circle of advisers. A female … Read More
Southern Baptist Sissies
Hey, there’s a play going on right now here in Winston-Salem that is really important, and really well-done. It’s called "Southern Baptist Sissies" and it’s running for one more weekend. Info here. It tells the story of four young men coming to terms (or, for some, not coming to terms) with their homosexuality in the Baptist bible belt. Each one … Read More
Two Days, Two Points Of View
President Bush, yesterday, to the Conservative Political Action Conference, criticizing Democrats: “They tend to think Washington has the answers to our problems…” President Bush, today, on tornado damage: "People have got to understand here in the region that a lot of folks around America care for them. And I’m here to listen, to determine — to make sure that the … Read More
Storms
A Tennessee blogger: While everyone else was busy watching the Primaries, or "American Idol," the storms that ripped through Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Kentucky and Tennessee were busy killing… I’m still a bit surprised that this is still just a media footnote. Red Cross here; United Way here, phone might be better: (901) 433-4300.