Mike Daisey 1) What the fuck is going on?The wheels of time grind inexorably forward; our culture intensifies and multiplies, growing more complex as it fragments, while the corporatization of all things is the clear watchword of the age. We say what we say faster and make connections more quickly, but the time to make […]
Month: August 2008
The definitive, abiding, iconic image of theatre
This image is from Leonard Jacob‘s new bookHistoric Photos of Broadway: New York Theater: 1850-1970.
Caution – Gypsy Roaring!
Some vigorous writing going on over at the Hamilton, Ontario-based Gypsy Roar theatre blog. Especially in a recent post called What makes a good theatre piece? A sample: “I like watching shows that mean something. I like a message. I like a moral. I like a political view point. I want a reflection of the […]
George Bernard Shaw is always an extremely busy man
The myth of creativity
“The most popular conception of creativity is that it’s something to do with the arts. “Nonsense. “Creativity is imagination, and imagination is for everyone.” – Paul ArdenIt’s not how good you are, it’s how good you want to be
George Bernard Shaw on the movie tome
If it’s broke . . .
. . . fix it. University of North Carolina theatre professor and Theatre Ideas blogger Scott Walters argues the case for the theatre generalist: “. . . given the economics of theatre, the generalist is vastly more valuable than the specialist, and that theatre history bears this out. Moliere was a great playwright AND the […]
Are Google Reader and RSS feeds killing the theatrosphere?
A question for bloggers and RSS blog subscribers: Since you started using RSS feeds to keep track of the blogs you read, do you feel more or less engaged in blog communities? Is it possible to get RSS fatigue? And is RSS turning us into headline scanners at the expense of community?
10 questions: Andrew Larimer
1) What the fuck is going on?We closed a show last night, and I’ve just finished an amazing week at the Network of Ensemble Theatre’s (NET) national gathering here in New Orleans. I’m still processing great workshops from groups like the Irondale Ensemble and the N.Y. Neo-Futurists, great performances from olive Dance Theatre and Jeff […]
Arts funding cuts
Does anyone have any information or opinions on the federal government’s recent cuts to the Trade Routes and the PromArt programs? Some are saying this is a vicious and sweeping attack on Canada’s culture industries. Here’s a Globe and Mail primer on the cuts: Ottawa axes second arts subsidy in two weeks. What does all […]
Nestruck on national theatre
Lots of great guest posting going on over at Simon Ogden’s The Next Stage theatre blog. (Simon is in Beijing for the Olympics.) Today, Globe and Mail national theatre critic J. Kelly Nestruck (what does the “J” stand for anyway?) steps up with Hello Vancouver: “Given the vastness of our country, is there even such […]
SummerWorks picks
A press still for One Reed Theatre’s (never underestimate) The Power at SummerWorks. Today’s the last day to catch some SummerWorks action. Does anyone have any recommendations? Funny SummerWorks stories? Top picks?
Why is theatre imporant – survey results
“We need it to see ourselves.” That’s the most popular answer among the 25 respondents to our Why is theatre important survey. The rest of the votes were split between “It’s a shared experience” and “None of the above.” Given the small sample group, this is hardly conclusive polling. Still, it’s heartening to see a […]
Selling out
Vancouver-based theatre blogger and playwright Simon Ogden is in Beijing for the summer Olympics. In his absence, he has graciously invited a few other writers to guest post at his blog. Among them is Praxis Theatre’s Director of Marketing and resident blogger Ian Mackenzie, with his offering: Selling at the fringes – a new approach […]
10 questions: Leonard Jacobs
1) What the fuck is going on?Man, I’ve been hoping you’d ask me that question for just about forever. Doesn’t that make me pathetic? Yeah, that makes me pathetic, but I love your blog. What was the question? Oh, right—well, gearing up for the New York International Fringe Festival, actually. I’m reviewing 22 shows and […]