Original Musicals @ Village Theatre
Saturday June 30, 2012
Sometimes you can't go home again because the things that you cared about are gone. And sometimes you can't go home again because the things you cared about have ... Read More
Thoroughly Modern Millie
Thursday June 28, 2012
Lively with over-the-top silliness, Thoroughly Modern Millie is a rollicking good time, provided the production has a first rate actress in the title role. While the show was in development, ... Read More
"Man and Superman" Act Four
Tuesday June 26, 2012
Man and Superman is a play written by George Bernard Shaw in the early 1900s. It is a battle-of-the-sexes comedy detailing the misadventures of a wealthy bachelor, Jack Tanner, ... Read More
Vampire Monologue #4: Zever the Clever
Monday June 25, 2012
The following monologue is the fourth part of an ongoing creative project called "The Vampire Monologues" by Wade Bradford. It is an original monologue series published exclusively at About.com. ... Read More
One Act Playwriting Competition
Sunday June 24, 2012
I am spreading the word about an upcoming playwriting competition at Lourdes University. This sounds like a great opportunity for up-and-coming playwrights hoping to see their work come to ... Read More
"Man and Superman" Act Three
Saturday June 23, 2012
Man and Superman is a philosophical comedy (or comedic philosophy?) written by George Bernard Shaw. In Act One, we meet the characters Jack Tanner and Anne Whitefield, among others. ... Read More
Narrative Improv Games
Friday June 22, 2012
"Story Arc" is a drama activity might be hit or miss with audiences, but I've found it invaluable during workshops, especially for performers that are new to improv scenes that ... Read More
"Spring's Awakening" by Frank Wedekind
Thursday June 21, 2012
Surprisingly, I still meet a lot of people who love the musical Spring Awakening, yet they have no idea that it comes from a much older source.
Frank Wedekind's drama is ... Read More
"Superior Donuts" by Tracy Letts
Sunday June 17, 2012
Warning: After watching this play, you may be compelled to drive to the nearest donut shop, thereupon eating your fill of bear-claws, maple bars, and old fashioned glazed. At least, ... Read More
Scary Campfire Monologue
Friday June 15, 2012
Since this is the best time of year to go camping, it also happens to be the best time of year to tell creepy, spooky stories around the camp fire. ... Read More
Taking Artistic Risks
Thursday June 14, 2012
Nathan Lane is an excellent example of an actor who faces his fears, gets out of his comfort zone, and takes risks. If he wanted to, he could spend ... Read More
Free Drama Resources @ Theatrefolk
Tuesday June 12, 2012
Theaterfolk is one of my recommended play publishing companies; they cater to students, drama teachers, and community theaters. Based in Canada, Theatrefolk was launched by playwright Lindsay Price and ... Read More
Follow Me During the Tony Awards
Sunday June 10, 2012
Have I mentioned before that I am a sucker for award shows? It's a weakness of mine, perhaps, but ever since I was a little kid, I daydreamed about ... Read More
Who Should Win Best Musical Revival?
Friday June 8, 2012
Last month, I grumbled about the lackluster new musicals this Broadway season. However, there's been a strong group of revivals that have stirred up a lot of critics, not ... Read More
"Venus in Fur" by David Ives
Wednesday June 6, 2012
David Ives is one of contemporary theater's most versatile voices. He began his professional playwriting career with a string of clever one-act comedies, including the often anthologized hit, "Sure ... Read More
"Other Desert Cities" by Jon Robin Baitz
Monday June 4, 2012
When you drive through the arid California landscape in route to Palm Springs, you will eventually come to a crossroad. One sign leads you to that famous senior citizen ... Read More
Where is "Clybourne Park"?
Sunday June 3, 2012
One of the most celebrated (and controversial) plays to be nominated this Tony Award season is Bruce Norris' biting social satire, Clybourne Park. The play takes place in the fictional ... Read More
Improv Game: Words from a Hat
Sunday June 3, 2012
There are many improv games which involve slips of papers with random words, phrases or quotes written on them. Usually, these phrases have been invented by audience members. "Words from ... Read More
Gore Vidal's "The Best Man"
Friday June 1, 2012
Gore Vidal is still alive. Not just literally -- though that is impressive and happy news. The 86-year-old essayist, novelist, and playwright's words still live as well. ... Read More