by | Sep 20, 2011 | Books, Films, Plays, Random Musings
Erin Morgenstern’s beautifully written book The Night Circus is a mesmerizing read which forces the audience to question… everything. Set against the backdrop of a magical circus with the major theme of illusion contorting through the plot and characters, it...
by | Sep 18, 2011 | Chick Stuff, Films, Plays, Writing
I just saw Steel Magnolias at The Rubicon Theatre. I found the all star cast highly entertaining and the the beautifully crafted set a perfect vehicle to allow me to be a comfortable voyeur into the lives of these six women. However, the truth is, I spent most of...
by | Sep 15, 2011 | Films, Plays, Writing
The biggest difference between plays and films: words, words, words Today, I saw a rough cut of Bridesmaid #3, a short film I wrote which was based on one of my plays. It is an amazing feeling to watch something travel from page to stage. And it’s a revelation to...
by | Sep 14, 2011 | Artists, Plays
Every week, I like to pull a random play from my overflowing shelves and reread it. Amy’s View is one of the best plays I’ve ever read… and seen. David Hare wrote a compelling story about two strong, deeply flawed women who enjoy one of the most complexly drawn...