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Archives: September 2012

And they’re off!

Today, Alexis and Andres talk about Falsettos auditions, what it’s like to be on the other side of the table and how fabulous Blythe Wilson is. More

Barbara Barsky’s Triple Threat

Barb Barsky is best known for originating the role of Norma Desmond in the Canadian Premiere of Sunset Boulevard, her much lauded turn as Mama Rose in the Arts Club Production of Gypsy and her seven Dora nominated performances including Mimi Schwinn in Acting Up Stage’s A New Brain. More

The Year of The Child #2

I always wonder what the twins will think of musical theatre. Will they be avid fans who accompany me to opening nights from a young age? Or will musical theatre be the nerdy thing that their Dad does which they wouldn’t be caught dead getting involved with? More

Out There #1 - Beware the Biomusical

A few weeks ago, Chaplin opened on Broadway to middling reviews. Ben Brantley described the portrayal of the Little Tramp as “devoured by a swarm of man eating cliches” and The Chicago Tribune proclaimed that “its impossible to believe that [Charlie Chaplin] would express himself in such prosaic, cliched terms.” More

Craigslist Ad of the Week – Nightmare Catcher ($30)

This nightmare catcher was made from recycled items and has worked great for me until recently… I don’t know if it’s subliminal thought or spiritual mojo, but my wife took it down after a year of being up. She said she thought I didn’t like it for some reason??? (I made it…) More

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