My latest venture to the DIA brought me to this piece, “Sorrow”, which model was Van Gogh’s so-called girlfriend, Sien Hoornik, who lived with him in Hague along with her son (who wasn’t Van Gogh’s, for the record). Some reports state that Vincent was near-obsessively generous to her, buying her cigars and other fineries andContinueContinue reading “Seeing Sien”
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Rediscovering Detroit: Mark Jewett and the Strategic Advisors
Well, that was a simply magical time. Went back at the ole Berkley Coffee to check out a local music group that had posted their event in one of the social media groups I follow. I noticed that another musician I greatly admire was interested in this one, so I figured, what the hell? EvenContinueContinue reading “Rediscovering Detroit: Mark Jewett and the Strategic Advisors”
Repetition is a form of comedy. Repetition is a form of comedy.
When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.Buddha Siddhartha Guatama Shakyamuni A truly bizarre phenomenon occured in my life in my mid-20s: practically overnight, the strollers in my neighborhood had spawned. Seemingly hundreds of them had suddenly shimmered into existence, everywhere: in my pharmacy’s parking lot, in restaurants, on every city sidewalk. I’d somehowContinueContinue reading “Repetition is a form of comedy. Repetition is a form of comedy.”
Van Gogh Redux
There they are again … and there I am again. 70+ Van Gogh pieces from museums the world ’round are still visiting the DIA, for another two weeks, if you can find a way not to miss it. Butter my butt and call me a biscuit — I do so love it here. Shot onContinueContinue reading “Van Gogh Redux”
Flung: Announcing … Auditions!
If you build it, they will come. Such is the mantra of a theatre artist trying to recruit actors to the try-outs. It’s an insane delusion which directors must sustain, especially in these beginning labor pains of putting a play together. The delusion that people are going to give their time, without pay. That they’llContinueContinue reading “Flung: Announcing … Auditions!”
My Next Gig: Flung
Content warning for those who have been following me for awhile: shameless self-promotion and angsty posts about the process are coming back, because my next directing gig is right around the corner! I’ll try to remember to tag and title appropriately. Caveat, occasional theatrical metaphors and references will almost certainly bleed into my other posts.ContinueContinue reading “My Next Gig: Flung”
Tom Hardy Tree
If you know, you know. Shot on Pixel 6 Pro.
Cheers Everyone!
Special thanks to the host of last night’s end of year ritual gathering, for providing excellent N/A options. A pleasant surprise indeed. Shot on Pixel 6 Pro, black and white filter.
2022 Favorites – Books
Last top-five list I think, for posterity, as we close out the year together. Thanks for reading. 1. “Creative Play Direction” by Robert Cohen2. “How to Tell A Story” by Meg Bowles3. “The Dictionary of Lost Words” by Pip Williams4. “Putting it Together: How Steven Sondheim and I Created Sunday in the Park with George”ContinueContinue reading “2022 Favorites – Books”
2022 Favorites – One Season Wonders
There was a time when I felt like telling a succinct story on the small screen in about a dozen episodes, with no further attempt to expand the universe or keep the beats perpetually coming, was a lost art. 2022 turned me around. I actually have more shows that I could squeeze into a top-fiveContinueContinue reading “2022 Favorites – One Season Wonders”
Muttering Retreats 