Many years ago, when I was in high school, I saw a film talking about Ibsen's A Doll's House, which contained a quote from Ibsen on why Nora leaves at the end. While I don't recall the exact quote, he essentially said that once he knew the character, he knew leaving was her only course … Continue reading Minds of Their Own
Category: Plays
A Mother and Child Disunion, OnStage Atlanta
My play A Mother and Child Disunion, presented as part of OnStage Atlanta's 2015 "Spring Shorts" festival of short plays. Recorded 22 March 2015. Directed by Nat Martin Rose: Amy Johnson Angie: Maggie Schneider Daniel: Dre Camacho
Kurt Vonnegut and Romanticism
The problem with rapid advances in society and technology is that often we're so concerned with answering the question, can we, that we forget to ask, should we. This question is much more difficult to answer, and in the rush to develop the next big breakthrough, people raising legitimate concerns are often drowned out in … Continue reading Kurt Vonnegut and Romanticism
ARTC, Academy Theatre, Hapeville, GA, 29 March 2015
The Atlanta Radio Theatre Company (ARTC) performed Continuance: Stories Not Yet Ended at the Academy Theatre in Hapeville, GA, March 28 & 29.The show was a benefit in memory of ARTC member Bill Kronick, and proceeds benefited the American Brain Tumor Association. I attended the Sunday performance. Special musical guest was local singer/songwriter Julie Gribble, … Continue reading ARTC, Academy Theatre, Hapeville, GA, 29 March 2015
Myths and Myth Making in Hamlet
Note: This article has been updated and expanded in my essay collection Words Words Words available in print from Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Laurence Olivier once referred to Hamlet as the story of a man who can't make up his mind. While there are elements of indecisiveness in Hamlet's actions, to say he can't … Continue reading Myths and Myth Making in Hamlet
Ophelia and Hamlet
Note: This article has been updated and expanded in my essay collection Words Words Words, available in print from Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Modern stage interpretations of Hamlet place a great deal of emphasis on the relationship between Hamlet and Ophelia, more so, perhaps, than Shakespeare himself intended. Some go so far as to place … Continue reading Ophelia and Hamlet
Devil’s Due, in Bewitching, October 30 through November 2!
My play, Devil's Due, will be among those featured in Bewitching, at Lionheart Performing Arts Centre, in Norcross, GA, October 30-November 2. Shows are Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Tickets and information can be found at Lionheart Theatre's website.