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November 4, 2011 | Theatre,

Flying Solo: The Thrill of the One-Person Show

By Corrie Glanville Solo act shows offer the performer a rare opportunity to inhabit the theatrical space completely alone and to form a singular relationship with the audience. The Gare...

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November 4, 2011 | Theatre,

ANGEL REAPERS: Shaker Trivia

By Corrie Glanville and Sara Bookin-Weiner Besides making furniture and enforcing sexual abstinence, the Shakers aren’t well known for too many things…indeed, if that! As we gear up for director/choreographer...

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November 1, 2011 | Theatre,

Check out these films, books and music related to MOBY DICK

By Corrie Glanville FILMS Moby Dick (1956)  Although there are numerous film adaptations including a recent television mini-series with William Hurt and Ethan Hawke, John Huston’s 1956 Moby Dick might arguably...

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November 1, 2011 | What Did You Think?,

What did you think of MABOU MINES DOLLHOUSE?

What did you think of this adaptation of A Doll’s House? Have you seen others? How does it compare to them and to the original? Which did you prefer? Join...

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October 28, 2011 | Theatre,

Living, Breathing Dolls

By Alyssa Mulligan At the start of Henrik Ibsen’s iconic play A Doll’s House, Nora Helmer is portrayed as an empty-minded twittering “lark”: frivolously spending money, secretly nibbling on macaroons...

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October 28, 2011 | Theatre,

Check out these books, music and films related to DOLLHOUSE

by Corrie Glanville FILMS A Doll’s House (1972) While this version may look a bit dated since it is essentially a filmed play, it is worth watching for the extraordinary performances...

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October 25, 2011 | Theatre,

Sneak Peek: ANGEL REAPERS Rehearsal

By Sara Bookin-Weiner “This is the most important part of Angel Reapers,” director/choreographer Martha Clarke tells me, “—the dogs are happy.” She then feeds her two adoring Pomeranians each a...

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October 24, 2011 | Theatre,

YOU BETTER SIT DOWN: What Tale Do You Have To Tell?

Which story from You Better Sit Down: Tales From My Parents’ Divorce resonated most with you? Do you have your own tale you’d like to tell? Join the conversation by...

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