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The Clever Friar
I saw a production of Much Ado About Nothing today. In Act 4, after Hero has her wedding ruined by slander, the Friar suddenly concocts a cunning plan to rescue all. I was immediately reminded of Maria’s scheme in Twelfth … Continue reading
Put the FUN in Fundamentals
I think I’m gonna try something I’ve never done before. In theater, that’s probably a good idea. I haven’t done anything really new since 2011, when I stripped completely naked in an audition. I didn’t get cast (shocking no one), … Continue reading
Twelfth Night!
Twelfth Night, still my favorite Shakespeare comedy, opens tonight at 6pm! Check out some production photos here. There could be rain! There could be bees! (There won’t be bees). There could be anything, but there’s gonna be some theatering goin’ … Continue reading
Six Inspirations From Final Fantasy Six (Part 1)
So, I played video games a lot as a kid. I didn’t have a lot of friends, so the games that demanded time and emotional investment were the ones that engaged me the most. The best thing about video games … Continue reading
Daemons & Angels & the Individual
In Ancient Greece, ideas were believed to be given to us by a Daemon, or a guiding spirit. It is not always clear if the Daemon was making the decision for you, or if the Daemon just gave you an … Continue reading
“You Never Quite Knew…” Labours is reviewed
I wasn’t expecting any reviews for Labours of Love, it being a galleria foremost, but we were lucky enough to have Jacqueline Arbelo of D20 Girls Magazine say: “These interactive scenes made you gasp, laugh, and made it impossible to … Continue reading
Jessie Mutz waves goodbye to Unrehearsed Chicago
Jessie Mutz, Managing Director of the Unrehearsed Shakespeare Company, is picking up and moving back to Florida to further her education. It’s an exciting future, and I (like everyone) wish her the best. Parting is such sweet sorrow, though. Jessie first … Continue reading
Labours of Love Opens Tonight!
Tonight’s the night! Labours of Love blows up tonight at 7pm! THE RIGHT BRAIN PROJECT 4001 Ravenswood Ave, 4th Floor 7:00: Gallery opens Tonight & tomorrow features artwork from Kathy Blankley Roman & Taehoon Kim 8:00: Love’s Labours Lost! Ferdinand, … Continue reading
Oleanna? I hardly know her!
DISCLAIMAGE: The opinions expressed here are mine. They are not the opinions of Alchemist Theatre, Aaron Kopec, Erica Case, Erin Eggers, or anyone else. I like to imagine David Mamet holds these opinions whilst staring vacantly into the void of his … Continue reading