Like me, you probably associate puppet shows with children’s entertainment, not sophisticated Broadway productions. So when I heard that a theatrical version of War Horse featuring horse puppets was coming to the AT&T Performing Arts Center in Dallas on its first national tour, I didn’t know what to expect. I mean, come on, horse puppets?!? On my way in I was intrigued to overhear a man say, “I’ve seen this show four times, and I still forget those horses aren’t real.” After seeing the show, I know exactly what he means. From the opening scenes, in which we are introduced…
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To see Chicago or not to see Chicago, that is the question The AT&T Performing Arts Center kicks off its Lexus Broadway Series with the classic musical, Chicago. Opening night at the Winspear Opera House was a rousing success, with an audience that spontaneously clapped and cheered throughout, then unhesitatingly leapt to a standing ovation at the finale. There are several reasons Chicago has endured, becoming the longest running American musical in Broadway history. For one thing, like Shakespeare’s classic play, Hamlet, even if you’ve seen it before, you want to see it again. Why is that? Because with the…
What is ROW80? ROW80 is an online writer support group. It’s kinda like AA, except that we’re here to enable each other’s addition! For a serious explanantion, check out: the official ROW80 website. My ROW80 Round 3 Goals: Post a ROW80 Check-in each Wednesday: Yup, I did! Two blog posts per week: Yes, I managed this, too. Keep up with Candace Havens Fast Draft group: I let my first draft sit for a week. Now, it’s time to hop back in for Revision Hell. Stay posted… Continue hosting #StoryDam chat from 7-8pm CST on Twitter each Thursday evening. This is…
Welcome to the July 30th, 2012 edition of Traveler’s Show and Tell. This edition of the Traveler’s Show and Tell blog carnival is another big one, featuring travel-related posts and photo essays from a whopping 24 travel bloggers. I hope you enjoy this vicarious trip around the world. This Week’s Travelers Violeta Matei presents Searching for Dracula: Bucharest to Bran and Return posted at Violeta Matei, saying, “If you come to Romania to search for Dracula, you might find awesome mountain landscapes, old fortresses, ostrich farms and reasons to visit again.” Tui Snider presents Historic Petrified Wood Gas Station…
What is ROW80? ROW80 is kinda like an online weight loss support group for writers, except that rather than losing anything, we’re here to support each other in gaining more and more words. For a more coherent explanation check out the official ROW80 website. My ROW80 Round 3 Goals: Post a ROW80 Check-in each Wednesday: I got sick, missed a few days of work, and got behind on everything last week. Oh well! I’m here now, aren’t I? Two blog posts per week: See above… Keep up with Candace Havens Fast Draft group: I’m happy with my progress in this…