The idea for new models of theatre is as old as Thespis stepping out of the Chorus. Lately, there has been some interesting ideas in adapting existing social models from other fields: examples theatre as church, and theatre as community supported agriculture. This got me thinking about what other potential models are out there, and…
Two recent breakthroughs in neuroscience seemed worth reporting in the context of our work in theatre: 1. The over expression of a single gene, NR2B, caused a rat to remember things three times longer than her kin.2. Individuals with a greater expression of a gene that regulates oxytocin score 22.7 higher on tasks that measure…
(Photo by Tyler G. Hicks-Wright. Pictured: The Cast) Our first negative review! And it’s a doozy, courtesy of Megin Jimenez at nytheatre.com. I suppose it’s a sign of how well this run is going that the hostility of the review amused more than wounded; and made me almost feel badly for her, hating away there…
(Photo by Tyler G. Hicks-Wright. Pictured: Jake Alexander, Candice Holdorf, Matthew Archambault) Our 10th review comes from Judith Mahoney Pasternak at The Indypendent, and it is fascinating in its unique take on the politics of the play. I especially like how she noticed the subtle sexism present in the play, using this pointed example: Schulenburg…
My interview with Patrick Lee at Just Shows To Go You is up! This was an exciting interview for me – each question seemed to open up more questions, and because it wasn’t a written interview, I didn’t have time to craft my thoughts (though Patrick’s done a great job of editing here). As a…
A brief post of gratitude to: Tim Errickson of Boomerang Theatre Company for mentioning Flux’s ForePlay series in his interview with Leonard Jacobs as part of an article for Backstage regarding multi-disciplinary and dark night programming. On that subject, allow me to again voice my admiration for Electric Pear’s multi-multi-disciplinary Synesthesia project, and welcome Thesia…
(Photo by Tyler G. Hicks-Wright. Pictured: Michael Davis, Tiffany Clementi) Toby Thelin’s review for OffOffOnline is up, and it is lovely, taking into context Flux’s trajectory as an Ensemble in a really thoughtful way. I especially like the attention he pays to the influence of Shakespeare. One (Candice’s character) speaks most of the play in…
(Photo by Tyler G. Hicks-Wright. Pictured: Raushanah Simmons, Michael Davis) Karen Tortora-Lee’s review for The Happiest Medium is up, and I absolutely love her description of the actors as acrobats: Watching the Flux Theatre Ensemble bring August Schulenburg’s “The Lesser Seductions of History” to life is like watching seasoned acrobats performing an intricate, balletic routine;…
(Photo by Tyler G. Hicks-Wright. Pictured: Jason Paradine, Candice Holdorf, Matthew Archambault) Doug Strassler’s review from Show Business Weekly is out, and I was especially happy that he noticed the sibling chemistry between Jason Paradine and Matthew Archambault as Barry and Bobby Tanner: Meanwhile, both Bobby and his brother, Barry, find themselves haunted by their…
(Photo by Tyler G. Hicks-Wright. Pictured: Ingrid Nordstrom, Kelly O’Donnell, Isaiah Tanenbaum, Jake Alexander, Jason Paradine, Christina Shipp, Michael Davis) I read Aaron Riccio’s review late last night after coming home from a second rough night at the theatre. This review saved me a little, especially because of this quote: There are moments where Schulenburg…
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