“Despite his reverence for the Bard, Simon Russell Beale argues against a puritanical approach to his texts, suggesting that they should be seen as blueprints. Shakespeare is ‘big enough’ to withstand having scenes cut and lines transposed or obsolete words changed for the sake of clarity, he said.”
Tag: 02.14.15
How The Paul Taylor Company Is Reinventing For The 21st Century
Essentially, Taylor will become a presenter of dance as well as a dance company.
Where There’s A Backlash Against Valentine’s Day
“Valentine’s Day has taken off across Asia over the past few decades, embraced by the continent’s booming youth population as well as chocolate and gift-card companies. But the holiday, a relatively recent import from the West, often clashes with conservative cultural forces and, increasingly, anti-capitalist sentiments. Below, a look at how some in India, Japan, Thailand and Malaysia are pushing back.”
Lyric Opera of Chicago Board President Dies Suddenly
“Kenneth G. Pigott was that rarity among leaders of cultural institutions: a visionary board president who could speak knowledgeably about the art form he served and who took an active, influential role in moving the institution forward.”
How Do You Get Untold American Stories Out To The Masses? Graphic Novels, Of Course
“Some man or woman in Louisiana deciding that, ‘The only way I’m going to be able to get up in the morning and go to do what I need to do, is to run. And to run thousands of mile barefooted through snow and ice with only a river and stars and spirituals to guide me’ — that’s an American idea.”
The Hair Designer For ‘Grand Budapest Hotel’ – And All Of The Human Hair And Silk That Went Into The Movie
“The hairs are sewn individually into tiny holes — less than a half-millimeter in diameter — of what Hannon calls ‘the finest silk lace you can find.'”
In A Comedy Central World, Saturday Night Live Has Been Mostly Meh With Political Satire
“It’s fair to say that ‘SNL’ producer Lorne Michaels’ approach to politics was nurtured by the Ford-Albert spirit of non-confrontation, and that it now looks about as outdated as they do.” Except for Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, of course.
Museums Ban Selfie Sticks
“One by one, museums across the United States have been imposing bans on using selfie sticks for photographs inside galleries (adding them to existing rules on umbrellas, backpacks, tripods and monopods), yet another example of how controlling overcrowding has become part of the museum mission.”
Chasing The Elusive Inspiration Of Dead Writers’ Lives And Travels
“What does this movement in travel writing bear for the genre as a whole? What can the graves of dead poets in Venice, a boat ride down the Amazon to the coast of Brazil, or a visit to the homes of D. H. Lawrence and George Eliot tell us about life, about living?”
Doing Theatre Alone, In The Dark: A Solo Performer Explains Why, And How
“Your incredibly important show about your Furby collection will be rubbish. Live a little before you ask us to pay money and/or attention.”