“What makes that era seem if not golden then at least more sophisticated is that by comparison, local television today, Boston included, is in the doldrums. For the declining influence of local television, and for the withering influence upon younger viewers, executives blame the internet and the profusion of cable options. A reason they do not acknowledge is that it was made easier by the decline in quality since the era.”
Tag: 06.07.17
How The Tiger Mother Convinced J.D. Vance To Write ‘Hillbilly Elegy’
Not a tiger mother (as his book makes clear, Vance’s mother did not qualify), but the Tiger Mother, Amy Chua, who was his law professor at Yale. The two authors talk to Caroline Kitchener about their mentoring relationship and how Chua helped bring Vance’s bestseller into being.
You’re A Dancer And You’re Abroad – How Do You Take Class In A Language You Don’t Speak?
“Dancers are used to communicating with their bodies. But they can forget how much they rely on verbal cues until the directions are spoken in a different language.” Nevertheless, it can be done; Garnet Henderson offers four hints for how to manage it.
Tragedy: Road Crews Plundered An Ancient Mayan Temple To Use The Stones For Construction
While authorities were aware that a small amount of looting had taken place, they did not realize the extent of the destruction until it was too late. The largest pyramid on the site of Nohmul (also known as Noh Mul), the most important Maya site in Belize, had been reduced to just a core of rubble.
Chicago Actors Speak Out About Edward Albee Casting Issues
Actor and writer Tania Richard: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf “is not about a dysfunctional couple who is also possibly racist. It’s not about a Black man trying to make it in academia either. Mr. Streeter’s casting of a Black actor within the time period, on a small campus with two predatory characters cannot happen unless the Black actor’s skin color is ignored, overlooked and ultimately sacrificed for the story. Theatre is not the place where minority actors need to be sacrificed. It’s been done.”
How ‘Orphan Black’ Brought Power To Canadian TV
That’s right, the massive success of the co-produced five-season show is bringing about “a Maple Golden Age.”
‘Wonder Woman’ Barred From Screens In Tunisia (And Not Because Of Skimpy Costumes)
Tunisia, in fact, is relatively relaxed by Arab standards about female dress. The reason for the ban does, however, have to do with star Gal Gadot (and it will probably make you mutter, “Gawd, not that again”).
How You Know You’re Probably Being Fired As Artistic Director
Greg Miller, who has worked at the theater for 27 years, said he was blindsided by the decision. But in retrospect, he should have have predicted changes were afoot — especially after he was told he no longer had to attend the annual board retreat. “I found it that odd since I’m the head artistic officer in an arts organization [and] I was no longer required to come speak at board meetings when my job description states that that’s required of me.”
The Ten Things Drama Schools Ought To Be Teaching Actors (Per One Experienced Director)
“It’s probably not a realistic or even practical list, but let’s indulge in a little blue-sky thinking.” Tim Wilmott’s list includes the obvious (physical and vocal training), the practical (balance film and stage training), the controversial (drop improv and Meisner), the dubious (political radicalisation), and, possibly, the hopeless (we’ll let you guess which one that is).
Sculpture Stolen From Truck Just After Sculptor Finished It
Paul Villinski had created Flower Bomber, a replica of a B-25 military plane made from recycled wood and fiberglass, especially for the atrium of the Taubman Museum of Art in Roanoke, Virginia, and the piece was taken the night before he was going to drive it there.