“Transgression, disgrace, redemption, oblivion — the whole self-destructive cycle, from public denial, to groveling, to “Dancing with the Stars,” to the sweet hereafter (Us Magazine), is such a part of 21st century life that it’s something of a scandal itself that there hasn’t been a serious consideration of scandal.”
Tag: 10.13.10
Chicago Theatre Hires Major NY Director
“Timothy Douglas, a New York-based freelance director with a raft of impressive credits at major theaters across the nation, is the new artistic director of Chicago’s Remy Bumppo Theatre Company.”
Riccardo Muti’s Diagnosis: Exhaustion Due to Stress
After testing in Milan, doctors have declared that the 69-year-old Muti, who has cancelled two weeks of his first month as Chicago Symphony music director, “is suffering from extreme exhaustion as a result of prolonged physical stress. The exhaustion manifested itself in abdominal pain and other physical symptoms.”
Burma (Myanmar) Plans Ban on Stage Performances
“The Burmese authorities are poised to ban all stage and theatre performances – often scenes of dissidence and criticism – ahead of elections planned for early next month … during a period that is traditionally marked with festivals and events.”