Think about the National Theatre in London, for instance: “If you fancy a bit of high Gothic horror, you too could wear Benedict Cumberbatch’s Frankenstein costume – or indeed a whole host of others worn by the stars.”
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The Dickensian Story Of The Man Who Just Gave LACMA $25 Million
“Eric Smidt was a peddler’s son, rattling through the morning light in his father’s van, hawking jewelry, tape and electrical cords in the San Fernando Valley. He endured a troubled home life and spent two years in an orphanage. But a restless need for the flash of a deal made him a rich man.”
Indigenous Movie Monsters Represent Payback
“In a series of fictional movie posters showing at Toronto’s A Space Gallery … Soule (a.k.a. Chippewar) imagines indigenous horror flicks such as Bride of Frankensioux starring Raven Bravehorse and Honey Featherheart or Tribe of Dracula starring Max Thunderbird.”
Will Yet Another Symphony Strike This Fall? Ask Pacific Symphony Musicians
“The terms proposed by the orchestra’s management are punitive, Neeley argued. To play the minimum number of guaranteed services in their contract, symphony musicians are required to turn down other jobs when they are “on call” for some services, Neeley said. In other words, they might not be used for certain events but must keep those dates open nonetheless.”
A Conversation With Toni Morrison About Reality TV And Black Lives Matter (And Everything Else)
“Everything’s crashed. It’s like somebody put this great cage of idiocy over the whole country. …I have to deal with it the only way I can. I’m very happy, very enthusiastic, and very focused only on the work and, of course, friends and people.”
A Forced Resignation, Accusations Of Sexual Misconduct – And A Celebrated Writing Program Utterly Derailed In Canada
“The scandal – with gaping holes in official information and the resulting speculation and innuendo – has devastated the vaunted writing program, which was established more than 50 years ago by Canadian poet Earle Birney and whose graduates include award-winning authors Lynn Coady, Charlotte Gill and Lee Henderson, as well as Ms. Thien. It has also inflamed Canada’s tight-knit literary community and irrevocably altered many lives.”
In St. Paul, A Theatre Known For Its ‘Radical Engagement With The Community’ Will Shutter Its Doors
“I feel good about the vision that we have shared with the Twin Cities and nationally for 25 years. … I feel like it has inspired a lot and I feel hopeful that some of the principles of Bedlam—radical community engagement and making theatregoing fun—that those things continue to impact.”
The Artists Who Will Live In The Unfinished Museum In Downtown L.A.
“In the piece, Lacy, who is known for her work in performance and social practice, will teach Bowers, an artist whose politically minded practice is rooted firmly in drawing, how to be a performance artist. They will also live in the museum — in a pair of newly painted offices spaces that overlook the lobby.”
Yes, Some People *Are* Wired Better For Learning Languages
“Analysis of the brain scans revealed that differences in improvement of each behaviour were related to pre-existing differences in brain connectivity. In short, the flow of oxygen in the participants’ brains while at rest predicted how much specific aspects of speech or language skills would improve.”
More Concerns About Artists And Brexit
“British artists may have to spend more time and money on items like visas for tours if freedom of movement rules are tightened. The federation also raised fears about areas like funding and copyright.”