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November 2009

Pillowman

If you know nothing at all about The Pillowman by Martin McDonagh you might mistakenly allow the deceptively downy title to lead you to believe this is a play about security and comfort.  However, if The Pillowman brings up recollections of what you know about the Tony Award nominated 2005 Broadway run — and you still can’t resist the ... Read The Full Article...

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If you’re looking for the sanitized, Disneyfied version of J.M.Barrie’s familiar tale of Peter Pan, then by all means, please click on over to Netflix right now and put it in your queue.  If, however, you’re looking to experience the story of Peter Pan and Wendy Darling in a way that explores themes of darkness, ... Read The Full Article...

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Ah, New York is not as big a place as one would think. At least not when it comes to theatre – sometimes, you can meet interesting actors, directors, and producers by walking across the hall in your building. My neighbor and dear friend asked me to join him for an evening of theatre sometime ... Read The Full Article...

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If you sit too long it will push you off the bench, so others can have a turn.

Sentient City almost sounds like science fiction, but it is the opposite actually.  These are actual techniques and devices to help the system of the city (through the people that live within it)  become more aware of the processes within itself through mobile technology and designed in feedback systems in order to make cities more ... Read The Full Article...

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Gowan Campbell, Stewart Walker, & Lisa Blankenship

In a time when one goes to theatre and dramatic sets are used to make up for mediocre acting so that something kind will at least be said in the review, the first thought that I had when taking my seat at Folding Chair Classical Theatre’s production of The Duchess of Malfi was one of ... Read The Full Article...

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Brooks Brothers (©Antonio Minino)

Name: Adam Oliver Occupation: Lawyer Age: 46 Zodiac: Leo Favorite Restaurant: Blue Hill at Stone Barns Center for Agriculture, NYC Longs for: the day his in-laws move back to Connecticut. Fears: Poverty. Beliefs: Jewish. Where is he going: board meeting of the non-profit his wife forces him to be a part of. Suit from Brooks ... Read The Full Article...

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Heather Cunningham

If I said to you I was an old time fan of Heather and Retro Productions I would be lying … and why start off with a lie? Who would I be! Despicable me … so lets start with the truth and nothing but! I first became acquainted with their work about a year ago ... Read The Full Article...

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It’s A Lovefest

by The Happiest Medium on November 2, 2009

The next Improv Jam will be with IMPROVOLUTION’S finest! A night of improvised games, scenes, long form, instant characters, experimental theater…and more fun fun fun! Starring: Holly Mandel * Anthony Minto  * Darrin Giglio * Orli Ben-Dor * Radhika Vaz  *  TJ Kenneally  *  Paul Pinizzotto  *  David Frenkiel  *  Barry Sacker  *  Mike Drummey Directed by: Holly Mandel – ... Read The Full Article...

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this is it 2.0

Walking into a packed theatre at 4:00 in the afternoon on a Wednesday is a bit like an out-of-body experience. Arriving half an hour early, and still vying for a decent seat, is not something that happens often at a Brooklyn theatre. But that is exactly what happened to me this afternoon. Michael Jackson’s This ... Read The Full Article...

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