"No prior productions." The words may seem innocent enough, but when included in play submission criteria they are incredibly frustrating. Theatre has an obsession with new plays and world premieres. That's fine for a major theatre like the Steppenwolf, but I'm not talking about major theatres like the Steppenwolf. Too many smaller theatres and play … Continue reading No prior productions: Theatre’s unfair obsession with world premieres
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What do I want for my birthday? With only 19 shopping days left I'm sure that question has been on your mind. Well, as much as I'd love a massage, maid service or a MacArthur Fellowship, what is probably more in reach is to collect birthday and greetings cards for kids that the staff at … Continue reading What I want for my birthday
April Fools Day is not a day to be gullible particularly on the Internet, but not trusting anything you read puts an odd skew on everything you read. Some of the best April Fools jokes are obviously absurd like PicMonkey Glass, Google Nose, or (for all you web publishing/SEO nerds) The SEO Tag, but other … Continue reading Best April Fools jokes I wish were real news (plus real headlines that seem like jokes)
Even though I only have a few more lists to go I decided not to make a list this week, but I have an excuse. April Fools! Of course I made a list. I have an excuse anyway though. Actually, I have forty excuses. I have an excuse list! These are my excuses for why … Continue reading List 38: No list today but I have an excuse (April Fools!)
Easter is an important Christian holiday yet most people celebrate Easter with secular decorations of bunnies and eggs. Christmas at least has both Christmas trees and nativity scenes for those who choose to display them. Where are the Easter decorations celebrating Jesus' resurrection? Why do you rarely see religious Easter decorations? While on a road trip … Continue reading Celebrate Easter with a flying Jesus lawn decoration
Kim Z. Dale 