Note: This is a cross-posting from Paul Holmquist’s “Neverwhat?” blog, chronicling his research for directing our spring MainStage production of Neverwhere. Mind the Gap! Richard, while trotting alongside Door, Hunter and the Marquis de Carabas, looking for Earl’s Court, finds himself in the pedestrian tunnel connecting the Monument and Bank tube stations. I had to […]
Goings-on
Lifeline artists make splashes all over town! (All over the continent, actually…) This months’ splashy outside doings include: Toy sound designed Souvenir, playing at Northlight Theatre thru Dec 20. Rob‘s performing in Mojo Mickybo with Seanachai Theatre Co. thru Dec. 6. This two-man show is a tour de force for two great actors and it’s […]
Principal for a Day & Halloween
Principal for a Day! I got to be Principal for a day at Joyce Kilmer Elementary School again this year on October 29th. Principal for a day is much more fun than it sounds. For the one-day principal, there is no paperwork and there are no disciplinary duties! It’s just the great pleasure of meeting […]
Temple and Arch (2)
Note: This is a cross-posting from Paul Holmquist’s “Neverwhat?” blog, chronicling his research for directing our spring MainStage production of Neverwhere. Temple and Arch Hi am Maren, the dramaturg for Neverwhere and I am delighted to be part of the project and delighted that Paul asked me to post. That’s a lot of delight. First […]
Temple and Arch
Note: This is a cross-posting from Paul Holmquist’s “Neverwhat?” blog, chronicling his research for directing our spring MainStage production of Neverwhere. Temple and Arch The architecture of England’s oldest and most revered churches are founded on the sanctity of the Temple and the invention of the structural marvel of the Arch. It is a fascinating […]
Orme Passage
Note: This is a cross-posting from Paul Holmquist’s “Neverwhat?” blog, chronicling his research for directing our spring MainStage production of Neverwhere. Orme Passage First things first, as far as I’m concerned, is hitting the actual locations mentioned in the book. By tagging my book and a map I discovered that much of Richard’s journey involves […]
More on the Dooby Dooby Moo opening
Dooby Dooby Moo opened on Sunday, with celebrity guests! This is the fourth book in the Click Clack Moo series, and also our fourth to stage. We’ve been delighted to have author Doreen Cronin and illustrator Betsy Lewin attend the past productions and we were thrilled to have them here on opening day. (We even had […]
London
Note: This is a reprint of Paul Holmquist‘s first post at his new “Neverwhat?” blog, chronicling his preparatory research for directing our spring MainStage production of Neverwhere. We’ll continue to cross-post here from time to time… London About four months ago I decided A) I need a vacation, B) I should travel somewhere and C) […]
Treasure Island EXTENDS!
To accommodate demand, Treasure Island is adding a TWO WEEK extension! This Jeff Recommended, critically acclaimed production now runs Thursdays-Sundays, through its new closing date of November 15, 2009. Buy your tickets NOW! Read reviews here. Meet the cast and designer team here. Check out our promotional video here. […]
Dooby Dooby Moo opening
What a great weekend! Author Doreen Cronin and illustrator Betsy Lewin joined us between the sold-out 11am and 1pm shows on Sunday, Dooby Dooby Moo‘s opening day. Fans had their books signed by Cronin & Lewin, got autographs from the actors, checked out the cast recording, and debated the merits of their favorite barnyard animals. […]