Still, I Scribble: Two for 2024 (thus far)

Working the theater communications grind can, ironically, take a lot of time away from creative pursuits. But I have been able to publish a few things a bit more story-length than a ticket sales post this year. That said, my two most recent articles profile theater professionals. The first, an interview with actor and comedian … Continue reading Still, I Scribble: Two for 2024 (thus far)

The Annual Annals of Peculiar Valentines

Games, toys, delicacies of the sea…this year’s gift selection for Happy Heart Day doesn’t disappoint. After making the annual search for weird and wondrous love bombs, four seemed to rise to the top, with a few honorable mentions not far behind. Trying to Connect Photo via Etsy Romantic but probably more annoying than the original: … Continue reading The Annual Annals of Peculiar Valentines

See You at the Movies: Maestro and the Mahaiwe

Hanging at the Mahaiwe with 600 of my closest friends, family, and neighbors A notable opportunity came my way in late November; an invitation to see an advance screening of Maestro at the historic Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington, Mass. Seeing the much-buzzed-about, Bradley Cooper-helmed film in a venue that couldn’t be better … Continue reading See You at the Movies: Maestro and the Mahaiwe

Paper Dreams Among the Seams

This week, my Blogtober travels included an Artist Talk with costume designer Christina Beam, the creator of In the Woods: a collection of full-scale, storybook-adjacent paper costumes. Snow White’s hood This display of fantastical finery, complete with several decidedly spooky ensembles, was highlighted as part of 2023’s ArtWeek Berkshires, and featured Beam’s work that is … Continue reading Paper Dreams Among the Seams

Count Crocula: Blogtober Retail Spotlight

A trip to our local outlet mall rarely goes by without a visit to Crocs, so my nine-year-old can add to her seemingly infinite supply of Jibbitz. However, this weekend the Croc store was chock full of frightful footwear in celebration of spooky season, and I was compelled to share some of the spoils. The … Continue reading Count Crocula: Blogtober Retail Spotlight