The 2024 Blogtober Playlist has a very lunar vibe, if not one wrapped a little more tightly in sorcery than science. It attempts to pay homage to the entire month as opposed to just its spookier components, and definitely enhances an October night without going too dark. Putting together (sorry, curating) a unique, October-themed playlist … Continue reading Blogtober Playlist 2024
Southern Gothic in the Berkshires: Oak by Terry Guest
Maliyah Gramata-Jones and Nettie Chickering; c)jcs The new play Oak by Terry Guest has a concise synopsis: …a southern gothic horror about three kids, an old woman with a shotgun, and a mysterious creek monster. Immediately attracted to the aesthetic, I was excited to have the opportunity to see a reading of Oak at Shakespeare … Continue reading Southern Gothic in the Berkshires: Oak by Terry Guest
Hot Buys at the Bootique
I don’t personally know why anyone would want to “ease into” the spooky season, but retail nation gives us many avenues to gradually introduce the Halloween spirit to our psyches. Here are a few things I’ve seen in my summer-to-fall travels: Any trip to Marshall’s from mid-July on is bound to have some options. Spotted … Continue reading Hot Buys at the Bootique
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
