“I don’t know how we did it when there were all five of them in the house, but I don’t remember it feeling this tight. Then again, they were smaller, so that might be it. You might be writing about a murder when all this is over. I just want to tell you that in […]
As digital programming begins to explode, one playwright who is continually produced is the always omnipresent (and cost effective) William Shakespeare. I was able to speak with two artists about an acclaimed adaptation of the Bard set in a unique environment — the Old West. Desperate Measures is a musicalized version of Measure for Measure, […]
“I get tired as soon as I see the mall over to the left of the highway. That’s when I feel it. Until then, I feel high as a kite. If it’s been a good night. If not, then I don’t. Then I’m happy to be home. But I’m still tired.” Every Friday at around […]
Those of us in the performing arts are finding ourselves facing a new reality. As a member of the theater community, I’m lucky enough to be able to speak with leaders of artistic organizations all over the state about how they’re coping and what their plans are for the future, and I think it’s important […]
She told me her friend asked her if she was scared to go to the protest. “I told her the truth. I told her I’m scared every day. That’s the truth. Now it’s like– I don’t know if I was always scared. I know I am. There are people sitting at home scared. If you’re […]
The day after Providence saw swarms of people running through its downtown area, breaking windows and looting stores, the streets started to fill up again, but this time, it was with people looking to lend a hand. “The first thing I want to say to you is that I’m still hearing people say this was […]
Note: This story features details about a physical assault that might be difficult for some readers. Please be advised. “It’s a good way to get to know a place. It’ll be one year here in October, but this is the first chance I’ve had to get out there and do it.” She arrived here for […]
Those of us in the performing arts are finding ourselves facing a new reality. As a member of the theater community, I’m lucky enough to be able to speak with leaders of artistic organizations all over the state about how they’re coping and what their plans are for the future, and I think it’s important […]
There was a plan. When I started writing this column, it was Labor Day. The weekend when Providence comes back to life with students and people who, for whatever reason, vacate the city during the summer. I told my editor that I would write about Providence until summer, and then I would tell stories about […]
A few years ago, I wrote an “Always Wear Sunscreen” type essay for my writing students at their request. Since then, I’ve recycled that piece and given it to my students every year around this time. When my current bunch found out, they insisted that I write something new since they were facing a much different world […]