Thursday, February 28, 2019

Ross Lowell Dead: Oscar Recipient and Inventor of Gaffer Tape Was 92 | Hollywood Reporter

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/ross-lowell-dead-oscar-recipient-inventor-gaffer-tape-was-92-1190871


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7 communication skills you need to succeed in the workplace

https://www.fastcompany.com/90313078/the-importance-of-these-7-communication-skills?partner=feedburner&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feedburner+fastcompany&utm_content=feedburner

Grant Spotlight: At the Intersection of Theater and Trauma with Everett: Company, Stage and School

https://www.arts.gov/63c8fdf4-efca-4960-bec6-6606a9e004b3

The fascinating legal conundrum facing Banksy

https://www.fastcompany.com/90313552/the-fascinating-legal-conundrum-facing-banksy?partner=feedburner&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feedburner+fastcompany&utm_content=feedburner

‘Times Are Changing:’ More Women Breaking Into Construction Industry

https://www.builderonline.com/builder-100/people/times-are-changing-more-women-breaking-into-construction-industry_c

“Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle” Projection Experience Coming to Wizarding World of Harry Potter

http://collider.com/dark-arts-at-hogwarts-castle-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/

National Endowment for the Arts Grants Workshop

https://www.arts.gov/2915e37d-1fe4-4bb9-9594-b0cf12cbb0e4

5 Effective Ways To Handle Anxiety While In School

http://collegecandy.com/2019/02/28/how-to-handle-anxiety/

Frank Zappa Hologram Addresses Tour Artwork Ban By Ticketmaster

https://www.pollstar.com/article/frank-zappa-hologram-addresses-tour-artwork-ban-by-ticketmaster-137404

Drake announces Las Vegas residency

https://consequenceofsound.net/2019/02/drake-las-vegas-residency/

Petition calls for August Wilson Center to restore ‘African American’ to center’s name

https://www.pittsburghcurrent.com/august-wilson/

Nickelodeon Looks to Shine on Stage as More Kids Tune Out TV

http://www.CirqueFascination.com/?p=12373

Behind the scenes of “Alegría”

http://www.CirqueFascination.com/?p=12377

Legal Threats From Broadway’s ‘Mockingbird’ Sink Productions Around the Country

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/28/theater/scott-rudin-mockingbird-broadway.html

New Details Revealed on All-Female GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/New-Details-Revealed-on-All-Female-GLENGARRY-GLEN-ROSS-20190228

Should There Be A Ratings System for Broadway?

https://www.theproducersperspective.com/my_weblog/2019/02/should-there-be-a-ratings-system-for-broadway.html

Why Companies Are Increasingly Opting For Shared, Collaborative Programs

https://www.dancemagazine.com/shared-collaborative-program-model-2630093642.html

ASCAP, BMI Issue Joint Statement on Reforming Consent Decree

https://variety.com/2019/biz/news/ascap-bmi-issue-joint-statement-on-reforming-consent-decree-1203151948/

Anodize Aluminum Easily

https://hackaday.com/2019/02/28/anodize-aluminum-easily/

Universal embraces the Dark Arts with new Hogwarts light show

https://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/201902/6633/

Here’s your first look at that Frank Zappa hologram: Watch

https://consequenceofsound.net/2019/02/frank-zappa-hologram-first-look-watch/

Help Make The Worlds Largest 3D Printed Duck

https://makezine.com/2019/02/28/help-make-the-worlds-largest-3d-printed-duck/

Architecture Student Has Designs for Fashion

https://www.cmu.edu/news/stories/archives/2019/february/architecture-student-designs.html

New Study Examines How Tiny Gas Pockets Affect 3D Printing

https://www.cmu.edu/news/stories/archives/2019/february/3d-printing-gas-pockets.html

Exclusive Podcast: Go 'Behind the Curtain' with Iconic Set Designer Tony Walton

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Exclusive-Podcast-Go-Behind-the-Curtain-with-Iconic-Set-Designer-Tony-Walton-20190228

Helen Mirren Wants Stunt Performers Be Eligible for Oscars | IndieWire

https://www.indiewire.com/2018/04/helen-mirren-stunt-performers-oscars-1201948232/


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Legal Threats From Broadway’s ‘Mockingbird’ Sink Productions Around the Country - The New York Times

http://bway.ly/ntiw8y#https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/28/theater/scott-rudin-mockingbird-broadway.html


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Wednesday, February 27, 2019

‘Spring Awakening’ Creative Duo Has Six More Musicals in Development

https://variety.com/2019/legit/news/spring-awakening-creative-duo-has-six-more-musicals-in-development-1203151478/

How the Biggest TV You've Ever Seen Helped First Man's Oscar-Winning Visual Effects Look So Authentic

https://io9.gizmodo.com/how-the-biggest-tv-youve-ever-seen-helped-first-mans-os-1832926888

“The Justice Syndicate”: How Do You Make Decisions? Immersive Theatre and Jury Duty

https://thetheatretimes.com/the-justice-syndicate-how-do-you-make-decisions-immersive-theatre-and-jury-duty/

ESTA’s Control Protocols Satisfaction Survey – Help Define Control Systems Interoperability

http://www.etnow.com/news/2019/2/estas-control-protocols-satisfaction-survey--help-define-control-systems-interoperability

Is the Only Answer to Violence More Violence? - Kristiana Rae Colón's confrontational drama asks tough questions about our nationwide epidemic

https://www.tdf.org/stages/article/2102/is-the-only-answer-to-violence-more-violence

The Goodman’s production of Twilight Bowl is all female—onstage and behind the scenes

https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/twilight-bowl-goodman-theatre-all-woman-production/Content?oid=68568203

Harm Reduction in the Storefront Theatre Community

https://howlround.com/harm-reduction-storefront-theatre-community

Vectorworks Design Scholarship opens

https://www.lightsoundjournal.com/2019/02/17/vectorworks-design-scholarship-opens/

Livestreaming Behavior

https://howlround.com/happenings/livestreaming-behavior

ESTA Control Protocols Satisfaction Survey—Help Define Control Systems Interoperability

http://stage-directions.com/news/30-industry-news/11474-esta-control-protocols-satisfaction-survey-help-define-control-systems-interoperability.html

Friendship Is the Key to This 'Merrily We Roll Along' - How Fiasco Theater reinvented Stephen Sondheim's most cherished flop

https://www.tdf.org/stages/article/2103/friendship-is-the-key-to-this-merrily-we-roll-along

Backstage Video: The House Tour of My Fair Lady

http://stage-directions.com/theatre-buzz/11476-backstage-video-the-house-tour-of-my-fair-lady.html

Louisville Ballet Stands Up to Hateful Rhetoric Against LGBTQ-Themed Ballet

https://www.pointemagazine.com/louisville-ballet-lgbtq-themed-ballet-2630166059.html

Video: Fail Better with Scenic Designer Robert Mark Morgan

http://stage-directions.com/theatre-buzz/11477-video-fail-better-with-scenic-designer-robert-mark-morgan.html

Freddie Mercury’s Vocal Doppelganger

https://kottke.org/19/02/freddie-mercurys-vocal-doppelganger

David Korins, 2019 Oscars Set Designer, Creates a Cloud of Majesty - SURFACE

David Korins, 2019 Oscars Set Designer, Creates a Cloud of Majesty - SURFACE: The Emmy-winning, Tony-nominated creative director chats about what’s up his sleeve for Hollywood’s biggest night.

I used a Mercedes-Benz as a Mario Kart controller, and it was amazing

https://www.theverge.com/2019/2/27/18243256/mario-kart-mercedes-benz-daimler-driving-game-mwc-2019

Tel Aviv's creative scene has "grown tremendously" say designers

https://www.dezeen.com/2019/02/27/tel-aviv-design-scene/

Back to the Future

https://www.arts.gov/e14ee752-f40f-4beb-bfd4-debf7d7775b8

Lisbon 2018: Updates as the stage nears completion – escYOUnited

https://escunited.com/lisbon-2018-updates-as-the-stage-nears-completion/


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Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Resurgent La Roche College Dance Program to Show off Talents in ‘Spring Gala’

https://www.pittsburghcurrent.com/la-roche-dance/

Billy Porter speaks on the social media hate his Oscars gown received

https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2019/02/26/billy-porter-speaks-social-media-hate-his-oscars-gown-received/2998315002/

A Good Community Is An Asset To An Arts Organization

http://www.insidethearts.com/buttsintheseats/2019/02/26/a-good-community-is-an-asset-to-an-arts-organization/

Review Roundup: Critics Go Down the Rabbit Hole At ALICE BY HEART

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Review-Roundup-Critics-Go-Down-the-Rabbit-Hole-At-ALICE-BY-HEART-20190226

The Meow Wolf art collective will open a 400-room hotel.

https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-meow-wolf-art-collective-will-open-400-room-hotel

Kamilah Forbes on By The Way, Meet Vera Stark and More

http://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2019/02/kamilah-forbes-on-by-the-way-meet-vera-stark-and-more/

Creating a Varied and Exciting Theatre Culture in Malawi

https://howlround.com/creating-varied-and-exciting-theatre-culture-malawi

Why Don't Concert Dance Productions Have Preview Periods?

https://www.dancemagazine.com/concert-dance-previews-2629722849.html

Resurrecting a Forgotten Female Playwright - Why the Mint Theater Company wants New York audiences to know Elizabeth Baker

https://www.tdf.org/stages/article/2101/resurrecting-a-forgotten-female-playwright

9 TV Shows In 2019 That Are Made For The Stage

https://theatrenerds.com/9-tv-shows-2019-made-for-stage/

We wrote the book on Broadway Investing. Literally.

https://www.theproducersperspective.com/my_weblog/2019/02/we-wrote-the-book-on-broadway-investing-literally.html

NYC’s Theater Building Boom. Broadway at the Oscars. #Stageworthy News of the Week

https://newyorktheater.me/2019/02/26/nycs-theater-building-boom-broadway-at-the-oscars-stageworthy-news-of-the-week/

Eight Companies, One Iconic Choreographer: Inside Rehearsals for New York City Center’s Balanchine Festival

https://www.pointemagazine.com/new-york-city-center-balanchine-festival-2627724525.html

Theatre News: ‘Be More Chill’ Goes Viral To Broadway

https://mdtheatreguide.com/2019/02/theatre-news-be-more-chill-goes-viral-to-broadway/

Steep Theatre makes the leap to Equity, thanks to a gift from chef Rick Bayless

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/theater/ct-ott-steep-theatre-jones-loop-0301-story.html

Industry Editor Exclusive: The Real Results of Equity's Lab Agreement Strike

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Industry-Editor-Exclusive-The-Real-Results-of-Equitys-Lab-Agreement-Strike-20190226

KCMPT Appoints Nicole Hodges Persley as Artistic Director

http://kc.perform.ink/2019/02/kcmpt-appoints-nicole-hodges-persley-as-artistic-director/

Janet Jackson Reveals ‘Metamorphosis’ Las Vegas Residency

https://www.ticketnews.com/2019/02/janet-jackson-reveals-las-vegas-residency/

German Venue Cancels R. Kelly Show Amid Sexual Abuse Allegations

https://www.ticketnews.com/2019/02/german-venue-cancels-r-kelly-show-sexual-abuse/

Letter to the Editor: Orlando Ballet Will No Longer Charge Audition Fees. Here's Why

https://www.pointemagazine.com/orlando-ballet-audition-cost-2630098095.html

How to Choose Your Black Masking Fabric, a Handy Chart

http://blog.rosebrand.com/post/2019/02/25/how-to-choose-your-black-masking-fabric-a-handy-chart

Emma Thompson’s letter to Skydance: Why I can’t work for John Lasseter - Los Angeles Times

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-et-mn-emma-thompson-john-lasseter-skydance-20190226-story.html?fbclid=IwAR0-eCOMXzi9i9McyuQ93QEmAqx7s_3XXACVZ7RdfurK6VUi-s9zAjy-8O0


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Monday, February 25, 2019

Interview with ‘The Americans’ Composer Nathan Barr

https://theproaudiofiles.com/interview-with-nathan-barr/

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Oscar Winners

http://www.btlnews.com/awards/academy-motion-picture-arts-sciences-oscar-winners/

Don’t Solicit Ads For Your Program Book

http://www.insidethearts.com/buttsintheseats/2019/02/25/dont-solicit-ads-for-your-program-book/

Sideshow Theatre Presents Midwest Premiere of THE RIDICULOUS DARKNESS

http://showbizchicago.com/sideshow-theatre-presents-midwest-premiere-of-the-ridiculous-darkness/

Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper: Behind the Scenes of ‘Shallow’ and Other Key Oscar Moments

https://variety.com/2019/tv/features/lady-gaga-bradley-cooper-oscars-behind-the-scenes-1203149500/

5 Awesome Compressor Plugins for Mixing

https://theproaudiofiles.com/compressor-plugins/

Marys Seacole Review: A Creole Florence Nightingale

https://newyorktheater.me/2019/02/25/marys-seacole-review-a-creole-florence-nightingale/

Critic’s Pick: Review: After Apartheid, Who Are ‘Boesman and Lena’?

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/25/theater/boesman-and-lena-review.html

Critic’s Pick: Review: ‘Marys Seacole’ Puts Biodrama Through a Kaleidoscope

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/25/theater/marys-seacole-review.html

Underscore Appoints New Artistic Director

https://perform.ink/underscore-appoints-new-artistic-director/

Know Your Fits And Tolerances

https://hackaday.com/2019/02/25/know-your-fits-and-tolerances/

Latinx Representation Gets a Boost at Oscars

https://variety.com/2019/film/news/oscars-2019-latino-representation-alfonso-cuaron-1203148870/

Watch Every Oscar Winner for Best Cinematography in 10 Minutes

https://mymodernmet.com/every-best-cinematography-oscar-winners/

‘An Inspector Calls’ a marvelous, oh so timely tale at Chicago Shakespeare

https://chicago.suntimes.com/entertainment/an-inspector-calls-review-chicago-shakespeare-theater-marvelous-and-timely-tale/

Elton John “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” Tour « PLSN

http://plsn.com/articles/production-profile/elton-john-farewell-yellow-brick-road-tour/


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Murder Charges Dropped In Schlitterbahn Death Case

https://themeparkuniversity.com/theme-parks-101/murder-charges-dropped-in-schlitterbahn-death-case/

Billy Porter Wore a Gown and You Will Deal with It

https://theglowup.theroot.com/billy-porter-wore-a-gown-and-you-will-deal-with-it-1832879181

Setting The Stage For Climate Change: Place

https://thetheatretimes.com/setting-the-stage-for-climate-change-place/

Gripping, Contemporary Take On Brecht: “The Good Person Of Szechwan” (Dir. Yury Butusov), At The Moscow Pushkin Drama Theatre At The Barbican, London

https://thetheatretimes.com/gripping-contemporary-take-on-brecht-the-good-person-of-szechwan-dir-yury-butusov-at-the-moscow-pushkin-drama-theatre-at-the-barbican-london/

Oscars 2019: Olivia Colman wins best actress, but yet again Hollywood shows it thinks film-making is a man thing

http://theconversation.com/oscars-2019-olivia-colman-wins-best-actress-but-yet-again-hollywood-shows-it-thinks-film-making-is-a-man-thing-109534

Are community choruses exploitative?

http://exeuntmagazine.com/features/community-choruses-exploitative/

Sustaining/Passion with Ova Saopeng of TeAda Productions

https://howlround.com/sustainingpassion-ova-saopeng-teada-productions

‘Basket Down’ on a Structural Beam (Part 1)

https://www.prolyte.com/en/news/general-news-2019/basket-down-on-a-structural-beam-part-1

ASTC Remembers Fred Foster

https://theatreconsultants.org/astc-remembers-fred-foster/

MOULIN ROUGE, JAGGED LITTLE PILL & More Earn Nominations for 23rd Annual IRNE Awards

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Nominations-For-23rd-Annual-IRNE-Awards-Announced-20190225

Seven Ways to Tell Your Place-Based Story: A Review of Esri’s Story Maps

https://amt-lab.org/blog/2019/2/seven-ways-to-tell-your-place-based-story-a-review-of-esris-story-maps

Sarah Siddons Society Names Tracy Letts Actor of the Year

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Sarah-Siddons-Society-Names-Tracy-Letts-Actor-of-the-Year-20190225

English National Ballet's Tamara Rojo on Bringing Akram Khan's "Giselle" to Chicago: "We Would Love the Whole World to See It."

https://www.pointemagazine.com/tamara-rojo-talks-about-akram-khans-giselle-2629986244.html

Amy Winehouse Hologram Tour Halted Due To ‘Challenges’

https://www.ticketnews.com/2019/02/amy-winehouse-hologram-tour-halted/

Grosh Backdrops & Projection Launches Grosh Cares Grants Program

http://stage-directions.com/news/30-industry-news/11472-grosh-backdrops-projection-launches-grosh-cares-grants-program.html

John Mulaney and Seth Meyers Fondly Send Up Sondheim. He’s Amused.

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/25/theater/original-cast-album-co-op-mulaney-meyers-sondheim.html

What This Graham Star Learned from Training in Martial Arts for Akram Khan's New Mega-Show

https://www.dancemagazine.com/training-in-martial-arts-in-beijing-for-akram-khans-new-mega-show-2629526127.html

Oscars 2019: ‘Black Panther’s’ Ruth E. Carter makes the record book with costume design win - Los Angeles Times

Oscars 2019: ‘Black Panther’s’ Ruth E. Carter makes the record book with costume design win - Los Angeles Times: Ruth E. Carter is the first African American to win the Academy Award for costume design for her work on "Black Panther."

Podcast Episode 179 — A view of Broadway through the lens of Tony Winner Joan Marcus

https://www.theproducersperspective.com/my_weblog/2019/02/podcast-episode-179-a-view-of-broadway-through-the-lens-of-tony-winner-joan-marcus.html

Review: Joe Calarco’s Separate Rooms. From a young man’s death come the two biggest questions of life

https://dctheatrescene.com/2019/02/25/review-joe-calarcos-separate-rooms-from-a-young-mans-death-come-the-two-biggest-questions-of-life/

https://n.pr/2E8qGst

https://www.npr.org/2019/02/25/696355143/come-work-for-us-well-help-pay-down-your-student-loans?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=20190225


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Sunday, February 24, 2019

“Savior Samuel”

https://www.pghintheround.com/savior-samuel/

‘Friends’ stage parody pales in comparison to TV series behemoth

https://chicago.suntimes.com/entertainment/friends-stage-musical-parody-review-pales-in-comparison-to-tv-series-behemoth/

Of Sound Mind: Fitz Patton Sees Theater As Tonal Adventure

https://www.clydefitchreport.com/2019/02/sound-fitz-patton/

The Vatican’s Swiss Guards are now using 3D printed helmets

https://www.theverge.com/2019/2/24/18238786/vatican-swiss-guards-3d-printed-helmets

Huey Lewis and The News Musical, THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL, Begins Spring Work Session This Week

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Huey-Lewis-and-The-News-Musical-THE-HEART-OF-ROCK-AND-ROLL-Begins-Spring-Work-Session-This-Week-20190224

Of Sound Mind: Fitz Patton Sees Theater As Tonal Adventure

http://urbanexcavations.com/2019/02/24/of-sound-mind-fitz-patton-sees-theater-as-tonal-adventure/

Billy Porter On Why He Wore a Gown, Not a Tux, to the Oscars - Vogue

Billy Porter On Why He Wore a Gown, Not a Tux, to the Oscars - Vogue: The Pose star wore a custom creation by Christian Siriano.

The 18th Annual Run Away with Cirque will be its Last

http://www.CirqueFascination.com/?p=12367

Wearing Their Subtext on Their Sleeves - Dede M. Ayite on crafting the costumes for the multi-era comedy 'By the Way, Meet Vera Stark'

https://www.tdf.org/stages/article/2099/wearing-their-subtext-on-their-sleeves

Theater Workers ‘#LiftTheCurtain’ on Racism After Lawsuit

https://ww2.kqed.org/arts/2019/02/21/theater-workers-liftthecurtain-on-racism-after-lawsuit/

Seven ESTA TSP Documents in Public Review

http://www.etnow.com/news/2019/2/seven-esta-tsp-documents-in-public-review

Oscars: audio description brings film to life for blind people, it deserves an award too

http://theconversation.com/oscars-audio-description-brings-film-to-life-for-blind-people-it-deserves-an-award-too-112247

Why Paris is the perfect city to introduce break dancing to the Olympics

http://theconversation.com/why-paris-is-the-perfect-city-to-introduce-break-dancing-to-the-olympics-112269

12 Podcasts to Bring the Arts to Your Playlist

https://amt-lab.org/blog/2019/2/12-arts-podcasts-to-add-to-your-playlist

“Gangsters Of Hong Kong:” A New Stage Play Fleshes Out Triad Drama

https://thetheatretimes.com/gangsters-of-hong-kong-a-new-stage-play-fleshes-out-triad-drama/

#87 Clifton Taylor

http://in1podcast.com/87-clifton-taylor/

“Saviour Samuel” at Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company

https://wendyarons.wordpress.com/2019/02/23/saviour-samuel-at-pittsburgh-playwrights-theatre-company/

Theatre News: Chesapeake Shakespeare Company Expands Art Opportunities for Military Community at Walter Reed

https://mdtheatreguide.com/2019/02/theatre-news-chesapeake-shakespeare-company-expands-art-opportunities-for-military-community-at-walter-reed/

Russian Actor Aleksei Guskov: An Actor Without A Stereotype

https://thetheatretimes.com/russian-actor-aleksei-guskov-an-actor-without-a-stereotype/

“Kinkakuji:” Staging A Japanese Classic With A German Twist

https://thetheatretimes.com/kinkakuji-staging-a-japanese-classic-with-a-german-twist/

From Guest to Host

https://howlround.com/guest-host

BWW Review: Loy A. Webb's Tense and Topical THE LIGHT Discusses The Privilege of Being Believed

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-Review-Loy-A-Webbs-Tense-and-Topical-THE-LIGHT-Discusses-The-Privilege-of-Being-Believed-20190224

Lynn Nottage in Conversation on the Art and Craft of Playwrighting

http://witonline.org/2019/02/24/lynn-nottage-in-conversation-on-the-art-and-craft-of-playwrighting/

Saturday, February 23, 2019

The Modern Trap of Feeling Obligated to Turn Hobbies Into Hustles

https://www.manrepeller.com/2019/02/trap-of-turning-hobbies-into-hustles.html


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All the World’s a Stage to Karla Boos’ Quantum Theatre – Weelunk

https://weelunk.com/39984-2/


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[New post] “Saviour Samuel” at Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company

wkarons posted: "Set on the Kansas prairie in the late 19thcentury, Mark Clayton Southers' Saviour Samuel  might best be described as an African-American version of Little House on the Prairie – with a supernatural twist. Like Little House, the play focuses on a family t"

Friday, February 22, 2019

Review Roundup: What Did The Critics Think of HELLO, DOLLY! in San Francisco?

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Review-Roundup-What-Did-The-Critics-Think-of-HELLO-DOLLY-in-San-Francisco-20190222

Merrily We Roll Along Review: A Sondheim Flop, Now Fiasco

https://newyorktheater.me/2019/02/22/merrily-we-roll-along-review-a-sondheim-flop-now-fiasco/

Smart Monkeys introduces five new MxM plug-ins for Medialon Show Control

http://www.inparkmagazine.com/smart-monkeys-medialon/

A perfectly marvelous show – a review of “Cabaret” 

https://www.burghvivant.org/2019/02/22/a-perfectly-marvelous-show-a-review-of-cabaret/

The Q4 Multi-Tool from SOG is an EDC Workhorse

https://www.werd.com/51477/the-q4-multi-tool-from-sog-is-an-edc-workhorse/

‘Moonlight’ writer hopes audiences leave his new play ‘full of questions’

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/moonlight-writer-hopes-audiences-leave-his-new-play-full-of-questions

Behind-the-Scenes Q&A with 2019 Oscars Set Designer David Korins

Behind-the-Scenes Q&A with 2019 Oscars Set Designer David Korins: Interior Design interviews the set designer behind the 91st Academy Awards and Oscars presentation, David Korins.

Could Break Dancing Be Added to the Olympics?

https://www.dancemagazine.com/break-dancing-summer-olympics-2629722958.html

Have You Tried?

https://autodesk.blogs.com/between_the_lines/2019/02/have-you-tried.html

Theatrical Snobbery's Impact on Aspiring Technically-Minded Live Entertainment Students

http://controlgeek.net/blog/2019/2/22/theatrical-snobberys-impact-on-aspiring-technically-minded-live-entertainment-students

Review: ‘Hamilton’ doesn’t need your approval anymore

https://datebook.sfchronicle.com/theater/review-hamilton-doesnt-need-your-approval-anymore

These 3 Dancers' Instagram Photography Offers an Intimate Look Into Life at Some of the World's Biggest Companies

https://www.pointemagazine.com/best-ballet-instagram-accounts-2629530340.html

Public Theater Sues Ian Schrager’s Public Hotel, Alleging Trademark Violation

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/21/arts/public-theater-hotel-trademark-lawsuit.html

In Memoriam: Ross Lowell, Founder of Lowel-Light and Creator of Gaffer Tape, 92

http://stage-directions.com/news/30-industry-news/11471-in-memoriam-ross-lowell-founder-of-lowel-light-and-creator-of-gaffer-tape-92.html

How ‘30 Rock’ Made Tracy Morgan’s Fake Award Into a Real-Life Goal - The Ringer

How ‘30 Rock’ Made Tracy Morgan’s Fake Award Into a Real-Life Goal - The Ringer: The Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony combination was conceptualized by actor Philip Michael Thomas in 1984, but a ‘30 Rock’ story line made it a cultural touchstone. Here’s how it came together.

A prominent art school apologized for its racist history after a student’s thesis project on the subject.

https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-prominent-art-school-apologized-racist-history-students-thesis-project-subject

Time's Up CEO Resigned Because Her Son Was Accused of Sexual Misconduct

https://jezebel.com/times-up-ceo-resigned-because-her-son-was-accused-of-se-1832816860

Why It’s Time for Hollywood to Recognize the Muslim Community’s Diversity (Guest Column)

https://variety.com/2019/film/awards/guest-column-sue-obeidi-respectful-inclusion-at-the-oscars-1203143418/

What It Really Takes to Be In An Immersive Show

https://www.dancemagazine.com/immersive-dance-2628972241.html

Why the World Needs a Beyoncé Musical—and 18 Other Pop Stars Who Should Get One Too

https://www.dancemagazine.com/19-possible-jukebox-musicals-2629073355.html

Theatrical Snobbery's Impact on Aspiring Technically-Minded Live Entertainment Students — Control Geek

Theatrical Snobbery's Impact on Aspiring Technically-Minded Live Entertainment Students — Control Geek: Snob: a person who believes that their tastes in a particular area are superior to those of other people (Google) As a fan, I am passionate and opinionated about the kinds of art that I like, and live shows without a fourth wall (as I wrote recently ) are my favorite form of all. But I try ha

Thursday, February 21, 2019

Cinema Audio Society Awards

http://www.btlnews.com/awards/cinema-audio-society-awards/

No Where to Go but up

https://drama.cmu.edu/2019/02/21/no-where-to-go-but-up/

Lady Gaga’s Personal Make-up Artist Wins Second Hollywood Beauty Award

https://makeupmag.com/lady-gagas-personal-make-up-artist-wins-second-hollywood-beauty-award/

VIDEO: Watch Highlights of Joel Grey-Helmed, Yiddish FIDDLER ON THE ROOF!

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/VIDEO-Watch-Highlights-of-Joel-Grey-Helmed-Yiddish-FIDDLER-ON-THE-ROOF-20190221

Heather Parry Fired From Live Nation Productions

https://variety.com/2019/film/news/heather-parry-fired-live-nation-productions-1203112172/

An Ideal LED Retrofit Solution For Fiber Optic Illuminators

https://www.rosco.com/spectrum/index.php/2019/02/an-ideal-led-retrofit-solution-for-fiber-optic-illuminators/

Hollywood Has a Problem With Inclusion and These Celebrities Are Trying to Solve It

https://www.theroot.com/hollywood-has-a-problem-with-inclusion-and-these-celebr-1832789359

Welt Upon the Soul: A Review of Requiem for a Heavyweight at The Artistic Home

https://www.newcitystage.com/2019/02/21/welts-and-weights-a-review-of-requiem-for-a-heavyweight-at-the-artistic-home/

Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish Off-Broadway Review: Different Context, Still Glorious

https://newyorktheater.me/2019/02/21/fiddler-on-the-roof-in-yiddish-off-broadway-review-different-context-still-glorious/

The History of the Color Orange: From Tomb Paintings to Modern-Day Jumpsuits

https://mymodernmet.com/history-color-orange/

In one big weekend, Chicago Opera Theater shows off an opera in progress and a brand-new production

https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/chicago-opera-theater-the-life-and-death-s-of-alan-turing-the-scarlet-ibis/Content?oid=68167690

Review: One Cheer for ‘We Are the Tigers’

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/21/theater/we-are-the-tigers-review.html

Writers Guild Sends Hollywood Agents Proposed Code of Conduct

https://variety.com/2019/film/news/writers-guild-hollywood-agents-code-of-conduct-1203145772/

Stars speak out on Smollett, celebrate black women at pre-Oscars Essence lunch

https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2019/02/21/stars-talk-smollett-celebrate-black-women-pre-oscars-essence-lunch/2945524002/

Japanese Academics Issue The Tamest 'Emergency' Statement Over Proposed Copyright Amendment

https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20190221/11295341646/japanese-academics-issue-tamest-emergency-statement-over-proposed-copyright-amendment.shtml

Theater Review: ‘Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure’ at Kensington Arts Theatre

https://mdtheatreguide.com/2019/02/theater-review-sherlock-holmes-the-final-adventure-at-kensington-arts-theatre/

Review Roundup: Did Critics Make a Match in Yiddish FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Review-Roundup-Did-Critics-Make-a-Match-in-Yiddish-FIDDLER-ON-THE-ROOF-20190221

Update: Local 802 Will File Grievance Against BE MORE CHILL for Reinstating Orchestrator in Pit

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Update-Local-802-Will-File-Grievance-Against-BE-MORE-CHILL-for-Reinstating-Orchestrator-in-Pit-20190221

Exploring the Network: OSC Connections

https://blog.etcconnect.com/2019/02/exploring-the-network-osc-part-ii/

Zimbabwean Theatre Culture “Emerging” From The Shadows

https://thetheatretimes.com/zimbabwean-theatre-culture-emerging-from-the-shadows/

Basma Hamed, A Remarkable Star Of Egypt’s Arts Management

https://thetheatretimes.com/basma-hamed-a-remarkable-star-of-egypts-arts-management/

Making work with ‘real’ people

http://exeuntmagazine.com/features/making-work-real-people-luke-barnes/

Hillary Clinton Lost. The Play Won.

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/21/theater/hillary-and-clinton-broadway-lucas-hnath.html

Theatres Trust launches new grant scheme to improve environmental sustainability of theatres

http://www.etnow.com/news/2019/2/theatres-trust-launches-new-grant-scheme-to-improve-environmental-sustainability-of-theatres

Art on theMart announces new videos for spring — part of Year of Chicago Theatre

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/theater/ct-ent-art-mart-chicago-spring-0222-story.html

LD Michael Berger Brings Live Action to Love Actually

http://stage-directions.com/theatre-buzz/11455-ld-michael-berger-brings-live-action-to-love-actually.html

Sound Designer Peter Hylenski on his Design for Frozen the Musical

http://stage-directions.com/news/30-industry-news/11463-sound-designer-peter-hylenski-on-his-design-for-disney-s-frozen-the-musical.html

ESTA’s Above & Beyond Award Recipients

http://stage-directions.com/news/30-industry-news/11469-esta-s-above-beyond-award-recipients.html

Future of Storytelling Pop-Up VR Arcade Is Coming to Manhattan

https://variety.com/2019/digital/news/future-of-storytelling-vr-popup-manhattan-1203145005/

ShawChicago to Close in June

https://perform.ink/shawchicago-to-close-in-june/

EGOT winner Rita Moreno on playing a sexual grandma at 87

https://www.usatoday.com/videos/life/people/2019/02/21/egot-winner-rita-moreno-playing-sexual-grandma-87/39091693/

‘Ready Player One’ Juxtaposes Real, Virtual Via VFX From Three Shops

https://variety.com/2019/artisans/production/spielberg-ready-player-one-vfx-1203144265/

How Tiny Mistakes Cause Huge Disasters

https://lifehacker.com/how-tiny-mistakes-cause-huge-disasters-1832786837

John Cameron Mitchell on the shamanic powers of 'Hedwig,' contemporary queerness and his favorite nun

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/theater/ct-ent-john-cameron-mitchell-hedwig-origin-of-love-tour-20190221-story.html

Industry Interview: The Beautiful Art of Selling a Long-Running Broadway Show

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Industry-Interview-The-Beautiful-Art-of-Selling-a-Long-Running-Broadway-Show-20190221

Nine Wins That Could Make History at the Oscars This Sunday

https://slate.com/culture/2019/02/oscar-winners-historic-spike-lee-black-panther-roma.html

‘Girl in the Red Corner’ at Broken Nose Theatre

http://rescripted.org/2019/02/21/girl-corner-nose/

Second City in partnership with Theatre Development Fund announces accessible performance schedule for the year

https://www.chicagolandmusicaltheatre.com/second-city-in-partnership-with-theatre-development-fund-announces-accessible-performance-schedule-for-the-year/

New Paramount School of the Arts, with Paul-Jordan Jansen leading the musical theatre program, opens in Aurora this June

https://www.chicagolandmusicaltheatre.com/new-paramount-school-of-the-arts-with-paul-jordan-jansen-leading-the-musical-theatre-program-opens-in-aurora-this-june/

Review Roundup: Did The Critics Think THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Went Right Off-Broadway?

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Review-Roundup-Did-The-Critics-Think-THE-PLAY-THAT-GOES-WRONG-Went-Right-Off-Broadway-20190221

The Soccer Player in the Closet attempts to conjure the existential despair of the handset and the Pringles tube

https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/soccer-player-in-the-closet-nothing-without-a-company/Content?oid=68191573

Raven’s How I Learned to Drive lacks horsepower

https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/how-i-learned-to-drive-raven-theatre/Content?oid=68189929

The Abuelas builds up to a few moments of poignancy but not much else

https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/the-abuelas-teatro-vista/Content?oid=68186350

The Total Bent is more than a great musical—it’s great art

https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/the-total-bent-haven-theatre/Content?oid=68191578

IBS 2019: Ply Gem Unveils Western Extreme Siding [Video]

https://www.builderonline.com/products/ibs-2019-ply-gem-unveils-western-extreme-siding-video_s

What Does It Take to Be a Ballet Company's Head of Wardrobe on Opening Night?

https://www.pointemagazine.com/joffrey-ballet-head-of-wardrobe-2629530064.html

Beyond "more copyright": how do we improve artists' lives and livelihoods through policy?

https://boingboing.net/2019/02/21/writers-first.html

Autodesk University 2018 Recorded Classes Now Online

https://blogs.autodesk.com/autocad/autodesk-university-2018-recorded-classes-now-online/

Terror, Strength, Pain, Brilliance, and Children in Four Little Girls

https://howlround.com/terror-strength-pain-brilliance-and-children-four-little-girls

Aim for This Emergency Fund Goal 

https://twocents.lifehacker.com/aim-for-this-emergency-fund-goal-1832782922

Painting While Pregnant

http://scenicguild.org/2019/02/painting-while-pregnant/

Review: Dickens’s Davy Copperfield at Imagination Stage

https://dctheatrescene.com/2019/02/21/review-dickenss-davy-copperfield-at-imagination-stage/

How Theater Can Save The Malls . . . of America.

https://www.theproducersperspective.com/my_weblog/2019/02/how-theater-can-save-the-malls-of-america.html

KEEN Sparta Aluminum Toed Work Shoes Review – Chariot Not Included

https://homefixated.com/keen-sparta-review/

Typography lessons from an unexpected place: SNL cue cards

https://www.fastcompany.com/90309428/typography-lessons-from-an-unexpected-place-snl-cue-cards?partner=feedburner&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feedburner+fastcompany&utm_content=feedburner

Wednesday, February 20, 2019

World Premiere of ‘Savior Samuel’ at Pittsburgh Playwrights is ‘fearless,’ ‘extravagant’

https://www.pittsburghcurrent.com/savior-samuel/

How Much of Your 401(k) Balance Is Actually Yours?

https://twocents.lifehacker.com/how-much-of-your-401-k-balance-is-actually-yours-1832759715

SAG-AFTRA, Ad Industry Quietly Launch Contract Negotiations

https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/sag-aftra-ad-industry-contract-negotiations-1203144266/

8 Artists Pushing the Limits of Digital Effects and VR

https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-8-artists-pushing-limits-digital-effects-vr

Motion Picture Sound Editors Golden Reel Awards

http://www.btlnews.com/awards/mpse-golden-reels-awarded-quiet-place-bohemian-rhapsody-spider-man-spider-verse/

Writers Guild of America Winners

http://www.btlnews.com/featured/writers-guild-america-winners/

One Of The People Suing Fortnite Over 'Stolen' Dance Steps Gets His Dance Rejected By The US Copyright Office

https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20190216/13253141615/one-people-suing-fortnite-over-stolen-dance-steps-gets-his-dance-rejected-us-copyright-office.shtml

45° Magnetic Square Intro

https://blog.fastcap.com/2019/45-magnetic-square-intro/

Many Magic Moments at Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s New Liberty Magic

https://entertainmentcentralpittsburgh.com/nightlife/liberty-magic-opens/

Past Present Tense: Vera Stark, Catonsville

https://www.culturalweekly.com/past-present-tense-vera-stark-catonsville/

A Fish Sculpture Meets Five Choreographers

https://www.culturalweekly.com/fish-sculpture-meets-five-choreographers/

Replay: Great Exhibit "Seeds" in Chrome Music Lab

http://blog.orselli.net/2019/02/replay-great-exhibit-seeds-in-chrome.html

A Conversation With Pete Buttigieg

https://the1a.org/shows/2019-02-19/pete-buttigieg?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=performingarts

Update: Local 802 Responds to Dispute with BE MORE CHILL Orchestrator

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Update-Local-802-Responds-to-Dispute-with-BE-MORE-CHILL-Orchestrator-20190220

“An Octoroon” at Kinetic Theatre Company

https://wendyarons.wordpress.com/2019/02/20/an-octoroon-at-kinetic-theatre-company/

LD Michael Berger Brings Live Action to Love Actually

http://stage-directions.com/news/30-industry-news/11455-ld-michael-berger-brings-live-action-to-love-actually.html

A Backdrop Realized for My Fair Lady

http://stage-directions.com/theatre-buzz/11461-a-backdrop-realized-for-my-fair-lady.html

Digital Content Projection Mapped onto The Bushnell Performing Arts Center Facade by UConn Students

http://stage-directions.com/theatre-buzz/11465-digital-content-projection-mapped-onto-the-bushnell-performing-arts-center-facade-by-uconn-students.html

Please, Lynn Nottage, Don’t Make Me ‘Meet Vera Stark’!

https://www.clydefitchreport.com/2019/02/nottage-vera-stark-signature/

Taylor Swift’s Use Of Facial Recognition Sparks Future Privacy Concerns

https://www.ticketnews.com/2019/02/taylor-swifts-facial-recognition-future-privacy-concerns/

How Kristine Belson Turned Up the Heat at Sony’s Sleepy Animation Shop

https://variety.com/2019/film/features/sony-pictures-animation-kristine-belson-1203143201/

WGA, Agents Face Tough Issues on New Franchise Pact (Column)

https://variety.com/2019/voices/columns/wga-agents-franchise-pact-1203143259/

Is it Time for Oscars to Add a Stunt Category?

https://variety.com/2019/film/production/academy-stunt-work-1203143269/

The long-shuttered Roxian Theatre reveals lineup for grand opening in May

http://www.nextpittsburgh.com/city-design/the-long-shuttered-roxian-theatre-reveals-lineup-for-grand-opening-in-may/

The Met to hire all-black chorus for ‘Porgy and Bess,’ per estate mandate

https://chicago.suntimes.com/entertainment/porgy-and-bess-all-black-chorus-metropolitan-opera-new-york-gershwin-estate-mandate/

Jeanette Andrews Is No Ordinary Magician

http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/February-2019/Jeanette-Andrews-Is-No-Ordinary-Magician/

An Infamous ‘Lolita’ Musical Gets a Belated New York Debut

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/18/theater/lolita-my-love-york-theater-company-alan-jay-lerner.html

Arizona Lawmakers Consider New Resale Ticketing Bill

https://www.ticketnews.com/2019/02/arizona-lawmakers-consider-new-resale-ticketing-bill/

What They Lack In Talent, They Make Up With Social Media Followers

http://www.insidethearts.com/buttsintheseats/2019/02/18/what-they-lack-in-talent-they-make-up-with-social-media-followers/

On Ibsen and Strindberg: A Conversation with Franco Perrelli

https://thetheatretimes.com/on-ibsen-and-strindberg-a-conversation-with-franco-perrelli/

Lisa Borders, CEO of Time’s Up Anti-Harassment Group, Resigns

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/18/arts/lisa-borders-ceo-of-times-up-anti-harassment-group-resigns.html

Intersectional Fabulousity Of Work In Progress: Conversation With Ayesha Jordan And Justin Hicks

https://thetheatretimes.com/intersectional-fabulousity-of-work-in-progress-conversation-with-ayesha-jordan-and-justin-hicks/

Warm thank you from all of us

https://blog.etcconnect.com/2019/02/warm-thank-you-from-all-of-us/

Five small London theatres improve the theatre-going experience with Theatres Trust funding

http://www.etnow.com/news/2019/2/five-small-london-theatres-improve-the-theatre-going-experience-with-theatres-trust-funding

Who, or what, is healing whom?

https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/who-or-what-is-healing-whom/Content?oid=13734827

Shakespeare inspires Ayad Akhtar to contextualize the Muslim American experience

https://datebook.sfchronicle.com/theater/shakespeare-inspires-ayad-akhtar-to-contextualize-the-muslim-american-experience

Former ACT faculty member sues theater company for racial discrimination

https://datebook.sfchronicle.com/theater/former-act-faculty-member-sues-theater-company-for-racial-discrimination

Writers Theatre’s take on ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ highlights the music of words

https://www.chicagolandmusicaltheatre.com/writers-theatres-take-on-ma-raineys-black-bottom-highlights-the-music-of-words/

First Musical at Oakland High in 40 Years Could Fall Victim to Strike

https://ww2.kqed.org/arts/2019/02/19/first-musical-at-oakland-high-in-40-years-could-fall-victim-to-strike/

Former American Conservatory Theater Instructor Files Racial Discrimination Suit

https://ww2.kqed.org/arts/2019/02/19/former-american-conservatory-theater-actor-files-racial-discrimination-lawsuit/

First Rule Of Arts Club–Talk To Everyone About Arts Club

http://www.insidethearts.com/buttsintheseats/2019/02/19/first-rule-of-arts-club-talk-to-everyone-about-arts-club/

For the Third Consecutive Year Fast Company Names TAIT One of the Most Innovative Companies in Live Event

http://www.etnow.com/news/2019/2/for-the-third-consecutive-year-fast-company-names-tait-one-of-the-most-innovative-companies-in-live-event

Ballet's Gender Gap—By the Numbers

https://www.pointemagazine.com/ballet-director-salaries-2629508753.html

Kinetic Theatre Company's An Octoroon is not for the faint of heart

https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/kinetic-theatre-companys-an-octoroon-is-not-for-the-faint-of-heart/Content?oid=13746037

10 Best Random Orbital Sanders In 2019

https://www.gearhungry.com/best-random-orbital-sanders/

I thought The Gun Show was going to be very bad, and I was wrong

https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/i-thought-the-gun-show-was-going-to-be-very-bad-and-i-was-wrong/Content?oid=13734293

Backstage with props master Rikkilee Rose

https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/backstage-with-props-master-rikkilee-rose/Content?oid=13731776

Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think About Roundabout and Fiasco's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG?

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Review-Roundup-What-Did-the-Critics-Think-About-Roundabout-and-Fiascos-MERRILY-WE-ROLL-ALONG-20190220

All in a Row

http://exeuntmagazine.com/features/all-in-a-row-theatre-review/

How to Make an Infographic With Google Slides Using a Template

https://business.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-make-an-infographic-google-slides--cms-32758

Friends! A Musical Parody? More like a musical parasite, amirite?

https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/friends-a-musical-parody-broadway-in-chicago/Content?oid=68189904

Rock N Roller MultiCart R2 Micro

https://kk.org/cooltools/rock-n-roller-m/

The Story Behind The Contemporary Choreography of Christine and the Queens

https://www.dancemagazine.com/christine-and-the-queens-dance-2629437722.html

'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' at Writers Theatre: Grabbing power while you can

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/theater/ct-ent-ma-rainey-writers-review-0220-story.html

E3D Launches New 3D Printing Slicer

https://makezine.com/2019/02/20/e3d-launches-new-3d-printing-slicer/

[New post] “An Octoroon” at Kinetic Theatre Company

wkarons posted: "The Octoroon is a 19th-century melodrama by Irish playwright Dion Boucicault that tells the story of a young woman, Zoe, who passes for white but whose "single drop" of black blood condemns her to being sold as a slave. An Octoroon is a 21st-century re"