This week fellow freelancer, Ada Kulesza, created this terrific piece for the Philadelphia Weekly on the terror of Pennsylvania's new fracking industry.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Favorite of the week
The kids at Found Theater Company are -- like so many of us -- filled with anxiety over doomsday scenarios. But unlike most of us, they have something powerfully cathartic to share on that subject. [click image for larger] PHILADELPHIA METRO, SEP 7
Friday, August 19, 2011
Favorite of the week
During the Bush presidency, Dr. Will Kaufman began lecturing on Woody Guthrie to restore his own sanity. [click image for larger] Philadelphia Metro, August 19
Friday, August 12, 2011
Favorite of the week
While his band perished in the flames of reality TV faux conflict, Kuf Knotz came out of the experience with renewed vigor and a dedication to the local scene. [click for larger] Philadelphia Metro, August 12
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Favorite of the week
Cassavetes in Kensington:
After developing a West Coast-tested muscular, independent theater, John Rosenberg is prodding the conservatism of the Philly scene. PHILADELPHIA CITY PAPER, July 14
After developing a West Coast-tested muscular, independent theater, John Rosenberg is prodding the conservatism of the Philly scene. PHILADELPHIA CITY PAPER, July 14
Photo provided by Hella Fresh Theatre |
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Favorite of the week
Brian Dwyer originally moved to Philadelphia to direct a documentary film on the Wing Bowl. But now, oddly, he wants to create Philly's best pizza parlor ever -- Pizza Brain! [click image for larger] PHILADELPHIA METRO, June 24
Friday, June 24, 2011
Favorite of the week
J. Adam Russell was a cop in Pittsburgh, but he always wanted to be a writer. He had to move -- first to LA then to Philadelphia -- to make that happen. [click image for larger] PHILADELPHIA METRO, June 17
Friday, June 10, 2011
Favorite of the week
While working in an art gallery during the day, Morgan Pinkstone listens to Joni Mitchell, Dolly Parton, Whiskytown and Wilco. By night she shares her own melodic musings with Philadelphia. [click image for larger] PHILADELPHIA METRO, June 10 2011
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Saturday, June 4, 2011
Favorite of the week
When Katie Morrison answered a Craigslist ad seeking a guitar player, she had no idea that she would one day become a prolific songwriter. [click image for larger] PHILADELPHIA METRO, June 5
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Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Favorite of the week
How many veterans are suffering with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? At least 1 in 5, according to a 2008 Rand Corporation study. My guess is that's a conservative estimate -- no pun intended. NEW YORK METRO, May 23 [click image for larger]
Friday, May 13, 2011
Favorite of the week
Philly's insane prank-rockers, the Armchairs, are playing their very last show this weekend. Will their fans ever believe it, or will conspiracy theorists take the day? PHILADELPHIA METRO, May 13
The Armchairs performing at Johnny Brenda's in Philadelphia. They each have no left pant leg for some reason. PHOTO BY NICK HATSIS |
Friday, May 6, 2011
Excerpts from the Paula Vogel workshop
What a privilege to participate in this event. It is a little unnerving, perhaps, to have a 20-minute exercise published, but I'm honored to be included in a volume with Genne Murphy, Jaqueline Goldfinger, James Ijames, Ed Shockley, Michael Hollinger and Blanka Zizka.
I pasted one of my selections bellow. It spans over two pages. [CLICK IMAGES FOR LARGER]
I pasted one of my selections bellow. It spans over two pages. [CLICK IMAGES FOR LARGER]
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Favorite of the week
After 37 years, Harry Philibosian wanted out of the dry cleaning business. It's a good thing he had acting to fall back on. [Click image for larger] PHILADELPHIA METRO, April 29
Correction: Philibosian is 73-years-old. Not 76. Many, many apologies Harry!
Correction: Philibosian is 73-years-old. Not 76. Many, many apologies Harry!
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Thursday, April 28, 2011
Favorite of the week
When US Funk Team called it quits, Jason Trzaska thought his days as a catchy indie tune-maker were over. But then he discovered canned Casio drumbeats, and things really took off. [Click image for larger] PHILADELPHIA METRO, April 22
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Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Favorite of the week
Scene from Curio Theatre Co.'s "The Odyssey." Photo by Kyle Cassidy. |
Monday, April 11, 2011
Favorite of the week
Seth Rozin has been fascinated by Le Petomane -- the most famous flatuist of all time (yes, you read that correctly) -- ever since he read a book about him in college. 25 years later, Rozin's bio-musical on Petomane finally reaches the stage. [Click image for larger] PHILADELPHIA METRO, April 6.
Wow. There is no way they could fit more ads on this page. |
Oh shit! They showed me. I totally forgot about the one inch above the page. |
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Favorite of the week
photo by Michael Persico. |
When Brian McManus moved to Philadelphia from Houston, he had no idea he could make a career out of drinking, listening to music and eating really good food. PHILADELPHIA METRO, running next week
Friday, March 25, 2011
Favorite of the week
Last year Meghann Williams read an article in the New York Times about the one-on-one theater trend in Europe and New York. In order to bring it to Philly, she took matters into her own hands. [Click image for larger] PHILADELPHIA METRO, March 25, 2011
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Monday, March 21, 2011
Favorite of the week
Gerre Garrett calls The Waitstaff her "habit." She teaches acting and comedy at Drexel University in order to spend so much time developing the sketch comedy sextet. [Click image for larger] PHILADELPHIA METRO, March 14
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Thursday, March 10, 2011
Favorite of the week
Photo provided by Canary Promotion. |
Dave Johnson finds most interpretations of Puck to be a "giggling annoyance." Now the young actor finally gets to show us his take in Lantern Theater Co.'s Midsummer Night's Dream. He told me all about it in an empty rehearsal space, and later I watched him go to work on a crucial scene. PHILADELPHIA CITY PAPER, March 10.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Favorite of the week
Shared a beer and a whiskey with Justin Hallman of Philly's instrumental anti-prog band, Do You Need the Service? He simply wants his shows to be fun -- both for his audience and himself. Why don't more indie bands make that a priority? [Click image for larger]
Monday, January 17, 2011
Excerpts from Paula Vogel workshop
Playwright Paula Vogel changed my life this weekend. I was fortunate enough to be invited to her Playwright's Boot Camp.
Here was my answer to one of her koan assignments. I believe that I failed, but that is the point I think.
ASSIGNMENT (15 mins allowed)
Write a short play that cannot be produced.
Life story of a Philadelphia Theater Critic
a short play, by Bruce Walsh
THEATER CRITIC
THEATER CRITIC
THEATER CRITIC
THEATER CRITIC
THEATER CRITIC
THEATER CRITIC
THE END
Here was my answer to one of her koan assignments. I believe that I failed, but that is the point I think.
ASSIGNMENT (15 mins allowed)
Write a short play that cannot be produced.
Life story of a Philadelphia Theater Critic
a short play, by Bruce Walsh
Woman giving birth:
35-year-old theater critic appears, naked, small penis, looks at mother
THEATER CRITIC
Yeah, pretty much what I expected.
SHIFT: Arkansas
THEATER CRITIC
Pretty much what I expected.
SHIFT: Moscow
THEATER CRITIC
Pretty much what I expected.
SHIFT: The moon.
THEATER CRITIC
I saw this on TV.
SHIFT: Having sex with a woman
THEATER CRITIC
Could you move your hips, please?
SHIFT: Standing before God
THEATER CRITIC
I have a movie idea I want to pitch you.
THE END
Thursday, January 13, 2011
VICTORY!
Wanted to thank Juma for being so open with his process; Gabi, for being a fun interview as always; Makoto, for giving me 26 minutes, when he was already late to rehearsal; Neal Santos, for a totally fun visual; and every dancer that has ever allowed me into their rehearsal room. A dancer is a being connected to generosity in a way few of us can approach. Just try to find a dancer that tips less than 20%.
Go hold a paper copy in your hands (they're free)! Here's a link for out-of-towners and lazy Philadelphians.
Go hold a paper copy in your hands (they're free)! Here's a link for out-of-towners and lazy Philadelphians.
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