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Comment on A Mindset is a Terrible Thing to Face by Scott Walters

Scott Walters — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:40:55 +0000

Nicely done, Tom. And I think “mindset” is a good word — less loaded with Marxist baggage than ideology. See you in Lexington!

Comment on Battling Ennui by a poor player » Blog Archive » A Mindset is a Terrible Thing to Face

a poor player » Blog Archive » A Mindset is a Terrible Thing to Face — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:56:16 +0000

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Comment on Battling Ennui by Dennis Baker

Dennis Baker — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:54:45 +0000

Agree with Tyler. Devised, community theater piece calling?

Thanks for being honest Tom, I feel the same way a lot of the time

Comment on Battling Ennui by Tyler

Tyler — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:15:58 +0000

Maybe it’s time to gather information of the local heritage of Dunkirk and write a piece about that.

Comment on Battling Ennui by Scott Walters

Scott Walters — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:31:00 +0000

“I wish I knew how to create theatre for these people. I’m depressed that I don’t. They deserve better of me.”

Boy, if we were looking for a motto for CRADLE, you just hit on it.

I feel you. Hang in there, my friend — maybe we can have a good conversation or two in Lexington.

Comment on The Indie Actor by eric

eric — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:18:20 +0000

Interesting reading. The model for the future of theatre in America is not being built or executed in NY, LA, or CHI or SEA, it is being built and lived in places like Lanesboro, MN home to the Commonweal Theatre Company. It has taken 21 years but people are noticing that Commonweal’s Artist/Administrator model is vibrant, viable and sustainable. Commonweal is training the future generation of American Theatre Artists in the Commonweal Apprentice Program. If you would like to know more about what works and how it works visit Lanesboro or read this article from American Theatre http://www.tcg.org/publications/at/feb10/exec.cfm

Comment on The Indie Actor by Moira Brennan

Moira Brennan — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:43:12 +0000

Slightly off topic, but wouldn’t it be interesting to pour some of the educational resources being spent on (misleading) actor training into programs that train indie producers. Those grads could then work to build the indie performance field (i do think that’s not a terribly helpful categorization, but i get it) from the ground up, creating a sound, sustainable environment in which to hire those well trained actors! I’m not talking about arts admin training. I’m talking about dynamic, imaginative, knowledgeable producers, who understand the beast of new performance. Desperately needed.

Comment on Denver Center National Theatre Conservatory to Close by poorplayer

poorplayer — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 01:36:49 +0000

I have a former student in the 2010 class as well. I just heard from him not a week ago, and he gave no sign at that time things were going bad. More to come, I bet.

Comment on Denver Center National Theatre Conservatory to Close by Andrew Utter

Andrew Utter — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:46:01 +0000

Wow, too bad, sign of the times I guess. One of my former students, Dawn Scott, is in what I guess will be their last graduating class. I’ll have to ask her about it.

Comment on Stuff to Read by Tom Loughlin

Tom Loughlin — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:28:08 +0000

Go get ‘em, Paul!