Tag: plays

IT WAS A VERY GOOD YEAR – RICH PASCHALL

The Class of South Pacific, by Rich Paschall Most of your high school and college graduates will not have the pleasure of hearing the typical graduation speeches this year.  Students are usually listening to them in wonder, perhaps even shock at some odd notion.  It seems like a peculiar thing to say to high school … Continue reading IT WAS A VERY GOOD YEAR – RICH PASCHALL

FRANKIE AND JOHNNY IN THE CLAIR DE LUNE – BY ELLIN CURLEY

In 1987 I saw a play at the Manhattan Theater Club in New York City that stayed with me for over 30 years. It affected me so deeply that when it returned to Broadway this year, I felt compelled to see it again. It was called Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, was … Continue reading FRANKIE AND JOHNNY IN THE CLAIR DE LUNE – BY ELLIN CURLEY

“LES MISERABLE” VERSUS “LESS MISERABLE” — Marilyn Armstrong

"Les Miserables" is coming to Boston. I know this because the advertisement for it is on TV every few minutes. I read the book originally in French, back when I could actually read French and sort of mumble in French if forced. I never spoke the language well, but I could read surprisingly well. However, … Continue reading “LES MISERABLE” VERSUS “LESS MISERABLE” — Marilyn Armstrong

IT’S THE THEATER

A Hall of Fame Teacher There are a lot of dedicated teachers.  Many find a good school and stay with it for decades.  Most of us can recall a teacher like this.  The fortunate ones will encounter several as they go through school.  I had such a teacher. It is rare that over 20 years … Continue reading IT’S THE THEATER

IT WAS A VERY GOOD YEAR

The Class of South Pacific, by Rich Paschall It seems like an odd thing to say to high school or college graduates, and yet we say it all the time.  Students are probably listening to graduation speeches in wonder, perhaps even shock at this notion.  There it is, however, an oft-repeated idea that older folks … Continue reading IT WAS A VERY GOOD YEAR

IT’S THE THEATER

A Hall of Fame Teacher There are a lot of dedicated teachers.  Many find a good school and stay with it for decades.  Most of us can recall a teacher like this.  The fortunate ones will encounter several as they go through school.  I had such a teacher. It is rare that 20 years after … Continue reading IT’S THE THEATER