Archive for April, 2009

Dreamgirls

Friday, April 17th, 2009

When I saw the film version of Dreamgirls I had chills as Jennifer Hudson sang “And I am Telling You.” I can’t even imagine what it was like to have seen the original run with Jennifer Holliday in that role. When I found this gem, I had just a taste. Officially chill-inducing!

The Man Who Made “Happenings” Happen

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009

One of the most pleasureable parts of teaching Performance is the ability to study and enjoy the multi-disciplinary artists that fuse art and theater.  Robert Delford Brown was one such artist.  The world of art is a tiny bit more muted with his loss.  The New York Times obituary pays terrific tribute and includes some […]