Writing Shakespeare (well, sort of)

It was an idea that spawned, mainly, from a backstage conversation with one of the main characters in a production of Much Ado About Nothing that I recently finished at a local community theater.    We were discussing our favorite moments, as actors, when this particular actor casually mentioned that her favorite moments were the nonverbal ones,Continue reading “Writing Shakespeare (well, sort of)”

It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

Last week I appreciated (tearfully, I’ll admit), an article that Mental Floss published about Mister Rogers.  In addition to some very sweet and sad reflections, I very much enjoyed their collection of facts about Fred Rogers and Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.  Here are some highlights: “I used to cry to myself when I was alone,” heContinue reading “It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood”