Editor’s Note for November 2013
Editor Jim O’Quinn shares his thoughts on the November 2013 issue.
Nationwide
Stories with a national scope.
The Fantasy of Americana in ‘Fool for Love’
Using a neon sign and pervasive sound design, the creative team at the Jungle Theatre took a dreamscape approach to Sam Shepard’s classic.
Show Me the Money, ZACH Theatre
The Austin-based theatre reveals all in its budget for an acclaimed rendition of ‘August: Osage County.’
From the Actor’s Notebook: Thoughts on Playing Shakespeare
An acclaimed performer shares his insights on five iconic leading roles.
Aditi Kapil and Nathaniel Fuller Share a Common Map
For the playwright and the actor, playwriting is a game of push and pull, and being led past the comfort zone.
A Survival Resonance Through the Work of Sekou Sundiata
Activated by memories of their creator, the words of the late Sekou Sundiata take on a new meaning.
Musical Composers and Lyricists in Pursuit of the Good Book
In writing musicals, the playwright’s job is to build the structure, then get out of the way.
Balancing the Wild and Tame in ‘Sense & Sensibility the Musical’
In their treatment of Jane Austen’s classic, the creative team at Denver Center Theatre Company used color and props to differentiate between the city and the country.
Lauren Gunderson and Jennifer Le Blanc Share Heart and Mind
The playwright and the actor talk about their collaboration.
Len Jenkin and Bruce DuBose Create a Theatrical Fusion
This dynamic actor and playwright duo transform the Undermain Theatre into other worlds.
