I saw the Dark Knight today with my Dad. I thought the movie was well done. Dad and I both agreed that overall the acting was very good, and we especially thought Heath Ledger gave a great performance. I think his performance was worthy of an Oscar nomination for this film. [...]
OCTAFest 08
This weekend I am teaching a directing workshop at the Oklahoma Community Theatre Association Festival. It’s a state-wide festival for community theatre managers, actors, tech folks, and directors. My workshop is titled: Theatrical Directing: Creating Stage Pictures. My approach will be to discuss the director as artist, and practice stage composition. [...]
Busy, busy.
Above: The set, under construction. Before and after.
I have been so busy these past few days. I have been working hard on the set for Into The Woods, as well as rehearsals. Things are going well, but I am busy.
I just got back from leading a lighting design workshop, and now I shall rest.
Circus Peanuts
This is a candy I remember my Grandmother Nima having at her house when I was a kid. I bought some today to see if I still like them. They are pure sugar. I like them.
Costume Design
Above: Erin working on one of her designs.
Let me take just a moment to brag on my wife, Erin, who is designing the costumes for my production of Into The Woods this summer. She has not only designed the costumes by compiling lots of visual research of colors, styles, textures, and lines, as [...]
I Hate Wal Mart
Erin and I generally refuse to shop at Wal Mart. I say “generally” because there are times when we are stuck in a situation that requires a Wal Mart trip. We usually shop at Target, but there is not one in Muskogee so we have to go to Wal Mart for items such [...]
Quiznos Quandry
Tonight I had dinner at Quiznos. I ordered a chopped cobb salad, which was very good. My complaints about Quiznos are:
1. It takes a very log time to get your food once you’ve placed the order.
2. The prices are on the high end by the time you buy a drink with [...]
