Posts by David Dixon
Keeping the Halloween Spirit Alive
Nothing says holiday-season counter-programming like having a Halloween musical in December. October 31 plays a very important role throughout Backyard Renaissance Theatre Company’s world premiere of Tarrytown.
Read MoreWitnessing a Real Life Tragedy
More than seven decades have passed since the publication of “Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl.” Her journal continues to be a heartbreaking reminder of the tragedy and atrocities of the Holocaust.
Read MoreRaising a Child Under Difficult Circumstances
Autism is a serious topic that’s been depicted in depth theatrically only in recent years. Aside from The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, there aren’t a lot of notable examples of shows that revolve around this neurodevelopmental disorder.
Read MoreBalancing Work and Friendship
If someone was going to compile a list of books that resemble the structure of a play, Of Mice and Men would be featured as one of the most famous examples ever written. Chapters of the novella read like extended scenes of a show with emphasis on dialogue and character conversations.
Read MoreEncore for the Sanders Family Singers
Shows that deal with faith and religion aren’t easy to pull off. If handled poorly, stories about spirituality can become too corny or preachy.
Read MoreAdjusting to the Passage of Time
During the summer, the Artistic Director of Moxie Theatre, Delicia Turner Sonnenberg, stepped down as the leader of the award-winning venue. Following her departure, the co-founder and Associate Artistic Director, Jennifer Eve Thorn, took over Sonnenberg’s position.
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