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A Timeless Tragedy: Why Romeo and Juliet Still Resonates in Theatre
“What about this play- this particular play- brings us back to reading and performing it over and over? Could it be because the passionate, youthful rebellion that Romeo and Juliet enact all because they want to be together is inspiring to the more jaded adult? Or do theaters perform Romeo and Juliet because it’s an easy sell? “
A Mixtape of 25 Musical Theater Songs I Would Introduce To Our New Alien Friends
“Last week, I was driving to work, thinking about how I would interact with aliens if I ever met them. What’s the best way to explain yourself to complete and utter strangers? The answer is obvious, of course: MIXTAPES!”
I would welcome a sequel to 'Songs for a New World' with open arms
“I find myself revisiting Mr. Brown’s Songs for A New World. Because the reality of it is that we ARE living in a new world. This post-Covid-era where industries are still failing their people while some industries are booming. Social media created pariahs while social justice created stronger communities.”