Archive for the ‘Interviews’ Category
Fresh new plays harvested by Sisters Freehold
Sisters Freehold has made an outsized mark in its relatively brief three years of existence, and much of that has come through their signature play-development project, the Horticulture Playwrights Workshop. Dedicated to finding and fostering local, emerging playwrights through a year of crafting and rewrites from idea to actuality, HPW has already nurtured several creative […]
Riot Grrrls march on Dunsinane!
It’s always a delight to speak with and hear from the tremendous array of creative artists and performers who make our local theater community thrive at every level. But there is a special thrill that comes from the chance to talk to two supremely talented, veteran theater-makers about an exciting project when they also happen […]
Baltimore’s Big Sing 2024
Anthony Blake Clark, music director of Baltimore Choral Arts, spoke with me about Baltimore’s Big Sing on Saturday, September 21st at 6 pm. The Sing-along concert, open to the public, takes place at University Baptist Church, 3501 North Charles Street in Baltimore. Click on the link for the interview and more information!
Music at St. David’s ’24 – ’25 season
Douglas Buchanan, Director of Music for the Music at St. David’s series, has devised another season of commemorative events and diverse musical offerings. He came in to talk to me about it.
Defenders’ Day: When Citizens Joined Forces With The Military
Back in 1814, Baltimore found itself under threat of invasion from British troops. Ordinary citizens teamed up forces with the military to defend and protect the city. I spoke with Ranger Ray Snyder about this year’s Defenders’ Day celebrations at Fort McHenry and beyond.
Music at Emmanuel’s expansive new concert season
Music at Emmanuel in Baltimore’s historic Mt. Vernon neighborhood is offering its most expansive concert season yet. I spoke with their Director of Music, Christian Lane.
MACHINAL gears up at Fells Point Corner Theatre
From September 6th through 29th, Fells Point Corner Theatre is featuring one of the landmark American plays of the last century, Sophie Treadwell’s Expressionist tour-de-force, Machinal. Directed by Deirdre McAllister, the production comes to life 96 years almost to the day since the play premiered to both shock and acclaim on September 7th, 1928. A mere […]
Shriver Concerts 2024—2025 season
The Shriver Hall Concert Series goes from strength to strength, and the next season builds on their success. I spoke with Executive Director, Catherine Cochran.
Culture clash at Baltimore Theatre Project
Playing through August 31st at the always-eclectic Baltimore Theatre Project is a new play by local playwright Mark Scharf, The Monroe Doctrine. The project is produced by Vest Pocket Productions, directed by multi-talented Baltimore theater-maker Ann Turiano (also co-Artistic Director of Sisters Freehold), and features an array of seasoned local artists on stage and behind […]
Getting hysterical with Summer at the Center
2024 heralds the revival of the Summer at the Center arts festival at Towson University’s College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC)–for the first time in nearly 20 years. This festival offers a celebration of, as well as a tribute to, Baltimore’s vibrant artistic tapestry and COFAC’s long history as a part of it. Spread […]
