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Category Archives: Musical Theatre
'1776' at Wilmington
‘1776’ – John Adams: “One useless man is called a disgrace; two are called a law firm; and three or more become a Congress.” This afternoon, my 16 year old son, Quintin, and I drove 35 miles to Wilmington, Ohio … Continue reading
Posted in Acting, Actors, Ball State University, Broadway, Colonial America, Entertainment, Founding Fathers, George Washington, John Adams, Movies, Musical Theatre, Netflix, Performing, Playwrighting, The History Channel, Theatre, Theatre: College, Theatre: Community, Thoma Jefferson, U.S. History, U.S. Presidents
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A wonderful adventure…
What an incredible evening! Dinner at UNO’s with Quintin was loaded with good humor, and great food. I love eating at UNO’s prior to a show at The Victoria Theatre, or The Schuster Center, because there is that familiar electricity … Continue reading
My corner of the sky…
Everything has its season Everything has its time Show me a reason and I’ll soon show you a rhyme Cats fit on the windowsill Children fit in the snow Why do I feel I don’t fit in anywhere I go? … Continue reading
Posted in Carillon Park, Cox Arboretum, Darin's Career, Deeds Point, Drum-Major, Every day life, Fairmont High School, Fairmont Marching Firebirds, Family Life, Family Pets, Fowler, Indiana, Fraze Pavilion, Indiana, Inspiration, Miami Valley of Ohio, Museum of the US Air Force, Music - Marching Band, Musical Theatre, NACAC, Old River Park, Parenting, Playwrighting, Private Students, School, Single Parent, Spirituality, Teaching, The Haasienda, The Secret, Theatre: Community, Theatre: High School, Vacation & Travel, Walking/Hiking, Woodland Cemetery
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Theatre In The Miami Valley
I found a great article in The Dayton Paper that lists all the upcoming shows but they were listed under the various companies. I made up a list of shows by their dates. Keep in mind that I only entered … Continue reading
Posted in Acting, Actors, Broadway, Darin's Career, Dayton, Entertainment, Miami Valley of Ohio, Musical Theatre, People: Joshua Logan, People: Rodgers & Hammerstein, Performing, Playwright, Playwrighting, Private Students, Teaching, Theatre, Theatre: College, Theatre: Community, Theatre: High School
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Does it really matter?
This has been an amusing several days for news. Lindsay Lohan is sentenced to jail and rehab… Mel Gibson has been acting up, again… Touch Down Jesus will be rebuilt – full body from Indiana limestone… The Barefoot Bandit has … Continue reading
Posted in Actors, Biblical History, Blogroll, Broadway, Christianity, Darin's Career, Disney, Documentaries, Entertainment, Every day life, Family Life, Great Britain, Humor, Inspiration, Miami Valley of Ohio, Movies, Music - Band, Musical Theatre, Performing, Politics, Politics - 2008 Election, Religion, Royal Family, The Haasienda, Touchdown Jesus, U.S. History, U.S. Presidents
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Thursday… July 1st
Teaching only three days in the summer means long days on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday; however, having the additional two week-days – plus the weekend – to work around the house, write, and spend time with my are wonderful. This … Continue reading
The Wright Connection: A musical journey
Although I am a passionate historian, I must admit that I was rather lazy in my study of Dayton history. Normally, I am on top of my historical surroundings, and learn as much as possible. However, when I moved to … Continue reading
Posted in Broadway, Composing, Dayton, Eleanor Roosevelt, Entertainment, First Ladies, Franklin Roosevelt, Katharine Wright-Haskell, Kitty Hawk, Miami Valley of Ohio, Museum of the US Air Force, Musical Theatre, People: Rodgers & Hammerstein, Playwright, Playwrighting, The Haasienda, Theodore Roosevelt, U.S. History, U.S. Presidents, Vacation & Travel, Washington, DC, Woodland Cemetery, Wright Brothers
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Sunday With The Lincolns…
4:00am found me wide awake this morning, but I managed to return to two more hours of sleep. After feeding Logan and Flyer, I settled down to write the morning’s entry on this blog site, and by 9:30am I was … Continue reading
Reunion with Mrs. Lincoln…
In 1986, while a student at Ball State University, I began writing a choral project on President Lincoln. Having been a fan of the 16th president since first grade this was a project I thoroughly enjoyed. For some reason, I … Continue reading
Memorial Day, 2010 Style…
And the weekend continues… After leaving Wright State University’s production HELLO, DOLLY (see previous post), I chatted with Mother en route home. By 6:00pm, Jose and I were to two of our scheduled grad parties for Megan Weyrauch and Ryan … Continue reading
Posted in Acting, Ball State University, Ball State University Singers, Carillon Park, Darin's Career, Drum-Major, Family Life, Music - Choral, Music - Marching Band, Musical Theatre, Old River Park, People: Rodgers & Hammerstein, Private Students, Single Parent, Teaching, Theatre: High School
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HELLO DOLLY!
46 years ago, Ball State’s Emen’s Auditorium opened… 46 years ago, the Ball State Singers were born… 46 years ago (this September), I was born… 46 years ago (this September), BEWITCHED premiered on television… and… 46 years ago, HELLO DOLLY … Continue reading
John Adams
The day seemed to drag… I felt drained, and exhausted for no apparent reason. I accomplished little until it was time to teach – and that perked me up, greatly. Jackson Lockhart came to pick up Sophie from her lesson, … Continue reading
It's a Wednesday…
I cannot believe I have slipped into my old pattern of not blogging! I was so good about blogging, and then the past few days I have been lazy – an for no good reason. It has been a typical … Continue reading
My Thursday morning….
Yesterday afternoon, I took Jose out to the front yard to help me measure the length in front of the shrubs where I want to put a little stone wall just a foot or so off the ground. I handed … Continue reading
Two of my favorite directors collaborate…
Read PLAYBILL’s article on the collaborative direction about Hal Prince and Susan Stromman… Prince and Stroman Unveil New Musical
Posted in Blogroll, Entertainment, Musical Theatre, Performing, Theatre
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Last of the Ziegfeld Girls Dead at 106
Originally published in PLAYBILL. By Kenneth Jones and Robert Simonson 11 May 2010 Doris Eaton Travis Doris Eaton Travis, the former Ziegfeld Follies dancer who inspired 21st century audiences with her pluck, good will — and fancy footwork — at 12 … Continue reading
Posted in Blogroll, Broadway, Entertainment, Musical Theatre, Performing, Theatre
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What does a Producer Do?
This is a really neat article about Broadway producers. Take time to read What does a Broadway Producer do? Over 100 Producers respond. The article can be found at THE PRODUCER’S PERSPECTIVE A producer is a rare, paradoxical genius: hard-headed, soft-hearted, … Continue reading
A Spring Week…
My dear friend in St. Louis, Jeffrey Carter, is always a few steps ahead of me with technology (and a score of other things that raises my admiration and respect for him), and I figured out how I can write … Continue reading
Posted in Blogroll, Entertainment, Family Life, Friends, Music - Band, Musical Theatre, NACAC, The Haasienda
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…His Baton Is Laid Down…
(Written in September 2002) Thursday evening I was in the middle of teaching private voice, piano and saxophone lessons when I received Emails from my mother and sister telling me that Mr. Brugger had passed away. Though not terribly surprised … Continue reading
Butler's Coleman Hemsath marks his 30th production with Singin' In The Rain
Originally published: http://www.examiner.com/x-27336-Dayton-High-School-Theater-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Butlers-Coleman-Hemsath-marks-his-30th-production-with-Singin-In-The-Rain Eight years. Thirty productions. This averages to 3.75 shows each year. Most of these thirty productions, however, were accomplished within the past five years. This incredibly busy rehearsal and performance schedule has been maintained by Coleman Hemsath, … Continue reading
Wayne High School senior Tray Shelton shines in Moon Over Buffalo
Originally published: http://www.examiner.com/x-27336-Dayton-High-School-Theater-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Wayne-High-School-senior-Tray-Shelton-shines-in-Moon-Over-Buffalo “I have been interested in theatre for as long as I can remember. I think the main reason the stage has always been appealing to me is because in a small town like Huber Heights, you don’t … Continue reading
Fairmont grad Phil Drennen launches new writing career following Altar Boyz tour
Originally posted: http://www.examiner.com/x-27336-Dayton-High-School-Theater-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Fairmont-grad-Phil-Drennen-launches-new-writing-career-following-Altar-Boyz-tour This 2002 Fairmont graduate, now a performer living in New York City, was known in the Miami Valley for cow roping, singin’ and dancin’ in the rain, gambling, and dancing in pajamas. Now, having completed a national … Continue reading
Centerville HS senior Jack Gallagher lights the way
Originally published: http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-27336-Dayton-High-School-Theater-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Jack-Gallagher-lights-the-way “The shear difference from a plainly lit stage before the show, and the last little touch – lighting adds to a production that truly takes you to where the show takes place.” This is why Centerville High … Continue reading
"September Song"
Every September 1st, I think of this beautiful song by Weill & Anderson. The first time I heard “September Song” was in the mid-late 1980’s when Mr. Logan played a recording of it. I cannot remember who sang it but … Continue reading
The Haasienda on Shroyer... 