There has been such enthusiasm for the production since Yale (2015) that the ensemble, the musicians, the stage manager, and the assistants have remained together. As Vogel says, “We’ve all moved together as one.”
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Boisterously funny and chokingly sad, Sinking Ship Productions' new adaptation of Franz Kafka's short story follows the original rather closely, yet through pure showmanship it defies expectation at almost every turn.
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Stan Lee discusses storytelling, underrated Marvel characters, and cameos ahead of his arrival at Awesome Con.
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In 'True Crime Addict' James Renner investigates the disappearance of a UMass student and his own addiction to true crime.
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These three Wonder Women set hearts a flutter this weekend, but also made a difference in tangible ways.
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Every walkway is a "pedestrian walkway." Redundancy should be used sparingly, and only when it contributes to rhetorical effect or provides necessary emphasis.
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In 'If I Understood You Would I Have This Look on My Face' Alan Alda tells us communication is key, but understanding how to communicate shows you the lock.
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The true story of 'the girl with the red foulard,' killed fighting with the PKK against the so-called Islamic State just as this production prepared to mount, takes its place in the connected and seemingly neverending sagas of the war on terror and the struggle for self-determination in the face of what may seem destiny.
Read More »Why We Need More U.S. Citizens to Travel Internationally
Experiencing a little of life in other countries helps you understand and relate to the needs, wants, and behaviors of others—especially in cultures very different from yours.
Read More »Appeals Court: Prison Litigation Reform Act Doesn’t Apply to Suits Filed by Ex-Prisoners
The federal Prison Litigation Reform Act prohibits prisoner-filed lawsuits over prison conditions unless the inmate has first exhausted available administrative remedies.
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