Monthly Archives: January 2012
Vegetarian Mammoths
I am the worst vegetarian. Well technically I am just a mediocre pescetarian, since I’m ok with eating fish now. What started out as a personal protest against our culture’s addiction to inhumane and environmentally unsustainable means of food production—a … Continue reading
Filed under Artistic, Civilization (all you can eat)
The “American Dream”
We’ve got a new American Dream: it’s not any easier to attain, but it doesn’t require quite as much hard work. You’ll be rich and famous, but you’ll most likely be judged for it. It’s the American Dream to be … Continue reading
Viral Videos and Internet Memes
What does it take to go viral? Something borderline offensive? So ridiculous you want to buy the product? Anything involving really cute kids or hot men (hey Ryan Gosling)? There’s a hilarious scene in our upcoming show Civilization (all you … Continue reading
Howard Shalwitz on CIVILIZATION: Creating a Theatrical Event
As a director, I love plays that don’t just tell a story, but that give me a chance to create a truly original theatrical event. Jason Grote’s CIVILIZATION (all you can eat)—with its interweaving narratives, bizarre dance episodes, and talking … Continue reading
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Comedy: A Tool to Ignite Dialogue
In one sketch during Spoiler Alert: Everybody Dies, James T. Alfred, Travis Turner, Aaron Bliden, and Scott Montgomery all sit down to watch a Cubs vs. White Sox game on Alfred’s big screen TV. At the top, you feel like … Continue reading
