Author Archives: Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
You are What you Eat?
“What are you doing with regular sour cream? Get the gay version.” It’s taco night and I am learning about my subculture’s very specific way of eating. Lesson one: If there is a lite, low-fat, fat-free, calorie-free, or diet option, … Continue reading
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What Does it Mean to be a Foodie?
I am a self-proclaimed foodie to my core. The dictionary defines a foodie as, “a person keenly interested in food, especially in eating or cooking.” Some might even call these people “gourmands” or “epicures” or “gourmets,” but I find all … Continue reading
CIVILIZATION SMACKDOWN
If you’ve been following along on Twitter and Facebook (which um you should be!) you know we’re holding a “Civilization Smackdown” during the run of Civilization (all you can eat) to find out what is the “greatest civilization ever.” We’ve … Continue reading
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
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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
Fait Accompli & Other Tales
Fate – otherwise referred to as destiny, fortune, chance, luck, doom, future, coincidence – is a tricky thing. If you believe in it, do you leave your life up to the fates and live life without care? Or do you … Continue reading
The Do’s and Don’ts of getting through with Airport Security
The term Frequent Flyer was coined to describe my family. My grandfather, who was a pilot in the Air Force, met my grandmother when he was a passenger on a plane where she was a Flight Attendant. My parents met … Continue reading
