Monday, January 17, 2011

Symbolism and Metaphor

I am currently rehearsing for a production of Naomi Wallace’s One Flea Spare and preparing for a reading series comprised of a few of her other plays. Reading so much of her work has brought into focus Ms. Wallace’s mastery of the form. I am particularly in awe of her use of both symbol and metaphor. 

In One Flea Spare, a character literally walks around in another’s shoes, and few scenes later, a character plunges his finger into an orange and evokes a raw sensuality that elicited gasps in the room even during a read-through. 

What are some of the strongest or most memorable symbols or metaphors from your favorite plays, books, films, or music? 
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Saturday, January 8, 2011

Congratulations to Charles!

Charles McNulty, theatre critic for the LA Times, my critical touchstone (I have an internal WWCMD? bracelet), and one of my favorite professors, was just awarded the George Jean Nathan Award for Dramatic Criticism. Congratulations, Charlie! What a wonderful way to honor your immeasurable talent and contributions!

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