There are only so many Strads in the world, but there are a lot of 3D printers, and the Ottawa Symphony decided to take advantage of the printers to create new violins and violas. “It turns out they have a slightly different pitch.”
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Toulouse, France, Brings Giant Mythological Street Art Creatures To Life
Immersive street art theatre with a giant minotaur and a giant spider meeting around a city and playing out different acts? Why not, right?
Women In Theatre In Minnesota Succeed By Creating Their Own Spaces
In the Twin Cities, three theatre companies founded by women – including a new one focusing on opportunities for women of color and/or queer women – are changing the landscape. “‘These theaters are being founded as answers to a lack of opportunity,’ said Mary McColl, a former Twin Cities arts leader who now runs the 51,000-member Actors’ Equity union. Acknowledging that the politics of the moment have women fired up, she said she sees these companies as crucial ‘for the industry to become more inclusive and equitable.'”
How To Win A Supporting Role Oscar
First, play a pretty major role, a role that someone inexperienced in Oscar campaigns might consider to be a starring role. Second, in consultation with the studio, pick a strategy that has proven to be winning – or one with a strong narrative arc. (See: Glenn Close.)
The Public Theater Lives Up To Its Name With A Tour Of Lynn Nottage’s ‘Sweat’ To Devastated Midwestern Cities
Five states, 18 cities, free performances – and a plan that reaches far beyond the play itself; “Along with community organizations, public libraries, Rotary clubs, humanities councils, and whoever else is interested, it has encouraged lectures, discussion groups, story circles, and art pieces in the weeks before and after staging a free performance of Sweat. The tour is now over, but the project is not.”
Jazz Trumpeter Roy Hargrove Has Died At 49
Hargrove’s death would be tragic even if he were in his 90s. But his career was one of expanding influence – and audience. “Hargrove advocated for a bigger audience for jazz, even when he was drawing what most in the medium would consider sizable crowds.”
Why Are Asterisks Getting A New Life On Twitter?
Though this column doesn’t say it, it’s partly to avoid trolls. But other that that, is using an asterisk to substitute for a letter useful? Not really: “Replacing a letter with an asterisk is just pretence.”
Mickey Mouse Is 90, But If You Think This Celebration Is Big, Just Wait Ten Years
Actually, the 90th might just slide right into the centenary: “Disney is using Mickey’s 90th birthday as a monstrous marketing moment, with the company’s cross-promotional machine revved up to what may be its highest level yet. Every corner of the $168 billion company is contributing to the campaign, which will intensify on Sunday when ABC runs ‘Mickey’s 90th Spectacular.’ Disney theme parks will be hosting events into next year.”
A British Screenwriter Explains Why It’s Better To Be A Producer As Well
Basically, unless a screenwriter wants to let all creative control go, the answer is to produce as well as write. And, Karla Williams says, there’s bigger issue in British media: “My work means too much to simply give it away, and with most TV commissioners, execs and producers being white, middle class men, I would be giving my baby to carers who were not best equipped to feed, love and nurture her.”
What’s The Matter With Fiction Sales?
No, it’s not just the political climate that’s making fiction sales dive – that’s been going on since 2013 (with a blip in 2015 for Harper Lee’s Go Set a Watchman). What are the causes of the rise of nonfiction and the fiction tumble?