“A true depiction of today’s artistic director would be that of a multi-tasking, over-worked and driven man or woman, often imprisoned in tedious meetings when they yearn to be in the studio, always juggling dozens of demands and sudden emergencies.”
Tag: 07.29.11
Is The Book Club Endangered?
“Could reading groups be losing their sway in our culture? On one hand, this is a reasonable question; on the other, it’s like asking whether the United States should worry about being out-powered by Belgium.”
Has Mental Illness Helped Some Of Our Greatest Leaders?
“It has become fashionable to talk up the positive side of mental illness, to explain the persistence of conditions such as severe depression in terms of the benefits they bring to the people who experience them. For example, the tendency of depressed people to ruminate – generally considered an undesirable trait because it fuels negative thinking – could actually deepen their understanding of their problems and enhance decision-making.”
Scientists “Print” A Plane (Promising Major Design Advances)
“With 3D printing we can go back to pure forms and explore the mathematics of airflow without being forced to put in straight lines to keep costs down.”
Are There Roles For Transgender Actors?
“Transgender actors are for the most part left to watch from the sidelines. It doesn’t help that in some people’s minds being a drag queen and having a transgender identity are the same thing.”
London Theatre Up At Box Office
“London’s theatreland has recovered from a slump earlier this year, seeing box office takings between April and June up by 2% on the same period in 2010. The industry had braced itself after a drop in takings between January and March of 6% and a 10% audience lull. But figures have increased, due in particular to attendance of plays, which rose 13%.”
Broadway Flops Get Second Chances Abroad
“As the budgets of Broadway shows have grown — $10 million to $15 million is standard these days — so too has the financial incentive to fix flops. And a show’s second shot at success isn’t limited to the United States, where touring and regional productions can offer a backup market. Germany, the Netherlands and Japan are among the countries that have demonstrated an appetite in recent years for American musicals.”