03/21/2016
Many great suggestions proposed in this article. I especially like the idea of looking at fashion houses and how they capitalize on marketing and media.
Opera’s Missing Audience Development Gene Threatens Its Very Survival
I am an opera fan. I say that with some trepidation. Liking opera is a bit like being a railfan. No matter how much you think you’re into it, there’s always someone else who is at least…
05/03/2014
For myself, a good play is a good play, regardless of the author's s*x - and yet, that might make me part of the problem...
-- D. Damane
The Shocking, Sexist Fact the Tony Awards Just Highlighted
Today's most acclaimed playwrights are women. Almost none write for Broadway. Why?
04/04/2014
The Broadway Effect in Rocky, Aladdin, Les Miz | HowlRound
The Broadway Effect in Rocky, Aladdin, Les MizJonathan Mandell April 3, 2014 The musical Aladdin on Broadway has gotten rid of Abu, Aladdin’s trusted if mischievous monkey companion, as well as the pet tiger Rajah, both of whom were in Disney’s 1992 animated film. In Rocky on Broadway, you cannot se...
03/02/2014
Arts Education Won't Save Us from Boring, Inaccessible Theater
I’ve been avidly following coverage of The Summit and there’s a lot of FANTASTIC discussion coming out of that, but one thing that caught my attention that hasn’t been really dissected...
10/03/2013
A VERY interesting commentary on the artistic landscape of a town I have grown to love...
A Shrinking Landscape: Theater Criticism in Chicago Then and Now | HowlRound
A Shrinking Landscape: Theater Criticism in Chicago Then and NowJosh Sobel October 2, 2013 The tension—healthy or unhealthy—that has always existed between the artist and the critic is no secret. Having one’s creation judged by someone whose role seems to be to dictate the value of said work is a na...
09/27/2013
Have you ever wondered what it takes to become an international opera star? Wonder no more - our newest web series, "Countdown", makes its debut...
Countdown
This 1st-of-its-kind web series' debut season will mark the countdown to operatic star Adina Aaron's triumphant return to the American operatic stage as Donna Leonora di Vargas in Washington National Opera's THE FORCE OF DESTINY (La Forza del Destino) by Giuseppe Verdi.
09/03/2013
Our newest children's show is ready and raring to go! "Simon the Invisible Boy" is a heartfelt musical that delves into the tough subject of bullying.
For information about how to bring "Simon" to your school, contact Associate Managing Director Shella Sylla at 646.481.3621.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVdl001wsUI
Simon the Invisible Boy Promo
This video is about Simon the Invisible Boy
06/08/2013
Hey, check it out! We have a blog! Click the link below to follow the goings on at Ritual, or head on over to our website to see all kinds of new things!
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11/26/2012
Thank you for a Wonderful performance tonight cast of ROOST. Get your tickets now for the 3 remaining shows!
http://www.ritualtheatrecompany.org/node/67
ROOST | Ritual Theater Company
After Derek's mother is arrested for the violent murder of his father, he and his sister's childhoods are torn asunder, sending their lives spiraling in completely different directions. After having departed years before, Derek returns home to find his sister desperately trying to sell their childh...
09/15/2012
GOD LOVES YOU wraps it's first day of shooting! I'd like to thank Sheldrake Lukas and the Waldorf Astoria for making this location possible. Also, a BIG thanks to Pete Chatmon, Dylan Laziza, Jason Obenschain, Melina Greene, and Hannelore Williams at Double 7 Productions and Dylan Verrechia at Verrechia Films for ALL of their talent and hard work!
Pics, video, and MORE coming SOON!