I Can't Give You Anything But Love

Though it isn’t the most exhaustive, scientific, or scholarly piece on the subject, Nina Metz’s article in the Trib about the financial straits of Chicago actors is at least a decent primer. Having just been amongst our London-based brethern and sistern (not to be confused with cistern), I’m strangely pleased that my representation of “making [...]

Hooray for Our Side

This is a little old, but it came to my attention that at least one person out there thought my Chicago stage (non-improv or sketch) debut was worthwhile. Namely, Mary Shen Barnidge in her guise as reviewer for the Windy City Times. While listing “some of the shows ( and parts, thereof ) [...]

Don't Call It a Comeback

Well, fair occasional blog-readers, I am safe and sound returned from my exceedingly long trip. I’m still processing a lot of it, and I’m smack in the middle of a weird form of reverse culture-shock (between vacation-life and home-life). I’m sure some of it will filter up here soon, including some thoughts on West End [...]