Why Not?

Though I’ve avoided wading into the recent ardent discussion of “tribalism” as a social and economic model for supporting theatre artists (out of a profound sense that the concept eludes me), it has got me thinking again about the historical models of society and theatre. Though I spent four years of formal study and many [...]

On My Sleeve

As a kid, I was always a) very worried about what I wore said about me and b) seemingly unable to do anything about it. As much as I was concerned my outré apparel might be cementing my outsider status, I was more afraid of making a choice in a store. As with most things, [...]

The Story: Citing Sources

Consider this:

“History is a set of lies agreed upon.” Napoleon Bonaparte (French General, Politician and Emperor 1769-1821)

The RadioLab episodes on identity (particularly the “Story of Me” section) and memory.
Elizabeth Loftus’ experiments in false or contaminated memories.
The role of emotion in the process of memory.
The TV series “Dream On“

Is not “who we are,” then, the story [...]