by Mike Hammer | Jul 7, 2014 | Culture, Entertainment
Rocky (Andy Karl) takes on the champ. Adapting a story from one medium to another can be a precarious undertaking. Movies based on books are commonplace in the film industry, and many times fans of the source are underwhelmed by the results. In a novel, a single...
by Mike Hammer | Jul 2, 2014 | Culture, Entertainment
Lola (Billy Porter) lights up the stage. If the economic crisis of the late 2000’s taught us anything, it’s the fragility of the family-run business in the age of advancing technology. An aging patriarch may hold on to the ideals that made his business a success, but...
by Mike Hammer | Jun 27, 2014 | Culture
Catherine and Cal look back on the memories of the fallen Andre. The AIDS crisis of the 80s may have occurred over thirty years ago, but it’s far from a distant memory. The tragedy is still fresh in the minds of those who suffered the anguish of losing a loved one to...
by Mike Hammer | Jun 25, 2014 | Culture
Hester Ferris (Jan Maxwell), the colloquial mastermind behind many of the nation’s policies. Conversing can be an art, like a dance between two people getting a feel for each other’s movements and mannerisms. Sometimes saying the right thing can open doors...
by Mike Hammer | Jun 25, 2014 | Culture
Barrett Foa controls the stage and brings multiple characters to life. A normal stage production has numerous elements to break down; set design, lighting, casting, and dialogue are just a few examples subject to scrutiny when attempting stage perfection. But what if...
