author: Leonard Taube
Do you know what it’s like to die alive? That may be a heavy question, but it’s one that Diana asks and sets the stage for an evening of intense, raw, gut-wrenching drama. Iron Crow Theatre’s production of Next to Normal opened at the beautiful M&T Bank Exchange this evening to a large house and more than a few wet eyes. You simply cannot be unmoved by its subject matter and,
Companion.
Not exactly the first thing that pops to mind when you see the word Ceilidh in print. For most of us, we’re scratching our heads wondering what in the world it is and how in the world you pronounce it. Unless you speak Gaelic, then you know. And in ancient Gaelic, the word means ‘companion.’ Known more readily now as ‘…a traditional Scottish social gathering involving dancing, music, and storytelling…’ Ceilidh is now a new musical (for those wondering,
In daylights, in sunsets, in midnight, in cups of coffee— in inches, in miles, in laughter, and strife!
The beautiful ephemeral nature of theatre is that it lingers on in our hearts long after the last curtain drops. And rarely do audiences get such an extraordinary chance to see a sold-out performance, which was so popular, it had to be extended. It had to be extended half-way across town to a brand new space!