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The American Idol-ization of Theater Training
by Matt Wells | November 6, 2008
Too often do theater schools celebrate vanity and fame. Whether overtly stated or not, most theater training is geared towards individual aggrandizement: getting on the soaps or landing an agent.
Particularly in LA, acting training is sold as a commodity rather…
Financial Crises are Good Times for “Pay-What-You-Can” Nights
by Matt Wells | October 30, 2008
Check this out:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/culturemonster/2008/10/financial-crisi.html
I’ve been on this kick lately about the financial crisis and the arts, as those of you who have been following my recent posts undoubtedly have noticed. I am convinced that somehow we artists must respond to this…
Why Russ Stanton and Sam Zell Can Go Jump in a Lake, But Steven Leigh Morris and Don Shirley Deserve Medals
by Matt Wells | September 5, 2008
Although I still subscribe to the print edition of the LA Times, that paper seems to get worse by the day. This year they fired their dance critic. They buried their book review and opinion sections, not to mention the…
The Great Grand Blogosphere of the Theater
by Matt Wells | August 13, 2008
Hi All,
The great grand blogosphere of the theater exists, and is filled with riches waiting for us to discover.
Check out these sites, which are the ones that I frequent, and feel free to post any comments on what you find,…
