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July 23, 2010

Wondering About Critique…

Here’s a pretend letter from a pretend reader of a blog dedicated to thinking through various issues related to art-making and Christian faith. “Dear Blogging Person, How does a working artist deal with criticism?  I don’t mean mean-spirited people dishing … Continue reading →

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July 22, 2010

An Audience’s Misty Eyes

The eyes of an audience mean more to me than their words.   At last night’s talkback after Man of La Mancha, there were audience members who were meaningfully lost in the experience of the play, eyes a bit misty.   The … Continue reading →

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July 15, 2010

Each Man’s Life Is But A Breath

So says David the King in Psalm 39.   This psalm gives us an image of a man wrestling with God, his relationship with Him burning in his chest.  He resolves not to speak, but then must.  He asks to know … Continue reading →

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July 14, 2010

Impossible Dreams?

So last week Taproot Theatre opened Man of La Mancha.   I get the privilege of singing “The Quest” or as it’s more popularly known, “The Impossible Dream.”   While thrilled to have the opportunity to take on the role of Don … Continue reading →

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April 14, 2010

“Places”

Each night I stand backstage pacing back and forth, running a small ritual that has become important to me as a preparation for a coming night of emotional journeying.  The role of Eric Weiss in Brooklyn Boy is a challenging … Continue reading →

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