A dominatrix, an android companion – an opera? 'Three Way' zeroes in on the now and the near future of power and sexuality. Ahead of its NYC premiere, we talk with the composer, and debut a video excerpt.
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Justice Department Maps New Course on Forensic Science Review
The new Attorney General’s announcement made clear the National Commission on Forensic Science will be allowed to expire April 23, at the end of its current term.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘The Emperor Jones’ at the Irish Repertory Theatre
Oppressive rulers are often first the oppressed who never overcome their own former states of torment and abuse.
Read More »What Happens in Schools With No Report Card Grades – True Learning Begins!
The education system continues to fail students because of this folly of expectation that has resulted in reliance on standardized test scores that have no meaning in relation to what a child knows and retains.
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘Tropicana’ by Haresh Sharma and Spare Room Productions
This new musical isn't perfect and its script and music could use some serious tweaking, but the set and costumes reflect the time period immaculately, the direction is creative, the singing is not bad and there are certainly moments of humour. Anyway, who said the '60s were perfect, after all?
Read More »Interview: Kenneth W. Gronbach, Author of ‘Upside: Profiting from the Profound Demographic Shifts Ahead’
A conversation with global demographics expert Kenneth W. Gronbach, the author of 'Upside,' about the power of demographics to steer society — and help businesses strategize for success.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Child’s Play’ by Kevin D. Ferguson
What good's talk therapy if the patient won't talk? Ten-year-old Cindy has gone mute, and her desperate mother and stepfather have brought her to self-assured therapist Vera to try and get to the bottom of the mystery.
Read More »ID10T Music Festival and Comic Conival 2017: Preview (June 24-25)
Chris Hardwick creates and hosts the new ID10T Music Festival and Comic Conival on June 24-25, 2017 at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California.
Read More »Is Technology Addiction Ruining Our Social Lives?
It’s tempting to joke about the subject, but there’s empirical evidence to suggest that overexposure and overuse of technology can negatively impact our social lives—and our mental health as well.
Read More »Event Review: Sherlock Ruled at 221B Con in Atlanta April 7-9, 2017
221B Con is an enjoyable, well-run convention where any Sherlockian, whether a fan of the books in Canon, the new book adaptations, TV shows, or movies, will have a wonderful time.
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