Johnny Neal explains his path to an acting career, working with Sir Ian McKellen, and challenges young U.K. actors face today.
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New Year’s Eve – The Loneliest Night of the Year
December 31 – New Year's Eve – is celebrated by people all over the world as they wait for midnight and the start of a new year.
Read More »Theater Review (Washington, DC): ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ at the Kennedy Center
'The Play That Goes Wrong' demonstrates wonderfully the myriad of problems that can arise in putting on a play. Don't miss this comedy at the Kennedy Center.
Read More »Congress Handily Clears “First Step” Criminal Justice Reform Bill
On December 18, by an unexpectedly large 87-12 margin, the Senate passed the “First Step” criminal justice reform bill, setting the stage for final action (House approval of the Senate’s changes and presidential signature). Two days later, the House of Representatives cleared the Senate-passed bill, which President Trump has pledged, by …
Read More »The Curse of Affluenza in a Broken Justice System
Affluenza, the inability to comprehend the consequences of one’s actions thanks to financial privilege and influence, has been with us for all of history.
Read More »Theatre Review (Washington, DC): ‘An Inspector Calls’ at the Shakespeare Theatre Company
In 'An Inspector Calls,' nothing is all that it seems with the Birling family. Superb staging and a solid cast make this a play not to be missed.
Read More »Proof That Santa Claus Is Real – I See Him in the Mirror Every Day!
Despite all the naysayers and attempts to prove Santa Claus doesn’t exist, I have proof that he does indeed live and breathe.
Read More »Interview: Jonathan Holmes from ‘Anything Goes’ at the Arena Stage
UK actor Jonathan Holmes provided insights about working on 'Anything Goes' as the Captain and revisited his experiences in 'The BFG.'
Read More »New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show Wonderland
Every holiday season the New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show holds lustrous wonders for children and adults alike. This year's show runs until January 21, 2019.
Read More »Comedy/Cabaret Review: Tulis McCall in ‘At Your Service’ Directed by Austin Pendleton at Pangea
For a humorous wit and wag, Tulis McCall is no joke, serious about her comedy as all fine comedians should be. I completely identify with her wisdom about aging, sex, male machismo, and the mirror.
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