The Bricolage Theater is
synonymous with “adventurous theater”. It is a
forum were art can be pushed to new limits. In the
show WordPlay, actors,
writers, and just ordinary people, tell their own stories with the injection of
music. This is grown- up storytelling with literally a spin as a DJ
spins real-time soundtracks during the dialogue. I recently saw this show which
was an entertaining yet intimate experience as strangers shared their lives.
A way to survive the empty nest and a "cracked "relationship with a fun daily challenge of new experiences, reflections, sources, and some biblical guidance. I hope this blog which offers a fun journey to survive by trying something new, either vicariously or by doing, will result in a survival tool kit to replace the past familiar doing, giving, and/or incorporating the interest of your child or your long gone love interest, with some new self interest(s).
Monday, April 30, 2018
Saturday, April 28, 2018
Day 279- Potted Potter-A (Harry Potter) Whimsical Parody
I always
loved reading the Harry Potter books with my son but I must admit that I have
not read all 7 books. These books are
not just for kids. We all know someone who ran out at midnight to get the first edition of each book in the series
that takes readers to the magical world at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft
and Wizardry. Potted Potter is
a whimsical parody that covers all 7 books in 70 minutes! I was excited to experience this condensed comedy
on the adventures in these beloved books.
Reflection
There
seemed to be more adults than kids in the audience. This show appealed to both the
young and mature as the comedy was layered. The first layer was for the kids and then they kicked in
something for the adults. It was like the Disney movie Shrek, where some of the donkey’s “side lines” were more for the
adults.
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Day 278- Happy Earth Day- Rachel Carson Challenge-Training Hikes- Endurance
What better way to celebrate Earth Day than to try a 7.5 mile training hike for the Rachael Carson Challenge.
Rachel Carson was one of the first "nature writers" whose
book, Silent Spring (1962),
is credited with fueling the environmental movement. The Rachel Carson Challenge
is a 35 mile one day hike on rugged terrain on June 23, 2018 (the
longest day of the year which makes sense because you need all the daylight that you
can get to finish it). Since this blog is all about trying new things and
obtaining your personal best, I thought admitting with some trepidation, that I would at least attempt the first 7.5 mile training to see if I had what
it takes to endure.
Reflection
My initial reaction to this daunting Challenge was that attempting it
would be crazy because 1) I am really
not in superwoman shape and 2) walking
from sun up to sun down seems a little too "Forest Gump like" to me,
not to mention feet aching, muscle
burning, literally never ending. The
weekly training hikes progressively
increase in length to prepare you for the mother-lode hike. The training hikes seem to be a better choice
for me.
Sunday, April 22, 2018
Day 277 Carnegie Science Center's Rangos Giant Cinema-Hollywood Experiences and 3D Films-Immersive
*The Carnegie Science Center’s Rangos Giant
Cinema is literally a giant theater. They have started evening movies
or “Hollywood
Experiences” and also have 3D educational films.
I recently viewed the 80’s iconic Prince
film, Purple
Rain as part of the Hollywood Experiences and the 3D Amazon
Adventure that chronicles Henry
Bates’ 11 year exploration of the Amazon rain forest. I have not viewed a
movie on this mega screen in many years but was excited for an immersive experience!
Saturday, April 14, 2018
Day 276- Midtown Men with Pittsburgh Symphony POPS-Nostalgic Night
Monday, April 9, 2018
Day 275 Mummenchanz-Imaginative Swiss Theater Troup
My blog
inspiration book, Everything I Need to Know I Learned From a Little Golden Book recommends that we “use [our] imagination”. Mummenchanz is an imaginative Swiss theater
troupe that really thinks outside of the
box. I saw them once in the 1980’s and I was amazed with their ability to use
ordinary objects in very extraordinary ways. It was a visual explosion of acrobatics, mime, imagery, puppets, lights, props and more. I have
waited three decades to see them again and I could not wait to experience their recent Pittsburgh show, You and Me.
Tuesday, April 3, 2018
April Preview of Events
Potted Potter –Byham Theater- Friday April 27 to April 29, 2018
I always loved reading the Harry Potter books to my son. So
many of my friends ran to get the first editions of each book enjoying the magical world of the Potter series. Potted Potter is a parody that covers all 7 books in 70 minutes! This should be a
cleaver adventure of laughs based on these beloved books.
Join me at the Byham on a whimsical parody for Potter buffs
of all ages. For tickets go to https://trustarts.org/production/59276.
Blog Post to here
Word Play- April 13-14, July 27-28, November 16-17, 2018- Bricolage Theater
The Bricolage Theater is synonymous with “adventurous theater”. It is a
forum were art can be pushed to new
limits. In the show WordPlay, actors, writers, and just ordinary people, tell their own
stories with the injection of music. This
is grown- up storytelling with literally a spin as a DJ spins real-time soundtracks during the dialogue.
This should be an intimate experience as these strangers share their lives.
Join me for the creativity and intimacy of WordPlay at the Bricolage Theater on Liberty
Ave, Pittsburgh. For tickets go to Bricolagepgh.org.
Blog Post to here
Midtown Men with the Pittsburgh Symphony- April 13 and 15, 2018-Heinz Hall
The Midtown Men are four original cast members from
the hit Broadway show Jersey Boys. They bring the music and style of the 1960’s
to the stage. I can’t wait to experience a little Beach Boys, Beatles, Motown, and more, as they harmonize with our award winning Pittsburgh Symphony. This should be a nostalgic night through the 60’s! (preview here)
Join me for a little 60's nostalgia with the Midtown Men and the Pittsburgh Symphony at Heinz Hall. For tickets go to
Pittsburghsymphony.org.
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