A conversation with three ensemble members of Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern about developing characters, inspiration, and their experience devising Little Green Pig’s upcoming original piece, NORWAY.…… Read more “073: Devising and inspiring NORWAY with actors Victoria Bender, Maxine Eloi, and Kaley Morrison”
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039: What is a band? Musician and composer Louis Landry embraces classic albums and contemporary realities
What exactly is ‘a band’ in 2018? How does a code of conduct figure in? Why is an performing residency so valuable? Listen to musician and composer…… Read more “039: What is a band? Musician and composer Louis Landry embraces classic albums and contemporary realities”
Writing the perfect MONKEY (Mara Thomas, ASBX blog post 012)
Greetings, Soapboxers! Earlier this month, several friends and collaborators gathered to read and hear the latest draft of my upcoming play, YEAR OF THE MONKEY. If you’ve…… Read more “Writing the perfect MONKEY (Mara Thomas, ASBX blog post 012)”
034: Actor and filmmaker Maxine Eloi takes control of her career and her stories
Actor, director, and filmmaker, Maxine Eloi wrapped 9 short films and 1 feature film in 2017. Wow! Listen to Maxine talk about ramping up her career in film and…… Read more “034: Actor and filmmaker Maxine Eloi takes control of her career and her stories”
019: Photographer Erin Bell embraces life as an art-maker
Erin Bell talks with openness and honesty about her journey from a life constructed around corporate consulting to a life constructed around making art, theatre, and her…… Read more “019: Photographer Erin Bell embraces life as an art-maker”
017: Playwright Tamara Kissane remodels MASTER BUILDER (interviewed by Mara Thomas!)
That’s right, Soapboxers. We’ve turned the tables! Mara Thomas interviews Tamara Kissane about the upcoming world premiere of Tamara’s adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s THE MASTER BUILDER, ambition, aspirations, and…… Read more “017: Playwright Tamara Kissane remodels MASTER BUILDER (interviewed by Mara Thomas!)”
016: Actor/singer/director Dana Marks answers 30 questions in 60 minutes [ASK ME ANYTHING]
Bodies, money, voice, authenticity, musical inspiration, the actor’s job, and a Free Season of Theatre. All of that and more in 60 minutes with Dana Marks! Dana…… Read more “016: Actor/singer/director Dana Marks answers 30 questions in 60 minutes [ASK ME ANYTHING]”
Comparisons Part I (Mara Thomas, ASBX blog post 003)
In general, comparing yourself to Patti Smith is a terrible idea. I don’t recommend it. But there I was, not yet 30 years old, reading her then-newly…… Read more “Comparisons Part I (Mara Thomas, ASBX blog post 003)”
009: Actor Jessica Flemming rides the waves of overlapping projects and deep reflection
How do we measure individual growth and advancement as theatre artists? Can we contribute to a local theatre scene? What life lessons are learned thru improvisation? Enjoy…… Read more “009: Actor Jessica Flemming rides the waves of overlapping projects and deep reflection”
001: Playwright Mara Thomas says Yes to Nothing
Mara Thomas talks about her process as a playwright, collaborating with other artists, Elton John and how to be punk in 2017.** Mara Thomas is a Durham-based…… Read more “001: Playwright Mara Thomas says Yes to Nothing”