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Writing Craft, Vol. XIV: CORE Theatre Ensemble’s adaptation of The Yellow Wallpaper
NORFOLK, Va. — CORE Theatre Ensemble revives its excellent The Yellow Wallpaper adaptation at Little Theatre of Norfolk this weekend. I’m excited to see it again, and excited to talk to some old friends about how they adapted the Charlotte Perkins Gilman work – and how the show has evolved. The short story, a late 19th […]
Norfolk poet Tim Seibles, author of Fast Animal, named finalist for National Book Award
October 10, 2012
NORFOLK, Va. — Poet Tim Seibles, a member of the Old Dominion University faculty, today was named a finalist for the National Book Award for his recently released book Fast Animal. Seibles’ work has been recognized with an Open Voice Award and a NEA fellowship, and his work has been collected in Best American Poetry. He teaches in the ODU’s MFA […]
UPDATED: Allan Gurganus, Sheri Reynolds, Tim Seibles in lineup of the 35th annual ODU litfest
September 30, 2012
NORFOLK, Va. – The 35th Annual Old Dominion University Literary Festival kicks off today with a reception for two visual arts exhibits. Readings start Monday with author, poet and translator Yunte Huang, and the week goes full speed until Friday night, when Allan Gurganus, author of The Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All, will write an entire […]
Writing Craft, Vol. X: Poet Tim Seibles, author of Fast Animal (Part Two)
May 22, 2012
NORFOLK, Va. — This is the second part of a craft talk with the poet Tim Seibles. His latest book, Fast Animal, is now on sale via online and brick-and-mortar booksellers. Such as Prince Books – say, those guys are all right. Seibles is a professor in the Old Dominion University MFA Creative Writing Program. […]
Writing Craft, Vol. X: Poet Tim Seibles, author of Fast Animal (Part One)
May 17, 2012
NORFOLK, Va. — The poet Tim Seibles recently released his latest book, Fast Animal, a collection you should buy and read now. Back already? Great. I first heard Seibles read about 15 years ago at Virginia Wesleyan College, and it was just amazing. I bought a couple of his books, and have been a fan […]
Writing Craft, Vol. IX: Writer and editor Tom Robotham (Part Two)
December 14, 2011
NORFOLK, Va. — This is the second half of a two-part craft talk with writer and editor Tom Robotham, a columnist in Veer and Hampton Roads Magazine. He was the longtime editor of the now-defunct PortFolio Weekly. It comes up, you might say. Part One of the talk ran last week, and it can be found at this link. […]
Writing Craft, Vol. IX: Writer and editor Tom Robotham (Part One)
December 7, 2011
NORFOLK, Va. — This two-part craft talk with writer and editor Tom Robotham covers a lot of ground, including the state of journalism, local alternative media, and the art of writing a coffee table book with Charlton Heston. Robotham, a columnist locally in Veer and Hampton Roads Magazine, may be best known as the longtime editor of […]
Belligerent Q&A, Vol. XVI: Hairspray author and scholar Dana Heller
November 8, 2011
NORFOLK, Va. — Dana Heller is chair of the Old Dominion University English department and a professor whose scholarly work has tackled a wide range of subjects. Her most recent book is Hairspray, which discusses the significance of the 1988 film by John Waters. She considers it his most subversive movie. Also, she is awesome. Waters, as […]
Writing Craft, Vol. VII: CORE Theatre Ensemble’s 40 Whacks
October 13, 2011
NORFOLK, Va. — I caught up with members of CORE Theatre Ensemble this past week at Little Theatre of Norfolk while they readied their new play 40 Whacks, opening Friday. Based on the Lizzie Borden murders, it runs for only three performances. This talk discusses the Suzuki Method of Actor Training and Viewpoints training, CORE’s […]
Belligerent Q&A, Vol. XIV: CORE Theatre Ensemble
October 8, 2011
CORE Theatre Ensemble, founded by alumni of Old Dominion University’s theater department, has a new show, 40 Whacks, opening this week at the Little Theatre of Norfolk. It is, you might say, a family drama. With axe murdering.
Upcoming HR Arts Events
2013 JHDoucette.com Fortune Writing Contest: Writing & art. Emailed entries due to jhdouc@verizon.net by 11:59 p.m., Monday, July 1. Paper entries available @ Fair Grounds News & Coffee, Baldwin and Colley avenues, Norfolk, Va. Winners announced July 7. Fortunes displayed @ Fair Grounds until the management gets tired of looking at them. FMI click this link.
Cuff Me: The Unauthorized Fifty Shades of Grey Musical Parody by The Pushers: Musical theater and comedy. 5 p.m. & 8 p.m., Saturday, May 25, and 8 p.m., Sunday, May 26 @ The NorVA, 317 Monticello Ave., Norfolk, Va. Admission $35-$55 not including fees via Ticketmaster. Garage parking @ Monticello and Freemason $; valet @ MacArthur Center along Monticello $; limited metered street parking nearby. The Tide @ Monticello & MacArthur station.
Circle Mirror Transformation: Theater. Various shows, June 7-30 @ The Generic Theater, 215 St. Paul's Blvd., Norfolk, Va. General admission $15; student, military & seniors $12. Fees may apply. Group rates available. The Generic Theater Down Under Chrysler Hall, 215 St. Paul's Blvd., Norfolk, Va. Garage parking @ Scope Garage $; nearby surface lot & garage parking $; limited metered street parking. The Tide @ Monticello & MacArthur station. FMI call (757) 441-2160 or click this link.
November 29, 2012
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