Archive for "February, 2010"

Folkz Likez Robin Hood!

Posted in theatre, things that happened on February 25th, 2010

So…the latest episode of Monster Literature, “Robin Hood: Prince of…MONSTERS!” closed this past weekend, and it went fantastic-goric. It was a huge step for whole the gang- in terms of production, performance and especially audience! With most of our 8 shows sold out over the 2 weekends, nearly 400 Park Slope kids and parents got [...]

Why Verdi’s Attila is, in fact, Awesome

Posted in opera, things that in fact will happen on February 23rd, 2010

Tonight is the premiere of Verdi’s Attila at the Metropolitan opera, conducted by Riccardo Muti, with costumes by Prada. And this is not just the premiere this season, mind you. This is the first time this work has ever been heard at the Met. EVER. Since it was written. In 1846!
I will not be there [...]

Inflatable Sledgehammers & Giraffe Mask Memories

Posted in things that happened on February 11th, 2010

As reported yesterday on Vanishing New York, the Village Paper Store- IMHO the best place to buy ridiculous old-school comedy props in NYC- has burnt down.
Let me just say I loved this store. Back when I was doing sketch comedy,  it was the first place I’d turn whenever I needed a ludicrous and hilarious object. [...]

Why I Write Some Things- Plus an Example of Something Ridiculous

Posted in theatre, things that in fact will happen on February 11th, 2010

This weekend, the next installment of “Monster Literature” opens- “Robin Hood: Prince of…MONSTERS!” and I have to say I’m very excited for this show. I was trying to think of clever ways to describe the show- I keep saying it’s like Wishbone meets the Terminator- or I talk about how it’s like an 80s cartoon for [...]