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Mathematics for the Digital Age and Programming in Python by Maria Litvin and Gary Litvin
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Statistics In Plain English by Timothy C. Urdan
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- Story: Substance, Structure, Style and the Principles of Screenwriting by Robert McKee
- The Red Queen: Sex and the Evolution of Human Nature by Matt Ridley
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Category Archives: Theater
New Playwriting Web Site
I have finally created a web site that will be devoted to my playwriting efforts at: http://robertsrobbins.com/ This web site will serve that purpose better than my Williamsport Web Developer web site. I plan to use this new blog for … Continue reading
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Macbeth in New York City
Yesterday I made yet another bus trip to New York City to see a professional production of Macbeth. This was my first day trip after spending a full week in New York City for vacation last month. We arrived in … Continue reading
New York City Vacation – Day Eight
Saturday, September 28, 2019 was the final day of my historic New York City vacation. However, there was a slight problem. An invoice from the hotel was slipped under my door which indicated that I needed to check out that … Continue reading
New York City Vacation – Day Six
On the sixth day of my vacation I gave a day to Brooklyn. I probably should have spent more time in Brooklyn since I’ve done Manhattan to death, but I did not have enough time to do extensive research. I … Continue reading
New York City Vacation – Day Five
Having explored the Upper East Side the previous day, my goal on the fifth day of my vacation was to explore the Upper West Side. I had rarely ventured into the Upper West Side on previous trips so there were … Continue reading
New York City Vacation – Day Four
On the fourth day of my vacation in New York City, September 24, 2019, I began my practice of having breakfast at the Pret a Manger near my hotel. I liked eating there because it was affordable and convenient. You … Continue reading
New York City Vacation – Day One
I finally decided to spend an entire week in New York City for my vacation. The main purpose of this trip was to check out the night life, since all of my day trips end at 8:00 p.m. I have … Continue reading
Posted in New York City, Theater, Travel
Tagged Brasserie Athénée, Chick-fil-A, Ripley's Believe It or Not!
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New York City in August 2019
Yesterday I made another inspiring trip to New York City. The main goal on this trip was to see a Broadway play. This was not my original intention but now I receive flyers and postcards in the mail for major … Continue reading
Glitter Girls Review
On Friday, August 30, 2019, I saw The Glitter Girls by Mark Dunn at the Community Theatre League. This play was a comedy written by a playwright who appears to have some special relationship with the Community Theatre League. As … Continue reading
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Hamlet
Last night I saw a performance of Hamlet at the Trinity Episcopal Church. The play was put on by Studio 570, a local theater company which does not have a permanent venue or theater. The play was performed in the … Continue reading
Posted in General, Theater
Tagged Hamlet, Shakespeare, Studio 570, Trinity Episcopal Church
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Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts 2019
Yesterday I went back to State College for the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts. Since I was just there last week I was able to concentrate on the festival and spent less time exploring the town. On my very … Continue reading
Exploring State College and Penn State University
On Saturday, July 6, 2019, I explored State College and the Penn State University. I had only been there once before, in 2015 for the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts. That is not an ideal time for visiting the … Continue reading
Posted in Pennsylvania, Theater, Travel, Writing
Tagged Beaver Avenue Parking Garage, Cozy Thai Bistro, Eisenhower Auditorium, Fraser Centre, Nittany Lion Shrine, Palmer Museum of Art, Pasquerilla Spiritual Center, Paterno Library, Pattee Mall, Penn State Downtown Theatre Center, Penn State University, State College, State Theatre, The Nittany Lion Inn, Webster's Bookstore Cafe, Westgate Building
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Richmond Virginia Vacation – Thursday
On the fifth day of my vacation, my sister had to volunteer at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden so we went there. While my sister did her volunteer work I strolled around the gardens. First I explored the conservatory which … Continue reading
Richmond Virginia Vacation – Tuesday
On the third day of my vacation, my sister took me to the Virginia Holocaust Museum. I did not include this museum in my notes since I think the Holocaust is too depressing but it was near the Edgar Allan … Continue reading
New York City Theater Trip
Yesterday I went on yet another bus trip to New York City. This trip went perfectly and I found it to be exceptionally inspiring and invigorating. As I’ve mentioned before, New York City makes a very powerful impression upon me. … Continue reading
Chelsea Art Galleries
Yesterday I made my first trip to New York City in 2019. It is getting hard to find new things to do in New York City since I go there so often. But on this trip I decided to concentrate … Continue reading
Posted in Art, General, Theater, Travel
Tagged Chelsea Art Galleries, Gagosian Gallery, IAC Building, Irish Repertory Theatre, Miles McEnery Gallery
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Oleanna – A Misunderstood Play
This evening I saw the David Mamet play Oleanna in Lewisburg, as performed by the RiverStage Community Theatre. I did not realize it, but I have seen this play before. I keep a list of all the plays I’ve seen … Continue reading
Posted in General, Theater, Writing
Tagged David Mamet, Oleanna, RiverStage Community Theatre
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Rabbit Hole – A Very Bunny Play
On Sunday evening I saw the play Rabbit Hole by David Lindsay-Abaire at the Community Theatre League‘s Moyer Studio. This was the first play I saw this month. I shall see three plays this month after a long dry spell. … Continue reading
Posted in General, Theater
Tagged Community Theatre League, David Lindsay-Abaire, Rabbit Hole
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Lower East Side Exploration
For my latest trip to New York City I decided to focus on exploring the Lower East Side. Although I have been in that vicinity before, I never realized how many art galleries and rock music venues are located in … Continue reading
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Tagged Bitforms Gallery, Economy Candy, Lower East Side, Souvlaki GR, Strand Bookstore, The Public Theater
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How To Avoid Diversity Drama
I have been following all the drama over the efforts to make our culture more diverse because it could impact my literary ambitions. I don’t object to diversity in theory because diversity is variety and like most creative people I … Continue reading
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