Tag Archives: theater

Talent Discovery

Posted on 5/14/2016 by Robert S. Robbins

I just finished reading the book Respect For Acting by Uta Hagen and watched a documentary on actress Charlotte Rampling, The Look. The book and the documentary remind me that actors can be serious artists and not just attention whores … Continue reading →

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Drama As A Form Of Literature

Posted on 11/13/2015 by Robert S. Robbins

I don’t think the theater community does enough to promote drama as a form of literature. The conventional wisdom is that plays are written to be performed on a stage and not read. While it is true that you should … Continue reading →

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Arsenic and Old Lace at Lycoming College

Posted on 4/10/2013 by Robert S. Robbins

Tonight I saw the 116th play I’ve seen onstage, Arsenic And Old Lace at Lycoming College. Since I keep a list of all the plays I’ve seen, I know this was also the 25th play I’ve seen. I vaguely remember … Continue reading →

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The Great American Trailer Park Musical

Posted on 11/13/2009 by Robert S. Robbins

Tonight I saw “The Great American Trailer Park Musical” at the Lycoming College Theater. I have not seen a play in a long time so it was good to get out of the house and do something special. I like … Continue reading →

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