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New York City is viewed throughout the country as the mecca of theatre. Stage actors often move to New York to chase their dream of one day appearing in a Broadway show. Now sure, being on Broadway is the ultimate job for an actor. However, getting work elsewhere in New York City is the real... Continue Reading →
What does it take to prepare for a stage production? In just four short weeks, the Philadelphia Artists' Collective puts on a production of "He Who Gets Slapped," an adaptation of the 1924 silent film of the same name. In addition to acting, the entire cast doubles as the show's orchestra. A production decision most recently... Continue Reading →
Fringe festivals have been around since 1947, when the inaugural festival was held in Edinburgh, Scotland. Fast forward 50 years to 1997, when the first fringe festival occurred right in Philadelphia. Since then, FringeArts has been working its way into the Philly theatre scene, providing unique productions and a casual atmosphere. Hallie Martenson, the FringeArts communications... Continue Reading →
From 1999 to 2003, native Philadelphian Michael O’Brien had been living in New York with the hopes of making a career in the theatre capital of the world. After receiving his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in acting from New York University, O’Brien was eager to bust into the city’s theatre scene. In 2001, O’Brien... Continue Reading →
Philadelphia is a city known for its ethnic and cultural diversity. In March 2015, Philadelphia's Wilma Theater at Broad and Spruce opened its production of Hamlet, starring Zainab Jah. While plenty of women have played Hamlet, Jah became only the second black woman to take on the iconic role. Given this twist on one of the... Continue Reading →
What's so special about Steven Starr's restaurants? This semester, Temple journalism student Geno Cantell will explore the intricacies of some of Starr's acclaimed Philadelphia restaurants. I sat down with Geno to talk about his upcoming endeavor. Jon Ginsburg: So why did you choose Starr restaurants as your beat? Geno Cantell: I chose Starr restaurants because... Continue Reading →
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