Category Archives: Theatre

Death of the Hero

Posted on October 24, 2018 by

We’re not used to stories about failure, and they’re hard for us to understand. Continue reading →

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What Wotan Wants

Posted on October 22, 2018 by

“It seems hard to sneak a look at God’s cards. But that He plays dice is something that I cannot believe for a single moment.” Continue reading →

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Why Siegmund?

Posted on October 19, 2018 by

‘Something must be done. This is something. Therefore we must do it.’ Continue reading →

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And don’t bump into the furniture

Posted on August 6, 2018 by

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Orally Fixated

Posted on January 14, 2018 by

I’ve read every single Maigret novel, and yet I couldn’t tell you a single detail about any of the plots except that he often goes into a bar for a marc. Continue reading →

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Words and Ears and Brains

Posted on February 24, 2017 by

“Panic: I knew my ears and my brain couldn’t possibly keep up with this.” Continue reading →

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Let ’em spin

Posted on October 20, 2016 by

“It’s hard to argue when everyone has a microphone except you.” Continue reading →

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