The concept of ‘Liveness’ in Shakespeare
What does it mean to be alive? A reading of this book will probably change your thoughts on that. Anyone who reads about Shakespeare will be familiar with The Arden…
Zachary S. Pike on Overcoming Life’s Obstacles
A fine fellow I know in south Florida recently wrote a book entitled Regular. The subtitle reveals the motivating factor that led him to write it: A Young Man with…
Awakening the Spirit of America
“So, September 1, 1939, Germany invades Poland. This is where my book starts.” Speaking recently at the University of Texas (Austin) was Paul M. Sparrow, former director of the Franklin…
Dwelling in a Set of Paradoxes
Suppose you, and many others, were of two minds on a critical issue. “Which suggests not only that opposing positions are held, but that the person holding them is aware…
A Play about Mister Rogers
Many great ‘American’ success stories began in Canada. Take Star Trek, for example: William Shatner (Capt. Kirk) was born there, and Star Trek first aired on television in Canada before…
ATX Theatre invites Austinites to its Halloween Costume & Thrift Sale
Since the beloved Lucy in Disguise costume store closed its doors in 2022, Austinites have struggled to find unique Halloween outfits. ATX Theatre is stepping in to save locals from…
MJ – The Musical
Since relocating to Austin, I’ve visited my hometown, NYC, for the past thirteen years to see any Broadway musical featuring a pop, rock, or jazz musician or group. For over…
Hobbes on Sovereignty
It was 373 years ago that Thomas Hobbes wrote Leviathan, a book that many regard as THE masterwork of political philosophy. It was in large part a response to the…
Living Personification of the Marvellous
Virgil hailed him as the greatest part of his fame. He was the “living personification of the marvellous,” and a “central enhancing embellishment” of the first Roman Emperor, Augustus. And…
Suddenly Last Summer at the Filigree
Season 6 at the Filigree Theatre opened with the powerful Tennessee Williams play Suddenly Last Summer. Perhaps it cannot be helped that with such a brilliant script as only the…