I really hate strike.  Like really.  More than most people, I would imagine.  However, it’s not because I didn’t like the work, and I have love electric power tools (e.g., going to town on planks of wood like there’s no tomorrow).  No, I hate strike because it signals the end in the most tangible way […]

A few months ago, Professor Storer encouraged us to develop our characters.  We were all encouraged to find the underlying narrative, the story behind the character.  We’ve sought out the motivating factors behind the actions of our characters.  What is happening to us off -stage, and how is it influencing our on-stage behavior?  I’ve been trying […]

The people called it Ragtime. The professors called it Ragtime, and so did the producing team, and the students, as well as the rest of the cast and crew. I called it one of the greatest opportunities I could ever have at Duke. I can’t say that I have anything close to an extensive background […]