And the cause of dissension and delay? Apparently, Harold Pinter. Let us hope that this encourages Mr. Pinter to pen more plays rather than poetry.
Category / Theatre
Genuine and Cool as Hell
Michael Rice keeps up the pace with yet another fascinating interview with Brian Copeland. Copeland’s theatrical one-man show, Not a Genuine Black Man, is now the longest running solo show in San Francisco history. Which is interesting, given that Copeland was initially told that black people aren’t interested in theatre. Copeland talks about race, San Leandro being named one of the most racist suburbs in America, and on being considered a sellout, among many other things.
San Francisco Theatre Podcasts
The San Francisco Fringe Festival started this week. We’ve been so busy that, disgracefully, we haven’t yet seen any of the shows, but plan on attending a few this weekend and next week. (And if you’re in the San Francisco area, this is a great way to load up on cheap indie theatre. Each show is no more then $9.) Fortunately, the SFist has an early report and there should be more from Chronicle theatre critic Robert Hurwitt over the weekend.
But here’s the really cool thing: This year, the Fringe (or, rather, the fantastic Michael Rice) is offering podcasts with many of the performers, which can be accessed on the main Fringe page and found at the Cool As Hell Theatre Podcast. Among the highlights: El Camino Loco, Show Me Where It Hurts and, in particular, this brilliant podcast about failed artistry with Kirk White.
Pinter to Quit. Do You Think Pinter Will Quit? Yeah, Pinter Will Quit.
Harold Pinter is cashing in his chips? Say it ain’t so! (via the Literary Saloon)
Miller Gone
Arthur Miller has passed away. He was 89.
I have a tremendous amount of words to unload for just how important Miller was to me, along with considering the influence of The Crucible and Death of a Salesman. But it will have to wait until I get some time.
For now, all that needs to be said is that another genius has left the world, and we are all the lesser because of it.