which oz is ours?
This is a guest blog post by set designer Kairiin Bright in which she describes the process and the end product she arrived at while designing the set for…
re*butt*all
Some people see darkness where others see light and vice versa. This is a poem in which I complain about people who complain. Ah. The irony. re*butt*all by susan ©…
odd director knocks it out of park
As a public relations practitioner and public speaking coach (now retired), I listened to a lot of media interviews over the course of my career. But rarely have I heard…
top 10 oddition preparation tips
Odditions for The Wizard is… Odd!? are happening at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum on April 13th and 15th. Some folks asked for ideas on how to prepare. I’m…
stephanie’s shy side sings a six-second song
Stephanie Gilman loves all things theatrical. She has a degree in drama, psychology, and education. She taught high school drama and special education; enjoys community theatre on stage, behind…
which will would you want?
When it became known that Humm Team Productions is holding ‘odd-itions’ for their next theatrical extravaganza The Wizard is… Odd!? the local community responded with enthusiasm and questions. We…
wizard odd-ition q & a
We are super pleased that people are excited about the upcoming odd-itions for The Wizard is… Odd!? and even more so that folks took the time to request more information….
Q: how good would life be?
A: a whole lot gooder after you listen to the gorgeous voice of Canadian singer-songwriter Vicki Brittle. I was recently introduced to Vicki’s music when she was on stage…
a fish out of water
When I saw this doodle called ‘possibilities’ by my new friend Andrea Ross, words leaped out of my brain like a fish jumping out of a bowl. And what…
the millworkers’ steps revisited
If you were lucky enough to see Spinning Yarns: The Millworkers’ Musical at the Almonte Old Town Hall in November 2023, you may remember that it included a song…