2,793 stories by "Michael Block"
by Michael BlockNot everyone can say they've seen the world but Bill Bowers sure can! In Bowers' All Over the Map, presented by All For One Theater, a gay mime from Montana recounts his inte…
by Michael BlockEveryone's journey through grief is different. There's no formula in how you grieve and how long you spend at each step but rest assure, you'll make a stop at each. When it c…
Theater in the Now is expanding! And through expansion means new voices! Please welcome our first new writer, Kaila M. Stokes!Kaila M. Stokes has been in the theater and dance world since sh…
Name: Martina Anne BonolisHometown: Syosset, New YorkEducation: Bachelor's in Theater and Sociology from Middlebury College, Master's in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University Teachers…
Protesting is nothing new. But in a world of technology, the presence of social media can change the entire game. The fights for rights are given a face and a voice. With every share, someon…
April is here and so is another Rule of 7x7 at The Tank! Rule of 7x7: April Edition also marks the return of Brett Epstein as host! Rule of 7x7: April Editions runs April 29th at 7:00pm and …
Name: Mindy RafHometown: MichiganEducation: University of MichiganSelect Credits: MTV, VH1, Lifetime, Women in Comedy Festival (Boston), NY Funny Songs Fest, Bridgetown Comedy Festival (Port…
FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents The Girls in White: Songs from the Show on Friday, April 22, 2016. Set in post-depression era Texas, The Girls in White is inspired by …
Hollywood is fond of action adventure movies where a tuxedo-clad hero battles evil villains and thugs while defeating their own personal demon, whatever it may be. The stakes are high and th…
There is a lot that goes into preparing to say goodbye to a dearly departed. Between funeral arrangements and costs and writing the obituary, emotions can be at an all time high. But what if…
After the turn of the century, America was experiencing the prime of what was called "The Progressive Era." It was a time of social activism and political reform where names like J.P. Morgan…
You'd be lying if you haven't had a difficult time cleaning up the past and throwing away the things you don't need. You say you'll just keep a thing or two but then as time goes on, they ju…
Quite possibly one of the most infamous opening lines in all of literature is "Call me Ishmael." It starts the epic whale tale "Moby Dick" by Herman Melville. But let's be honest with oursel…
Sometimes serendipity lines up so perfectly. Serendipity seemed to play a part for the politically charged drama Primary by Gracie Gardner. Not only is it appropriately timed in election sea…
As our diva rightly said, Cher is in all of us. Actually old but looks young. A little bit feminine, a little bit masculine. She's a perfect icon to pay tribute to. Former RuPaul's Drag Race…
Saying goodbye is never easy. Sometimes you don't get the closure you desired so the past continues to haunt. Presented by The Assembly, Kate Benson and Emily Louise Perkins' haunting I Will…
There was a time when farfetched comedies filled the boards of the Great White Way. There was something heartwarming about wild plot-driven slapstick that made you laugh and forget about the…
Name: Sarah Stolnack (Stoli)Hometown: Seattle, WAEducation: BFA in Theatre Design/Tech, University of EvansvilleFavorite Credits: Caryl Churchill's Fen with Red Garnet Theatre Company, The E…
Riding high on the wave of network musical specials, the Laurie Beechman Theater is eager to give you the telecast you never knew you wanted. In Palin LIVE!, Sarah Palin and her colorful pol…
Name: Edward W. HardyHometown: Manhattan, New YorkEducation: Master of Music " Aaron Copland School of Music, Cum Laude, 2014-15, Bachelor of Music " SUNY Purchase College, Cum Laude, 2010-1…
Name: Matthew ImhoffHometown: Janesville, WisconsinEducation: BA in Music and Theatre from Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) and MFA in Production Design from Michigan State University (East La…
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been a talking point for decades upon decades. But why did it happen and how can it be resolved? The answers are abundant. With a wide views of views and…
Name: Greg MullaveyHometown: Jamestown, NYEducation: Hobart College, BAFavorite Credits: Theatre: The Price (Guthrie Theatre where my performance as the older brother, Walter, gave Arthur Mi…
Everyone needs love. Even grad students. In West of 10th's production of Itamar Moses' Completeness directed by Andy Scott, Elliot and Molly find an emotional bond that unite their hearts an…
Luigi Pirandello's Six Characters In Search of An Author is a staple for theater artists as you've likely read or performed the play at least once in your career. The play follows six lost p…
