About Chris
Theatre and Arts Contributor c_dubz@thenewgay.net
- Me: I am a left-handed Scorpio born in the Year of the Rooster/Cock. Once I got a fortune cookie that told me that I’d “always live in interesting times.”
- Hometown: I can tell you a lot about Arizona with a special emphasis on why Tucson is better than Phoenix.
- Loves: My degree is in music performance and education. I play French horn and piano. I do music direction in the theatre department of a local university where I also teach. I work in not-for-profit arts consulting. Because of all this, I have a deep love of everyone from Bach to Liza.
- Man vs. Nature: I have kissed a camel and ridden an elephant. The camel belonged to Lorin Maazel, the conductor of the New York Philharmonic. The elephant answered to no one.
- Man vs. Nature II: I am an Eagle Scout and carry a tent around in the trunk of my car.
- Enjoyments: Karaoke is always a fun time and is even better if it involves inflatable instruments. Experience has taught me that the two things that can ruin karaoke are “My Way” or the fire alarm.
Write to me at Chris@Thenewgay.net.
Recent Posts by Chris:
Theatre, Washington DC »
The creative output of a tormented mind can teeter on the line between real experience and art in a number of dangerous ways. The cliché of a “tortured artist” is far too trite to describe the great talents of folks like Kurt Cobain or Tchaikovsky, however it is true that their inner demons inspired much of their art. While it’s far too early to tell what sort of lasting place British playwright Sarah Kane will take among great writers, it is clear that her output is intensely personal and brutally real.
Events, Local, Music, Theatre, Washington DC »
This weekend’s performances by the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington includes the short rock opera “Through a Glass, Darkly.” Join GMCW for this look at the darker side of sex, drugs and rock.
Events, Pride, Theatre, Washington DC »
This PRIDE edition of the June Theatre Roundup features information on the GLBT play readings presented by Ganymede Arts, DC’s queer theatre company.
Morning Upper »
Posh Nosh was a series of eight 9-minute episodes that aired on the BBC in 2003. The shorts combine two of my very favorite (favourite?) things: cooking shows and British humor (humour?).
Theatre »
Dakshina/Daniel Phoenix Singh Dance Company presents “Dreams” this weekend at Dance Place. I sat down with choreographer-in-residence Lorry May at one of their rehearsals.
Television, Theatre, Washington DC »
The 2009 Tony nominations were announced this morning and there are some exciting DC connections to this year’s featured shows.
Local, Theatre, Washington DC »
Enough about the economy and swine. Theatres needs you and you need theatre. May is a great month for shows in DC, especially if you like musicals or Tom Stoppard.
Morning Upper »
It’s videos like this that make me fall in love with the internet all over again. Do you need to see a chimp and a bulldog doing sit-ups together? I got you covered.
Local, Theatre, Washington DC »
It’s springtime! Evidently that means half the theatres in Washington burst into song. Seriously, folks, for any musical theatre fans out there, this is your month. Of course, there are plenty of “straight” plays to catch as well. The evenings are getting more pleasant and it’s time you planned a night out, isn’t it?
Here is your April Theatre Roundup, ladies and gents. As usual, I highlight shows that I think may be of particular interest to you. In no particular order, they are…
Morning Upper, Music »
French and Saunders crack me up as they spoof opera divas singing Kylie Minogue in this sketch clip.
