Welcome to 2009!

Another year has come and gone. It’s hard to believe that it’s 2009 already.

As one of my new year’s resolutions, I’ve committed to creating a blog to share my thoughts on the DC theatre scene. I try to see just about every production that originates in the metro DC area, as well as most shows that travel through. Throughout the year, I will report on shows that I see, in DC, New York (both on and off Broadway), as well as anything I see when I travel. Occasionally, you might also see a review or comment about other cultural happenings—movies or art shows. But mostly this is about theatre.

But don't expect to see a daily entry. I've created this site as a place to share my opinions of the shows I see. If I don't see anything, you probably won't hear from me. But stay tuned and check back or subscribe.

As a former stage manager, I worked in professional theatre for years. I’m no longer in the biz, which means that now I actually get to go to the theatre. Working in the theatre creates a bit of a dilemma. When you are doing a show, you never get to SEE a show. When you are running eight shows a week, you are working when other shows are in performance. As a theatre professional, free nights or weekends are rare. And when you do have one, the last thing you want to do is sit in a dark theatre. While it is a wonderful life, it certainly has its drawbacks. So, after I grew tired of packing for three seasons at a time, I hung up my headset and moved into the corporate world.

That of course, means that I now have the great opportunity to see great performances and shows. And see shows I do!

I hope that you enjoy my rantings, musings, and reviews of what I see.