Tag Archives: theatre

Let’s Get Social

How do you use social media? My first response to today’s prompt is: I guess, not that well? I have some followers on a couple of social media accounts, but to be honest they are following me either because I know them personally (Instagram: audiochimera) or because they are following my cats (TikTok: @audiochimera). OrContinue reading “Let’s Get Social”

Strike A Melodramatic Pose

When working on Audio Chimera podcast Episode #67 “My Job’s Not Better Than Yours,” I found myself describing a pose I’ve often seen by those who consider themselves upper class; the elbow is raised and the arm is held at a 90 degree angle to the body while holding a drinking glass. Here’s a photoContinue reading “Strike A Melodramatic Pose”

10 Years On…

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Today’s prompt provides an interesting question. When someone asks a young (or younger) person, “Where do you see yourself in 10 years,?”the answer is usually linked to ambition. Better job, higher wages, fulfilling career. But when you reach my age, newly retired, the focus is, well, slightlyContinue reading “10 Years On…”

The Shape of It

Describe something you learned in high school. In past blog posts, and in my memoir, Immaculate Misconceptions: Tales of Catholic School, I’ve talked about how freshmen Biology ruined science for me, and then I had an inspiring teacher who turned me on to literature and art. So I don’t need to repeat myself. Again. SoContinue reading “The Shape of It”

Re-Read It Again

What book could you read over and over again? When I was moving the last time, I reduced my book collection drastically. I had accumulated a large number of theatre books, many from Berkeley used book stores. (I have a complete collection of the Lattimore and Greene Greek series, mostly from Moe’s Books.) And sinceContinue reading “Re-Read It Again”

Who Could I Be Now?

If you could be a character from a book or film, who would you be? Why? As with so many of my titles, I have misquoted a song lyric, this time by Men at Work. I frequently supply new lyrics to songs, and one time a student said to me in a rough and gratingContinue reading “Who Could I Be Now?”

Shh… Don’t Tell Anyone

What job would you do for free? Of course we all want fair remuneration for what we do. I’ve seen people at all levels taken advantage of by their employers. But—I’d direct shows for free. Directing has been an almost-lifelong passion. Plus I’d like to hit that career goal of 100 shows, and I’m onlyContinue reading “Shh… Don’t Tell Anyone”

Covid Changes Everything!

How have you adapted to the changes brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic? My post title is taken from the Cindi Lauper song, “Money Changes Everything.” Although, as we noted during the pandemic, some people refused to change, or even acknowledge there was such a thing. I’m amazed that such ignorance did not lead toContinue reading “Covid Changes Everything!”

You Name It!

If you could have something named after you, what would it be? Sometimes I think naming things after people is a little strange. I get that it’s a way of remembering people, usually donors, but sometimes it seems to get out of hand. For example, sitting in the front pew of the Immaculate Misconception ofContinue reading “You Name It!”