Andrew Penner and The Book of Judith
Wednesday, May 20th, 2009Over on The Ampersand, I chat with musician Andrew Penner of the Sunparlour Players about writing the music for the new play The Book of Judith.
Ricky Jay; Dan Baum vs. Susan Orlean on Twitter
Thursday, May 14th, 2009In today’s National Post, I profile sleight-of-hand artist Ricky Jay — there’s a longer version of the piece over on The Afterword. Watch for my review on The Ampersand on Friday. I also take a quick look at the battle that unfolded on Twitter this past between between staff writer Susan Orlean and ex-staffer Dan Baum.
Jerry Springer: The Opera
Monday, January 19th, 2009In today’s National Post I hang out with actor Byron Rouse, star of Jerry Sringer: The Opera.
The art of Bush
Saturday, January 17th, 2009In today’s National Post, I look back on the art that will come to represent the presidency of George W. Bush.
Puppets; Jason Segel
Thursday, August 7th, 2008Puppets are everywhere.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Saturday, February 2nd, 2008In today’s National Post Toronto Magazine, I hang out with the cast of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.