Category Archives: Events

Events or happenings I’ve attended or observed.

The Merchant of Venice

Posted on June 23, 2011 by djnpub

Tonight I saw the final play of my DC adventure, and my final play in this year’s Shakespeare Theatre Company season, [The Most Excellent History of] The Merchant of Venice. Upon seeing this, I was reminded of why it is … Continue reading →

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Bootycandy

Posted on June 22, 2011 by djnpub

Tonight I saw my last play in the Woolly Mammoth season, Bootycandy. It consisted of a collection of sketches (which ultimately were revealed to be interconnected) that appeared to be comedic on the surface, but covered challenging aspects of race, … Continue reading →

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Nats Game

Posted on June 21, 2011 by djnpub

Tonight I got another example of the spontaneous fun activities that seem to come up for me in DC. My friend Kathy and her daughter Megan were planning on going to a Washington National’s baseball game, and she invited me … Continue reading →

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Titus Andronicus in CA

Posted on June 14, 2011 by djnpub

During a quick trip back to CA to interview for my new job, I rescheduled the first play of the California Shakespeare Theater’s season that I had missed the previous week. This was Titus Andronicus, which was the first time … Continue reading →

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Old Times

Posted on June 9, 2011 by djnpub

Tonight I saw my last play in the Lansburgh Theatre, Harold Pinter’s Old Times. The director’s notes referred to this a a modern classic. It was written in 1970. I was definitely different from most of the plays I’ve seen … Continue reading →

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New York City — day 3

Posted on May 29, 2011 by djnpub

My last day in New York City, I followed some of Dan Jobe’s suggestions and took the double decker red Gray Line bus tours around the city. I had toyed with the idea of getting tickets to another play (would … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem

Posted on May 28, 2011 by djnpub

At the end of my second day in New York City, I attended the play Jerusalem at the Music Box Theatre, starring Mark Rylance. This was my third play in three days, and it was great. Prior to coming to … Continue reading →

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New York City — day 2

Posted on May 28, 2011 by djnpub

After a great start to my trip to NYC, my second day was composed of a random walking exploration of midtown Manhattan. I began by walking up 5th Ave to St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Then I went over to Rockefeller Center. … Continue reading →

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How to Succeed

Posted on May 27, 2011 by djnpub

Following a pleasant train ride, and an enjoyable Italian meal, I spent my first evening in New York by attending my first Broadway musical on Broadway. I went to How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying starring Harry Potter’s … Continue reading →

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New York City — day 1

Posted on May 27, 2011 by djnpub

Making some last minute plans, I finally made my way to New York City for the long holiday weekend. It turned out to be a great vacation. Following a somewhat late night of theater in DC at the Folger Shakespeare … Continue reading →

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