Maureen Stapleton: 1925-2006

Maureen Stapleton: 1925-2006

Maureen Stapleton, the Oscar-winning actress who was revered for her roles on the stage and screen, passed away today in Lenox, Massachusetts, from chronic pulmonary disease. She was 80. Stapleton’s matronly appearance belied a fiery emotional core, one she used to devastating effect in her…

DINNER 72: Monday, March 13, 2006

DINNER 72: Monday, March 13, 2006

Since Monday’s tend to be our GUILD WARS nights — evening we spend geeking out with friends all over the country playing Guild Wars — it was a drive-through dinner from Wendy’s for us this evening. I had a cheeseburger and a baked potato with…

DINNER WITH FRIENDS

DINNER WITH FRIENDS

Dinner With Friends by Donald Margulies | Directed by Andrew Vogel Falcon Theater proudly presents the second in it’s “Fourth Wall” series, DINNER WITH FRIENDS by Donald Margulies. Falcon Theater’s Fourth Wall series is a venue for the unique. The Fourth Wall series was conceived…

DINNER 73: Tuesday, March 14, 2006

DINNER 73: Tuesday, March 14, 2006

Rehearsals are starting to heat up a bit for DINNER WITH FRIENDS, the show I’m directing for Falcon Theater, which opens on March 31, 2006. On rehearsal nights, I have a 2-hour break between the end of my workday and the beginning of rehearsal, so…

Ides of March

Ides of March

Beware the ides of March!

DINNER 74: Wednesday, March 15, 2006

DINNER 74: Wednesday, March 15, 2006

We ate at home this evening since I had no rehearsal and Wendy’s rehearsal didn’t start until 8:00. I made Spaghetti Carbonara (using the classic — no cream — method), rich with bacon, egg, cheese, and a hint of garlic. Wendy picked up an Asian…

Reading: The Tomb

Reading: The Tomb

I forgot to update the site with the book I’m currently reading. Thanks to Doug for turning me on to this series. I may actually finish it today while I wait for my car’s oil to be changed. The author’s website is here.    Â