Playwright and Director Notes
Director’s Note: Mark Kilmurry, 84 CHARING CROSS ROAD
How wonderful it is to be reminded of the world of books, of literature, and of human connection. The novel 84 CHARING CROSS ROAD by Helene Hanff, adapted into a play by James Roose-Evans, is a beautiful record of a relationship based on trust, care, and kindness. A unique love about the mind and the […]
Director’s Note: Liesel Badorrek, BETTE & JOAN
In Hollywood lore, Joan Crawford and Bette Davis loom large as towering figures of the Golden Years. Yet the so-called ‘feud’ is the first thing that comes up when their names are mentioned together. By all accounts they were far from chummy when making ‘Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?’, but as working mothers supporting their […]
Writer’s Note: Anton Burge, BETTE & JOAN
What ever happened ON What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? The stories regarding Bette Davis and her – supposed – archnemesis Joan Crawford are the stuff of Hollywood legend. Yes, while filming the classic What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962), it was reported that Joan tied weights to herself when Bette had to lift her, because […]
Director’s Note: Janine Watson, THE SOCIAL LADDER
What if the type of person whose beliefs fill you with ire, who you can only yell at on social media or the tv news, the one you see as accountable for the disintegration of society was suddenly right there in front of you? Would you be able to restrain your views? Would your moral […]