1. Board member and Director, Mark Baer (A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Clue the Musical, True West) says, “Drop what you are doing and go see the movie musical In The Heights, directed by Jon M. Chu, based on the script and score by Lin-Manuel Miranda. I went expecting to enjoy Miranda’s upbeat score and learn a little something about Latinx culture in NYC, but I had a profound experience with this film that far exceeded my expectations. It is visually beautiful with clever direction by Chu and joyful choreography by Christopher Scott. I was particularly moved by the staging of one dance number on the literal side of an apartment building, but there are an equal portion of simple, honest moments between the all-star cast.
The film feels authentic, grounded in specific cultural experiences like food, clothing, and a mix of Spanish and English. But it blindsided me with universal questions that reached far beyond one neighborhood in NYC. How should we balance our ambitions and our need to feel connected to our community? Have I abandoned my tribe in search of my career? I was crying happy tears for hours afterward. Reinvigorate your love for musical theatre with this brilliant cinematic experience.”
2. Isaac Bont our Marketing Director says, “Beach House is an indie rock band that has some very dream pop qualities to them. I say dream pop qualities because they say in interviews, they don't like being called a dream pop band. Their sound is reminiscent of a hot summer night cruising along the road with the windows down with someone you love but have to let go. Their sound is very dreamlike, nostalgic, mysterious, catchy earworm that feels like it lives smack dab in the middle of dichotomies: happy/sad, love/heartbreak, hope/despair, etc. At any point in their songs, it feels like their balance could tilt either way, but the songs always ride a line of tension like that. It helps that many of their songs are beautiful and very catchy and musically interesting. My favorite songs (probably in this order) are Myth, Space Song, Master of None, and Lemon Glow. Check them out!”
The film feels authentic, grounded in specific cultural experiences like food, clothing, and a mix of Spanish and English. But it blindsided me with universal questions that reached far beyond one neighborhood in NYC. How should we balance our ambitions and our need to feel connected to our community? Have I abandoned my tribe in search of my career? I was crying happy tears for hours afterward. Reinvigorate your love for musical theatre with this brilliant cinematic experience.”
2. Isaac Bont our Marketing Director says, “Beach House is an indie rock band that has some very dream pop qualities to them. I say dream pop qualities because they say in interviews, they don't like being called a dream pop band. Their sound is reminiscent of a hot summer night cruising along the road with the windows down with someone you love but have to let go. Their sound is very dreamlike, nostalgic, mysterious, catchy earworm that feels like it lives smack dab in the middle of dichotomies: happy/sad, love/heartbreak, hope/despair, etc. At any point in their songs, it feels like their balance could tilt either way, but the songs always ride a line of tension like that. It helps that many of their songs are beautiful and very catchy and musically interesting. My favorite songs (probably in this order) are Myth, Space Song, Master of None, and Lemon Glow. Check them out!”
3. Our Executive Artistic Director, Jason Richards says, “Check out Onesimplewish.org. Here’s the blurb from their website.
‘At One Simple Wish we believe that every child deserves love, hope and joy.
Every year nearly 500,000 children are impacted by abuse, neglect and trauma and spend time in our nation’s foster care system. It can be lonely, confusing and a bit scary. Through our innovative wish-granting platform, you can send some love to a child who needs it. When wishes come true, kids not only have a chance to just be kids, but they can also make important connections, experience new things and find their passion!
500,000+ kids spend time in foster care each year.
100,000+ kids are waiting to be adopted.
22,000+ young people age out without stable, permanent connections.’
Here is a link to their site.” https://static.onesimplewish.org
4. Actor Jess Vanek (The Marvelous Wonderettes, Fools) says, “My July fave was Festival Theatre’s production of Sense and Sensibility! What a super cool show and a great way to get back into live theatre!”
‘At One Simple Wish we believe that every child deserves love, hope and joy.
Every year nearly 500,000 children are impacted by abuse, neglect and trauma and spend time in our nation’s foster care system. It can be lonely, confusing and a bit scary. Through our innovative wish-granting platform, you can send some love to a child who needs it. When wishes come true, kids not only have a chance to just be kids, but they can also make important connections, experience new things and find their passion!
500,000+ kids spend time in foster care each year.
100,000+ kids are waiting to be adopted.
22,000+ young people age out without stable, permanent connections.’
Here is a link to their site.” https://static.onesimplewish.org
4. Actor Jess Vanek (The Marvelous Wonderettes, Fools) says, “My July fave was Festival Theatre’s production of Sense and Sensibility! What a super cool show and a great way to get back into live theatre!”
5. Peter Weber, our Technical Director says, “The book, Sixteen Trees of the Somme by Lars Mytting was an amazing read. It was very engaging and complex but not hard to follow the story. The author touches on themes of family, war, adventure, mystery, and detailed knowledge of wood. Best described as a ‘Historical Romantic Thriller,’ the story starts in a small Norwegian town. Edvard, who never knew his parents due to a mysterious trip to The Somme that led to their deaths, was raised by a loving but stern grandfather, Sverre. After his grandfather's death, Edvard finds some letters that start him on a path toward the answer to his parents' deaths. Each chapter answers a question in the mystery but also adds more questions for the reader and Edvard. I found myself having a hard time putting the book down and spent a few late nights reading.”
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