A Moon for the Misbegotten at the Majestic
Eugene O’Neill’s Emotional ‘A Moon for the Misbegotten’ Strikes Chords Eugene O’Neill’s ‘A Moon for the Misbegotten,’ now playing at the Majestic Theater in West Springfield, takes us back to 1923, when a family drama ensues in a Connecticut farmhouse. We meet the residents of this rural run-down house, (another […]
The Addams Family: Spanning Generations of Ghoul
The Addams Family a new musical performance at Mount Holyoke Department of Theater in South Hadley. A review of the play.
Constellations: A Whirlwind of Fleeting Emotions
A review of Valley Player’s new production of Nick Payne’s Constellations.
Springfield Massachusetts and Sam Hartshorne
Sam Hartshorne turned 40 on October 18, 2024 so we took a day to celebrate in downtown Springfield MA to see the museums and the armory.
Hurricane Milton Live Feed: This Feels Like Something Bad
Hurricane Martin is approaching Tampa right now. We are scared.
Martha’s Vineyard & Mallorca
The next two places I am visiting are both islands, first Martha’s Vineyard on the Atlantic Ocean, and then Mallorca, in the Mediterranean.
Shear Madness at the Majestic: Hysterical!
‘Shear Madness’ was tonight’s production, the opening night at the Majestic Theater for this hilarious interactive slapstick murder mystery comedy.
Big Big Sky at Chester Theatre
Big Big Sky the final production of the 35th summer season of the Chester Theatre Company, a review of the play by Tom Wells.
Instead of Removing Sugar, Enzyme Converts it to Fiber
Instead of removing or reducing sugar in foods, scientists at Wyss Institute have developed an enzyme that turns sugar into fiber inside the stomach. A breakthrough in the fight against sugar.
Quebec’s Eastern Townships Offer So Much
We are just back from a thrilling and enjoyable visit over our northern border Eastern Townships of Quebec. With the dollar at 30% higher, it’s cheap.
Tanglewood Awaits, in the Summer Tradition
It’s another July and it’s time for another visit to the hallowed lawn of Tanglewood in the Berkshires to enjoy the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
‘Unreconciled’ at Chester: A Powerful One Man Show
Chester Theater presents Jay Sefton in the one-man show about a pedophile priest during his youth in Philadelphia, titled ‘Unreconciled.”
My First Acting Role in ‘The Man Who Came to Dinner’
I’m taking on my first acting role, a small part in The Man Who Came to Dinner with the Easthampton Theater Company on June 20-24, 2024.
12 Angry Jurors, Arena Civic Theatre’s Dramatic Opener
A review of Arena Civic Theatre’s 12 Angry Jurors by Max Hartshorne
Town Meeting 2024 in Deerfield: A Whisker Close Vote
Town Meeting 2024 in Deerfield approved expenses for the year and a surprising close no vote on letting 16 and 17-year-olds vote in town elections.
The Play That Goes Wrong. I’ll Say!
The Play that Goes Wrong, a delightfully funny British farce at the Majestic Theater in West Springfield through June 2. Theater critic Max Hartshorne’s review of the play.
Edward Valerio: Losing a True Friend of 20 Years
Edward Valerio, one of my best friends, passed away on April 4, 2024. This is a tribute to his unique personality and our satisfying, long friendship.
Pivot: March 21, 2024
Pivot. I feel like this might be a day in which a new era begins and life of doubt lifts to become a more fulfilling life.