There are so many reasons I wanted to direct The House of Bernarda Alba. First, it’s a classic play that still resonates today with modern relevance. Second, Lorca scares me. His work is so fiercely passionate, it’s physically and emotionally…
Why You Should Support The House Of Bernarda Alba
Hey! It’s John. I don’t normally post on the Arouet website, and this is the first time I’ve posted here without letting Roy know about it first. Sorry, Roy. It’s a sneak attack of loving support from someone with admin…
Why Bernarda Alba? Why now?
Once La Segua was put on hold, there was no doubt in my mind that the next play on the list would be The House of Bernarda Alba. Ever since the ninth grade, when we were required to stage it…
To Kickstarter!
2011 was a banner year. I launched Arouet, and with the support of friends produced two plays that I longed to direct. I got to work with fantastic people, received good notices, and am as inspired as ever to move…
Being Thankful
Ok, this is a bit late for Thanksgiving, yet I believe one should be thankful all the time. I also believe in being thankful for the past as much as for what the future has yet to bring. Inspired by…
What’s Next
After reassessing the play originally planned for the spring of 2012, it was decided to move up the production originally planned for the spring of 2013. The House of Bernarda Alba, by Federico García Lorca, directed by Charles Waxberg, will…
Making a Change
Sometimes you’ve got to look at what you’ve got with a critical eye and make a tough decision. I have been intrigued by La Segua since I was a growing up in Costa Rica. I had always been drawn to the folk…
You Never Know
A few weeks ago I took a trip back east to visit my sister in DC and some friends in NYC. The main purpose of the trip was to see friends, but I had scheduled some time to see a…
You Never Know
A few weeks ago I took a trip back east to visit my sister in DC and some friends in NYC. The main purpose of the trip was to see friends, but I had scheduled some time to see a…
Theater Superstitions
I’ve always been intrigued by theater superstitions. I have a few of my own, yet I had never bothered to investigate them. A few weeks ago, though, theatre superstitions came up in conversation, so we decided to look them up…