Back in 2005, the Appalachian Program, a project of the Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College, put on a play based on local oral histories. This first largely addressed prescription drug abuse. This spring, they're back again with a new original musical drama at the school's Cumberland, KY campus, according to the Harlan Daily Enterprise, with "Higher Ground 3: Talking Dirt": "Natasha Painter, of Wallins Creek, said this is her first year participating in Higher Ground. She said she plays the part of Beth. 'Beth is a really strong character,' said Painter. 'She’s confused about whether to leave Harlan County or not. She loves the area and [...]

Are you a subscriber to The Tobolowsky Files? The podcast, a project of actor Stephen Tobolowsky-the youngs will know him as Sandy Ryerson on "Glee" and from "Heroes" and the olds will know him from films as diverse as Groundhog Day, Thelma and Louise and Basic Instinct-with David Chen at Slashfilm, just put out its 38th episode. Writing here, he previously discussed Memento and the thrill of trying out for characters named "Masochistic Gay Man"-today he writes about the adventures of time and the waiting room.

I got an audition with one day's notice for "Californication," a comedy on Showtime staring David Duchovny. There was no [...]

Musicals are gross and I hate them. People bursting into song in unison and then pointing it at me is maybe the worst thing I can think of, never mind that you have to pay good money to go be yelled/danced at. This is not a sentiment that will be shared by all but when someone told me DEEZ NUTS was a rap play with a prominent musical bent I was a little very afraid. Full disclosure, the playwright, Sacha Jenkins is a friend but that's always the massive risk when you partake of a very creative friend's creative offerings. It can veer extraordinarily deep into the realm of the [...]