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Dominic Moore-Dunson taps into Philly’s energy for Miz Martha Washington
The language of movement
Dominic Moore-Dunson is new to Philly but is already making waves, including in the upcoming production of James Ijames’ The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington. Ellen Chenoweth profiles.
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Prescribing the Best Medicine with Philly’s own Ellen Boscov
From improv to Hollywood
Ellen Boscov talks her recurring role on the American medical comedy drama Best Medicine, what Philly improv taught her throughout her career, and how aspiring performers can get the role of their dreams. An Nichols profiles.
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Meg Saligman presents the Ministry of Awe
Creative currency
The Ministry of Awe is an art space that inspires connection and explores art through communication and technology. McCaillaigh Rouse previews.
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Bringing improv to classrooms with the Unscripted Project
“Building confident young people”
The Unscripted Project brings improv comedy to high school classrooms, teaching students skills and values of confidence and community. Kiran Pandey profiles.
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Stamp making with your friendly neighborhood mailperson, Greg Labold
Putting a stamp on it
Mailperson and artist Greg Labold hosts a rubber stamp making workshop, and talks about his journey into a new career while rediscovering his creative work. Jimmy Viola previews.
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Local filmmaker Kris McMenamin presents Misfits
A movie that deals with grief, friendship, and pro wrestling
Stephen Silver profiles a local filmmaker’s first foray into making a movie, while also meeting grief head on.
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Celebrating punk rock and 20 years of Crash Bang Boom
Rocking out on South Street
Crash Bang Boom, the colorful rock and roll destination that opened in wake of Zipperhead’s closing, celebrates 20 years of business this summer. Jimmy Viola profiles.
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The moment of rupture: a conversation with Phantasmagossip author Sara Mae
What the ghosts say
Philly writer Sara Mae talks about their new poetry chapbook Phantasmagossip, writing songs with The Noisy, and themes of gender expansiveness and past selves. Kiran Pandey profiles.
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Martha Anne Toll revisits her early violist days in Duet for One
A book retracing hometown memories
Duet For One by Martha Anne Toll tells a personal Philadelphia music story. Margaret Hutton profiles.
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Second Chance Dance presents The Tapestry of Time: Threads of Time Woven in Motion
Second chance at dance inspires
The Tapestry of Time, a recital and celebration of courage, celebrates dancers of all ages. Melissa Strong previews.
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