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REVIEW: "The Chalk Garden" at the Ghent Playhouse

REVIEW: “The Chalk Garden” at the Ghent Playhouse

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2 more great new shows to report on... Last Sunday afternoon I attended the world premiere of Rochelle Perry’s touching and well written new drama Unforgettable at  Write Act Repertory Theatre located at The Brickhouse a cozy venue in North Hollywood.  This poignant powerful piece is about an Asian family dealing with a grandmother  affected by dementia.  Randi Tahara is terrific as Grandma Keiko.  Her granddaughter Rita well portrayed by Tracy Lee is assigned to be her caregiver while her doctor Mom is away on a much needed break.  Rochelle Perry has written a very moving new piece inspired by a true story  striking  many chords for those who have a loved one dealing with the disease or have a friend with a loved one struggling with the disease.  Ms. Perry artfully weaves in colorful and romantic flashback scenes of the young alluring Keiko well portrayed by Ami Shimada and her dashing beau soon to be husband/love of her life Joseph well  played by George Infantado.  Adding to the drama are Diane Chernansky and Godfrey Flax who are both double cast.   I highly recommend Unforgettable.   It  is well directed  by Cassie Soliday and well produced by the award winning duo of Tamra Pica and John Lant.  Kudos to lighting designer Mark Baker, costume designer Isabel Gallegos, associate producer/production stage manager Jonathan Harrison.  Unforgettable runs til October 13th.  For more info visit www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4334653 and enjoy this touching show!

Next up at Theatre 40 in Beverly Hills also making it’s World Premiere was the searing and thought provoking new drama The Surveillance Trilogy written by talented Leda Siskind and well directed by Amanda Conlon who are both Theatre  40 members.  The cast in all 3 pieces are wonderful and the intriguing suspenseful trilogy deals with artificial intelligence in the  world spanning from the   1950s to the present time.  The trilogy is well produced by Theatre 40 artistic director David Hunt Stafford.   Act 1 consisted of 2 stirring short plays -  Until All of This Is Over starring  Landon Beatty and Jocelyn Hall as a mismatched married couple followed by The Havana Syndrome starring Warren Davis and Stacey Moseley in a startling and strong piece about a deeply troubled woman in therapy.  After intermission we were treated to Are You Listening a modern family drama starring Charlotte Evelyn Williams, Sequoia Granger and  Max Pescherine.  Great work by all the cast members.  Kudos to costume designer Michele Young, sound designer  Joseph “Sloe” Slawinski, set designer Jeff G. Rack, lighting designer Brandon Baruch and stage manager Don Solosan.   The Surveillance Trilogy plays til Oct. 14 -  visit www.theatre40.org for more information or call 310 364 0535.  Get your tickets soon for this must see production.   Thank you Sandra Kuker PR for the invitations to see Rochelle Perry’s Unforgettable and Leda Siskind’s The Surveillance Trilogy - I enjoyed both productions immensely! 

HH 

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god i fucking hate randy pitchford i feel such revulsion every time i am reminded of his existence why does he have to be associated with bordered lants

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Bibliografia do Combate

Combate --------

AMT -C 23-1 - Tiro Das Armas Portáteis- 1ª Parte - Fuzil-EB -C 23-1 - Tiro Das Armas Portáteis- 2ª Parte - Pistola-EB -Caderno de Instrução do Fuzil de Assalto 5,56 IA2 (EB70-CI-11.405)-EB -Catálogo de Armas-Rodrigo Pereira Larizzatti -C 5-37 Minas e Armadilhas-EB -IP-23-90 Morteiro 81 mm ROYAL ORDNANCE-EB -IP 23-34 Lança-Rojão 84mm(AT-4) -MCRP 3-01B Pistol Marksmanship - USMC -MCRP 3-01A Rifle Marksmanship U.S. Marine Corps

Assault -CI 7-5-2 Combate em área edificada-EB -CI 21-75 Patrulhas-EB -Manual de Conduta de Patrulha-PMESP -Apostila Instrução Tática Individual -FNSP -The Hunter's page-Rodrigo Pereira Larizzatti -In0531 Combat in built up areas-Us Army

Sniping -IP 21-2 Caçador-EB -CI 21-2-1 contra caçadores-EB -The Ultimate Sniper -Maj.John Plaster -B-GL-392-005/FP-001 Sniping -Canada -FM 3-22.10 FM 23 10 SNIPER TRAINING AND OPERATIONS -MCWP 3-15-3 Sniping-USMC -MI6-028 Tiradores de élite-Ejército de Tierra(Espanha) -Atirador de elite-Carlos David

Artes Marciais -C 20-50 luta-EB -Ringue Master -Boxing-Edwin Haislet -Gracie Jiu-Jitsu - Thomas de Soto -A Biblia do MMA- Anderson Silva -Krav Maga-Kobi Lichtenstein -FM 3-25.150 Combatives-US Army -MCRP 3-02 Close Combat-US Marine Corps -Wrestling for Fighting The Natural Way-Randy Couture, Erich Krauss, Glen Cordoza e Eric Hendrikx -GET TOUGH! -W.E.FAIRBAIRN -Ninjutsu - Arte da resistencia -Mystic Art of the Ninja - Stephen Hayes -Ninja Combat Method -  Stephen Hayes -Secrets from the Ninja Grandmaster-Stephen K. Hayes & Masaaki Hatsumi -The Way of the Ninja: Secret Techniques - Masaaki Hatsumi

TFM & Alimentação -EB20-MC-10.350 Treinamento Físico Militar-EB -Guia dos movimentos de musculação-Frédéric Delavier -Musculação além do anabolismo-Waldemar Marques Guimarães Neto -MD42-M-03 Manual de Alimentação das Forças Armadas-EB

Esgrima -Manual de Ensino de Esgrima -Volume 1- FLORETE (EB60-ME-25.401)-EB -Manual de Ensino de Esgrima - Volume 2 – Espada (EB60-25.502)-EB -C 20-51-Esgrima-EB

Sobrevivência -IP 21-80-sobrevência na selva-EB -Fm 21 76 Survival manual- us army -SERE-FASOTRAGRUPAC /LANT 1520-8 (REV 1-99)

APH & Medicina -MANUAL DE ATENDIMENTO PRÉ-HOSPITALAR-CBMDF -PROTOCOLO DE SUPORTE BÁSICO DA VIDA-CBMGO -ATLS Advanced Trauma Life Support-Colégio Americano de Cirurgiões Comitê de Trauma -Manual de Diagnóstico e Tratamento de Acidentes por Animais Peçonhentos-FUNASA

Rastreamento -SIGN AND THE ART OF TRACKING-Christian Nellemann with Jack Kearney and Stig Nårstad -SAS Tracking Handbook-Barry Davies -The art of tracking the origin of science-Liebenberg

Manuais -cgcfn 1003 manual basico do fuzileiro naval -cgcfn 1004 combatente anfibio -Manual Operacional Do Policial Civil SP

Técnicas Militares -C 22-5 ordem unida-EB -C-21-74 Instrução Individual-Exército Brasileiro(EB) -EB70-MC-10.233 Defesa QBN-EB -EB70-CI-11.002 CÃO DE GUERRA-EB -C-6-199 Topografia-EB -C-5-40 Camuflagem-EB -Manual de Operações de Choque -The Ultimate Parkour & Freerunning Book-Jan Witfeld, Ilona E. Gerling & Alexander Pach

Apronto Operacional -EB70-CI-11.404 Caderno de Instrução de Aprestamento e Apronto Operacional-EB -Guia do Aluno Comanf-Marinha do Brasil -Orientação Cioesp - EB -Orientação Cigs - EB -Orientação Cam(Curso Avançado de Montanhismo) - EB -Orientação PQD - EB

Explosivos -C 5-37 Minas e Armadilhas-EB -FM 5-25 Explosives & Demolitions-U.S.Army -TM 31-210 Improvised Munitions Handbook-U.S.Army -TM 9-1910 Military Explosives-US Army -TM 9-1300-214 Military Explosives-US Army -The Anarchist Cookbook-William Powell -Guerilla Arsenal- David Harber -The Anarchist Arsenal-David Harber -The Advanced Anarchist Arsenal-David Harber -The Preparatory Manual of Explosives-Jared B.Ledgard -Kitchen Improvised Fertilizer Explosives-Tim Lewis -Homemade Semtex-Seymour Lecker -Science of Revolutionary Warfare-Johann Most -The Explosives Course-Abu Khabab al-Masri(Midhat Mursi) -Ragnar's Homemade Detonators-Ragnar Benson

Mergulho -B-GL-361-007/FP-001 Combat Diving-National Defense Canada -MANUAL DE NATAÇÃO EsEFEx-EB -U.S. Navy Diving Manual SS521-AG-PRO-010 -MANUAL DE OPERAÇÕES DE MERGULHO-CBMESP -A Guide to Public Safety Diving-North Carolina PSD Standards -Manual Operacional de Bombeiros-CBMGO -FM 3-05.212 Special Forces Waterborne Operations-US Army -MULTI-SERVICE TACTICS, TECHNIQUES,AND PROCEDURES FOR MILITARY DIVING OPERATIONS-Headquarters of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard US

Paraquedismo -CADERNO DE INSTRUÇÃO DE TREINAMENTO E TÉCNICA BÁSICA DO PARAQUEDISTA MILITAR EB70-CI-11.001 -EB -MANUAL TÉCNICO DO MESTRE DE SALTO PARAQUEDISTA-EB -Manual Técnico de Salto Livre (EB60-MT-34.405)-EB                                          -FM 3-05.211 (FM 31-19) Special Forces Military Free-Fall Operations

Equitação -Manual Técnico Equitação (EB60- MT-26.401)-EB -Manual Equitação da Federação Paulista de Hipismo

Operações -M016 Manual Tecnica Esqui-Ejército de Tierra(Espanha) -Ci9011 Assalto Aeromóvel e Infiltração aeromóvel-EB -Cold Region Operations ATTP 3-97.11/MCRP 3-35.1D (FM 31-70 and FM 31-71)-US Army -MOUNTAIN OPERATIONS FM 3-97.6 (90-6)-US Army -DESERT OPERATIONS-FM 90-3/FMFM 7-27-US Army -Jungle Operations-FM 90-5-US Army -MILITARY MOUNTAINEERING FM 3-97.61(TC 90-6-1)-US Army

Espionagem -CIA-Manual Oficial truques e espionagem-H.Keith Melton -Techiques of the professional pickpocket-Wayne B.Yeager -Curso de Introdução à Atividade de Inteligência – CIAI-CGI

Sistemas de armas

A.Aeronaves -Art of the kill-Pete Bonanni -Natops Flight Manual F16 -Natops Flight Manual F18 -Natops Flight Manual F14 -FLIGHT MANUAL EuroFighter v1 -TM 1-1520-251-10 HELICOPTER, ATTACK,AH-64D LONGBOW APACHE- DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY US

B.Submarinos -Conocimientos submarinos S-70-Armada Española

C.Barcos -Manual de Marinero y del Soldado de infantería de Marina-Armada Española -Manual de policiamento fluvial-PPMPA (Pará)

D.Cavalaria -IP 17-82 - A VIATURA BLINDADA DE COMBATE - CARRO DE COMBATE LEOPARD 1 A1-EB -Manual M113-Exército Português

E.Artilharia -SERVIÇO DA PEÇA DO OBUSEIRO 155 mm M109 A3-EB

Rocketry -Fundamentals of Guided Missiles-S. R. Mohan -AFM 52-31 Guided Missile Fundamentals-Department of the Air Force -Advances in Missile Guidance, Control, and Estimation

Gunsmithing -Gunsmithing at Home Lock Stock & Barrel- John E.Traister -Building Firearms-Harold Hoffman

Armas Nucleares -U.S. Nuclear Weapons - The Secret History Hardcover-Chuck Hansen -Swords of Armageddon - Chuck Hansen -Dark Sun: The Making of the Hydrogen Bomb-Richard Rhodes -The Making of the Atomic Bomb-Richard Rhodes -Atomic Accidents: A History of Nuclear Meltdowns and Disasters- James Mahaffey

Engenharia Naval -SNAME Ship Design & Construction -Engineering Economics and Ship Design - Buxton

Estratégia militar -Field Manual of Military Operations (FM 3–0)-United States Army -Manual de Campanha C 124-1 - Estratégia-EB -As grandes estratégias - John Lewis Gaddis

Criminalística -Techniques of Crime Scene investigation-Barry A.J Fisher -Procedimento operacional padrão:Perícia Criminal-Ministério da Justiça BR -Manual de orientação de quesitos da perícia criminal-DPF -Introduction to Criminalistics-Barry A.J Fisher, William J.Tilstone e Catherine Woytowicz -Fundamentals of forensic science- Max M. Houck & Jay A. Siegel -Ciências Forenses-Alberi Espindula,Gustavo Caminoto Geiser e Jesus Antonio Velho

A.Localística -Practical Crime Scene Processing and Investigation

B.Balística -Hanbook of Firearms and Ballistics-Brian J.Heard

C.Hematologia Forense -Interpretation of Bloodstain Evidence at Crime Scenes- Stuart H.James & William G.Eckert -Bloodstain Pattern Analysis -Tom Bevel & Ross M. Gardner

Medicina Legal -Medicina Legal-Genival Veloso -Manual técnico-operacional para os médicos-legistas do Estado de São Paulo -Manual de Medicina Legal - Delton Croce Junior -Manual de Técnicas em Necropsia médico-legal-Luiz Carlos L.Prestes Jr. & Roger Ancillotti

Psicologia Forense

A.Perfil -Serial Killer louco ou cruel-Ilana Casoy -Mentes Perigosas - O Psicopata  - Ana Beatriz Barbosa Silva

B.Microexpressões -Linguagem das Emoções-Paul Ekman -O código de Ekman -A.Freitas Magalhães -Inteligência visual-Amy E.Herman

C.Persuasão -As Armas da Persuasao - Robert B. Cialdini -Manual de Persuasão do FBI - Jack Shafer -Oratória-Reinaldo Polito

D.Adestramento -Adestramento Inteligente -Como Criar o Cao Perfeito Desde - Cesar Millan

E.Motivação -Magica de Pensar Grande-David J SchwartzA

Lógica -Raciocínio Lógico Passo A Passo -Cabral,Luiz Claudio; Nunes, Mauro César

História -The illustrated guide to the world's top counter-terrorist forces-Samuel M.Katz -Bushido (o Código do Samurai)-Daidoji Yuzan -DA GUERRA-CARL VON CLAUSEWITZ -A Arte da guerra-Sun Tzu -O Livro dos Cinco Anéis-Miyamoto Musashi -Charlie Oscar Tango-Eduardo Betini e Fabiano Tomazi -Oscar Alfa-Fabiano Tomazi -Elite da tropa- André Batista, Rodrigo Pimentel e Luiz Eduardo Soares -Falcão Negro em Perigo-Mark Bowden -Não há dia fácil-Mark Owen -Seal team six -Howard E.Wasdin & Stephen Templin -Diário de um policial-Diógenes Lucca -COE Comandos e Operações Especiais-por Luis Augusto Pacheco Ambar (Autor), Guto Ambar (Fotógrafo) -Matar ou Morrer-Conte Lopes -Rota 66-Caco Barcellos -Thoughts of a Sniper-Vasily Zaitsev -O diário de Guantánamo- Mohamedou Ould Slahi

Crime Organizado -A Guerra: a ascensão do PCC e o mundo do crime no Brasil-Bruno Paes Manso e Camila Nunes Dias -Laços de Sangue. A História Secreta do PCC-Marcio Sergio Christino & Claudio Tognolli -Quatrocentos Contra um (uma Historia do Comando Vermelho)- William da Silva Lima

Ficção -Shibumi-Trevanian -Tom Clancy - A Caçada ao Outubro Vermelho -Tom Clancy - A Soma de Todos os Medos -Tom Clancy Morto ou Vivo -Scarpetta - Patricia Cornwell -Dexter - Design de um Assassino - Jeff Lindsay -Querido e Devotado Dexter - Jeff Lindsay -Duplo Dexter - Jeff Lindsay

Documentários -Guerreiro Mais Mortal -Sniper: Deadliest Missions(Sniper:Atiradores de Elite (BR)) -Generais em guerra-National Geographic -SAS Survival Secrets -Arma Humana (Human Weapon)-The History Channel -Por Dentro do Mossad-Duki Dror -Terrorismo atentados frustrados - Netflix -Medalha de honra-Netflix -The secrets of seal team six(Secretos de los SEALS VI(espanhol)) -COMBATES AÉREOS(Dogfights)-History Channel -Preparados para o fim do mundo -National Geographic -À Prova de Tudo(Man vs. Wild)-Bear Grylls -No Pior Dos Casos-Bear Grylls -A vida em um milhão de anos-NatGeo

Filmes -Falcão Negro em Perigo-Ridley Scott -Até o Limite da Honra-Ridley Scott -13 Horas: Os Soldados Secretos de Benghazi-Michael Bay -Sniper Americano- Clint Eastwood -Rede de Mentiras-Ridley Scott -Rota Comando-Elias Junior -S.W.A.T. - Comando Especial-Clark Johnson -Tropa de Elite-José Padilha -A Hora Mais Escura-Kathryn Bigelow -44 Minutos-Yves Simoneau -Beasts of No Nation-Cary Fukunaga -Ameaça Terrorista-Gregor Jordan -Círculo de Fogo (Enemy at the Gates) -Missão Impossível(Saga) -A Identidade Bourne-Doug Liman -Colombiana-Olivier Megaton

Séries -Band of Brothers-Phil Alden Robinson et al -White Collar-Jeff Eastin -Generation Kill- Iraque 40 dias de horror-Patrick Norris et al -Polícia 24h-Diego Guebel -Operação de Risco- Carla Albuquerque & Eduardo Oliveira

Games -Arma 3 -Insurgency -Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist -Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas -Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier -Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare -Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare -Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X -ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN -Microsoft Flight Simulator -X-Plane 11 -Ship Simulator Extremes -UBoat -World of Warships

Sumário -AMT -Assault -Sniping -Artes Marciais -TFM & Alimentação -Esgrima -Sobrevivência -APH & Medicina -Rastreamento -Manuais -Técnicas Militares -Apronto Operacional -Explosivos -Mergulho -Paraquedismo -Equitação -Operações -Espionagem -Sistemas de armas A.Aeronaves B.Submarinos C.Barcos D.Cavalaria E.Artilharia -Rocketry -Gunsmithing -Armas Nucleares -Engenharia Naval -Estratégia militar -Criminalística A.Localística B.Balística C.Hematologia Forense -Medicina Legal -Psicologia Forense A.Perfil B.Microexpressões C.Persuasão D.Adestramento E.Motivação -Lógica -História -Crime Organizado -Ficção -Documentários -Filmes -Séries -Games ---------------------------------------------------------------- Técnicas Militares Operacional I 1-ordem unida 2-hierarquia militar 3-treinamento físico militar 4-combatives(defesa pessoal) 5-transposição de obstáculos 6-defesa qbn 7-eletrônica 8-comunicações 9-história militar 10-sistemas de armas 11-armamento,munição e tiro Sobrevivência 12-apronto operacional 13-camuflagem 14-topografia e orientação 15-meteorologia 16-marchas e estacionamentos 17-Sobrevivência na Selva 18-sobrevivencialismo 19-nós e amarrações 20-natação 21-animais selvagens 22-ofidismo 23-APH e medicina 24-rastreamento 25-resistência e fuga Operacional II 26-negociação 27-patrulha 28-Esqui 29-Montanhismo 30-rapel 31-mergulho 32-paraquedismo 33-hipismo 34-Sniping 35-close quarter battle (cqb) 36-arrombamento 37-segurança de dignatários 38-Adestramento de cães Operacional III 39-extinção de incêndio e salvamento 40-Controle de Distúrbio Civil 41-Ações Antibombas 42-explosivos 43-minas e armadilhas 44-Operações Aquáticas 45-Operações em altura 46-Operações Helitransportadas 47-Bus Assault 48-Invasão de aeronaves 49-VBSS (Vessel Boarding Search and Seizure) 50-Mecânica de Armas 51-Mecânica de viaturas 52-Ações anti-emboscadas 53-Combate em área edificada 54-Operações especiais com submarinos 55-Instrução de acuidade visual e auditiva

Técnicas Policiais 1-Algemação 2-Investigação 3-Medicina Legal 4-Criminalística 5-Direção defensiva, ofensiva e evasiva 6-Direito 7-Legislação 8-T. de interrogatório -------------------------------------------------------- Técnicas de espionagem 1-Disfarce 2-Escutas 3-Lock picking (abrir fechaduras) 4-pickpocket (bater carteiras) 5-prestidigitação 6-hipnose erickoniana 7-magica 8-engenharia 9-mentalismo 10-escapologia 11-Idiomas 12-Etiqueta 13-Turismo 14-interpretação 15-observação,memorização e descrição ---------------------------------------------------- Criminalística Ciências forenses 1.Localística 2.Papiloscopia 3.Retrato falado 4.Documentoscopia 5.Química 6.Física - Balística 7.Biologia - Entomologia - Bioquímica - Genética -Comparação biométrica 8.Paleontologia 9.Arqueologia 10.Farmacologia 11.Geologia 12.Engenharia 13.Computação 14.Fotografia 15.Desenho 16.Contabilidade -------------------------------------------------------- Medicina legal 1.Perinecroscopia 2.Antropologia 3.Asfixiologia 4.Traumatologia 5.Tanatologia 6.Toxicologia 7.Hematologia 8.Sexologia 9.Psiquiatria 10.Hipnose 11.Fonoaudiologia 12.Criminologia 13.Vitimologia 14.Infortunística

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NPP’s Performance On Sports Development Is Unprecedented

Just within 3 and half years in office, the Nana Akufo Addo’s government in the development of sports infrastructure and promotion is unprecedented.

When he appointed one of his young appointees to man the Youth and Sports sector, many were anxious if the gentleman could bring any positive change in the area of sports infrastructure. The infrastructural angle has been the cry of many sports persons in the country.

The youth are found in every nook and cranny of our country. The talents are scattered all over but the absence of the infrastructure to unearth those talents are not readily available.

So the government through its sector Minister, Issac Kwame Asiamah decided to use the party’s manifesto as a guide to implement what some people termed abstract and unattainable vision. The Minister took up the challenge.

He marshalled his team. Within some few months approvals were given and immediately all the ten construction of the FIFA approved stadia across the then ten regions of the country began. These stadia have other sporting facilities for other sports such as basketball courts, lawn tennis, swimming pools, tartan tracks,etc.The interesting angle is that these stadia are not only in the regional capitals but scattered to the other hamlets.

For instance,some can be found in Yendi,Navirongo,Axim,Dorman Ahenkro, Dunkwa on Offin etc. These are not regional capitals.

Also included in the stadia are computer training centers and restaurants.

I was saddened and disheartened when a former Sports Minister in the previous government and his party’s chief communicator struggled to ‘defame’ this laudable translation of a vision into tangibles or actions.

Football people,sports personalities,sports media, budding youth are applauding the government for this wonderful gift.That at long last,a government had demonstrated a true commitment to salvage or fill the lacuna of sports infrastructure in the country.

It was very gratifying to listen to a senior sports journalist who also doubles as the President of the Sports Writers Association of Ghana,Mr Kwabena Yeboah commending the Hon Minister and his government for such an initiative.

The government has also announced that,the six newly created regions would soon benefit from this project. I am informed that, most of the ten under construction would be completed before December, this year.

No wonder Ghanaians condemned the partisan angle by NDC, led by its unperformed Minister,Nii Lante Vanderpuye for the party’s criticism of these gifts to the good people of our country,especially the sporting public.

In 2008,when the country hosted the Afcon tournament under the leadership of President Kuffour,two of our stadia were renovated, that is Accra and Kumasi and two more were constructed in Tamale and Essipong to host the tournament.

What happened to the stadia when NPP Government was removed from office after the 2008 elections,?

The poor leadership of over 5 NDC Ministers left these investments to rot.Ten solid years of total neglect.It took the visionary leadership of Isaac Kwame Asiamah to see to the renovations of three of the stadia.

Accra sports stadium is back to life as it hosted AFCON Women’s Tournament in 2018.Today, league matches and other sporting events are held during day and night.

Local economies are booming and talents are being unearthed.

Essipong and Kumasi stadia are also being renovated. Tamale will follow suit.

When leaders failed, they are not honest to appreciate their successors who are correcting their failures. Every rational person will continue to commend the government and the Minister for this implementable vision.

The government is determined to change the phase of sports especially sporting facilities so it can unearth many talents across the country and participate all competitions and also win laurels to the nation. It is rare for sports to develop without infrastructure. Provide infrastructure and sports will develop.

Ghana is big.The vision is to give every region of the country a bit of sporting feeling by providing such edifices.

Very shameful to watch Sammy Gyamfi struggling to disown and fault such investments even when the host of the programme, ‘Good Morning Ghana’ ‘Randy Abbey was educating him about the existence of the projects.

There is hope for sports development and promotion as a determined government and its Minister are filling in the gaps and providing the tangibles.

Well done Nana Addo.

Well done Isaac Asiamah.

Source: omanfm1071.com 

source: https://footballghana.com/

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Top 10 of the Week

TOGETHERNESS – World AIDS Day

Takes place on the 1st December each year. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. Founded in 1988, World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day.

YOUTUBER – Randy Rainbow

He is a comedian, actor, writer, host and Internet sensation best known for his viral comedy videos. His popular series of political spoofs and song parodies have garnered international acclaim and over a hundred million views. He is the creator and star of the long-running BroadwayWorld.com web series Chewing the Scenery with Randy Rainbow and Last Minute with Randy Rainbow.

Fri, Nov 30 and Sat Dec 1; Parker Playhouse (707 NE 8th St, Fort Lauderdale); Tix: $27-$97; ParkerPlayhouse.com.

FESTIVAL – Riptide Music 2018

The World’s Biggest Beach Party powered by Ford will feature more than 30 bands, including the following: The Jacksons, Sheila E., Lisa Lisa, Baha Men, The Sugar Hill Gang, Panic! at the Disco, Sublime with Rome, Dirty Heads, Young the Giant,  Cold War Kids, Blue October, Bishop Briggs, Sir Sly, Robert Delong, Alice Merton, Bob Moses, The Driver Era, Two Feet, Dreamers, lovelytheband, Superorganism, Third Eye Blind and many more!

Fri, Nov 30-Sun Dec2; Fort Lauderdale Beach Park (1100 Seabreeze Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale); Tix: $65-$200; riptidefest.com.

COMMANDER – President Bill Clinton

Is joined by world’s bestselling author James Patterson as they discuss their novel, The President is Missing, offering candid insights into their unique collaboration and research, as well as the timely and alarming issues their novel raises about our world today. The result is a powerful, one-of-a-kind thriller filled with details only a President could know, and the kind of suspense only James Patterson can deliver. Each full-priced ticket will include an autographed copy of The President is Missing.

Sat, December 1; 8pm, Arsht Center for the Performing Arts (1300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami); Tix: $50; ArshtCenter.org.

COMEDIAN – David Spade

The former “Saturday Night Live” cast member has enjoyed success on both the big and small screens. On television, Spade starred in the long-running sitcoms “Just Shoot Me” and “Rules of Engagement.” His films include two each of the “Joe Dirt,” “Grown Ups” and “Hotel Transylvania” series.

Fri and Sat, Nov 30 & Dec 1; Palm Beach Improv (550 S. Rosemary Ave. West Palm Beach); Tix: $45; PalmBeachImprov.com.

TELEVISION – The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

The freshman series won Emmy’s for Outstanding Comedy, Lead Actress, Supporting Actrss, writing and directing. Season 2 sees Midge trying to have it all – a comedy career, a job and a working marriage, or at least a partnership – but as she gets better at comedy the harder it is for her to keep the rest of her life together.

Wednesday Dec 5th; 12am; Amazon Prime

SINGER – Willy Chirino

The popular Cuban, known for such albums as “Sigo Pa’ Lante,” appears with his big band and special guests in this celebration of Christmas. He has recorded over 20 albums, several of which have attained platinum and gold status. In 2006, his album “Son del Alma”, won a Grammy for Best Salsa/Merengue Album.

Sat, December 01, 8pm; The Fillmore (1700 Washington Ave. Miami Beach); Tix: $64-$254; fillmoremb.com.

MENORAH – 39th Annual Chanukah Festival

This is the World’s Largest Annual Chanukah Festival, taking place on the 2nd night of Chanukah and this year features, the King of Jewish Music, Avraham Fried, Live In Concert, and the most popular Jewish musical team, 8th Day. Rabbi Raphael Tennenhaus, Chabad’s Executive Vice President, reminds everyone that: Admission to the Festival, as always, is FREE!

Mon, Dec 03; 7pm – 10pm; Gulfstream Park & Casino (901 S Federal Hwy, Hallandale Beach); FREE

SYMPHONY OF THE AMERICAS: Holiday Music & Movies

Selections from The Polar Express, Home Alone, Grinch Who Stole Christmas, White Christmas, and more with coordinated movie clips on the big screen. Soloists include principal musicians of the Symphony of the Americas. There will be a Pre-concert informational talk 30 minutes prior to each performance.

Tues, Dec 4 – Sunday, December 9; Amaturo Theater at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts (201 Southwest 5th Avenue , Fort Lauderdale); Tix: $50-$75; BrowardCenter.org.

SINGER – Fonseca

The Colombian singer, songwriter, record producer and activist is touring in support of his recent “Simples Corazones” release. Influenced heavily by Carlos Vives, his style is a blend of vallenato and cumbia, two traditional and popular forms of Colombian music. His achievements include six Latin Grammy Awards and one Billboard Latin Music Awards. Also appearing is Bacilos.

Thurs, November 29; 8pm; American Airlines Arena (601 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami); Tix: $41-$223; Aaarena.com.

from Hotspots! Magazine https://hotspotsmagazine.com/2018/11/27/top-10-of-the-week-14/ from Hot Spots Magazine https://hotspotsmagazine.tumblr.com/post/180563205015

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Top 10 of the Week

TOGETHERNESS – World AIDS Day

Takes place on the 1st December each year. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. Founded in 1988, World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day.

YOUTUBER – Randy Rainbow

He is a comedian, actor, writer, host and Internet sensation best known for his viral comedy videos. His popular series of political spoofs and song parodies have garnered international acclaim and over a hundred million views. He is the creator and star of the long-running BroadwayWorld.com web series Chewing the Scenery with Randy Rainbow and Last Minute with Randy Rainbow.

Fri, Nov 30 and Sat Dec 1; Parker Playhouse (707 NE 8th St, Fort Lauderdale); Tix: $27-$97; ParkerPlayhouse.com.

FESTIVAL – Riptide Music 2018

The World’s Biggest Beach Party powered by Ford will feature more than 30 bands, including the following: The Jacksons, Sheila E., Lisa Lisa, Baha Men, The Sugar Hill Gang, Panic! at the Disco, Sublime with Rome, Dirty Heads, Young the Giant,  Cold War Kids, Blue October, Bishop Briggs, Sir Sly, Robert Delong, Alice Merton, Bob Moses, The Driver Era, Two Feet, Dreamers, lovelytheband, Superorganism, Third Eye Blind and many more!

Fri, Nov 30-Sun Dec2; Fort Lauderdale Beach Park (1100 Seabreeze Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale); Tix: $65-$200; riptidefest.com.

COMMANDER – President Bill Clinton

Is joined by world’s bestselling author James Patterson as they discuss their novel, The President is Missing, offering candid insights into their unique collaboration and research, as well as the timely and alarming issues their novel raises about our world today. The result is a powerful, one-of-a-kind thriller filled with details only a President could know, and the kind of suspense only James Patterson can deliver. Each full-priced ticket will include an autographed copy of The President is Missing.

Sat, December 1; 8pm, Arsht Center for the Performing Arts (1300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami); Tix: $50; ArshtCenter.org.

COMEDIAN – David Spade

The former “Saturday Night Live” cast member has enjoyed success on both the big and small screens. On television, Spade starred in the long-running sitcoms “Just Shoot Me” and “Rules of Engagement.” His films include two each of the “Joe Dirt,” “Grown Ups” and “Hotel Transylvania” series.

Fri and Sat, Nov 30 & Dec 1; Palm Beach Improv (550 S. Rosemary Ave. West Palm Beach); Tix: $45; PalmBeachImprov.com.

TELEVISION – The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

The freshman series won Emmy’s for Outstanding Comedy, Lead Actress, Supporting Actrss, writing and directing. Season 2 sees Midge trying to have it all – a comedy career, a job and a working marriage, or at least a partnership – but as she gets better at comedy the harder it is for her to keep the rest of her life together.

Wednesday Dec 5th; 12am; Amazon Prime

SINGER – Willy Chirino

The popular Cuban, known for such albums as “Sigo Pa’ Lante,” appears with his big band and special guests in this celebration of Christmas. He has recorded over 20 albums, several of which have attained platinum and gold status. In 2006, his album “Son del Alma”, won a Grammy for Best Salsa/Merengue Album.

Sat, December 01, 8pm; The Fillmore (1700 Washington Ave. Miami Beach); Tix: $64-$254; fillmoremb.com.

MENORAH – 39th Annual Chanukah Festival

This is the World’s Largest Annual Chanukah Festival, taking place on the 2nd night of Chanukah and this year features, the King of Jewish Music, Avraham Fried, Live In Concert, and the most popular Jewish musical team, 8th Day. Rabbi Raphael Tennenhaus, Chabad’s Executive Vice President, reminds everyone that: Admission to the Festival, as always, is FREE!

Mon, Dec 03; 7pm – 10pm; Gulfstream Park & Casino (901 S Federal Hwy, Hallandale Beach); FREE

SYMPHONY OF THE AMERICAS: Holiday Music & Movies

Selections from The Polar Express, Home Alone, Grinch Who Stole Christmas, White Christmas, and more with coordinated movie clips on the big screen. Soloists include principal musicians of the Symphony of the Americas. There will be a Pre-concert informational talk 30 minutes prior to each performance.

Tues, Dec 4 – Sunday, December 9; Amaturo Theater at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts (201 Southwest 5th Avenue , Fort Lauderdale); Tix: $50-$75; BrowardCenter.org.

SINGER – Fonseca

The Colombian singer, songwriter, record producer and activist is touring in support of his recent “Simples Corazones” release. Influenced heavily by Carlos Vives, his style is a blend of vallenato and cumbia, two traditional and popular forms of Colombian music. His achievements include six Latin Grammy Awards and one Billboard Latin Music Awards. Also appearing is Bacilos.

Thurs, November 29; 8pm; American Airlines Arena (601 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami); Tix: $41-$223; Aaarena.com.

from Hotspots! Magazine https://hotspotsmagazine.com/2018/11/27/top-10-of-the-week-14/

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La vie sauvage ! L’interview du célèbre photographe animalier Roie Galitz

Aussi belle soit-elle, la photographie d’animaux sauvages peut être trompeuse. Lorsque l’on admire sur papier glacé un éléphant de la savane, un ours polaire ou un oiseau tropical, on ne voit que la beauté majestueuse de la nature. Ce que l’on ne réalise pas, c’est la quantité de travail qu’il faut pour capturer de tels moments. On ne parle jamais des longues heures de voyage, de l’équipement lourd qu’il faut porter sur le dos, du temps passé dans le froid (ou la chaleur) et du grand nombre de clichés qui ne donneront finalement rien… Il n’y a qu’une seule raison pour laquelle un photographe est prêt à endurer tout cela : la passion. Tout comme l’animal sauvage, la passion ne peut être domptée.

Êtes-vous prêt à plonger au coeur de la vie d’un photographe animalier ? Nous sommes fiers de vous présenter Roie Galitz, un professionnel reconnu du milieu. Au cours de son impressionnante carrière, Roie a voyagé dans les coins les plus reculés de la planète, affrontant des conditions extrêmes et capturant des clichés rares d’animaux dans leurs habitats naturels. Avoir la reconnaissance des plus grands ne lui suffisait pas, Roie a aussi fondé une école de photographie (qui ne compte pas moins de 2000 élèves), créé un magazine pour passionnés et lancé l’une des 10 meilleures entreprises de voyages photographiques au monde.

Nous avons rencontré ce géant pour qu’il nous raconte son épopée vers le succès. Il détaille pour nous cette incroyable aventure et nous révèle comment un photographe doit gérer sa présence en ligne.

Bonjour Roie et bienvenue sur le blog de Wix ! Nous sommes ravis de vous avoir avec nous aujourd���hui. Merci ! C’est aussi très excitant d’être ici.

Aviez-vous d’autres plans de carrière avant de devenir photographe ? Qu’est-ce qui vous a inspiré sur cette voie ? J’ai commencé la photographie professionnelle à 24 ans, mais je n’aimais pas vraiment le travail commercial que je faisais à ce temps-là. Je trouvais cela ennuyeux et j’ai été surpris de découvrir que cela avait ruiné le plaisir que je prenais à photographier. J’ai donc changé pour faire de la finance – ce qui était tout aussi ennuyeux. Mais ma passion pour la photographie est revenue en force et a pris le dessus. À ce moment-là, j’ai commencé à enseigner la photo et j’ai fondé ma propre école qui s’est depuis énormément développée. Au point où elle compte aujourd’hui plus de 2 000 élèves par an et presque 23 000 diplômés à l’heure actuelle. Après que l’école soit devenue très populaire, j’ai créé le journal Composition Photography (qu’il repose en paix, après 27 numéros) et Phototeva, une expédition photographique qui est devenue une des 10 meilleures entreprises de voyages photographiques au monde (avec presque 1 000 voyageurs par an).

Impressionnant ! Et qu’est-ce qui vous a amené à vous spécialiser dans la photographie animalière ? J’aime énormément la nature et la vie sauvage. Cela a toujours été le cas. Il y a une chose dans laquelle je crois dur comme fer, c’est qu’il faut savoir tirer profit de ses forces. Je suis très bon en technique, mais je ne suis pas doué avec les interactions humaines. Donc je n’aurais jamais été aussi bon en photographie de portrait que les grands du métier. Par contre, la photographie animalière est un domaine dans lequel je peux me démarquer. Lorsque la passion rencontre le talent, c’est à cet endroit qu’il faut être.

Racontez-nous un peu le parcours pour devenir un professionnel reconnu mondialement. Quelles ont été les étapes importantes qui ont marqué votre carrière ? Eh bien, je peux vous dire que la route a été longue, et pas vraiment facile. Cela demande du temps et beaucoup d’expériences de trouver sa voie. Si vous êtes satisfait de votre photographie, vous ne vous améliorerez jamais. Donc je ne suis jamais entièrement fier du résultat et je fais beaucoup d’efforts pour m’améliorer. Il y a eu plusieurs petites étapes le long du chemin : un article dans un magazine local, puis un magazine national et international ; un petit prix pour un concours international de niveau moyen, puis un grand prix dans un concours de haut niveau ; donner des cours dans des écoles, l’auditorium de 3 000 personnes puis des conférences à l’international. Il s’agit, au fur et à mesure, de participer à de plus prestigieuses expositions et se faire interviewer par de plus grandes institutions. Avec le temps, recevoir de meilleurs sponsors lorsque votre réputation grandit, etc. Cela m’a pris un moment avant d’être exposé sur la BBC et de gagner des médailles d’or dans des concours internationaux. Et je pense que j’ai encore un long chemin devant moi car mes plans sont toujours plus grands. Il n’y a pas de possibilité de s’arrêter ou de ralentir.

Si vous êtes satisfait de votre photographie, vous ne vous améliorerez jamais.

Selon vous, quel est votre plus grand accomplissement jusqu’à maintenant ? Pour être honnête, la première chose qui me vient à l’esprit, ce sont mes 4 petits garçons. Mais je suppose que vous voulez dire professionnellement parlant, donc je dirais le film sur la BBC, en plus de remporter plusieurs concours aux côtés de photographes de talent et de donner des conférences devant des personnes importantes à Oslo. À cela, vous pouvez ajouter être ambassadeur pour DJI, Skoda, Nikon, G-tech et maintenant Wix bien sûr.

Votre plus grand objectif à atteindre ? C’est votre moment “j’aimerais…”. Mon plus grand souhait serait de pouvoir m’exprimer aux Nations Unis, pour leur faire réaliser la fragilité de notre nature. Et il y en a d’autres que je garderai pour moi pour le moment.

Quelle est l’image dont vous êtes le plus fier ? Quelle est l’histoire qui se cache derrière ? C’est le cliché du plus grand prédateur d’Artic, l’ours polaire, en train d’attraper un phoque sous la glace au Svalbard. Ce n’est pas ma meilleure image, mais j’en suis très fier à cause des efforts immenses qu’elle a nécessités et c’est le premier cliché de l’histoire montrant un ours en train de pêcher un phoque.

Quelle est la chose la plus amusante qui vous soit arrivée en travaillant ? Je ne sais pas… il se passe toujours des choses amusantes lorsque l’on travaille avec des animaux sauvages. Tout particulièrement avec les éléphants de mer, je pense que ce sont les animaux les plus drôles au monde. Comme le montre cette image que j’ai appelée “les 3 ténors”.

Est-ce qu’il y a quelqu’un que vous admirez, une sorte de modèle ? J’ai tellement de modèles, des photographes incroyables desquels j’essaye d’apprendre. Je dirais Paul Nicklen, Amos Nachoum, Ami Vitale, Randy Olson, Melissa Farlow, Tim Laman, Brent Stirton, Daisy Gilardini, Frans Lanting, Marsel van Oosten, Roy Mangersnes, Suzi Eszterhas et encore certainement beaucoup d’autres que j’ai oublié de mentionner ici. Je pense que je peux et que je devrais apprendre de tout le monde

Y a-t-il un message important que vous souhaitez véhiculer dans votre photographie ? Bien sûr. Que le monde et sa faune sont sublimes. Je voudrais que tout le monde tombe amoureux des animaux et de leur histoire. Lorsque nous aurons enfin compris la menace qui pèse sur eux, nous serons en mesure d’agir.

Pourquoi avez-vous ouvert une école de photographie ? La passion de partager des connaissances. La photographie, selon moi, est l’un des loisirs les plus incroyables. Vous figez un moment et montrez aux gens votre point de vue et votre histoire. C’est magnifique !

Quelle est la leçon principale que vous aimeriez que vos élèves intègrent ? Que la terre est magnifique, chaque partie et chaque moment. Tout ce que vous avez à faire est de la regarder consciencieusement.

Que diriez-vous à quelqu’un qui rêve de devenir photographe mais qui a peur de faire le grand saut ? Le meilleur conseil est de se lancer. Essayez, cliquez pour voir et si cela vous plaît, vous pouvez faire tout ce que vous voulez avec ça.

Pourquoi ressentiez-vous le besoin d’avoir un site en plus d’afficher votre travail sur toutes les plateformes professionnelles comme 500px, Flickr, etc.? Toutes ces plateformes sont bien, mais votre travail se fond au milieu de celui d’autres photographes et créateurs de talent. Je voulais quelque chose qui puisse afficher ce que je fais avec les informations que je souhaite montrer. C’est un portfolio et une entreprise.

Vous figez un moment et montrez aux gens votre point de vue et votre histoire. C’est magnifique !

Quelle a été la partie la plus facile pour créer votre portfolio Wix ? Quels ont été les challenges ? Le plus simple a été l’interface et la simplicité pour faire des modifications. Le plus difficile a été de choisir parmi des milliers d’images celles qui allaient être affichées et celles qui allaient être laissées de côté.

Quels sont les éléments nécessaires à un site de photographie ? Tout d’abord, une bonne plateforme pour afficher des images en haute résolution – ça doit être beau tout en gardant les couleurs originales, la résolution et la netteté (la Wix Pro Gallery est parfaite pour cela). Ca doit aussi pouvoir être facilement mis à jour, étant donné que les photographes shoot et partagent constamment, et le processus doit être intuitif (c’est l’énorme avantage de Wix selon moi). Dernier élément (et pas des moindres), le site doit être attractif pour les visiteurs, facile de navigation, aller droit au but tout en suscitant la curiosité, il doit être beau et propre.

Quelle plateforme sociale utilisez-vous pour promouvoir votre travail ? Facebook, Instagram et YouTube.

Quels sont vos conseils pour gérer des chaînes de réseaux sociaux en tant que photographe ? Partagez du contenu de qualité, appréciez et écoutez votre public. Cela peut sembler évident, mais je pense que c’est la clé.

Je voulais quelque chose qui puisse afficher ce que je fais avec les informations que je souhaite montrer. C’est un portfolio et une entreprise.

Quel conseil donneriez-vous à un photographe qui crée son site pour la première fois ? Réfléchissez avant d’agir. Demandez-vous : qu’est-ce qui est important ? Ne partagez pas tous les clichés que vous prenez, choisissez le bon contenu pour vos visiteurs. Faites simple. Rendez les informations faciles d’accès. Demandez des avis autour de vous et prenez des conseils de la part de professionnels en matière de design, UX et SEO. Si vous créez un site Wix, toutes les réponses dont vous pourriez avoir besoin se trouvent en ligne et l’équipe support est géniale. N’hésitez pas à demander de l’aide si besoin.

Merci beaucoup pour votre temps Roie. Le mot de la fin vous revient. Une pensée à nous faire partager ? Une citation inspirante ? Une déclaration d’amour ? Un manifeste d’artiste ? Vous avez carte blanche. Lorsque vous photographiez avec passion, enveloppé de composition et de lumière, vos images ne peuvent qu’être sublimes. N’arrêtez jamais de partager et de chercher à être meilleur dans ce que vous faites. Merci.

Prêt à montrer vos clichés au monde entier ? Créez un superbe portfolio avec Wix !

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by Fred Baumgarten

Every generation, it seems, must have its “Chalk Garden.” Major revivals pop up every decade or so like crocuses sprouting in spring. And then there’s the popularity the 1955 Enid Bagnold play enjoys in regional theater, perhaps owing to its meaty dialogue and eccentric characters.

Is it any wonder that the Ghent Playhouse’s new production of “The Chalk Garden,” under the direction of artistic director Cathy Lee-Visscher, took an exceedingly dark tone with this British dramedy? That’s about right for this #MeToo generation. But it’s a pity that some of Bagnold’s wit and satire couldn’t shine through more.

In actuality, “The Chalk Garden,” for all its actorly chops, fits awkwardly against contemporary America—both more relevant than ever and oddly disconnected—hailing from a time of nascent feminism in England weighted down by postwar norms and still viewing liberated women as upstarts and eccentrics. (Trigger warnings and spoilers ahead.)

The story revolves around a triangle of “troubled” women: Mrs. St. Maugham (Wendy Spielmann), who tends her country estate garden and looks after her granddaughter, Laurel (Elisheva Malfatto); and a mysterious governess, Miss Madrigal (Sally McCarthy), who answers an ad to take care of the teenager.

Each of them bears a kind of moral burden, though an ambiguous one: Mrs. St. Maugham may have driven away her daughter, Laurel’s mother Olivia (Lee-Visscher); Miss Madrigal may have murdered a stepsister; and Laurel may have been “violated” (Bagnold’s explicit term) as a preteen.

The heart of the drama turns on the question most often associated with #MeToo: whom do you believe? In 1955 England, the answers are complicated by other questions regarding women’s ability to distinguish truth from fiction and whether anyone can see through to their “true” natures.

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Also hovering around for the unfolding events are Maitland (Steve King), a reluctant servant; an unseen, unwell butler living upstairs, named Pinkbell, who represents something like the old order; his nurse (Jewel Winant); and “The Judge” (George Filieau), a friend of Mrs. St. Maugham’s whose arrival for a visit sparks an unraveling of stories.

The Chalk Garden, incidentally, is a literal description of the estate’s garden, where the soil is limestone and everything planted by Mrs. St. Maugham, with advice from the unseen butler, dies. You would be hard-pressed to overlook the metaphorical meaning, just as Miss Madrigal’s healing touch with the garden symbolizes this play’s belief in second chances.

There was ample ramping up of tension as the third act’s confrontation between The Judge and Miss Madrigal drew near, and some riveting mother-daughter showdowns between Olivia and Mrs. St. Maugham, courtesy of some excellent acting by Lee-Visscher and Spielmann.

What was missing from this production of “The Chalk Garden” was the sense of hope and possibility, not to mention just plain carpe diem zaniness hidden underneath each character like a seed needing watering. The actor who came closest was Malfatto, the youngest, who imbued Laurel with a mischievous sparkle. Spielmann had moments of inspired battiness as called for by Mrs. St. Maugham’s character.

Unfortunately, as Miss Madrigal, the heart and soul of the play, McCarthy sustained an overly angry and emotional demeanor—though as I said at the outset, as a directorial choice it may not be entirely inappropriate to our time. It was also difficult to draw a bead on King’s Maitland; he too seemed alternately angry and confused. Filieau was fine as The Judge, if a little stiff, and Winant serviceable as the nurse in a part that is admittedly marginal.

Sam Reilly’s set was gorgeous, Joe Sicotte lighting luminous, and Joanne Maurer’s costumes lovely.

Part of me feels like it’s time to retire old chestnuts like “The Chalk Garden,” and yet as long as there are literary and challenging plays like it, they will forever grow again in half-decent soil.

The Chalk Garden by Enid Bagnold, directed by Cathy Lee-Visscher, runs January 31-February 2, February 7-9, and February 14-16, 2020 at the Ghent Playhouse, 6 Town Hall Place, Ghent, NY. Stage Manager Ariell Lant, Props Cathy Lee-Visscher, Kelly Mackerer, Costumes Joanne Maurer, Set Sam Reilly, Set Construction and Décor Sam Reilly, Cathy Lee-Vissscher, Lighting Design Joe Sicotte, Sound Effects Monk Schane-Lydon, Lighting and Sound Operation Randi Lant. CAST: Sally McCarthy as Miss Madrigal, Steve King as Maitland, Joanne Maurer as Second Applicant, Elisheva Malfatto as Laurel, Karen McNulty as Third Applicant, Wendy Spielmann as Mrs. St. Maugham, Jewel Winant as Nurse, Cathy Lee-Visscher as Olivia, and George Filieau as The Judge.

Tickets $22, $17 for members, $10 for students. For tickets and information, call (800) 838-3006 or visit ghentplayhouse.org.

  REVIEW: “The Chalk Garden” at the Ghent Playhouse by Fred Baumgarten Every generation, it seems, must have its “Chalk Garden.” Major revivals pop up every decade or so like crocuses sprouting in spring.

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A story of daily life, love & marriage and death & eternity in a small American town nestled in at 42°40′ north latitude and 70°37′ west longitude.  This production is directed by John Trainor and runs May 18, 2018 through June 3, 2018.

Set in the fictional town of Grover’s Corners, Thornton Wilder’s masterpiece is narrated by a Stage Manager and performed with minimal props and sets as the audience follows the Webb and Gibbs families, as their children fall in love, marry, and eventually – in one of the most famous scenes in American theater history – die.  

The Ghent Playhouse is thrilled to present the playwright’s definitive version of Our Town, described by Edward Albee as “… the greatest American play ever written.”  Winner of the 1938 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Joe Kelly & Susan Dantz in “Our Town” at the Ghent Playhouse. Photo: Cindy Smith.

Meaghan Rogers & Quinn Haley in “Our Town” at the Ghent Playhouse. Photo: Cindy Smith.

The cast includes Eric Washburn, Joe Kelly, Susan Dantz, Meaghan Rogers, Quinn Haley, Tula Haley, Bill Shein, Amy Hausknecht, Clyde Drake, Ely Loskowitz, Kathy Marin Wohlfeld, Sam Reilly, Gene Fox, Mark Lant, Bob Walker, Karen McNulty, Randi Lant, Julie Valliere, Amy Loskowitz and Alice Roth.

This production is produced by Playhouse President Kelly Mackerer.  Artistic Director Cathy Lee-Visscher is the set designer.  Arielle Lant is the stage manager.  Costumes by Joanne Maurer and Lighting design by Izzy Filkins. 

Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 pm and Sunday matinees are at 2 pm.  Tickets are $22 each, $17 for Members of the Playhouse and $10 for Students with ID.  Tickets may be reserved by calling 1-800-838-3006 or going to the website at www.ghentplayhouse.org. 

 And, thanks to our wonderful patrons and sponsors, the Ghent Playhouse is now air conditioned!

“Our Town” Opens at the Ghent Playhouse A story of daily life, love & marriage and death & eternity in a small American town nestled in at 42°40′ north latitude and 70°37′ west longitude.