Slam Into Poetry
Spoken word has become an integral part of poetry as an art form, with slam competitions dominating the scene. From small, local coffee shops to international events, its ability to resonate has rendered it a v...
Conservatives and Liberals Get A Shaming in “The Taming”
She used to be known just as an Atlanta-area writer but now she has the distinction of being the most produced playwright in the nation. The work of Lauren Gunderson is almost everywhere these days and Synchron...
Onstage: “Hamilton” and “Candide”
Patriots, puppets, and plenty of scandal abound on Atlanta stages.
Acting Out: Lesbian-themed “Disobedience,” Grace Jones Doc Coming Soon
Jim Farmer Two new films — one a documentary on the legendary Grace Jones and the other an excellent lesbian-themed feature — are on tap for the next few weeks, providing an excellent alternative to big-budg...
Inside the Deep, Forbidden World of Todrick Hall
J. Matthew Cobb
When Todrick Hall made his splash on season nine of “American Idol,” he assailed the boring status quo by forcing ballsy renditions of pop favorites into the mix. He admits it wasn’t enou...