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Ideas on when and how to fail

By Peter | April 8, 2010

The two most artistically interesting people I know are Liz Lerman and Adrian Danzig. Liz is the founding Artistic Director of Liz Lerman Dance Exchange, and Adrian the Artistic Director of 500 Clown. What do a dancer and a clown have in common? They ask the most daring artistic questions and risk their take on [...]

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Business as Theater

By Peter | December 8, 2009

One of my favorite theater companies, Single Carrot Theatre, has been selected as a “Startup to Watch” by the Baltimore Business Journal. I’m delighted but not surprised. Every play that Single Carrot produces is a start-up venture. For each production they assemble a unique team of leaders, designers, techies, and performers around a core concept–the [...]

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Universal Truth

By Peter | September 8, 2009

Situation:
Between bands as a drummer I picked up the guitar. I’ve been playing a few years, and written a few decent songs. The craft of songwriting is interesting. Within certain parameters you want to compose a memorable melody, tell a compelling story, create a certain mood, and connect with an audience.  It’s the connecting part [...]

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