This is just a quick update to note that I was excited to recently be a guest on the wonderful Tech Blog Writer Podcast, hosted by the smart, charming, and insightful Neil C. Hughes (who’s also a bit of a magical engineer, because I can listen to my voice here without hating it)!
Take a listen to my episode here:
597: SOFTWARE ADVICE ON HOW SMB CAN FUTURE-PROOF THEMSELVES WITH AI
It’s refreshing to post an update after only a few weeks, because there’s only some select, exciting new pieces to post.
First, here’s my latest work of cultural critique for the fabulous Sightlines journal. This one focuses on the ability of stories to sustain us and keep us strong, in the context of this year’s blockbuster summer movies:
Popcorn Strength: Turning To 2018’s Summer Blockbusters For The Strength To Get Through 2018
Next, I’ve started writing content as a part of my day job for Software Advice‘s sister site in the Gartner Digital Markets, Capterra. Here’s the first piece I wrote for their blog:
A Customer Data Platform Guide for Small Business Marketers
And last but certainly not least, a pair of reviews of some fun musicals playing in Austin this summer:
‘Grease’ is the word if you want a nostalgia-filled romp
Zach Theatre brings an animated favorite to life in a big way
That’s all for now; more updates soon!
Another busy month has gone by without posting links to my latest work, so here’s a general catch-up on what’s new!
“The Afterparty” at the VORTEX.
First, from several months ago, I completely forgot to note that I wrote a guest post (Lighten the loading time: how to speed up your business’ slow website) for Software Advice’s sister company, GetApp, which is especially important given that I’ll soon be producing content and copy for our other sister company, Capterra.
And now the round-up of reviews for the Austin American-Statesman and Austin360!
“Heisenberg” at Zach Theatre.
What is love? ‘The Afterparty’ looks at how art and science influence our deepest questions‘
Have some cheesy good fun with ‘The Book of Liz’
In a play about uncertainty, one thing is certain: These actors are fantastic
Hyde Park Theater does compelling job with a frustrating text
That’s all for now, but more reviews as well as my first Capterra pieces coming soon!
I’ve gone and done it again; I let a few weeks go by without posting each piece as it’s gone up, and now I’ve got a backlog!
To quickly catch up, let’s begin with a preview/interview I wrote for the Austin American Statesman about the Broadway tour of An American in Paris:
For this musical, the feet are as important as the beat
Next, a post for Time Out Austin that is sadly my last, at least for a while, since Time Out has decided to discontinue its Austin content:
The Heartland Theatre Collective tells powerful stories about Texas women
And, last but certainly not least, more theater reviews for the Austin American-Statesman:
A play with few words makes you feel as if you’re part of this spiritual retreat
A classic opera, telenovelas, border politics and drag shows all offer inspiration for this play
Theater company gives look ‘Back/Stage’ at life with special needs
With science fiction and sexy one-liners, this puppet show is not for kids
Broadway in Austin’s ‘An American in Paris’ is a spectacular production of a dated story
Little-known musical ‘Lucky Stiff’ comes alive with comedic bits
That’s all for now, but more reviews to come soon!
Well, it had to happen sooner or later. I wrote 2,000 words about sex robots:
Love and Sex in the Time of Incels
(And other things, too, of course.)
(But also: sex robots.)
I may have fallen behind again, but only by a few posts this time!
First, my latest Time Out Austin blog posts:
Theatre en Bloc’s ‘Cry It Out’ puts female friendships front and center
How one Austin theater company is reworking a classic opera for modern times
And then, a couple of theater reviews for the Austin American-Statesman:
‘Seminar’ is a vicious satire with no easy answers but plenty of laughs
I should have a few new pieces coming out later this week, as well!
I have another new review up for the Austin American-Statesman, this one about Austin Shakespeare’s annual “Shakespeare in the park” production of The Merry Wives of Windsor at Zilker Park!
Shakespeare meets sitcom: ‘Merry Wives of Windsor’ brings laughs to Zilker Park (and it’s free)
My latest review is up, covering a strong new offering from Theatre en Bloc and one of my favorite local directors, Lily Wolff!
‘Cry It Out’ looks at motherhood, friendship and what it means to have it all
Here’s my latest review, of the world premiere of Sheila Cowley’s new play TRIO courtesy of Austin’s Filigree Theatre!
The real and surreal blend as ‘Trio’ makes its world premiere in Austin
I forgot to post this last week, but I returned to the fabulous Beauty and the Bitch podcast to talk about the MCU in advance of Avengers: Infinity War.
I’ve had a couple pieces come out the past few weeks, one of which is a big profile for the Austin American-Statesman of the new Austin theater company The Filigree Theatre, which is just now at the end of its inaugural season. Check it out here:
Planning, artistic vision guide Filigree Theatre through first season
And then I also had a Time Out Austin blog post go up about some outdoor theater productions coming this summer:
These three upcoming theater productions take place under the stars
I’m in the midst of working on a very exciting, serious piece mixing arts coverage and actual journalism, and I’ll be sure to post that as soon as it’s out.
