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ONCE UPON A LION
There are a myriad of feelings that go through you as it gets closer and closer to putting on a show. Excitement at the possibilities ....

Kevin Shinnick
May 26, 20221 min read
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LION ITEMS
People wonder why shows cost so much to produce. It is not like it is stand up comedy where all you need is a performer, microphone &...

Kevin Shinnick
May 24, 20221 min read
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Cruel WINTER This Summer
As I had mentioned in a previous post , several of the once reliable theatres for Off & Off Off Broadway had become victims to the...

Kevin Shinnick
May 23, 20221 min read
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LION OFFSTAGE
Due to the effect of COVID , people have become more aware of the importance of the Understudy. The understudy usually has a role in the...

Kevin Shinnick
May 22, 20222 min read
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Lion To Production
Since talking about the lack of theatre spaces, some new ones have been brought to my attention. I need to go check them out myself to...

Kevin Shinnick
May 21, 20221 min read
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TICKET LION
I was wondering what spurs people to see one show over another. Is it the poster / ad artwork? The subject matter? Price ? Venue ,seating...

Kevin Shinnick
May 20, 20221 min read
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Er- LION ?
Well, that was interesting. Sometimes when you least expect , you get offered a wonderful original role in a brand new play. More...

Kevin Shinnick
May 19, 20221 min read
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WHY LION IN WINTER?
Several people have asked me "WHY do THE LION IN WINTER ? Why not something simpler? Cheaper?" It's a good question. My reply is WHY NOT...

Kevin Shinnick
May 18, 20221 min read
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NOW IS THE LION IN WINTER OF OUR DISCONTENT
The changes in the theatrical landscape has made it more difficult to produce plays. As stated previously, since March 2020, COVID and...

Kevin Shinnick
May 17, 20221 min read
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LION & LAUGHING
Just a few funny theatre puns & stories to start the week. ************************ When the great John Barrymore was still performing...

Kevin Shinnick
May 16, 20222 min read
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LION & LIVING
The pandemic resulted in the loss of many NYC performance spaces for Off Broadway & Off Off Broadway Theatre. The number of Broadway...

Kevin Shinnick
May 15, 20222 min read
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LION In Wait
One of the Joys of creating theatre is the research. This is particularly important when you are doing an historical drama like James...

Kevin Shinnick
May 14, 20221 min read
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LION & Half Truths
In our divided political world, we have gotten to levels of unbelievable toxic attitudes. I myself enjoy a good political discourse, but...

Kevin Shinnick
May 13, 20222 min read
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I'D BE LION IF I SAID IT WAS EASY
(MAY 12,2022) Starting a prop /set/item list for what is needed for THE LION IN WINTER. If you feel that you have any of these items that...

Kevin Shinnick
May 12, 20221 min read
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The Line To LION
Well, it has been a long and winding road to THE LION IN WINTER ,but hopefully, we are finally on the path to getting this wonderful play...

Kevin Shinnick
May 11, 20222 min read
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