Tag Archives: OLYMPIA DUKAKIS

What We Talk About When We Talk About…(Fill in the Blank)

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Victoria Looseleaf

By Victoria Looseleaf This just in: Englander has won the Frank O’Connor award for this book, earning him £25000, or about $50,163.69. Click here for the details, but it’s the largest cash prize given for a collection of short stories … Continue reading →

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The Tree of Life: A Magnificent Meditation

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Victoria Looseleaf

By Victoria Looseleaf Like Shostakovich’s 1932 satiric opera, Orango, which received its world premiere only last week at Walt Disney Concert Hall (click here to read our review of that), we’re coming to The Tree of Life, directed by Terrence … Continue reading →

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The Mighty Olympia Dukakis

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Victoria Looseleaf

By Victoria Looseleaf Although she’s only got about 12 lines in the two-character play, Vigil, Olympia Dukakis is riveting. Like a silent screen actress, she telegraphs an array of emotions – frustration, sadness, horror, glee, surprise –  when listening, responding … Continue reading →

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