The selection process for the productions of Thespians Anonymous (TA) can vary, but most often someone suggests a play that he/she is interested in directing. When multiple options are available, TA’s board make a survey among the active members to gauge the specific interests and to make an informed decision …
I read my first Terry Pratchett novel when I was in high school, many years ago with the exact date lost to the annals of history. I do remember which one it was though: Hogfather. Completely in the middle of the Death series, but I didn’t let that bother …
Who is Don Juan? Or who was he? Nobody is quite sure if this vile seducer existed or if he just an allegory: A frivolous man without morale who gets punished for his deeds at the end of plays and operas. It is very likely that a lot of Don …
All productions from the Thespians Anonymous (TA) are completely put together by amateurs. Not only actors may have none or little theatrical experience, but also backstage people. For instance, I started with TA as an inexperienced manager. However, sometimes it can be difficult to learn by doing. Therefore, the group named …
Helsinki’s Night of the Arts presents a great occasion to plan for a small-sized summer production, despite the fact that summer productions are not a regular thing we do. Thespians Anonymous performed once before on the Night of the Arts two years ago, with our own “Shakespeare in the Park”, which …
