Author Archives: pica-blogger

I was in Half and Half yesterday afternoon eating a TLT&A when a crazy guy stepped into the store, shouting and gesticulating. His ranting was loud and suspiciously articulate. He had a Moleskine stuffed in the back of his waistband … Continue reading →

Posted by Cody Hoesly School shootings. Why do they happen? Who’s to blame? Anyone who has thought about these questions surely has an answer, or several answers. The media often highlights the violent music that many school shooters listen to. … Continue reading →

-posted by P.A. Coleman The brisk dialogue in Las Chicas is just enough to keep the show feeling dynamic as it circles around itself in a tight knot of desperation and dependency. Here, two women try to find their place … Continue reading →

Tips for TBA-ers! -posted by P.A. Coleman Overheard at Las Chicas- “There were some good lines, but sometimes I forgot to look up.” Thinking about sight lines: Considering Las Chicas Del 3.5 Floppies is like David Mamet, filtered through Telemundo, … Continue reading →

-posted by P. A. Coleman We are confronted with immediate vulnerability: two bodies, completely bare, lie parallel on stage. Act normal. There is the usual pre-show chatter, with just a hint of reservation at its edges. Should we look or … Continue reading →

Time-based meditation I suppose I was initially interested in checking out Charlotte & Kurt’s work because they hail from Belgium and Charlotte has studied with Anna Teresa de Keersmaeker. I expected dance theater – dancing, talking, entertainment. Instead, I was … Continue reading →

– T:BA:07 Day Two – I just wanted to take a moment to thank all of the PICA staff and volunteers that make the Time-Based Arts Festival possible. I am having a wonderful time, and it is due to all … Continue reading →

Today on my way back to the office after the delightful noontime chat I came across a girl reading. She was poised on the street corner near the Half & Half, book in hand, with a look on her face … Continue reading →