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Crowded Fire Theatre Company

Heaping Doses of Tough Love

George Heymont | Posted 05.22.2013 | Arts
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George Heymont

Whether one takes the dramatic or comedic approach, truth-telling is an acquired skill. Some people just blurt things out, failing to think before they speak. Others carefully mold and caress their thoughts into powerful intellectual weapons which can shatter brittle walls of pretense, denial, and ill-advised bravado.

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They Are Women, Hear Them Roar

George Heymont | Posted 05.25.2011 | Arts
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George Heymont

I was intrigued by Symmetry Theatre's claim that fewer good roles are written for women, I found myself wondering if people might not be aware of the variety of plays that do indeed have meaty roles for female characters.

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