This is a new adventure

Friends have suggested that I start a blog, a place where I can share my reflections on a lifetime of theatre-going. Theatre-going and opinion-sharing are nothing new to me; some may even say that I overindulge in both. 

Living in the DC area means that I have easy access to a number of outstanding professional theatres, as well as a reasonable proximity to New York and all that it offers. I am hopeful that in my retirement I can be more flexible in when and where I go. 

In addition to my current experiences, I'm sure I will reminisce about past theatre-going experiences over the past 60 years or so. 

This may also be a place for dialogue where we can engage in discussions about all of our theatre-going experiences.

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