Kids
I've never directed a show, commercial, short film - or anything - with kids. It adds a really fun element to the process. And it's really cool to watch the [...]
Blocked, Danced, Sang
The entire show is blocked, minus small moments where the actors need time to try things out and experiment. But structurally speaking, and on this show the overall structure is [...]
Christmas Carol
As the director of this year's production of A Christmas Carol, I'm going to use this blog as the place where I journal about it. I'm busier than I've ever, [...]
First rehearsal – Check!
Much like all the department stores, Metropolis is preparing for those wintery holidays even before the ghosts and ghouls of Halloween have past. That’s right; rehearsals for Metropolis’ annual production [...]
New photo gallery live online
We've been building this thing for a while. It's now live. You can reach it by clicking on the "backstage" link in our main navigation - then click on photo [...]
the pump boys set
I stopped down at the theatre - and by down, I mean downstairs. Not like I'm far away. But it's amazing how you can end up not seeing the space [...]
Michael and the boys sound check
This was shot before Michael's last show here. He and the other three Jersey Boys were running through a song with the band during sound check. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OHjfi89qxg] Shot on an [...]
Backstage before Ingersoll Show
Michael Ingersoll, his wife Angela, and the other three members of the Jersey Boys played here Monday night August 10 and 24. They have another sold out show coming up [...]
Metropolis Outreach Helps a Life Starting Over
It’s 7:08 A.M. Amal Abbas is sitting in her school’s hallway, leaning against the wall, half asleep. She is waiting for class to begin. In this way, she [...]
Campers and Callbacks
Stop by Metropolis during the day and you'll see scores of young artists, learning and perfecting their performance skills. Take a peek into our theatre in the evening [...]