Monthly Archives: December 2004

A Dreamlike “Nutcracker” from H.R.B.

Posted on December 24, 2004 by The People's Critic

The excited buzz from justifiably proud families and friends filled the auditorium at Tomball High School. The noise quickly vanished as the curtain went up on this season’s final performance of Houston Repertoire Ballet’s dreamlike production of Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker” ballet. … Continue reading →

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WYM Contest Moves Forward

Posted on December 23, 2004 by The People's Critic

With an eye to the forthcoming (March 20th) Montgomery College Theatre red carpet gala screening of winning films, the Woodlands Young Moviemakers program recently completed its 2004 professional workshops for students in screenwriting, production and editing. Many parents attended with … Continue reading →

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The Many Mysteries of “Quinn’s Last Christmas”

Posted on December 21, 2004 by The People's Critic

It was a cold, crisp, and very lovely December night in New York. Just blocks away from The Lambs, both spectators and ice skaters were enjoying the festive scene below the magnificent Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, with its countless colored … Continue reading →

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A Memorable “I Remember Mama” From Masquerade

Posted on December 16, 2004 by The People's Critic

Among my pleasant memories of growing up in the 1950’s were reading the charming book, “Mama’s Bank Account,” and viewing the touching television series “I Remember Mama,” starring Peggy Wood, and based upon the book. Now, all these years later, … Continue reading →

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Crighton’s “A Christmas Story” a Pure Delight

Posted on December 8, 2004 by The People's Critic

From the first time I saw Jean Shepherd’s affectionate childhood reflections in his 1983 motion picture, “A Christmas Story,” I have been a fan of this warm and utterly delightful tale of an Indiana family at holiday time. Set in … Continue reading →

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Local Artists to Host Holiday CD-Release Party

Posted on December 3, 2004 by The People's Critic

The public is cordially invited to a musical performance and CD-release party at Benton’s Bistro (www.bentonscuisine.com), to be held at 6 pm on Tuesday December 7th in the Alden Bridge shopping center. Accompanying The Max Cat Band (www.gatomaximo.com) on keyboards … Continue reading →

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Montgomery College Presents a Commanding Master Class

Posted on December 1, 2004 by The People's Critic

It seems most fitting that the Drama Department of Montgomery College used the words “Proudly Presents” in announcing its fine recent production of Terrence McNally’s unusual and very challenging play, “Master Class.” The play, directed by Ellen Ketchum, and produced … Continue reading →

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