NOVEMBER 19, 2007

Full News Archive

• Headline: SNL Cast Performs Live Amid Writers' Strike. Impact: The SNL improv show became the launching pad for a new genre of 'barely rehearsed' entertainment. This inspired countless reality shows where people do ridiculous things for ratings, and now we’re left with a TV landscape filled with people yelling at each other in various formats.. Fact: Did you know that the original idea for 'Saturday Night Live' was to actually have a live band play while people sat quietly? Thank goodness someone had the sense to add comedy into the mix!.
• Headline: Creativity, Strikes, and Power Dynamics. Impact: The stagehands’ leverage changed how labor negotiations were viewed in the entertainment industry. This led to a series of power struggles that transformed theater productions into high-stakes chess matches, where one wrong move could lead to a blackout or a musical number that no one asked for.. Fact: Did you know that stagehands have the power to make or break a show? They often ponder if they could just take over the world with their ability to pull a single lever!.
• Headline: In a Quiet Suburb, a Quiet Life Darkened. Impact: Julia Cho's play not only cast a shadow over cozy suburban life but also inspired a wave of playwrights who decided that darkness and discomfort were the new black. This trend led to an explosion of 'chill' theater, where audiences are left wondering if they should laugh or call a therapist.. Fact: Did you know that cozy thrillers are the perfect genre for people who want to feel both relaxed and utterly terrified? It's like sipping chamomile tea while watching a horror movie!.