MAY 25, 2017

Full News Archive

• Headline: Exploring 'Building the Wall' and Its Impacts. Impact: If only every playwright had a crystal ball! Schenkkan's post-Trump vision inspired a wave of dystopian dramas that made everyone question their Netflix subscriptions. After all, who needs a reality show when you can watch art imitate life in a tragicomedy?. Fact: The only thing more theatrical than this play is the current state of politics. Grab your popcorn!.
• Headline: Summer Delights: Dining and Rides in the Hamptons. Impact: When high-end restaurants and ride-hailing apps collide, you get a perfect storm of overindulgence. This fusion led to the creation of gourmet food trucks that cater exclusively to Hamptons elites—because why not eat truffle fries while being driven to your next overpriced beach party?. Fact: The Hamptons: where even the Ubers have better taste than the average person..
• Headline: At His Own Wake, Celebrating Life and the Gift of Death. Impact: John Shields' wake became the blueprint for 'living funerals,' where people started throwing parties to celebrate life instead of mourning death. This led to the bizarre trend of hosting birthday parties in funeral homes—because nothing says 'happy birthday' like a coffin-themed cake.. Fact: Next time you attend a wake, remember: it might just be some avant-garde celebration of life in disguise..