max ackerman
iPhoto caption: Scott Wentworth and Walter Borden in 'An Orchid and Other Such Lilies and Lies.' Photo by Seamus Easton.
Playing at the Red Sandcastle Theatre, Dandelion Theatre's An Orchid and Other Such Lilies and Lies is an existential rumination on life, death, and friendship — and for me, a gentle reminder to tell people you love them while you still can.
iPhoto caption: Photo by Ally Mackenzie.
REVIEW: DEATH: A Love Story at Dandelion Theatre
Ackerman’s production is a revisitation of soulmates, whose reconciliation and second chance at being together (forever) is ultimately endearing to witness.
iPhoto caption: Max, Thomas (Production Manager), and Malcolm (Sound Designer) in rehearsal for The Hands of Hypatia. (Photo by Ness DeVos)
The Other Pocket: The Origins of The Hands of Hypatia
Ever since I was young, when I’ve felt overwhelmed by the perils of day-to-day life, I’ve imagined myself as a spaceman in my own ship. I drift through the cosmos and land on a bioluminescent planet whose only source of light comes from the natural vegetation. There I sit and look up at the stars.