The English National Opera announced seven of their ten finalists for the Mini Operas Script Competition today (fourwere chosen for Neil Gaiman's Sweeper of Dreams, and three for A.L. Kennedy's On Paper). They have yet to announce the three finalists for the Will Self's The Death of A Government Inspector.

Congratulations to all the finalists. ( Read more... )

Most days I feel like I’m living in a musical. The kids spontaneously break into song or dance at random moments, and I’m usually happy for their creativity (except when I’m trying to take a  business call). Well, thanks to the influence of beatboxing on the PBS show The Electric Company, and random clips and songs the kids have seen from composer ( Read more... )