MAD GENIUSES

posted by James Reel

Yes, I know I’ve been an inconstant blogger recently. I’ve been busy cranking out articles, mainly for Strings magazine, but also for the Tucson Weekly. Here’s the beginning of my latest contribution to the local alternative rag:

Genius is the subject of two plays that opened downtown last weekend. It's musical genius at work in Arizona Theatre Company's _Beethoven, as I Knew Him_, whereas mathematical virtuosity lies behind Beowulf Alley Theatre Company's _Proof_. But in each case, human failings and aspirations are what really drive the stories.

You’ll find the full review here.