Theater
I went to see Hamilton last night despite the ridiculous hype that accompanies it.
Elysha and I went to see Hamilton last night. After seeing Elysha writing amusing but envious posts on Facebook in response to our many friends who were seeing the show during its brief stop in Hartford, I decided to pivot and give her tickets to the show for Christmas in lieu of my original plan.…
Read MoreI was probably typecast.
About a dozen years ago, I starred as the ogre in Plato Karafelis and Rob Hugh’s children’s musical Stone Soup at the Park Road Playhouse in West Hartford, CT. Tonight the roles were reversed, and I had the pleasure of watching middle schoolers perform the musical while I was sitting in the audience alongside Elysha…
Read MoreCaught in the Middle: Our world premier!
Caught in the Middle is a contemporary musical that journeys through a day in the life of middle school children. Touching on their, teachers, home work, lunch, “going out”, bullying, friendship, and resolution. Don’t miss the world premier of this wonderful show. Tickets will be available at the door. Or email vculligan@att.net to reserve at will…
Read MoreSticks & Stones made it to the stage! I could not have done it alone.
On Sunday, I had the joy of watching my latest musical, Sticks & Stones, performed at a summer camp in central Connecticut. It’s the story of a group of middle school students coming to terms with the parts of their bodies and the parts of their lives that they like least. As a novelist and…
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