Q&A with Anthony Winkler
In an interview with the Wheel’s editor-at-large, Stephanie Minor, Anthony Winkler, the renowned Jamaican novelist, screenwriter and author of textbooks discussed his writing, his inspirations and his newest book, God Carlos. And after meeting Winkler, one thing is certain, nearly 20 years of suffering from Alzheimer’s has done very little to quell the spirit, the wit and the endearing passion of this fiercely quotable, though slyly irreverent island artist. 1. I read that your writing talent was first noticed by one of your teachers at Cornwall College. Is that when you began writing, or had you already started? I…
Q&A with Debra Vidali
Debra Vidali, associate professor of Anthropology at Emory, took time out of her busy schedule to elaborate upon some of the issues raised by her upcoming play, “Re-Generation,” in a Q&A with the A&E Co-editor Stephanie Minor. Vidali based her performance on years of research concerning the lack of perceived political engagement in younger generations. I see this is not the first production of “Re-generation.” Will the upcoming show simply feature a new cast of students, or have you tweaked the play? This is a new production. Re-Generation 2008 / 2012: Portraits of (Dis)Engagement is a collaboratively created performance…
The King and I Blends Humor, Sexism
Atlanta-based company Theater of the Stars transformed the fabulous Fox Theatre into a dazzling visage of 19th century Siam (modern day Thailand), replete with towering golden Buddhas, intricate tapestries and a starry sky festooned with twinkling stars for the fall production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King and I. In fact, Sunday, Sept. 9 marked the homestretch of Theater of the Stars’ short-lived run of The King and I, which will conclude Tuesday, Sept. 11. Before the show began, executive producer Chris Manos strode onto the stage to welcome a packed house. Manos waxed nostalgic about his history with both…
Discovering Atlanta Arts, an Insight into the Stars
In an effort to get Emory students out of their comfort zones and into Atlanta’s vibrant arts scene, Christopher Manos, the longtime executive producer of Theater of the Stars, highlighted his company’s six-decade impact on Atlanta, what it’s like to work with the Fox Theatre and why we should all see The King and I on Sept. 5. Theater of the Stars — formerly Theater Under the Stars — was enthusiastically founded in 1953 as a non-profit organization (with the support of Mayor Hartsfield, I might add), though seven years in, the small company badly needed direction and star power….
