Ideas such as systemic racism and enthusiastic consent were once confined to the fringes of college campuses and academic theory. Today, the university has expanded its reach to your doorstep. Marxist theories form in many colleges and universities all across the country. They’re increasingly becoming more mainstream. These theories have infiltrated many workplaces, and they’ve found their way into…
Read moreWhite, Coloured, and Black – Lessons from a trip to South Africa
In February of 2018, I visited South Africa for a week. I went as part of a church group to play at various locations in Johannesburg and Capetown. I had no idea it was also a trip that would include visiting historical sites and learning the country’s history. I didn’t make much money from the…
Read moreDue Process. Why Now?
There was plenty of piling on during the MeToo era. People were quick to pursue the trophy heads of accused sexual predators without due process during the Trump years. Why are those same people calling for proper procedural protocols today? Dahlia Lithwick wrote a thought-provoking piece titled: Maybe It’s a Good Thing Andrew Cuomo Is…
Read moreAfter a dark year, Broadway sees light at the end of the summer
The reporter I spoke to for this article didn’t write everything I told him. That’s probably good. I had some choice words for that grandma killing/rapist/dismissive asshole who, along with de Blasio, is responsible for devastating New York City. I spoke my mind about the guy who destroyed so many lives since he was…
Read moreLearned Helplessness – There are millions of people still waiting for permission to live their lives.
In this classic scene from Shawshank Redemption, Red struggles with the adjustment to life outside of prison. Behavior like this is common with people who have been imprisoned for long periods of time. At about the one-minute mark, while working in a grocery store, Morgan’s character asks his supervisor for a restroom break. The manager…
Read morePODCAST: Sexism On Broadway – Part II – A continuation of my discussion about the lack of women drummers – with Rosa Avila and Dena Tauriello
Part II of my conversation with Dena Tauriello and Rosa Avila. We explore more reasons why they were the only two women drummers working on Broadway and off-broadway prior to the shutdown of all shows in 2020. Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Pocket Casts Some of the topics we discuss include: Should broadway have half of the drum chairs…
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PODCAST: Sexism On Broadway – Part I
Today’s podcast takes up the underlying reasons why there are so few women drummers working on Broadway musicals. I spoke to two amazing drummers, Dena Tauriello and Rosa Avila, to find out why they were the only two women drummers working on Broadway and off-broadway prior to the shutdown of all shows last year. Listen…
Read moreMoving The Goalposts – Again
Candidate Biden: wear masks for 100 days. President Biden: wear masks throughout the year. Candidate Biden: kids back in school first 100 days. President Biden: kids back in school at least 1 day/week. Fauci: masks not needed, masks work, wear one mask, one is not enough—wear TWO! Two COVID shots? Nope! THREE!: ”All…
Read moreWhite House Gender Policy Council is Sexist…and Racist | Dr. Farrell’s Message to President Biden
The Gender Policy Council’s mission is to help only women and girls. Boys are left out. Fathers are left out. Men are left out. Even transgender people and gays are left out—if they are male. Part of the Gender Council’s stated mission is racial injustice. For females only. Yet: –Black males are 24 times more…
Read moreSapiosexual
I met Bryn 9 years on Feb 3rd, 2012 backstage at my show Memphis The Musical. I was newly divorced and dating regularly, had a hit show, and was feeling great about being single. I had a little money in the bank too. Dating was fun because I wasn’t looking for another long-term relationship. I…
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