http://dramatic-insights.org/tarkington Analysis of the Works of Newton Booth Tarkington Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:53:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Writing at the Front Porch Republic, John Willson this week semi-seriously proposed the formation of The Booth Tarkington Appreciation Society.  His extensive remarks were in part a reaction to Thomas Mallon's "snotty" piece in the Atlantic Monthly five years ago, which dissed Tarkington mightily.  I commented on Mallon's article on ... http://dramatic-insights.org/tarkington/index.php/2009/the-tarkington-appreciation-society/ I finally got around to tracking down a review of Indiana Rep's adaptation of The Gentleman from Indiana, which was staged as part of their 2006-2007 season.  I found it at the WTHR website; it's a very exhaustive review, and here's the lead: The Indiana Repertory Theatre opened its fall season ... http://dramatic-insights.org/tarkington/index.php/2009/gentleman-stage-adaptation-reviewed/ In just a couple of weeks, the Kennebunkport Historical Society is holding its ninth annual golf tournament at the Cape Arundel Golf Club.  I was surprised to learn from the press release (published at SeacoastOnline.com) that Tarkington was a regular at the course.  The release even carries a nice photo ... http://dramatic-insights.org/tarkington/index.php/2009/play-the-greens-where-tark-putted/ At vere loqui, Martin Cothran has taken a very interesting spin on what makes great children's books and why.  His thesis is that good books help kids socialize themselves without having to learn everything through firsthand experience (and mistakes!).  These are his remarks about Penrod: An Indiana version of ... http://dramatic-insights.org/tarkington/index.php/2009/become-a-human-being-read-penrod/ This Thursday, August 13, from noon to 1:00, the Bristol-Washington Township Public Library Book Club will be discussing the works of Booth Tarkington.  Here are the details from the library's calendar: Read a book by an Indiana author, Booth Tarkington. Join us as we share our impression, and opinions.For more information, ... http://dramatic-insights.org/tarkington/index.php/2009/indiana-library-talks-tark/ According the website, "LibriVox volunteers record chapters of books in the public domain and release the audio files back onto the net. Our goal is to make all public domain books available as free audio books. We are a totally volunteer, open source, free content, public domain project." So far, ... http://dramatic-insights.org/tarkington/index.php/2009/free-tarkington-audio-books/ A press release for the production of Mr. Sensitivity as part of the NY International Fringe Fest this month includes the following interesting info: Playwright BYRON NILSSON's credits include "Drivers" (Ensemble Studio Theatre), the musical "Pirate Pip" (commissioned by the Lake George Opera Company), and "iFind You @ Last," premiered ... http://dramatic-insights.org/tarkington/index.php/2009/beasley-to-be-staged-as-musical/ The West Chicago edition of Craigslist has a house listed for sale at 4N275 Booth Tarkington St.  Yup.  Booth Tarkington street.  It's tempting to me, even though I live in Seattle, would never dream of living in the Chicago area, and couldn't possible afford a house the mid-six-figures range.  Check ... http://dramatic-insights.org/tarkington/index.php/2009/wanna-buy-into-tarkington/ At Collecting Children's Books, Peter D. Sieruta has delivered a very extensive and interesting commentary on the dilemma of awards in an essay title "A Year Without a Newbery?"  The issue is whether the significance of awards gets watered down in years when the talent pool is very shallow.  He ... http://dramatic-insights.org/tarkington/index.php/2009/ambersons-a-last-minute-pick/ More than a couple of arts and education institutions bear Tarkington's name in some manner.  One you probably have not heard of is Indianapolis Public School 92.  The elementary school was scheduled for closure last year due to budget cuts, but it still appears to be operational, as the website ... http://dramatic-insights.org/tarkington/index.php/2009/booth-tarkington-indianapolis-ps-92/