The Monster’s Journey

Once upon time, there was a monster. During the very early stages of the rehearsal process, we spent a lot of time discussing the hero’s journey, the path in most stories that a hero undertakes to achieve his goals. But then one night we wondered… what would a...

Flying V Fights: Dramatists Corner

I love tech. I feel like not many people do, but I relish it. It is the time when the actors, the director, the designers, the builders, the crew, the costumes, the props, and the lights all come together in the actual space where the show will perform. It is not...

The Violin and The Devil

The Violin has always been associated with the Devil. Where this connection was first made, and why it continues to remain is something of a mystery. Though, throughout the history of the violin, the devil continues to make appearance after appearance. If I had to...

Actor Lee Liebeskind on Heroes & Monsters

Heroes What makes a hero? A hero is someone that keeps going and moving forward, even knowing that the task is impossible or that it might mean their own person ending. What is your favorite hero and why do they speak to you? I am a nerd raised on comic books and...

Flying V Fights: Dramatists Corner

Flying V is very conscious that heroes and monsters come in all shapes and sizes. Many of our initial conversations about pieces would begin “Well, he could do X” and there would be a chorus of “Or she!” The set list we have was built upon making sure both our male...