Island Actors Align for “Aquarius”
By Matt Mariner
Tonight, was my second night of rehearsal for a production of Hair taking place on
Martha’s Vineyard in August. I arrived at Spindrift Studios...
One day, two burgers
By: Anna Frost
As someone who does not often consume burgers, there is something incredibly satisfying about biting into a juicy, flavorful burger. My limited...
“Hair” Coming to the Island: Rehearsals Begin!
On Monday evening, I had my first rehearsal for the production of Hair on Martha’s Vineyard. I will be performing the role of Walter and ensemble characters. I was not present at the initial information sessions for the production, so I had no idea what to expect prior to arriving at Spindrift Studios in Edgartown for the first rehearsal last night.
Roughing It
by Nick Macksood
Oftentimes the strangest of bedfellows make for the best of memories.
Five Bulgarians (and counting), a Californian, a Brit, an Argentinian, a psychic...
Tick Territory
by Johanna Bernhard
I was 11 and had just completed my final entrance exams for secondary school. My friends celebrated by stealing alcohol from the cupboard...
Seeking the Improbable: a Dive on Martha’s Vineyard
by Anna Frost
“I just want a dim place that serves me greasy burgers while I drink a few beers,” has been the refrain from...
If Peace Is What You Seek, Prepare For War
American coffee shops: perhaps the most frustrating, least used, yet
most useful therapists around.
By
Nick Macksood
nmacksood@gmail.com
Imagine that it is August and you've just peeled yourself...
Saved by the burrito
By Anna Frost
As I clutched onto the railing of the ferry in a desperate attempt to keep the cool evening wind from blowing me...
A hidden treasure in the Menemsha Hills
By Johanna Bernhard
The pebbles lay untouched and the blue-green water appeared bottomless. It was deserted.
As my roommate Anna and I began our hike in...
If I Just Had Some Time: A Unique Retreat on Martha’s Vineyard
If I Just Had Some Time is a unique retreat for women writers, entrepreneurs, artists and makers and sellers of marvelous things that will...