The University of Puget Sound has just joined our Tacoma Theatre Directory. Local actors quite often means local stage training as well. Although I was a painting and drawing major, I still took an acting class at UPS. Peg and I met at a dance at UPS. She was a German language major. We don’t […]
A Re-Review of The Music Man at Tacoma Musical Theatre
My wife Peg, my cousin Lavinia and I wrote an opening night review of The Music Man weeks ago at the Tacoma Musical Playhouse. We saw the first performance of the run and gave it a glowing recommendation. We also enjoyed it so much that we invited a group of friends based mostly on members […]
Yard Sales Are Much More than Just About Money
Everyone hopes they will make money at their back yard, front yard, open garage door, or simply piles of used goods on their parking strips. In reality, however, yard sales are about family, about gatherings, about friends, and about memories. Years ago on a hot August afternoon I was returning from work and anxious for […]
El Sabor, a Mexican Treat Awaits You
A favorite place for lunch or dinner is El Sabor, just across the street from Tacoma Community College on Mildred Street. I know they have a wide variety of food selections, but when it comes down to the basic meal, we always order the same thing. There must be a great lure for students at TCC. […]
Pizza Napoletana – Pizza on Wheels Review
About ten years ago Peg and I booked a room in downtown Seattle. We had heard about the resident restaurant with New Orleans French-style cooking. On a Friday evening the place was already packed. We took seats at the counter where a busy cook was preparing pizza with fresh dough and veggies, meats and cheese. […]
Indo Asian Street Eatery for Excellent Food and Friendly Service
My friend Jim and I used to travel to the furthest away Husky Football game each year. We would go out to dinner, not knowing the specialties of the area or even which restaurant. We were both good eaters, but sometimes just looking at the menu slowed us down and it was easier to just […]
Tacoma Area Coalition for Individuals with Disabilities – TACID
Tacoma Area Coalition of Individuals with Disabilities (TACID) is a community center that serves adults (18+) who are experiencing physical, sensory, cognitive, developmental, and behavioral health disabilities and challenges. They can come on a drop-in basis or regularly. Founded in 1980, TACID has evolved to meet the changing needs of the community. No fees are […]
Music Man at Tacoma Musical Playhouse – Review
By Don and Peggy Doman and Lavinia Hart. We got our tickets and waited in the lobby for seating. An old friend came over and asked “Is this the actress?” We had kept after my cousin Lavinia Hart to join us for The Music Man. We introduced the two of them. As an actress, director, […]
Falsettos Opens with a Bang – Olympia’s Harlequin Theatre
We had excellent seats in the middle of the second row facing the stage. The very versatile three-member band opened the show including Aaron Lamb on piano and synth, Andy Garness on drums and percussion, and Nick Hall on woodwinds. The production begins with a bang with the four male leads (Nicolas Main – Whizzer, […]