So, for many years many people have told me “Michelle, you should start a blog”, because I like to write, and I guess people think I’m good at it. I also love theatre, both musical and non-musical, and I’ve always thought it would be fun to write a blog about the shows I see, as well as my general thoughts about theatre. Well, at long last, here it is!
Just by way of explanation, here are some things you should know:
1. “Snoop” comes from a name I have used on various message boards for many years. The “Snoop” part does not come from the rapper (Snoop Dogg), but from Snoopy, the Peanuts comic strip dog, because I’ve loved Snoopy for as long as I can remember. It has gotten to the point where several of my online friends just call me “Snoop” instead of my real name, so I figured I should carry it over to this blog, because it’s fun.
2. As the blog title says, I do not claim to be an expert in theatre. The closest thing to formal training I have is four years of drama class in high school, and one playwriting class in college. I have a smattering of experience in various areas of amateur theatre, but mostly I’m just an avid fan. I love to see plays, and I love to read, talk and write about plays and performers.
3. The opinions expressed in this blog are my own, based on my years of being a major theatre geek. The level of my geekdom has waxed and waned over the years, but it’s in full swing right now and I’m excited to finally get this blog going so I can have an outlet for my thoughts.
4. I will try to write reviews of all the shows I see, whether in St. Louis or elsewhere. I will also be sharing my opinions on various theatre-related topics, and maybe a few other random things as well–but mostly having to do with theatre in some way.
5. My interests run the gamut from high-brow to low-brow to everything in between. From Shakespeare and Sondheim to Andrew Lloyd Webber to original shows thrown together by a bunch of college students (see A Very Potter Musical, below). I do not like everything (Cats and High School Musical, this means you), but I like things of all levels, both well-known and obscure, and I always love discovering new shows and performers.
6. I will share links to videos of performances I like. I have lots of favorite performers and shows, and I will post my favorite videos as the whim strikes me. Like now (hints of blog entries to come!)
There. I think that’s it. So, this is my blog, for better or worse. Whoever reads it, I hope you enjoy!
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