DCT’s Nutcracker: an Imaginative Interpretation
By Mina Frannea My family looks forward to productions of the Kathy Burks Theatre of Puppetry Arts at the Dallas Children's Theater and we recently went to see The Nutcracker.…
How (and Why) I Date My Kids
by Kerrie McLoughlin It all started after my youngest son was born and spent some time in the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit). If I wasn’t at the hospital, I…
DCT’s Madeline’s Christmas is a Must See Magical Adventure!
Dallas Children's Theater's production of "Madeline's Christmas," a musical adaptation based on the popular series of Madeline books by Ludwig Bemelmans, is a holiday show you won't want to miss! A…
Spooky Symphony was Super Fun!
by Mina Frannea My family recently had the pleasure of attending the Spooky Symphony, one of the productions of the Plano Symphony Orchestra's (PSO) Family Symphony Series. This performance featured…
Disney Live! Three Classic Fairy Tales Review
by Mina Frannea When I told my twins that we would be attending Disney Live's Three Classic Fairy Tales, I got mixed reviews. My 8-year-old daughter's face slowly grew into…
DCT’s “Alexander and the Terrible Horrible No Good Bad Day” is Terribly Good FUN for the Whole Family!
By Mina Frannea Dallas Children's Theater's adaptation of Judith Viorst's classic children's book, Alexander and the Terrible Horrible No Good Bad Day, is a resounding FUN start to DCT's new…
Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson: Ambassador of Magic and Wonderment
Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson: Ambassador of Magic and Wonderment
Recently, I had an opportunity to talk to Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey (RBBB) Ringmaster, Johnathan Lee Iverson, and his wife Priscilla, a classically trained dancer from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. When I first learned that I would have a chance to speak to Johnathan, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I imagined that he would have a loud, flamboyant personality—he is the Ringmaster after all! What I found was a genuinely candid, well spoken individual, who leaves no doubt in your mind that he passionately believes in the magic and wonderment of the circus!
