Holiday Shopping Guide from your friends at FCTC
Hey everybody!
So, you still haven’t gotten all your holiday shopping done? Neither have we. We’re glad you thought to turn to us, the absolute last resort holiday shopping list. This is a pile of stuff that our staff likes, that we think maybe resides somewhere in the same universe as the stuff we do, whatever that means. It’s stuff we like. And if you like us, we think maybe you’ll like it to.
For good measure, there are a couple of items in here that are strictly self-promotional. Just a heads up. But for the record, we have no affiliation with any of the companies represented here, and none of them is even probably aware of that fact that we’re recommending them, let alone paying us for it. This is just for you guys (and us). So, without further ado, our list:
Stuff you wear:
Camus T-shirt. Surely you’ve heard us talking about our musical in development, The Pestilence is Coming. Did you know that author Katharine Clark Gray used The Plague as strong inspiration?
Stuff you read:
This book is amazing. Say what you will about Joe Papp, he changed everything, and for the better.
Absolutely essential. Spolin is a big deal over here.
Stuff you watch:
Keith Johnstone Trance Mask Workshop. Awesome.
Pretty amazing stuff. It’s easy to forget that theater can be this really important societal force, you know? There’s an episode of This American Life entitled Act V which covers the same subject matter - Shakespeare as criminal reformation - perhaps a little more effectively, but that’s just audio, and it’s free. So, you know, not ideal for a present. You can check it out here, though.
Other stuff:
This is it! The very song cycle on which our forthcoming eponymous musical is based! It rocks. For serious.
And listen to it on these. Cuz they’re slick as hell. Someone you know deserves some dope headphones.
3 inch Shakes! So, yeah, the Shakespeare-on-your-desk thing is played, sure, but we think this guy is really cute. What’s more, Jailbreak Toys, who makes this guy, makes some other really killer figures (the Obamas, Einstein, Darwin, Picasso, Kahlo, etc.) and we want to start leaning on him hard to do a playwrights series. I’d by Chekhov or O’Neill in a heartbeat.
Buy our mug! For all kinds of liquids! And don’t stop there! There are literally dozens of things you could put in this highly stylish mug. Pens, for instance! Who needs pens lying all over their desk? Corral those pens with this here mug, partner! Also recommended for coffee, tea, hot cocoa, soup, and dry cheerios for snacking on the couch with a blanket.
Happy giving, everybody.
