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Hello, all. Just a notification that as of July 7, the FPU Vimeo video links will expire, so if you want to download/see anything, now's the time. You can find a full list of links at xo to all!

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Former students: video archives of productions are available at https://www.rclawson.net/theater-archives -- for the next 6 months, and then Vimeo account will be closed. All videos downloadable. All work -- brilliant. xo

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After almost 27 years of teaching, researching and creating at FPU, Professor Robert Lawson presented his last lecture/installation/performance today. It’s really over. Robert LawsonSally Bomer

Pleased to announce the release of this collection of short stories, with images by Sally Bomer, now available on Amazon and at The Toadstool Bookshop (Peterborough, NH)!

https://www.amazon.com/Geometric-Cemetery-Robert-C-Lawson/dp/1547218622/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500651155&sr=8-1&keywords=geometric+cemetery

Comin' up . . .

METADance: Thursday, Feb 9, 7:30pm, iffy due to weather; Friday, Feb 10, 7:30pm, Saturday, Feb 11, 2pm AND 7:30pm.

the insect play

It seems strangely fitting that we are doing an adaptation of Kafka's 'Metamorphosis' next week. And on this bizarre, Kafkaesque night, I am reminded of the opening line from that story : "When Gregor Samsa awoke one morning from troubled dreams, he found himself transformed into some sort of monstrous insect". Tonight, I am tempted to replace 'Gregor Samsa' with 'America' in that sentence -- and hope I am wrong. (that said, I did just go outside and noticed that the stars are still gorgeous) All the best, everyone. Love and make good art. -- R.L.

I realize I am likely preaching to the choir, but casting your vote for Clinton on Tuesday is critical. And if you happen to be leaning towards not voting, or voting for the Libertarian or Green parties - perhaps as a nod to Bernie Sanders - as much as I understand such inclinations, there is no margin for a protest vote this year -- not to mention that there is zero chance that Bernie's views would be heard in a Trump administration. --- I would like to still be able to recognize my home country on Wed. morning. Thanks.

The transit of Mercury across the face of the sun... tomorrow - -

http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-36228327

Mercury set to flit across the Sun - BBC News The Solar System's smallest planet will make one of its irregular passes between the Earth and Sun on Monday.

At Small Colleges, Harsh Lessons About Cash Flow In the last few years, small liberal arts colleges struggling under financial siege have been forced to re-examine their missions and justify their existence.

This coming week at FPU, W-Sat @ 7:30 -- The Good Soldier. An hour of music, a film, anti-war sentiment, some odds and ends. If you liked Cautionary Tale, you'll love this : it's a close cousin. Dress up, come hang. No reservations necessary, and it's free to boot.

Hope all is well in life & work - - Bob Lawson

For Theremin fans... check out the Google home page today.

"The Good Soldier"

Column: Theater, once the heart of the university, now faltering | The Exchange 2016 It was intimidating at first, there I was a lonely 18 year old girl walking into an audition where everyone seemed to know each other. There was at least 60 people there, and everyone seemed so comfortable. I’d been on campus an entire semester and had yet to make many friends. Each moment that went…

Dear All -- I've just completed work on a new venture, a series of interlinked short stories I've been working on for the past 8 months. a) give a read - you can find the work on my web site, , the 'Tales of Nicholas Raithe' tab. b) send thoughts, comments (and I'm sure there are some typos), and c) since this is a new arena for me, I'm looking to connect with any publication possibilites/connections anyone might have. Aside from that, I hope everyone is well, and here's to a lovely 2016! --- B.L.

"Interrupted"
a new dance work
Dec 3-5, 7:30pm; Dec 6, 2pm
Warehouse Theater; free, no reservations

"Interrupted"
a new dance work
Dec 3-5, 7:30pm; Dec 6, 2pm
Warehouse Theater; free, no reservations

"The Aluminum Room", with text fragments of 'Hiroshima: crucible of light', Nov. 17-21 at 7:30 in the Warehouse Theater.

"The Aluminum Room", with text fragments of 'Hiroshima: crucible of light', Nov. 17-21...

from the depths of the Ravencroft...

Franklin Pierce today released the news that the Ravencroft Theater was to be demolished.

In a press release, it was stated : "The University, acting on the advice of Robert Lawson, Professor of Theatre Arts, consulted with an expert on timber frame structures and it was determined that Ravencroft could not be renovated or salvaged."

Clarification : Professor Lawson did not give any advice on this project, nor was he in the loop on how the decision was made for demolition.

Franklin Pierce University launches the exciting "Future Homes" project.

Dear All - I was just informed by the Kennedy Center/American College Theater Festival that Cautionary Tale received the Hilton Worldwide Award for distinguished production of a devised (original) work, one of 4 in the country.

Fairly sweet, eh?

So congratulations!

- B.L.

Cautionary Cast : So I think we're back to square 1 on scheduling the recording for this weekend, so let's get more lead time. If I were to say : let's schedule it sometime between Thursday and Sunday, 2/26-3/1, when would be best. I would still be happy to do Saturday morning at 11: if that works for most people that weekend.

Send thoughts. Thanks - - - B.

CAST of Cautionary Tale - - - - Correction : Which is best: Saturday @ 11: or Sat. @ 4: ?

Respond to my FPU address - - - Bob.

CAST of Cautionary Tale : So get back to me which of the following is best for recording this week : Friday, morning... Friday afternoon... Saturday @ 11:am... or Sat. @ 4:pm.

RSVP to my FPU address -- thanks - - - - - B.L.

So I'm waiting to hear back from the music dep't people, but I want to plan on recording 'Cautionary Tale' next Saturday (2/21) at 11:am, hopefully in Cheney Hall. It should take about 2 hours I would think. I think everybody can make it, but let me know if not.

-- B.