Posts By: Wanda Waterman St. Louis

Wanda Waterman St. Louis

The Mindful Bard – The Lovely Bones (DVD)

DVD: The Lovely Bones Theatrical Release: December 2009 DVD Release: April 2010 Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz, Susan Sarandon, Stanley Tucci, Michael Imperioli, Saoirse Ronan, Rose McIver Director: Peter Jackson Screenwriters: Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson Composer: Brian Eno DreamWorks Pictures The Hero’s Journey for Abuse Survivors “These were the lovely bones that had… Read more »

In Conversation With . . . Janet Klein, Part III

Janet Klein has amassed an international cult following by singing little-known songs of the 1910s, ?20s, and ?30s in period dress in an evocative, childlike voice. Her repertoire includes Yiddish tunes, Tin Pan Alley, early hot jazz, ragtime, vaudeville, and novelty tunes. Janet recently took the time to chat with Wanda Waterman St. Louis about… Read more »

In Conversation With . . . Janet Klein, Part II

Janet Klein has amassed an international cult following by singing little-known songs of the 1910s, ?20s, and ?30s in period dress, with the mannerisms of a Betty Boop with an art degree. Her repertoire includes Yiddish tunes, Tin Pan Alley, early hot jazz, ragtime, vaudeville, and novelty tunes. Janet recently took the time to chat… Read more »

The Mindful Bard – Lorcan Roche, The Companion

Book: Lorcan Roche, The Companion Publisher: Europa Editions, 2010 Waltzing With Despair When Truth Cuts In “I got to the point of feeling a sort of secret abnormal, despicable enjoyment in returning home to my corner on some disgusting Petersburg night, acutely conscious that that day I had committed a loathsome action again, that what… Read more »

In Conversation With . . . Janet Klein, Part I

Janet Klein is a Los Angeles-based performing artist who has so mastered the art of living in the past that It’s hard to separate her everyday self from her glamorous stage persona. She has amassed an international cult following, singing little-known songs of the 1910s, ?20s, and ?30s in period dress with all the mannerisms… Read more »

In Conversation With . . . Jeff Reilly

Jeff Reilly is a CBC producer, composer, and virtuoso bass clarinetist. A strong and influential voice in contemporary music, Reilly has performed with many notables, including the Elmer Iseler singers. Wanda Waterman St. Louis spoke to him at this year’s season finale of the Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra (?NSYO?), an event at which Reilly’s composition… Read more »