May 22nd, 2007 by Don P.
Just got the word the other day, that Sunny Side Up (my improv performance show directed by Tim Cooper) was called back to appear at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre on June 4. Just wanted to thank everyone that came out to support and see the prior shows in February and May.
Also, have to thank the players I perform with (who, by the way, are all better than excellent): Amey Goerlich, Angie Martin, DC Pierson, Katie Schorr, Ari Scott, Nathan Shelkey, and Michael Short.
-Don P
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May 11th, 2007 by Don P.
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May 8th, 2007 by Don P.
Pictures of Sunny-Side Up, Improv for Kids, at the Upright Citizens Brigade in NY.
Pictures taken by Oscar Magallanes.
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May 3rd, 2007 by Don P.
I’ve been named the featured author for Quality Book Reviews for the month of May.
Check out the recent interview by Terry from Quality Book Reviews
http://qualitybookreviews.wordpress.com/featured-author/
One Love,
Don P. Hooper
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May 2nd, 2007 by Don P.
After spending several hours tending his garden, Anansi Jr. (AJ) works up a tremendous appetite. He decides that the perfect way to ease his hunger is to head into town, go to the Mango Camion, and purchase some sweet, juicy Julie Mangos. AJ being AJ, he purchases as many mangos as he can carry, which is a lot since he is a spider and has four hands. While in town, Amani Ant decides he wants to treat his younger sister to a Julie Mango only to discover that the camion has run out. When he runs into AJ who has a huge supply of the fruit, he asks if he can purchase on of them for his sister. AJ refuses. As AJ travels home, he is so focused on keeping all the mangos for himself, that he ends up losing them all. It is then that Jamila Lizardly teaches AJ an important lesson about sharing, but it is up to AJ to apply this new wisdom to his life.
Don Hooper continues to display his ability to craft a story that reflects the oral tradition in COOMACKA ISLAND ANANSI JR. AND THE MANGO TRUCK. As is the case in most fables and folk tales, the story has an obvious, yet unspoken message, in this case focusing on the value of sharing. The vibrant illustrations are engaging and will quickly capture the attention of even very young readers, drawing them into the story in the process. The book also includes a section at the end that covers fun facts and a glossary, this helps readers with definitions of the more difficult vocabulary words, and also brief descriptions of some of the people, places, and things readers unfamiliar with the Caribbean may not have previously been exposed to. All in all, COOMACKA ISLAND ANANSI JR. AND THE MANGO TRUCK is a fun, richly told story with a universal message.
Reviewed by Stacey Seay
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers
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