From idea to the stage
The journey of producing rock and roll history shows.
We are a cross-discipline group of musicians, historians, and theatre artists dedicated to celebrating the lives of everyday people who have lived through extraordinary times. Here we will share stories about their lives and about our journey to bring these productions to life.
What’s next for Mobilize the Poets
Something I learned from The Greatest War was that creating repeat performances of such a large production was going to take an all new company. So over the years, while [...]
What’s next for Mobilize the Poets
Something I learned from The Greatest War was that creating repeat performances of such a large production was going to take an all new company. So over the years, while [...]
What a Night!
Wow! What a night! Thank you so much to everyone who came to After the War: 1919. It was one for the books. I received so many wonderful comments [...]
Introducing…the band!
This all new rock and roll history show gets an all new band. You’ll recognize a few faces from The Foe and the Fallen (as well as from The Kissers). [...]
This day in 1919: General Strike
On February 6, 1919, the city of Seattle called a general strike to support the already striking shipbuilders. For five days, the people of Seattle took over the city. They [...]
A show five years in the making
In early 2021 during COVID quarantine I was looking for an historical precedent for what was happening. And guiltily I realized I knew very little about the influenza pandemic of [...]
This day in 1919: Ireland declares independence
A powerful story from 1919, and one I couldn’t resist. And it has a Wisconsin connection. On January 21, 1919 the first Irish parliament, the Dàil Èireann (DOYLE air-ON) declares [...]