Artist Talks
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The Art of Collaboration
A commercial break from Spousal Deafness…and Other Bones of Contention
Writer and performer Susan Poulin and visual artist, songwriter and actor Gordon Carlisle have been collaborating on plays, songs, and artwork for a almost three decades. They also happen to be married to each other. Join Susan and Gordon as they talk about the joys and challenges of collaboration. Get the inside scoop on memorable (for all the wrong reasons) performances, the key to a productive rehearsal and the unexpected surprises that occur when working together.
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How do you remember all those lines? And other frequently asked questions.
Award winning writer and performer Susan Poulin will entertain you with her unique brand of humor as she demystifies the creative process. Susan will discuss how she goes about writing a play, what inspires her and will share some of her work. Take a behind the scenes look at the serious work of making people laugh.
How Ida Changed My Life:
The Power of an Alter Ego
Award winning writer and performer Susan Poulin is best known as her alter-ego, Ida, often called the funniest woman in Maine. In this humorous and engaging talk, Susan will reveal the inspiration for Ida, and what has kept their relationship fresh after twenty-two years, six plays, two books, and nine years of weekly blogs. She will also examine the lessons she’s learned from Ida, and what having an alter-ego has taught her about writing, life, and the healing power of laugher.