![]() Shift’s mission is to make car purchase and ownership simple - to make buying or selling a used car fun, fair, and accessible to everyone. Shift is a leading end-to-end auto ecommerce platform transforming the used car industry with a technology-driven, hassle-free customer experience. More information regarding the merger can be found in the presentation on Shift’s investor relations website. CarLotz is advised by William Blair & Company as financial advisor and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP as legal counsel. as financial advisor and Jenner & Block LLP as legal counsel. Shift is advised by Centerview Partners and Cohen & Company Capital Markets, a division of J.V.B. ![]() We expect the transaction to close in Q4 2022 subject to CarLotz’s and Shift’s shareholders' approvals and other customary and regulatory approvals. Based on the expected exchange ratio, upon the closing of the merger Shift’s then-current equity holders will own approximately 52.9% of the combined company, and CarLotz’s then-current equity holders will own approximately 47.1% of the combined company, calculated on a fully diluted basis. The actual exchange ratio will be adjusted at the closing based on Shift’s issued and outstanding shares prior to the effective time of the merger, relative to the fully diluted CarLotz shares prior to the effective time of the merger. Under the terms of the merger agreement, CarLotz shareholders are expected to receive approximately 0.692158 shares of Shift common stock for each share of CarLotz common stock. “There’s also potential to leverage Shift’s back-end technology and online checkout flow at CarLotz’s retail locations, to drive significant process and cost efficiencies.” “We see immense opportunity in combining Shift’s proprietary acquisition engine, which excels in buying cars from customers, with CarLotz’s unique consignment relationships to create a truly differentiated inventory strategy,” said Jeff Clementz, Shift’s President and incoming CEO. “Shift’s technology and consumer sourcing abilities combined with our consignment and retail remarketing expertise will provide one extraordinary, omnichannel experience." “While this is an exciting day for both companies, the merging of Shift and CarLotz will be most beneficial to consumers looking to buy or sell a used car,” said Lev Peker, CEO of CarLotz. As such, this is a transformative moment in Shift’s history by enabling us to advance our vision to be the end-to-end destination for car ownership that controls its own destiny.” ![]() “We are strongly convinced that the merger will put us in a position to pursue a profitable future. We’ve always seen a considerable amount of strategic and cost synergies with a combined entity,” said George Arison, Shift’s Co-Founder and CEO. “The Shift and CarLotz teams have admired each other and our respective businesses for quite some time. CarLotz will be able to leverage Shift’s proprietary inventory acquisition engine and at-home delivery offering to obtain differentiated inventory and expand its geographic footprint, while Shift will be able to leverage CarLotz’s presence to scale its dealer marketplace on the East Coast. The two businesses have complementary geographies, with Shift’s footprint concentrated on the West Coast, while CarLotz has built a strong presence in the mid-Atlantic region. The merger brings together the most profitable assets of both companies. The combination will create the destination for the best online and in-person used car purchasing experience, allowing the customer to seamlessly shop the broadest assortment of used vehicle inventory, and complete the transaction however they prefer. The combined company will continue to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker SFT. (Nasdaq: LOTZ), a leading consignment-to-retail used vehicle marketplace, announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in a stock-for-stock merger. (Nasdaq: SFT), a leading end-to-end ecommerce platform for buying and selling used cars, and CarLotz, Inc. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Shift Technologies, Inc. Upon close, combined company anticipated to have a cash position of approximately $125 million.Combination of complementary geographic footprints, with Shift’s strong presence on the West Coast and CarLotz’s retail stores in the mid-Atlantic region. ![]() Merger will create a leading omnichannel auto retailer.
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Even with some of the great off-the-wall ideas you see on display in many community levels, there’s only so much one can do with, say, a hookshot before you start seeing repetition of ideas. For example, there are technically only five items-four if we’re not counting the shield as an item-and this severely limits how varied the dungeons can be on a mechanical level. Where this ‘early access’ designation is felt most strongly is probably in the design elements themselves, or rather the lack of them. Literally the first thing you see every time you boot it up is a disclaimer message that warns you that the game is still in development and is considered a “preview” while encouraging you to share feedback and bug reports with the team. To be fair, it can be quite thrilling to be pleasantly surprised by a level you decided to give a chance, but it can be equally disappointing when a promising one turns out to be a dud.Īnd we’re certain that there will be patches, because Super Dungeon Maker simply doesn’t feel complete yet. There are some ways to mitigate this, of course, such as being able to search by specific users known for their quality or by filtering using tags such as “Linear” and “Pacifistic”, but you ultimately have no idea what you’re getting into until you’ve already given a level a shot. And while you’re sure to find plenty of levels that have actually had some thought and effort put into them, it can sometimes feel like you have to sift through a lot of trash before you find the gems. It goes without saying that your mileage may vary here, as there’s no real way of determining the quality of a level aside from the number of likes it’s gotten so far. Then there are the dungeons that just exist to troll you we played quite a few that were little more than being constantly ganked by enemies and lasers every time we set foot in a new room. ![]() ![]() Others try something different, such as a dungeon we played where you ‘golf’ on a nine-hole course by pushing an ice block or another that had us ‘race’ a series of blocks triggered by automatic switches. Some levels play it straight and try their best to match Zelda’s legendary dungeon design, to the point that we tried out one dungeon that was a lovingly adapted version of Tail Cave from Link’s Awakening. The bulk of your time with Super Dungeon Maker will likely be spent sampling the seemingly endless community-crafted dungeons, which offer quite a fascinating range of experiences. How many of those levels will be worth playing is entirely something you’ll have to decide for yourself. While it feels like a missed opportunity that Firechick mostly passed on giving us some kind of little campaign to anchor the experience more, it’s hard to complain about a lack of content given that there are far more levels than you’ll ever have time to play. The vast majority of your time will be spent either playing and scoring levels uploaded by other users to the global community, or picking up the tools yourself and building dungeons to then share with everyone else. Using these, you navigate dungeons, solve puzzles, and kill baddies, all in the quest to find the golden egg at the end of each dungeon.Īside from a few brief introductory dungeons to give you an idea of what’s possible with the mechanics, there isn’t any sort of story-driven, single-player adventure to sink your teeth into here. Instead of playing as Link, you play as a chicken named Fink who has the same basic sword and shield alongside a small arsenal of tools like a hookshot or bombs. This is a game that apes the gameplay of the Game Boy and SNES Zelda games as closely as possible, right down to that annoying worm boss that spins in circles in a cramped room. Captured on Nintendo Switch (Docked)įirst, a brief overview. Now that it’s come to Switch, we can report that it’s a decent foundation, though it feels unfinished at launch and there’s clear room for improvement here. Spotting an opportunity to capitalize on the potential of this idea, an indie team called Firechick launched and successfully funded a Kickstarter late last year for a legally distinct top-down Zelda-style dungeon builder called Super Dungeon Maker. ![]() This was allegedly discussed at greater length behind the scenes and eventually led to the addition of the Chamber Dungeons concept in the Link’s Awakening Switch remake, but there seemingly wasn’t enough will or interest to see it through to a fuller product, as we haven’t seen anything come to fruition yet. Captured on Nintendo Switch (Handheld/Undocked)Įver since Nintendo gave players the tools to develop their own levels with Super Mario Maker, there’s been talk about the Big N expanding the concept to other franchises, especially Zelda. ![]() This mod tries to stick to actual history through its decisions, events, mithe inclusion of both historic & modern borders, whilst at the same time giving players the option to go down an a-historic path. Victorum Total Conquest is a 4X genre mod that allows the player to explore, expand, exploit and exterminate all those before them through political actions and by means of conquest on a grand strategy scale. It is the oldest living mod of the EU4 universe. Tabber requires Javascript to function.Hi everyone and welcome to "Victorum Total Conquest" a Grand strategy overhaul mod of Europa Universalis 4 started over 10 years ago by one man, right after the release of the base game. Missions Main article: Bavarian missionsīavaria's missions center around expanding into their immediate vicinity.Įvents Main article: Bavarian events AI gives "high priority" (400) to this decision.gets “Increased Centralization” for 20 years, giving:.moves its capital to Munich, which gains 2 base tax.gains a permanent claim on all unowned provinces in:.gets new missions, unless it was Munich, Landshut or Ingolstadt.gets the event ‘ New Traditions & Ambitions’, unless it has custom ideas or already has Bavarian ideas.inherits Munich, Landshut and Ingolstadt if they are our subjects. ![]()
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![]() ![]() □️□ Please contact me if you are thinking of making Ballard your next home! I would love to help you find your new house. ![]() The park also offers breathtaking views of the nearby mountains. Another popular destination in Ballard is Golden Gardens Park, which features a sandy beach that is perfect for sunbathing and volleyball. ![]() It’s also a great place for a picnic with friends or family. Chittenden Locks, also known as the Ballard Locks, which is a popular spot to watch ships and salmon pass through. One of the main attractions in the neighborhood is the Hiram M. great food, and enjoy music on the mainstage Proceeds from this. The area is centered around the historic Ballard Avenue and is known for its vibrant atmosphere. Ballard Bites & Brews celebrates the fantastic breweries of Ballard and features. And a map with our most recent log entries always is available at /maps.Welcome to Ballard! Let’s discover what it would be like to live in Ballard, a beautiful neighborhood in Seattle, Washington! □️ Ballard is a lively neighborhood located on the waterfront, which boasts a range of trendy restaurants, independent shops, bars, and craft breweries. cans, plans to open its first Seattle taproom in the heart of Ballards beer district in late 2020, just across the street from Reubens Brews. Click any image for a larger view, or click the position to view the location on a map. Their brews are typically inspired by other foods and drinks, like their aguas frescas sour with hibiscus, strawberry, and watermelon, or their creamsicle IPA with orange puree, vanilla, and milk sugar. And thanks to James’ colleague, Tom Stickle, who first told us about fresh hop beer and recommended the Ballard tasting tour.īelow are highlights from October 1st, 2022. Another fun spot for fruit-infused beer, Great Notion is originally from Portland with outposts in Georgetown and Ballard. Vendors can apply here for our Georgetown event. In less than a mile we visited eight pubs and walked past several more. Great Notion and Elysian Taproom What: A makers market and bar crawl in one. We’d not spent time in Ballard for over a decade and the area is now full of craft breweries. We had an absolutely amazing evening and loved the Ballard vibe. Double Stack is a American Imperial Stout style beer brewed by Great Notion Brewing in Portland, OR. Beer rating: 99 out of 100 with 718 ratings. In some ways the fresh hop flavors are a little more intense, but also a little less bitter. Great Notion Taproom Georgetown 6235 Airport Way South, Seattle, WA 98108 Great Notion Taproom Ballard 5101 14th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107 Related Posts. Rated: 4.42 by petewheeler from Maryland. The same way fresh and dried herbs taste similar, but different, so do fresh hop beers compared to dried hop beers. This was our first time trying fresh hop beers, and we really liked them. Since over 77% of the nation’s hops are grown in nearby Yakima valley in eastern Washington, the majority of fresh hop beers are brewed in the area as well.ĭozens of Pacific Northwest breweries produce fresh hop beers, many clustered together in nearby Ballard, so we went there for an evening of beer tasting. The beer must be brewed very soon after the hops are ripe, so can’t be made very far from the fields. Most beer is made from dried hops, while fresh hop beers are made from hops that have never been dried. Autumn is fresh hop beer season in the Pacific Northwest. High Performance Space Clocks and Time and Frequency link.They can be summarized in the following parts (Ref. The overall ACES mission and the associated architecture definition is based on a set of scientific objectives. Improved stability and better control of systematic effects will be demonstrated in the space environment. The cesium clock PHARAO will combine laser cooling techniques and microgravity conditions to significantly increase the interaction time and consequently reduce the linewidth of the clock transition. 5) 6) 7) 8) 9)Ī new generation of clocks, reaching frequency instability and inaccuracy of a few parts in 10 16, will be validated by ACES. The microgravity environment of space is most suitable for experiment. The basic question is: Do fundamental physical constants vary with time? A possible solution: Time variations of fundamental constants can be measured by comparing clocks based on different transitions or different atomic species. ![]() However, the decision to complete the development of the project has been achieved only at the ESA council at Ministerial Level of November 2008. The ACES development was initiated in the 1990s. These aspects will become increasingly important with future developments of navigation and positioning systems, new "matter-wave" inertial sensors and fundamental physics tests in solar orbit. Furthermore, the science community could take advantage worldwide of the ACES frequency stability by using ground stations to download the ACES time reference. At the same time, a number of new technologies needed by the science community, will be validated. For the first time cold atoms will be operated in conditions which are not realizable on Earth in order to perform fundamental physics tests (relativity, possible drift of fundamental constants with time). The fundamental aspects of ACES deal with the physics of a cold atom clock. The Fundamental Physics community which will benefit from the use of ACES data for accurate tests of general relativity. ![]()
![]() ![]() Canon New Super 35mm 8K Cinema Flex Zoom Lenses Announced Initial thoughts ![]() Explore the Product List at the end of the article. Update (): The price is $22,000 USD for a lens. We expect a price range of $16,000-$18,000 per lens. The lenses and relay kits will be available at the end of this year, As for the price, it was not mentioned yet. Canon CN-E14-35mm T1.7 L S wide-angle zoom lens and the CN-E31.5-95mm T1.7 L S telephoto zoom lens: Relay kit – advantages. On the other hand, the RL-F1 and RL-F2 relay kits enable lenses used with Super 35mm sensor cameras to be compatible with full-frame sensor cameras. With the RL-S1 and RL-S2 relay kits, wide-angle and telephoto zoom lenses that have been available as of 2022 which are compatible with full-frame sensor cameras, can be used with Super 35mm sensor cameras. CN-E31.5-95mm T1.7 L S telephoto zoom lens: Specifications Relay kitĪ relay kit is an optical component that changes a lens’ image circle. Source: Canon SpecificationsĮxplore the tech-spec tables below (press the image for a full-resolution view): The Canon CN-E14-35mm T1.7 L S wide-angle zoom lens: Specifications. Source: Canon The Canon CN-E14-35mm T1.7 L S wide-angle zoom lens and the CN-E31.5-95mm T1.7 L S telephoto zoom lens. The Canon CN-E14-35mm T1.7 L S wide-angle zoom lens and the CN-E31.5-95mm T1.7 L S telephoto zoom lens. When connected to a camera that supports this protocol via the PL mount, information from the lens can be recorded and displayed. Furthermore, the lens supports Cooke’s /i Technology communications protocol and ZEISS’s eXtended Data communication protocol. Source: Canon Lens metadataĭata can are transmitted via the EOS System EF mount between the camera and the lens. Additionally, by removing the various aberrations present, the CN-E14-35mm T1.7 L offers ‘exceptional’ image quality from the center to the edges of the frame. Moreover, the lenses maintain a bright T1.7 aperture2 across their entire zoom ranges, enabling operators to create powerful, shallow depth-of-field shots”. As a result, they can be used with Super 35mm sensor cameras to shoot movies, TV dramas, commercials, and a wide range of other video content. Source: Canon Capturing 8K resolutionįurthermore, Canon adds that: “Designed for the pursuit of cinematic beauty, these new wide-diameter lenses achieve superb optical performance compatible with 8K cameras while maintaining the style and ease of use of Canon’s EF Cinema lens series. Canon CN-E14-35mm T1.7 L S wide-angle zoom lens and the CN-E31.5-95mm T1.7 L S telephoto zoom lens: Designed for 8K resolution. The lenses are compatible with EF or PL lens mount exchange and support each transmission protocol, providing flexible support for video production work that serves a variety of cameras and shooting styles”. In addition, Canon’s four FLEX ZOOM LENS series models are compatible with the new relay kit exchange service. Canon now provides zoom lenses that cover the same range as its six existing prime (single focal length) lenses. The CN-E31.5-95mm T1.7 L S telephoto zoom lens: Design for S35 cinema camerasĪs stated by Canon: “The new lenses make possible natural background blur, thus helping to create powerful visual imagery. Now, Canon is expanding its product lineup with the addition of a wide-angle zoom lens and telephoto zoom lens designed for Super 35mm sensor cinema cameras. The two FLEX ZOOM LENS series models, released in 2022, support digital cinema cameras equipped with full-frame sensors. In addition, four new relay kits have been announced - the RL-S1, RL-S2, RL-F1, and RL-F2, as well as a relay kit exchange service for switching between cameras with full-frame and Super 35mm compatible sensors. Read on.Īddition to the FF FLEX Zoom cinema lensesĬanon announced today the launch of two new additions to the FLEX ZOOM LENS series of EF Cinema lenses - the CN-E14-35mm T1.7 L S wide-angle zoom lens and the CN-E31.5-95mm T1.7 L S telephoto zoom lens. Now, Canon has just announced two new FLEX cinema lenses: the CN-E14-35mm T1.7 L S wide-angle zoom lens and the CN-E31.5-95mm T1.7 L S telephoto zoom lens. That’s mainly to elevate the cinematographic options for TV projects and live events, as those broadcast lenses can be paired with large sensor cameras for a more immersive cinematic experience. It appears that there’s an urge to develop more cinema glass to Super 35mm sensors. The Canon CN-E14-35mm T1.7 L S wide-angle zoom lens. Canon has just announced two new Super 35mm cinema lenses dedicated to ultra-high resolution capturing: the CN-E14-35mm T1.7 L S wide-angle zoom lens and the CN-E31.5-95mm T1.7 L S telephoto zoom lens. Super 35mm is back in the game, as more manufacturers develop cinema lenses that are compatible with that sensor size. Human-supervised operations of Cruise’s autonomous vehicles, or AVs, will continue. ![]() The choice to suspend its driverless services isn’t related to any new on-road incidents, Cruise says. For a list of upcoming events, visit the Department of Finance Public Events page. regulators have also been investigating Cruise’s operations, after receiving incident reports that suggested risks to pedestrian and passenger safety. Trusts: entire trust agreement If the property was willed to an owner: last. The announcement arrives just days after California regulators revoked Cruise’s license - after determining that its driverless cars, which recently began transporting passengers throughout San Francisco, posed dangers to public safety. NEW YORK (AP) - General Motors’ Cruise says it’s suspending its driverless operations nationwide as the robotaxi service works to rebuild public trust. _Ĭruise, GM’s robotaxi service, suspends all driverless operations nationwide ![]() ![]() The lawsuit comes after a BBC report earlier this month that raised similar allegations against Jeffries and his partner Matthew Smith. But he faced criticism for the company’s sexualized marketing, including billboards and beefy models that alienated potential customers who didn’t fit into its image. While there, he converted the chain from an struggling retailer of hunting apparel to a seller of must-have teen clothing. NEW YORK (AP) - A former model for Abercrombie & Fitch has sued the fashion retailer, alleging it allowed its former CEO Mike Jeffries to run a sex-trafficking organization during his 22-year tenure. Higher yields in the bond market have been helping to knock stocks lower since the summer.Ībercrombie & Fitch slapped with lawsuit alleging sexual abuse of its male models under former CEO Treasury yields held steady following a mixed report on inflation, consumer spending and incomes. The Dow fell 366 points, and the Nasdaq composite rose 0.4%. The S&P 500 fell 0.5% Friday, its 10th loss in the last 12 days. That puts the benchmark index into what’s called a “correction.” The declines came amid the latest batch of earnings from big technology and energy companies and some mixed readings on the economy. NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks closed lower on Wall Street, bringing the S&P 500 index 10% below the peak it reached in July. Stock market today: Wall Street falls, bringing the S&P 500 index 10% below its July peak Writers reached a deal late last month, but with the actors strike still ongoing, many Atlanta-based performers and behind-the-scenes crew members members are grappling for financial survival. Dubbed the “Hollywood of the South,” metro Atlanta became ubiquitous as a backdrop for huge projects, including Marvel films and “Stranger Things.” But work dried up last winter and has been at a near-standstill ever since the industry’s writers went on strike in May and the actors joined them in July. Individuals, an independent team, or a group of professionals within a private bank, investment management firm, or specialist advisory boutique can carry out advisory management.ATLANTA (AP) - For more than a decade, work had been nonstop in Atlanta’s booming film industry thanks to Georgia’s extremely generous tax break. Individual investors who seek investment advice will seek the services of an advisory manager or an advisory management firm. Advisory management professionals review their clients' personal situations, determine the best asset classes, monitor investment performance, provide guidance, and rebalance portfolios.Īdvisory management involves the management and planning of investment portfolios, usually for a fee.Key roles in advisory management include financial advisors, portfolio managers, investment bankers, and investment managers.Individuals, independent teams, or a group of professionals within a private bank, investment management firm, or specialist advisory boutique can carry out advisory management.Advisory management is the provision of professional, personalized investment guidance, usually for a fee. ![]() Get ready to savor some Turkish delight and enjoy gaming with a side of history and culture. Stop 7: Merhaba, Turkey! Our final destination takes us to the beautiful landscapes of Turkey at. Whether you're in Amsterdam or Rotterdam, Dutch gamers know how to have a great time. Stop 6: Ahoy, Dutch Gamers! Set sail for gaming greatness in the Netherlands at. The rhythm of the carnival meets the thrill of gaming. Stop 5: Samba in Brazil! Time to samba our way into the Brazilian gaming scene at. Get ready for some flamenco-inspired gaming moves and tapas for energy. Stop 4: ¡Hola, España! ¡Olé! Our gaming adventure takes us to sunny Spain at. Grab your pretzels and prepare for some serious gaming, German style. Stop 3: Hallo, Deutschland! Guten Tag! It's time for some precision gaming in Germany at. Don't forget to say "Namaste" to your fellow gamers! Let's immerse ourselves in the colorful culture and enjoy some spicy gaming action. Stop 2: Namaste, India! We're off to the vibrant land of India at. Time to don our berets and show off our gaming skills with a touch of French flair! Stop 1: Bonjour, France! Ah, the romantic streets of Paris and the thrill of gaming at await us. What a delightful web-hopping adventure! Let's go on a worldwide gaming tour, filled with fun and excitement. Join us as we search for the best play-to-earn games and delve into the world of Web3 gaming. Dive into our " Best Games" and " Game Lists" sections for top P2E picks, and check out our " Video Game News" section for daily updates.ĭo you have any exciting game news? Send us your press release, and our PlayToEarn Game news team will cover it. We're here to help you improve your gaming experience by providing information on game tokens, whitepapers, and social media buzz. Or subscribe here to our Sunday Weekly Newsletter. Also, with reviews, videos, and articles available across platforms, you can stay up to date on the newest play-to-earn games. Thank you for visiting ! Your one-stop shop for everything related to play-to-earn, crypto, NFTs, blockchain, and Web3. Additionally, by providing players with true ownership and engaging gameplay experiences, Hexacore is set to redefine the gaming landscape and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of mobile web3 gaming. Hexacore's vision with Pocket Space represents a significant step forward in mobile gaming, aligning with the transformative potential of blockchain technology. Hexacore believes that this continuous influx of funds will drive innovation, creativity, and also the delivery of new gaming experiences that will captivate audiences across the globe. The ever-increasing interest from both traditional and web3-focused investors in the mobile gaming sector is a testament to the vast potential and opportunities that lie ahead. Additionally, this financial injection will enable Hexacore to bring their vision to life and contribute to the gaming industry's transformation through the integration of blockchain technology. Hexacore's recent successful funding round, raising $3.5 million, has provided the company with the motivation to accelerate the development and publication of Pocket Space. Hexacore's Funding Success and Vision for Mobile Gaming Transformation Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20566. Scenic Design by Miriam Buether Costume Design by Ann Roth Lighting Design by Jennifer Tipton Sound Design by Scott Lehrer Original Music by Adam Guettel. Cunningham/Boo Radley and Liv Rooth as Dill’s Mother/Miss Stephanie. A defining production of what has been called America’s Greatest Novel.Īdditional cast members include David Christopher Wells as Sheriff Heck Tate Luke Smith as Horace Gilmer Greg Wood as Mr. Badham won an Oscar for her role as Scout in the movie. Henry Lafayette Dubose, the cranky octogenarian who harasses the children as they pass her porch. Take note of Mary Badham in the small yet pivotal role of Mrs. ![]() Imbued with worldly wisdom, they are the heroes that battle the play’s villains played by Joey Collins as the antagonist Bob Ewell and his tragically victimized daughter Mayella Ewell played by Arianna Gayle Stucki. Cunningham and Boo Radley and Richard Poe as Judge Taylor. ![]() Welch (from the original Broadway cast) as Tom Robinson Melanie Moore as Scout Steven Lee Johnson as the tender-hearted Dill Harris (said to be fashioned after Lee’s friend Truman Capote) Justin Mark as Jem Finch, Scout’s brother Jacqueline Williams as Calpurnia the formidable, no-nonsense housekeeper to the Finch family Anthony Natale as Link Deas Travis Johns as Mr. Blessed with a tremendous cast to support Thomas, it stars Yaegel T. Sorkin’s treatment extracts the essence of her words to lend a new and exciting gravitas to this great American novel. Notwithstanding Harper Lee’s reticence to discuss her work and her decision to abandon further writing, she had penned a forceful novel that burst off the pages with a trunk load of quotable lines tailor made to be spoken aloud. Richard Thomas (“Atticus Finch”) and Melanie Moore (“Scout Finch”). When asked if she had plans to write another book, Lee cynically postulated to a reporter, “When you’ve hit the pinnacle, how would you feel about writing more?” Many years later, in an interview with Oprah Winfrey, Lee declared, “Honey I already said everything I wanted to say.” And with weighty themes ranging from racism to alcoholism, justice, pedophilia and even murder too, the iconic Southern novelist had covered it all. Brilliantly acted by a collaborative cast, Lee’s words fairly jump off the page with their universality. Even on a stage as vast as the Opera House, he creates a space that reads like an intimate encounter. The great Bartlett Sher, who won a Tony Award in 2019 for “Best Direction of a Play” for the Broadway production, has found a way to stage this new production by leaning in on the threads of the story that matter most. Melanie Moore (“Scout Finch”) and Jacqueline Williams (“Calpurnia”). ![]() Thomas delivers a rock-solid portrayal so determinedly fresh and riveting it will make you forget you’d ever seen Gregory Peck in the 1962 movie version. In it, dramatic actor Richard Thomas plays Atticus Finch, a folksy Southern lawyer with the instincts of a coonhound treeing a possum. ![]() Set in 1930’s Alabama in a plot laden with weighty themes and laced with levity, Sorkin’s laser-focused version of the courtroom drama crackles with the raw power and profound honesty intended to galvanize an audience’s emotional response. Sorkin elevates the narrative of a Black man unfairly accused to a relevancy we’d have to be deaf, dumb and blind not to recognize as still capturing today’s headlines. Welch (“Tom Robinson”) and The Company of To Kill a Mockingbird. Richard Thomas (“Atticus Finch”), Yaegel T. – In what is referred to in the program as a “New Play” by famed playwright Aaron Sorkin, Harper Lee’s celebrated novel To Kill a Mockingbird takes on fresh meaning in a world still struggling with racial injustice. Richard Thomas (“Atticus Finch”) and The Company of To Kill a Mockingbird. |
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