Steve Charing OUTspoken

Commentary on LGBTQ and political issues plus theatre reviews and sports.

Saturday, February 28, 2015

Snobbery and Wit on Display in 'Earnest'

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W hat’s in a name?   Apparently, a lot as evidenced by Oscar Wilde’s classic work The Importance of Being Earnest currently playing in th...
Thursday, February 19, 2015

Truth or Consequences

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T he recent kerfuffle over Brian Williams’ false statements about a helicopter he was riding in being hit with enemy fire during the war in...
Saturday, February 14, 2015

A Crazy 'Addams Family' Delights at Toby's

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C reepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky—that surely defines that ooky Addams family.   You can add hilarious and goofy to the mix and you ha...
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Sunday, February 08, 2015

Lively, Joyous 'Godspell' at Olney

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O lney Theatre Center launched its 77 th season with a joyful and uplifting production of the musical Godspell .   With music and lyrics ...
Saturday, January 31, 2015

Revisiting O'Malley's March to Equality

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A s the final snowflakes dissipated during newly elected governor Larry Hogan’s inauguration, I couldn’t help but think of his predecessor...
Friday, January 23, 2015

'One Night in Miami' Wins by a Knockout

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W hat perfect timing for Center Stage to present Kemp Powers’ outstanding play One Night in Miami!   The fictional story of four African-A...
Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Localizing for the Right Reasons

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T he news that a new equality center was planned for North Baltimore that includes the heavily LGBT-populated areas of Waverly and Charles...
Saturday, January 17, 2015

Rep Stage Scores Big in 'The Whale'

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T he set of Samuel D. Hunter’s 2012 The Whale currently playing at Rep Stage’s Studio Theatre on the campus of Howard Community College...
Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Equality Organization Planned for North Baltimore

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I n an effort to provide needed services and programs to residents in Charles Village and Waverly, a new non-profit called the North Balti...
Monday, January 05, 2015

‘Gayzing’ Into My Crystal Ball: What’s in Store for 2015?

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O ne thing about crystal balls, they’re not always crystal clear.   However, I’ve relied on them for some time now to make my annual predi...
Tuesday, December 23, 2014

The OUTIES: the Best (and Worst) of 2014

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It’s that time when I once again look through the rear view mirror and award the OUTspoken OUTIES for the past year.   I reviewed the eve...
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Steve Charing
This blog contains a compilation of recent articles--mostly political, sports and local theatre reviews-- appearing in MD Theatre Guide, Baltimore OUTloud, Washington Blade, Gay Life, Outsports.com, published letters, and commentary. My letters to the editor have appeared in such publications as TIME, USA Today, Washington Post, Baltimore Sun, Columbia Flier/Howard County Times, City Paper (Baltimore)and Washington Blade. I have a wonderful spouse who has been the love of my life since February 1980. I married him on July 23, 2009 in Provincetown, MA--our first and favorite vacation spot. Comments are welcome directly on the blog but personal attacks will not be allowed. NOTE: Feel free to share the link to my posts but the contents may not be lifted without attribution .
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