Party season is upon us! Below, two of Alternative Control’s best hostesses and one of its worst share their strategies for making your soiree one to remember — or in Jessie’s case, one that you can survive: Theme Vanessa — For me the theme is the main ingredient in the meal. I’ll pick something… Continue reading How to Host an Awesome Party
Category: Rant
Memorial Day: Enough with the Mattress Commercials!
When I asked my first and second grade students the reason we celebrate Memorial Day, I got a few off-the-wall responses – but you know what I didn’t hear? “So Mommy and Daddy can buy new mattresses!” Or used cars, or guitar gear, or anything else for that matter. I know that practically everything… Continue reading Memorial Day: Enough with the Mattress Commercials!
Thoughts on Facebook, Part I: Time to Cleanse
I am on a Facebook semi-cleanse. I can’t give it up completely because I’m the social media gal for the theatre, but I am only using Facebook for messages and other select communications. I am avoiding the dreaded newsfeed. In the past I tried blocking the annoying people. I unliked pages that would get me… Continue reading Thoughts on Facebook, Part I: Time to Cleanse
Interview with Alex Obert of Journey of a Frontman
In the journey that is blogging about your ideals, sometimes you come across like-minded travelers. Alex Obert is one of those — the writer behind Newington, CT-based site Journey of a Frontman, Alex interviews an eclectic mix of musicians, actors, stand up comics, and wrestlers. Last week, he talked with Alternative Control about his… Continue reading Interview with Alex Obert of Journey of a Frontman
Turtle Musical Throwdown
One of the reasons I became a playwright was that I didn’t need anyone else to do it. As an actor you’re depending on someone to hire you. As a playwright you write whatever and whenever you want. And I do. Almost two years ago I wrote a short play about a couple of turtles… Continue reading Turtle Musical Throwdown
What Does AltCtrl Want to Do With Your Money?
… We’d like to make a compilation album, pay for hosting costs, and maybe even buy some more pins and stickers. Because I like to hold a tangible product in my hands, I’m really looking forward to Quality Control Volume II. This shit is gonna be off the hook, seriously. Mostly bands we’ve written about,… Continue reading What Does AltCtrl Want to Do With Your Money?
Job For Death Metal Dave
Death Metal Dave, here. It’s been awhile you fuckheads. You know why? Because I’ve been pretty busy with the scene lately. Seems like another local death metal band is born every week around here, and of course I’ve got to be there for every band’s debut! Recently, I came across this new band called Job… Continue reading Job For Death Metal Dave