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Kinetic Sculpture Race
Not theatre, but Certainly a performance. Sadly the weather this year has been rainy and gloomy. My toes have been damp since 9am,...

Rich Buchanan
May 4, 2024


Lighting Thief
Happy Closing to the cast and crew of Jemicy Schools production of The Lightning Thief, the Percy Jackson Musical. This musical has been...

Rich Buchanan
Apr 14, 2024


Words of Wisdom
Words of wisdom from Lauren Gunderson. 100% agreement. I will likely say many of these same things in the coming weeks.

Rich Buchanan
Apr 5, 2024


Fashion Show 2
I never dreamed I would be running such a variety of events in my position at the Jemicy School. I have learned a lot of these pat two...

Rich Buchanan
Mar 22, 2024


Highlander Dreams
I am excited to be starting a stage combat class at CSC this spring and can finally live out my Highlander Dreams.

Rich Buchanan
Mar 3, 2024



Rich Buchanan
Feb 29, 2024


3D Printing Stagecraft
One of my biggest regrets was not taking my dad up on an offer to try 3D printing in the early 2000's. It is time to right that wrong by...

Rich Buchanan
Feb 19, 2024


Low Poly Mask Making
I have been fascinated by low poly papercraft masks for years and have made many for personal costumes but never utilized them in a show....

Rich Buchanan
Feb 15, 2024


Lighting Design for Winter Formal
I’m getting lots of practice in lighting design this school year. I’ve got a lot to learn but I never would have dreamed I could do all...

Rich Buchanan
Feb 3, 2024


New Year New Callbacks!
Starting the new year off right with callbacks at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company.

Rich Buchanan
Jan 27, 2024


Fun at the Thespian Festival
I had no idea how much fun the Maryland State Thespian Festival would be! We have a great group of students sharing work, seeing plays,...

Rich Buchanan
Jan 13, 2024


Oh Vanity thy name is Marble
It is not theatre-related at all, except that it has been my theatrical upbringing that gave me such a unique view of the world. So when...

Rich Buchanan
Dec 30, 2023


Understudy Again!
Pretty neat that yesterday when I went on for the Jacob Marley/Nicholas Ghost of Future track at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, it was...

Rich Buchanan
Dec 18, 2023


First Understudy Show
Thrilled to have just completed my first show as understudy for “A Christmas Carol” at Chesapeake Shakespeare! Another show tonight as...

Rich Buchanan
Dec 9, 2023


Night of the Living Dead!
Happy Opening and Closing to Night of the Living Dead! I am very proud of the cast and crew of this production. We did a lot, in not very...

Rich Buchanan
Oct 31, 2023


First Day of School - ACC
First Day of School for A Christmas Carol at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company as the Male Understudy. So glad to be back onstage!

Rich Buchanan
Oct 23, 2023


Set it, Couldn't Forget it.
The set for Night of the Living Dead has to be one of my most ambitious scenic constructions to date. I am really happy with the end...

Rich Buchanan
Oct 14, 2023


Ideas Becoming Reality
We're beginning to construct our set for Night of the Living Dead!

Rich Buchanan
Sep 9, 2023


Chesapeake Shakespeare Company Callback
I'm very excited to have been called back for Chesapeake Shakespeare Company's production of A Christmas Carol. This was my second...

Rich Buchanan
Aug 20, 2023


A Sailor is an Artist Whose Medium is the Wind
Webb Chiles said it best, "A Sailor is an Artist Whose Medium is the Wind." Sailing brings pure unalloyed joy to my heart. There are lots...

Rich Buchanan
Jul 9, 2023
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