This topic is fresh in my mind thanks to a lengthy discussion in the rehearsal process for my recent production of the Scottish Play - specifically the scene where young Malcom surprises the Scottish King's…

As I've blogged about in the past, every now and then I get to help out in ASF's prop department. Most recently, I had a "all I need to know I learned in kindergarten" type moment during an amazingly fun morning helping the props team make some fake food, using the kindergarten and crafting stand-by: salt dough.

Not just for homemade ornaments or figures! Specifically, I made pies and tarts for a street vendor in our upcoming production of A Christmas Carol.

Salt dough is…