Each week or so I’m updated on happenings in the LA theater scene by way of the latest postings on LA Stage Times. In the past I’ve always found the news to be informative and even gratifying; however, lately I’ve been experiencing different sorts of emotions as I read about my friends and colleagues who have new shows on stage. Lately, my feelings have taken a turn to the dark side, running a fairly tight gamut from envy and jealousy to out’n’out despair.  READ MORE