The blog of Richard Thompson, caricaturist, creator of "Cul de Sac," and winner of the 2011 Reuben Award for Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year.
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
Cartoonist Richard Thompson has passed away
I've been informed by Richard's best friend Nick Galifianakis that Richard passed away today due to the effects of Parkinson's Disease. We're poorer for his loss, but richer for his life and art.
Thursday, June 16, 2016
Richard Thompson panel at 2011 Heroes Con
Heroes Con is going on this weekend in Charlotte, NC. Richard's mother was an orphan in the town, and the con is held right across the street from the former orphanage space.
We went down twice together, at the invitation of con owner Shelton Drum and his right-hand man, Dustin Harbin. Richard had a great time. Last night I stumbled across a recording that I had forgotten about, so I put it online. I haven't listened to it since recording it, but here's Richard talking about Cul de Sac, and Parkinson's Disease.Heroes Con 2011: Richard Thompson A Celebration
Published June 4, 2011
10:30 AM
Richard Thompson: A Celebration
Room 209
Is Cul-De Sac the best comic strip being published today?
Perhaps, but one thing is for certain, it is the best drawn and the
funniest. Okay, that's two things. Please join Mike Rhode and
some fellow strip creators as we sit down and examine the art of Mr.
Thompson. In addition to discussing craft and daily deadlines, we will
see if Richard can provide any insight as to whether poor Petey will
make it through the entire soccer season without having a psychotic
breakdown. Ahhh, total Bliss (haven).
With Craig Fischer and Team Cul de Sac's Chris Sparks.
Richard Thompson: A Celebration
Room 209
Is Cul-De Sac the best comic strip being published today?
Perhaps, but one thing is for certain, it is the best drawn and the
funniest. Okay, that's two things. Please join Mike Rhode and
some fellow strip creators as we sit down and examine the art of Mr.
Thompson. In addition to discussing craft and daily deadlines, we will
see if Richard can provide any insight as to whether poor Petey will
make it through the entire soccer season without having a psychotic
breakdown. Ahhh, total Bliss (haven).
With Craig Fischer and Team Cul de Sac's Chris Sparks.
Friday, June 10, 2016
Comic Riffs on the new Cul de Sac play
Why the 'Cul de Sac' creator found his comic strip's ideal playwright inside his own home
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog June 10 2016
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2016/06/10/why-the-cul-de-sac-creator-found-his-comic-strips-ideal-playwright-inside-his-own-home/
Cul de Sac play returns to Encore Stage this weekend
Cul de Sac
Encore Stage & Studio
Thomas Jefferson Theatre
Thru Sun, June 12
$10-$15 buy tickets
Call 703-548-1154 to order
official website
Four-year-old Alice Otterloop and her older brother, Petey, learn about friendship and the importance of being yourself in this world premier play adaptation of Richard Thompson’s nationally syndicated Cul De Sac comic strip. When Alice decides to help Petey become more exciting she risks sending Petey further into his shell. With the help other their parents, teachers, and new and old friends the Otterloop children just might be able to learn something from each other. We recommend this production for ages 4 and older.
Dates:
- Fri, June 10, 2016 @ 7:30 pm buy tickets
- Sat, June 11, 2016 @ 11:00 am buy tickets
- Sat, June 11, 2016 @ 3:00 pm buy tickets
- Sun, June 12, 2016 @ 3:00 pm buy tickets
The Complete Cul de Sac is available in France
Here's a picture of Richard's copy. The formatting has changed considerably from the American edition, but the book is very well done.
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
A little bit more on the Cul de Sac play premiere
More on the new Cul de Sac play by Amy Thompson and "Encore Stage - http://comicsdc.blogspot.com/2016/05/more-on-new-cul-de-sac-play-by-amy.html
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Amy Thompson interviewed about her Cul de Sac play premiere
From Page to Stage: How Cul de Sac Was Adapted Into a Play
Playwright Amy Thompson and Encore Theater's Sara Duke talks about adapting the hit Washington Post comic strip.
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Friday, May 6, 2016
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