‘The Theater and the Plague:’ A call for radical envisioning July 23rd, 2020 by Tessa Gaffney When the shutdowns started, I was in a Directing II class at The University of Akron taught by the brilliant James Slowiak of New World Performance Lab. One of the required readings on our ...
Ohio Shakespeare Festival shifts to radio plays July 14th, 2020 by Josy Jones In March, theaters across the country, from Broadway to local community theaters, were forced to stop their productions mid-rehearsal, mid-tech, and even in the middle of a run. Like most arts...
Millennial Theatre Project Takes on conversations about race in community-driven play June 25th, 2020 by Josy Jones The Black Lives Matter movement, to many, feels new and shocking. To others, it’s a turbulent new chapter in a never-ending story. For years, Black people have voiced concerns and frustration ...
Point of No Return Improv delights and challenges Cuyahoga Falls audiences February 24th, 2020 by Anne Walsh Point of No Return Improv, a Cuyahoga Falls-based improv troupe, celebrated its 18th anniversary in February. “The point of no return is the point in a river at which you cannot turn ...
Rubber City Theatre centers and celebrates LGBTQ+ experiences January 6th, 2020 by Matthew Hogan The world of theater offers a safe space where many feel at home and find themselves. Full of self-expression and acceptance, this art form acts as a haven for the LGBTQ+ community, who are...
‘Loneliness Is A Terminal Disease’ uses poetry and dance to explore life with HIV November 12th, 2019 interview by Noor Hindi In partnership with Akron AIDS Collaborative, Ma’Sue Productions will stage the original play Loneliness Is A Terminal Disease from Nov. 29 until World AIDS Day on Dec. 1. M...
Behind the Weathervane stage lights: A conversation with Richard Morris, Jr. September 30th, 2019 by Matthew Hogan Behind the scenes, where there is neither stage light nor crowd, lives the unsung heroes of theater: the crew. Crew member Richard Morris Jr. uses his expertise and talent to bring worlds ...
Theatre on the Spectrum creates space for artists with autism July 18th, 2019 by Aja Hannah In a modest storefront on South Hawkins Avenue in Akron, artists and performers hone their craft as passionate teachers guide them. Masks hang on a wall and risers wait to be filled with an au...
‘Denied Admission,’ a new play about asylum seekers, wants your feedback this weekend March 6th, 2019 by Rosalie Murphy Denied Admission is a new play about asylum seekers at the U.S. border. The performances at The Center on Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March 9 are staged readings, after which the audienc...
Reimagining the Village: Bringing theatre right to your doorstep February 20th, 2019 by Mariah Hicks It’s Saturday. Feb. 9. 10:30 am. The activity room in one of the buildings of the Cascade Village neighborhood holds four African-American women ranging in age: 20s. 30s. 60s. The space fill...
