Theatre – THE DEVIL STRIP

Barberton’s Magical Theatre Company takes their shows on the road

October 8th, 2020

Reporting and writing Allyson Smith This month, Magical Theatre Company of Barberton will debut a new show called “Tales on The Trails” at the Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center. Perfor... Read More...

‘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 ... Read More...

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... Read More...

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 ... Read More...

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 ... Read More...

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... Read More...

‘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... Read More...

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 ... Read More...

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... Read More...

‘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... Read More...

none too fragile theatre Brings Powerful New Shows From Akron to the Big City

Collage artist Adrienne Slane uses century-old paper to tell contemporary stories

Local tattoo artist turns to murals and motivational speaking

Sheena Mason’s business is more than a dance studio

Countryside Public Market to open Oct. 28

A week after Akron limited private gatherings, 15 complaints but no fines

Love letters from the 1930s reveal a uniquely Akron romance | Chapter 5

Crafted Meadery offers contemporary brews, home delivery

Miss Dreadful’s ‘Evil Hides’ Takes the Listener on a Delightfully Dark Ride

Brian Lisik’s ‘Gudbye Stoopid Whirled’ wasn’t supposed to be about the pandemic — but it is

Longtime rocker Harvey Gold is ‘all the versions’ of himself on new album

‘I can be your Antidote at the end of a hard day:’ Madison Cummins releases sophomore album

I want the Akron Area YMCA to say "Black Lives Matter"

The doctor is in: Milk alternatives

Oh, poop! Potty training in a pandemic

Tips to help your child with ASD have a happy holiday season