Theatre – Page 2 – THE DEVIL STRIP

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... Read More...

Rubber City Theatre is moving into a new space

January 29th, 2019

by Mariah Hicks Rubber City Theatre has announced a pending move to a new space near Cascade Valley and the Northside district. Previously located at a Salvation Army facility on Romig Road, the theater ... Read More...

Community theater brings magic to Barberton and NEO schools

January 15th, 2019

by Allyson Smith Each season, the Magical Theatre Company of Barberton hosts a variety of shows for a variety of audiences. The Magical Theatre Company aims to entertain people from any demographic, from childr... Read More...

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

September 26th, 2018

“We are Akron’s off-broadway” by Steve Van Auken 09/26/2018 Sean Derry and Alanna Romansky have been making cutting-edge theater come alive in Akron for more than a decade. So when they tell you that t... Read More...

Meet Bro B.I.B. Productions

September 25th, 2018

Benjamin Isaiah Black’s production company produces dramatic plays and over-the-top comedy variety shows byJillian Holness 09/25/2018 Benjamin Isaiah Black has spent more than half his life in theater. ... Read More...

Review of “Little Shop of Horrors” by the Millennial Theatre Project

September 3rd, 2018

BLACK BOX | September 2018 by Josy Jones 09/03/2018 Every once in a while, you see something and immediately underestimate it. You think, “I’ve seen this before,” or “I saw the movie, so why do I need to read ... Read More...

Welcome to your Imagination | A Review of “Don Quijote” at the New World Performance Lab

May 28th, 2018

By Josy Jones 05/28/2018 From the moment you sit down for a show by New World Performance Lab (NWPL), you have permission to become immersed in a vibrant new world. For the next hour and a half, you are a ... Read More...

The Black Box | April 2018

April 27th, 2018

25 Years Mature: New World Performance Lab Celebrates Major Milestone by Josy Jones 04/26/2018 The first quarter of life is a blur: A period of exploration and growth. Many acknowledge that turning 25 was... Read More...

At the Intersection of Appreciation, Activism and Art: The Story of EraAir Theatre Company

April 10th, 2018

by Josy Jones 04/10/2018 Appreciation is a depreciating asset. This reality applies to many relationships, including the relationship you have with the city where you live. Meaning, the longer you are in Ak... Read More...

Quenching Our Thirst: PostSecret at the Akron Civic

March 8th, 2018

by Josy Jones 03/08/2018 Human interaction is not considered a basic human need. Human connectivity doesn’t fit neatly into the food, shelter or clothing categories. Metaphorically, one could say ... Read More...

Akron Soul Train Announces New Fellows

ArtsNow launches $50,000 Artist Relief Fund for Summit County artists

In the studio with metalsmith Shani Richards

The National Center for Choreography celebrates five years

Three Akron-area software startups score $15,000 investments in competition

Helping Summit County’s 90,000 older adults stay safe in their homes

Pastor Dee Williams is called to ‘love the hell out of people’

Akron Urban League Young Professionals provides support for Black Akronites

Remembering James Ingram, an Akron-born R&B legend

Peachcurls showcases NEO musicians on new album ‘Meadow’

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

'Tis the season for teaching gratitude

The doctor is in: Infant eye color

Dealing with transitions in a blended household

Shame and Laundry