March 22, 2022
It felt like a momentous occasion when I attended the National New Play Network (NNPN) Rolling World Premiere of “The Magnolia Ballet, Part I” Friday at Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre. Written by Chicago-based, award-winning playwright, actor, producer, poet and teaching-artist Terry Guest, the play will... read more
March 19, 2022
She kept saying her set was 75 minutes long, but Broadway performer Eden Espinosa’s show lasted nearly two hours. The full house of obvious fans at The Cabaret on Friday, March 11, did not mind one bit. The star of “Wicked,” “Rent.” and “Falsettos” regaled... read more
March 18, 2022
Storytelling Arts of Indiana celebrates Women’s History Month with two accomplished storytellers showcasing their diverse heritages. Indianapolis Arts Council has already named “Bold Lineage” a top pick for cultural entertainment. Minton Sparks and Indianapolis’own Manón Voice will deliver stories, music, poetry and spoken-word artistry, Saturday,... read more
March 17, 2022
Unlike the days as a freelancer writing for Arts Indiana, Indianapolis Star, and NUVO, as an independent blogger, I am not restricted by deadlines. That means I can take my time to both savor and process performances I’ve attended. Such is the case with... read more
March 15, 2022
A recent Zoom call interview with Chicago-based playwright Terry Guest that was supposed to last for 30 minutes turned into a nearly two-hour chat. In all the years I have conducted interviews with artists, the length of my conversation with Guest was clearly a record.... read more
March 4, 2022
The last time I attended Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre was to review its hit production of “Phantom of the Opera” in October. I was so impressed with the production, I thought it would be a challenge for the theatre to top or even match... read more
March 1, 2022
Continuing to provide exceptional programming to our community, Summit Performance Indianapolis presents “Skeleton Crew” on the Basile Stage at Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre through March13. I saw the compelling drama on opening night. Summit’s values are to increase the representation of our country’s diverse population... read more
February 26, 2022
During my many years of covering the performing arts, which includes my experience as a founding board member of Phoenix Theatre and managing director of Edyvean Repertory Theatre and Ballet Internationale, I have had an affinity for arts administrators and those in charge of advancing... read more
