March 25, 2026
Juggling multiple roles—as a journalist, critic, TV contributor, podcast host, producer, director, and co-owner of a production company—can raise conflicts of interest, especially when reviewing my own work. While traditional outlets have strict rules on this, as a freelance writer, I’m not held to the... read more
March 17, 2026
Sanaz Toossi’s drama, English, is being performed on the Janet Allen Stage at Indiana Repertory Theatre. Its relevance and timeliness are especially noteworthy. I saw the absorbing play exploring themes of language, identity, and cultural assimilation on Friday. A Pulitzer Prize-winning work, it premiered Off-Broadway... read more
March 10, 2026
The Sleeping Beauty stands at the pinnacle of classical ballet, blending magnificent music with masterful choreography. On Saturday evening, I finally had the opportunity to immerse myself in this enchanting work, presented by Indianapolis Ballet and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, for the very first time.... read more
March 2, 2026
The Indianapolis Opera Resident Artists captivated audiences during a recital titled Lift Ev’ry Voice, Celebrating Black Composers at the Basile Opera Center on Saturday. As I listened to the vocal performances of bass/baritone Tony Domino, soprano Rachel Kobernick, tenor Ian Michael, and mezzo-soprano Elise Miller,... read more
February 20, 2026
Choral music fans like me might have felt like they were in heaven as we listened to the celestial sounds of the Indianapolis Men’s Chorus and the Purdue Varsity Glee Club, which joined forces for a concert Sunday at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in downtown... read more
February 17, 2026
The Indiana Ballet Conservatory (IBC), founded in 2010 by Artistic Director Alyona Yakovleva is a premier ballet academy located in Carmel, Indiana. Dedicated to providing world-class dance education to aspiring ballet dancers of all ages and skill levels, it was formed with a mission to... read more
February 12, 2026
During the ninety minutes I spent watching Borrowed Babies, the newest production of American Lives Theatre, I was totally absorbed in one of the most intriguing dramas I have ever witnessed. Written by Ball State University Professor Jennifer Blackmer, the play is receiving its world... read more
February 4, 2026
August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone stands as a moving and richly layered contribution to American theater, blending history, cultural identity, and personal discovery. Set in a Pittsburgh boardinghouse in 1911, the play is the second installment of Wilson’s renowned ten-play cycle chronicling African... read more
