April 18, 2020
I had the pleasure of meeting actor, writer and musician Jan Lucas in February at Fonseca Theatre Company. She was there, attending a performance of “Les Chanteuses,” a production of Magic Thread Cabaret, of which I am managing director. Having seen Lucas in several performances... read more
April 14, 2020
Having seen shows regularly since I was a child and reviewing countless music, theatre and dance events as an adult for many years, losing the experience of live performance due to the pandemic is a profound void in my life. In the meantime, however, since... read more
April 11, 2020
Since my mission is to cover the performing arts as thoroughly as possible, I try to acquaint myself with any and all arts leaders throughout Central Indiana, but there is one individual who has eluded me. Like all the other items on my to-do list... read more
April 5, 2020
It is yet to be revealed what the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will be on world. I also suspect everything from here on out will be measured as “before Coronavirus” or “after.” As it applies to my own experience, though it wasn’t that... read more
April 1, 2020
“I have been doing this since I was a little kid,” said cellist, Indianapolis makeup artist and wig master Andrew Elliot in a phone interview regarding his recent posts on Facebook depicting him dressed as both male and female characters from theatre, books and the... read more
March 27, 2020
Continuing my mission to spotlight performing artists during the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis, I reached out by email to four well-known performers to inquire as to how they are dealing with the pandemic. Representing different disciplines, they include violinist Zach De Pue, soprano Donata Cucinotta, veteran... read more
March 24, 2020
Like everyone else, especially since yesterday when Governor Eric Holcomb ordered Indiana’s residents to stay home until April 7, I have been sheltering in place and only going out for essential activities. That means, again, like everyone else, I am using social media and the... read more
March 17, 2020
When it was announced on Thursday that Broadway was shutting down in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, I had a sinking feeling it would only be a matter of time before the same fate would befall theatres and venues in Central Indiana. In the days... read more
