December 27, 2023
In pursuit of my mission to shine a spotlight on local performing arts organizations and artists, I am determined to do so. In that spirit, I offer the following list, in random order, of my top ten favorites, shows I reviewed last season throughout... read more
December 26, 2023
My mission in writing this column is to shine a spotlight on Central Indiana performing arts organizations and artists. In that spirit, I offer the following list, in alphabetical order, of individual performing arts figures. It is my distinct pleasure to honor this accomplished group... read more
November 29, 2023
In my quest to keep my readers informed about Central Indiana artists and arts organizations, I remain intent on shining the spotlight on arts administrators as well. Given my current position as managing director of Magic Thread Cabaret and as a former head of Ballet... read more
October 23, 2023
There was significant anticipation and excitement in the air at Indiana Repertory Theatre prior to the Friday performance of “New Horizons,” that opened the 51st season of Dance Kaleidoscope on the OneAmerica Stage. The concert was the maiden voyage of Joshua Blake Carter who was... read more
June 6, 2023
Experiencing Dance Kaleidoscope artistic director David Hochoy’s lavish opus, “Scheherazade,” performed Friday on the OneAmerica Stage at the Indiana Repertory Theatre, was great cause for reflection and nostalgia for yours truly. Since it first premiered in 1992, I have reviewed Hochoy’s dazzling creation at least... read more
May 12, 2023
Over the 32 years I have known Dance Kaleidoscope artistic director David Hochoy, I have always felt flattered when he has referred to me as “one the first friends I made when I came to Indianapolis.” Our friendship began shortly after he arrived in 1992.... read more
March 29, 2023
To call David Hochoy prolific does not even come close to accurately measuring the scope of the body of work the choreographer created during his 32-year tenure as the visionary artistic director of Dance Kaleidoscope. Having covered Indiana’s premiere contemporary dance company over its half... read more
January 20, 2023
Let me say, unequivocally, that the “Wonders of the World” concert that I attended Saturday was among the most enjoyable Dance Kaleidoscope productions I have witnessed during my coverage of the company’s 50 years of existence. The concert was held at the intimate... read more
