September 30, 2022
The first time I saw 42-year-old actor-singer David Pelsue on stage was in 2013 at White Rabbit Cabaret when he performed with Matt Kramer’s comedy group Brozone/Boyband (an offshoot of Defiance Comedy), which included other popular local actors such as Logan Moore, Adam Tran,... 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
August 15, 2021
What must it be like to go from intern to CEO of a major Indianapolis performing-arts organization? It was my curiosity that led me to seek out IndyFringe CEO Justin Brady. He interned under former CEO Pauline Moffat in 2006 and then worked part time... read more
May 2, 2020
Based on the online content currently available, featuring singers, musicians, dancers and actors in virtual performances, there seems to be an explosion of creativity on the part of artists continuing to express themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also contributing behind the scenes are writers, directors... read more
August 11, 2019
Ron Popp hasn’t been home to Fairland, Indiana for more than a few hours in the last 15 years. A resident of Chicago, the stand-up comedian hasn’t had the time because he’s been one very busy guy. But the University of Indianapolis graduate is looking... read more
December 19, 2018
Recent Cutbacks, a New York-based production company, presents “KEVIN!!!!!,”a musical parody of the 1990 holiday classic film “Home Alone” for a second weekend Dec. 20-23 at The District Theatre in downtown Indy’s Mass Ave Arts & Theatre District. The show’s ensemble, which features Indy... read more
April 14, 2018
August 30, 2017
Last year, my Klein & Alvarez Productions collaborator, Dustin Klein and I presented a preview of “Calder, The Musical,” which was the #1 Best-Selling show of IndyFringe16, As you can imagine, I was obviously preoccupied. And though I did see a few shows, I did... read more
