September 3, 2023
I originally attended the August, 25 performance of “Detroit ’67,” presented by the newly formed Naptown Actors Theatre Company (NAATC), making its auspicious debut at Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre. Nearly an hour into the first act, the performance was stopped and later cancelled due... read more
June 14, 2023
Typically, I try to attend opening nights of shows, as such coverage can drive (or not) attendance for the remainder of the run. Sometimes, however, depending on my schedule or other circumstances, it’s not possible. Such was the case with Eclipse’s production of “Heathers,” which... read more
April 4, 2023
One of my all-time favorite TV shows is “The Carol Burnett Show,” starring the brilliant comedian, who, along with her wacky co-stars, kept American television audiences in stitches for 11 seasons, beginning in 1967. The pop culture classic, which featured broad, over-the-top physical sketch... read more
March 28, 2023
Ever since Summit Performance of Indianapolis was founded in 2017, the women-focused theatre company has consistently presented work featuring spectacular performances, and “The Convent,” seen Friday, was no exception. Written by Jessica Dickey, the dramedy was proficiently directed by Summit’s artistic director and founder... read more
February 23, 2023
I am a two-year resident of Haughville, a highly diverse neighborhood located on Indianapolis’ near Westside just minutes from the IUPUI campus and White River State Park. Once the home of Slovenian and Romanian immigrants, its residents now include a large population of Mexican immigrants,... read more
June 7, 2022
One of my favorite pastimes has been witnessing the growth of the actor-singer-dancers I’ve seen in productions presented by Summer Stock Stage. Over the years, I have regularly covered the ambitious company that focuses on “inspiring young people and emerging artist to learn, connect, and... 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
February 7, 2022
After waiting in the wings to be produced for the last few years, “Love Bird” is finally seeing the light of the day. An outré romantic comedy by local playwright K.T. Peterson, it made its world premiere on Friday on the Russell Stage at Phoenix... read more
