July 2, 2019
Those who read me regularly know what a fan I am of Summer Stock Stage, the seasonal program that provides on-stage opportunities for high school students from a number of high schools in Central Indiana. So, it should not be a surprise that, once... read more
June 10, 2019
On the onset, let me just say how thoroughly impressed I am with ECLIPSE, the emerging artists offshoot program of Summer Stock Stage, co-founded by Artistic Director Emily Ristine Holloway and Managing Director Rachel Riegel. Their inaugural production of “Spring Awakening” in 2017 and their... read more
April 11, 2019
The Indiana Repertory Theatre commissions Indianapolis artist Kyle Ragsdale to create original paintings for each of its shows to use for marketing and playbills. Having been a long-time fan of Ragsdale’s distinctive work, I was curious about his collaboration with the IRT, one of two... read more
July 26, 2018
When it comes to Summer Stock Stage productions, I have noted previously that I always feel like I am seeing the musical theatre stars of tomorrow when I review their productions. The fact is, there are SSS alums who have gone on to perform on... read more
June 4, 2018
Having reviewed “Spring Awakening,” Eclipse’s hit summer show last year, I had high expectations that its current production, “Dogfight,” another musical, would match the quality of its predecessor. I am happy to report that I was not disappointed when I saw it Friday at the... read more
June 5, 2017
Fans who are familiar with Summer Stock Stage, an innovative musical theatre program that offers opportunities for area high school performers to hone and practice their craft, will especially appreciate the professional quality of ‘Spring Awakening.” The production is presented by Eclipse, an outgrowth of Summer... read more
June 2, 2017
Eclipse, a new emerging artists’ program of Summer Stock Stage presents “Spring Awakening,” an angst-ridden coming of age rock musical which opened Thursday and runs through June 18 at IndyFringe Basile Theatre. An outgrowth of Summer Stock Stage’s main stage program which focuses on high... read more
