A conversation with Latrelle Bright, director of Dreamgirls, shows that inclusion is a big effort when it comes to producing a typical play.
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Help fill a fireman’s boot in August
You may start seeing people walking in the streets or standing in front of local businesses this month, in various stages of turnout gear, holding large empty boots. Don’t cross the street or call the …
Tickets & trailer for Pens to Lens
The fourth annual Pens to Lens gala is almost upon us! The red-carpet event celebrating 18 young screenwriters and their professionally-realized films will be held on Saturday, August 13th, beginning at 1 p.m. Tickets are …
Peep a preview of PechaKucha v.21
This PK preview keeps to the 20×20 theme to give you just a small stolen glimpse of Saturday's show.
Unpacking ideas with J.Ryan Stradal
New York Times bestselling author J.Ryan Stradal talks with Rebecca about his upcoming appearance at Champaign Public Library.
Urbana temporary statuary—gotta catch them all?
Are we still doing that? Is that still a thing? Oh, good. Urbana Public Arts acquires artworks, sometimes on a temporary basis. Turns out, five of them are expiring between now and the end of …
Wait — is it literally the same dress?
Sly comments by the director and producers of the upcoming Five Women Wearing the Same Dress make Rebecca realize she missed her chance to ask the obvious question.
One more Wonka might be the golden ticket
With so many permutations on the story of the classic chocolatier, Rebecca talks to the director & cast of the musical Willy Wonka to find out what makes this weekend's show one to see.
Illinois’ Shakespeare Festival celebrates 39 for the first time
Rebecca speaks with the Artistic Director of ISF to see how well the fest has aged.
Designers & artists: your art can help a kid!
The annual Pens to Lens gala is one month from today, and CUDO is looking for any local artists or designers to help make movie posters for the over 200 submissions. Pens to Lens uses local …