And best of all … they’re all free and open to the public. As part of the ongoing “Artist in Residence” program, Unit One/Allen Hall is hosting Guy Thorne, a dancer and choreographer who also makes …
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Feeling theatre: The power of Ntozake Shange
This weekend, Twin City Squared will be staging a moving and beautiful work, the dramatic poetry series For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow Is Enuf by Ntozake Shange. Rebecca speaks with the cast and crew to see what we can expect.
SP wishes former editor would break a leg
…in his upcoming role at the Station Theatre. It was announced this weekend that Mathew Green will return to the stage as one-half the cast of Constellations, written by Nick Payne, directed by Kay Holley, and …
Central’s Chicago revue
After attending last night’s performance of Chicago, staged at Central High School, I can recommend going tonight for an enjoyable evening of singing, dancing, and comedy. As the curtain rose on the cabaret singers, I was …
CUDO Plays competition gets fun starting tomorrow
Every year, CUDO Plays has gotten bigger and better. The first year, there were something like 10 teams, so when I attended the final judging, I managed to play and see most of the games …
Need a little more Christmas? #TTWHCSAP
For anyone who missed its 6 showings on air, the Travis Wayne Hurt Christmas Special Also Plus is still available on YouTube: In its third year, this local-tradition features bookmobile!, The Chemicals, C.L.A.W. and the …
2016 Urbana Arts Grants Program now accepting submissions
It is a truth universally acknowledged that an artist in possession of a creative spirit must be in want of a fortune. You are fortunate enough to live in a community with a thriving arts …
Art Theater’s special screening of In Jackson Heights December 14th
The Art Theater’s anticipated screening of In Jackson Heights is set for Monday, Dec. 14th at 7 p.m. The second scheduled benefit for Members was originally slated for last Monday but it was delayed due to …
The holidays are too busy for theatre? Nunsense!
A brand-new company is in town and staging a production during the downtime in the local theatre scene. Rebecca talks with director Garth Gersten about why people should take time out of their busy schedules for a little Nunsense!
The effects of Marigolds on a reviewer
Rebecca revisits The Effects of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds to see just what kind of growth has occurred since the preview.