The Post-Undergraduate Actor, Part 1: Reality Check
The end of college is a new beginning—for most people. On my part, it was the continuation of agreements I made with my family. I am the first of my father’s sons to graduate, which carries a bit of pride. (My father had a lot of hope riding on me since I was the last [...]
Akron Company featured in Cleveland Theatre Festival
Most theatres in the Akron-area shy away from controversial material, choosing to produce fare that won’t leave audiences demanding their ticket money back. Heads Up Productions does just the opposite. “Heads Up has consistently, since it’s founding, had a dark side and I think that helps shake people,” said Artistic Director TJ Jozsa. Our production, [...]
Do or Do Not. There is No Try.
A few months ago, on The Huffington Post, I read an article by the media maven herself, Arianna Huffington, about the crisis in our country and how politicians want to be “caught trying” to do something. That is, they want to talk about the problems, “seem concerned” and leave a paper trail to prove it. [...]
Episode 49: Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Podcast
Host Benjamin Rexroad interviews University of Akron student director, Dan Ward, about the upcoming production of Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog. “If no one stands up and takes charge, nothing gets done.” The seed of hatred: Stop Chet Walken (@Walken4GOP) Dan’s directorial debut – Episode 33: Directing 101 Joss Whedon, Neil Patrick Harris [...]
Dear Ohio: A “Dear John” Letter
Dear Ohio, In light of your humiliating performance during last week’s Super Tuesday primary, I worked up the courage to do something I’ve only dreamt about: I am breaking up with you. Though Tuesday was the catalyst for my decision, it was just the straw that broke the camel’s back. This has been a long [...]
Actors Make Adaptation of ‘Bluest Eye’ Sizzle
Until I saw The Bluest Eye, directed by Fred Sternfeld at Karamu House in Cleveland, I don’t think I had ever watched a production that inspired two contradictory trains of thought. Before I explain those divergent trains, a background of the play is necessary. The Bluest Eye is adapted from Noble Prize-winning author Toni Morrison’s [...]
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Episode 49: Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Podcast
Host Benjamin Rexroad interviews University of Akron student director, Dan Ward, about the upcoming production of Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog. “If no one stands up and takes charge, nothing gets done.” The seed of hatred: Stop Chet Walken (@Walken4GOP) Dan’s directorial debut – Episode 33: Directing 101 Joss Whedon, Neil Patrick Harris [...]
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Akron Company featured in Cleveland Theatre Festival
Most theatres in the Akron-area shy away from controversial material, choosing to produce fare that won’t leave audiences demanding their ticket money back. Heads Up Productions does just the opposite. “Heads Up has consistently, since it’s founding, had a dark side and I think that helps shake people,” said Artistic Director TJ Jozsa. Our production, [...]
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Actors Make Adaptation of ‘Bluest Eye’ Sizzle
Until I saw The Bluest Eye, directed by Fred Sternfeld at Karamu House in Cleveland, I don’t think I had ever watched a production that inspired two contradictory trains of thought. Before I explain those divergent trains, a background of the play is necessary. The Bluest Eye is adapted from Noble Prize-winning author Toni Morrison’s [...]
