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Making It Work
Making It Work
CCM Students Continue Making Art Despite COVID-19
Kirk Sheppard
Feb 15
REVIEW: Daisy
REVIEW: Daisy
Despite COVID-19, Falcon Theatre forges ahead with their season.
Kirk Sheppard
Nov 1, 2020
REVIEW: Into the Woods
REVIEW: Into the Woods
CCM’s Students Dazzle with Minimal Budget and Oodles of Talent
Kirk Sheppard
Oct 31, 2020
REVIEW: Forbidden City!
REVIEW: Forbidden City!
It’s part storytelling, part standup comedy. But it’s a 100% confident, professional, and engaging performance.
Kirk Sheppard
May 30, 2020
REVIEW: Proximity
REVIEW: Proximity
True confession: I’ve never seen a Pones show. Until now.
Kirk Sheppard
May 30, 2020
REVIEW: Quit While You’re Ahead
REVIEW: Quit While You’re Ahead
Alexx Rouse is one of my favorite young writers. She has a distinct voice, and seemingly doesn’t know how talented she is. I like that.
Kirk Sheppard
May 29, 2020
REVIEW: M-O-U-S-E
REVIEW: M-O-U-S-E
This is the one — so far — that I will be talking about once the festival is over. Do not miss it.
Kirk Sheppard
May 29, 2020
REVIEW: Killjoy, Ohio
REVIEW: Killjoy, Ohio
I wonder what would happen if Trey Tatum wrote a movie? Magic, I think.
Kirk Sheppard
May 29, 2020
REVIEW: Paul and Erika’s House Show
REVIEW: Paul and Erika’s House Show
I don’t want to give anything away; that wouldn’t be fair. Just know — it’s creative, cool, and surprising. Don’t miss it.
Kirk Sheppard
May 29, 2020
CINCY FRINGE 2020: Paul and Erika’s House Show
CINCY FRINGE 2020: Paul and Erika’s House Show
Kirk talks with Erika Kate MacDonald and Paul Strickland from Theatre Mobile about their virtual Fringe show, “Paul and Erika’s House…
Kirk Sheppard
May 22, 2020
Cincy Fringe 2020 Preview: Desperately Seeking the Exit
Cincy Fringe 2020 Preview: Desperately Seeking the Exit
Kirk talks with Peter Michael Marino, the writer and performer behind the smash hits, “Show Up” and “Show Up, Kids!” This year he’ll…
Kirk Sheppard
May 9, 2020
Cincy Fringe 2020 Preview: KillJoy, Ohio
Cincy Fringe 2020 Preview: KillJoy, Ohio
This is the first in a series of video interviews with creators and artists who are participating in the Cincinnati Fringe Festival in…
Kirk Sheppard
May 8, 2020
REVIEW: Pipeline
REVIEW: Pipeline
Ensemble Theatre remains on the cutting edge of vital conversation through theatre
Kirk Sheppard
Mar 13, 2020
REVIEW: The Secret Garden
REVIEW: The Secret Garden
Connor Gallagher’s direction makes a mediocre show great
Kirk Sheppard
Mar 8, 2020
REVIEW: Clybourne Park
REVIEW: Clybourne Park
Produced by CCM Acting
Kirk Sheppard
Feb 19, 2020
REVIEW: Fortune
REVIEW: Fortune
ETC’s production is like a really great dessert
Kirk Sheppard
Jan 22, 2020
REVIEW: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind
REVIEW: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind
Cincinnati Artist’s Theatre is off to a great start
Kirk Sheppard
Jan 18, 2020
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