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  • Making It Work

    Making It Work

    CCM Students Continue Making Art Despite COVID-19
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    Kirk Sheppard
    Feb 15
    REVIEW: Daisy

    REVIEW: Daisy

    Despite COVID-19, Falcon Theatre forges ahead with their season.
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    Kirk Sheppard
    Nov 1, 2020
    REVIEW: Into the Woods

    REVIEW: Into the Woods

    CCM’s Students Dazzle with Minimal Budget and Oodles of Talent
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    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.
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    Kirk Sheppard
    May 30, 2020
    REVIEW: Proximity

    REVIEW: Proximity

    True confession: I’ve never seen a Pones show. Until now.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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…
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    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…
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    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…
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    Kirk Sheppard
    May 8, 2020
    REVIEW: Pipeline

    REVIEW: Pipeline

    Ensemble Theatre remains on the cutting edge of vital conversation through theatre
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    Kirk Sheppard
    Mar 13, 2020
    REVIEW: The Secret Garden

    REVIEW: The Secret Garden

    Connor Gallagher’s direction makes a mediocre show great
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    Kirk Sheppard
    Mar 8, 2020
    REVIEW: Clybourne Park

    REVIEW: Clybourne Park

    Produced by CCM Acting
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    Kirk Sheppard
    Feb 19, 2020
    REVIEW: Fortune

    REVIEW: Fortune

    ETC’s production is like a really great dessert
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    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
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    Kirk Sheppard
    Jan 18, 2020
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