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 American lighting designer Jennifer Tipton once said, “I’ve often called the lighting for the stage the ‘music for the eye’, because it has the same way of making an atmosphere, making a landscape, changing fluidity from one place to another without seeming effort.” By Frankie Kujawa
For Everyman Theatre’s Lighting Supervisor, Juan Juarez, the artistic and technical intricacies of lighting are paramount. The Oceanside, California-native chatted ahead of Everyman’s current production, “The Skin of Our Teeth” which runs through Sunday, January 2nd. Juarez discussed his passion for theatre, technical problem solving and what makes Everyman Theatre such a special place in the heart of Charm City.
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"A Christmas Story, The Musical" Shakes a Leg This Holiday Season at Baltimore's Hippodrome Theatre12/19/2021  By Frankie Kujawa
Running from Tuesday, December 21-23, A Christmas Story, The Musical brings the classic 1983 movie to hilarious life on stage at Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theatre. Charm City audiences will be delighted as the young and bespectacled Ralphie Parker schemes his way toward the holiday gift of his dreams, an official Red Ryder® Carbine-Action 200-Shot Range Model Air Rifle. Actor Sam Hartley, who plays Ralphie’s father (The Old Man), recently sat down to discuss this upcoming performance.  By Frankie Kujawa
New York City-based actor, Brian Hutchison (“The Boys in the Band,” “FBI: Most Wanted”) recently launched a noir audio drama entitled “I Still Think About You” to the delight of listeners everywhere. Hutchison, who created, produced, directed and recorded the fictional mystery podcast, recently chatted about the inspiration for his drama, what audiences will be excited to learn, and why a scripted series is needed in society today.  David Socolar and Jisel Soleil Ayon in "Waitress" - Photo: Jeremy Daniel By Frankie Kujawa
Running from Saturday, November 6th – Sunday, November 7th, “Waitress” triumphantly returns to warm the hearts of Charm City audiences at the Hippodrome Theatre. Baltimore’s own David Socolar, who stars in the performance, recently sat down to discuss the upcoming show, weathering the pandemic, and his excitement to perform for his hometown audiences.  By Frankie Kujawa
Submersive Productions will debut “rECHOllection,” an open-air and open-ended theatrical experience next to Latrobe Pavilion in Druid Hill Park on Saturday, November 6th and Sunday, November 7th. The experience, free to all visitors, is a timely production. Artistic Directors Ursula Marcum and Glenn Ricci both talked about the upcoming “rECHOllection" experience, as well as why art is more important than ever as Charm City awakens from their pandemic slumber.  By Frankie Kujawa
To the delight of Charm City audiences, Disney On Ice skates back into Baltimore this October. Running from Wednesday, October 13th – Sunday, October 17th, Disney On Ice: Mickey’s Search Party brings Disney magic to the Royal Farms Arena. Through innovative technology and transformative performances, audiences will experience dynamic, multi-leveled production numbers that make Disney on Ice enjoyable for children of all ages! Performer Cale Ambroz, who plays Aladdin in the production, recently chatted about this exciting new performance.  The Company of "Steel Magnolias" ~ All production photos taken by Mark Garvin By Frankie Kujawa
Everyman Theatre celebrates the return to live, in-person theater with the iconic production of “Steel Magnolias.” Running through September 5th, Everyman’s first production of the 2021-2022 season follows six unique Southern women as they deal with life’s triumphs and tragedies set against the background of a northwestern Louisiana beauty parlor. Among the outstandingly wonderful cast is incomparable Beth Hylton, who plays M’Lynn in the production. Hylton recently shared about her character, the joys of this production and her excitement to return to live, in-person theatre.  By Frankie Kujawa
Toby’s Dinner Theatre’s production of “Elf: The Musical” wraps up this week after a bringing the spirit of Christmas to the hearts of all theatregoers this summer. Running until Sunday, August 22nd, “Elf: The Musical” is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. Unaware that he is actually human, Buddy’s size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. DeCarlo Raspberry, who plays Santa in the production, recently chatted regarding his role in the production.  Turner Classic Movies (TCM) celebrates June Pride Month with a special evening of LGBTQ-centric programming beginning at 8PM on Monday, June 28, 2021. By Frankie Kujawa
Turner Classic Movies (TCM) celebrates June Pride Month with a special evening of LGBTQ-centric programming beginning at 8PM on Monday, June 28th. Featuring the documentaries of Jeffrey Friedman and Rob Epstein, viewers will enjoy films such as the Oscar-winning “The Times of Harvey Milk” (1984) and the TCM premiere of “Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt” (1989). Friedman and Epstein recently chatted about the upcoming night of programming, their passion for storytelling and the importance of younger generations taking the time to view these crucial films.  By Frankie Kujawa
Baltimore’s newest theatre company, Two Strikes Theatre Collective, recently announced their 2021 season complete with virtual devised works, staged readings of original plays, a podcast, and the second annual Brown Sugar Bake-off play festival. The independent theatre company, founded in July 2019, celebrates, promotes, and encourages the intersectional voice of Black women and how it can be used for social change through art and community engagement. We recently chatted with Aladrian C. Wetzel, Executive Director of Two Strikes, to discuss the upcoming season, their upcoming work The Crown is Mine, and why now more than ever a theatre company such as this is needed in Baltimore. |