Take Ten with Bryce A Miller

Take Ten with Bryce A Miller

By Lynn Venhaus Some actors pull you in by their genuine presence and emotional depth, that they understand the assignment to create a believable character... Details
Natural Bodybuilding Competition Takes Center Stage in Belleville

Natural Bodybuilding Competition Takes Center Stage in Belleville

By Lynn Venhaus It’s all about what muscular development looks like, and not testing physical strength, when bodybuilding takes center stage at the historic Lincoln... Details
First-Time Women Filmmakers Find Their Voice with ‘Forget Me Not’

First-Time Women Filmmakers Find Their Voice with ‘Forget Me Not’

By Lynn VenhausFirst-time filmmakers Danielle Herrera Boivin and Michelle Bucci poured their hearts and souls into their inaugural narrative short, “Forget Me Not,” a psychological... Details
Take Ten with Robert Crenshaw

Take Ten with Robert Crenshaw

By Lynn Venhaus One encounter with Robert Crenshaw, and you can tell that he is a bright light chasing his dream. Currently on tour in... Details
Take Ten with Eric Dean White

Take Ten with Eric Dean White

By Lynn Venhaus When you see actor Eric Dean White's name in a cast, you know that he will deliver an authentic performance. His latest... Details
Tennessee Williams Festival’s Charming ‘Life Upon the Wicked Stage’ Revitalizes His Early Works

Tennessee Williams Festival’s Charming ‘Life Upon the Wicked Stage’ Revitalizes His Early Works

By Lynn Venhaus Imagine the Grand Center Arts District almost a century ago as a glittery hub of movie theatres, dance halls, restaurants and hotels.... Details
Take Ten With Playwright and Artist Mariah L. Richardson

Take Ten With Playwright and Artist Mariah L. Richardson

By Lynn Venhaus The adage: “Write what you know” is never far from Mariah Richardson’s creative process. The local playwright and educator decided for her... Details
Sightlines: Remembering the Final Goodbye and My Unforgettable Mom

Sightlines: Remembering the Final Goodbye and My Unforgettable Mom

By Lynn Venhaus "To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die." --Thomas Campbell.On this day 23 years ago, we said our... Details
Take Ten with Alan Knoll

Take Ten with Alan Knoll

By Lynn Venhaus Throughout a long and illustrious career as a professional actor and director, Alan Knoll has been a steady and appreciated presence in... Details
AFL To Honor Donna Weinsting With Lifetime Achievement Award

AFL To Honor Donna Weinsting With Lifetime Achievement Award

Best Performance Awards to Honor Community Theatre, Youth Productions June 30 Local performer Donna Weinsting, who has been a popular figure on stage, in films... Details