I knew I’d love the Appleton North production of Newsies before I even bought a ticket. First of all, I genuinely love anything Ron Parker directs and I am keenly aware of the extraordinary talent his program attracts. I also just loved the movie when I saw it in 1992 with my then five-year old [...]
Viola Davis doesn't mince words. She rolls them out deliberately and reels us into her story with long strands of honesty, strength, elocution and hope. Born in a one-room sharecroppers shack, Viola rose from abject poverty to claim the entertainment industry's rare triple crown -- Emmy, Tony and Oscar. "A hero is someone who is [...]
Some people possess the unique ability to stand up to the breakneck pace of time, to carve out of few moments a day to appreciate life. My friend Yasmeen is one of those people. Through cheerful smiles, sincere conversations, and thoughtful meals, Yasmeen makes those around her feel appreciated. This past Friday she set aside [...]
With the close of my twenty first and final show at Appleton North Theatre this past weekend, I've been reflecting on what a wonderful gift live theatre is to those who experience it, in the audience, on the stage and behind the scenes. While I certainly feel sad to end my high school theatre career, [...]
The Appleton North Theatre Department's magnificent run of the Little Mermaid offered an excellent opportunity to showcase what happens under the sea of a live theatre performance. The deep waters there churned with enthusiasm, creativity, talent and an unbelievably generous commitment of time. That's where all of the ideas that sprang from the foam of [...]