Editor's Note: The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Akronist. *** “Important principles may, and must, be inflexible.” –President Abraham Lincoln Over the last few months, Wandering Aesthetics (my theatre company) has been working on “Rest Stop Political Theatre” one of several … [Read more...]
‘Rest Stop Political Theatre’ takes a thoughtful, irreverent look at the political process and encourages everyone to get involved
In “Rest Stop Political Theatre,” Wandering Aesthetics collaborates with Gum-Dip Theatre and Ma ’Sue Productions to explore the citizenry’s views about the process and privilege of voting in America. The three theatre companies, with the support of Citizen University and Knight Foundation, began the project with an open call for submissions with the theme of “The … [Read more...]
‘Rest Stop Political Theatre’ live street performance as part of the Downtown Akron Artwalk
Wandering Aesthetics is proud to announce a public performance of the grant-funded “REST STOP POLITICAL THEATRE” this Saturday in Downtown Akron. Wandering Aesthetics will be taking a brief “REST STOP” in the parking lot outside of Summit Artspace this Saturday, October 1st at 6:30 PM as part of the Downtown Akron Artwalk. This mobile performance– devised to … [Read more...]
Wandering Aesthetics seeks submissions for political theater mobile performance
Traveling show uses pickup truck as stage, aims to engage voters -- Wandering Aesthetics is looking for written submissions for its upcoming “Rest Stop Political Theatre Project,” which will take voting appreciation on the road in an attempt to engage voters and strengthen local civic engagement at the neighborhood level. “Rest Stop Political Theatre” is a mobile … [Read more...]
Project ideas sought to reinvigorate voting process
Five projects to receive funding up to $3,600 to make voting fun again -- Would you like to be part of a new project to reinvigorate a culture of voting in Akron? There is an open call for projects that are creative, participatory, and joyful. Five projects will be selected to receive seed funding of up to $3,600 to put them into action between now and election day. What … [Read more...]
