Wandering Aesthetics is thrilled to announce auditions for a youth production of the classic children’s story “The Velveteen Rabbit” by Margery Williams and adapted for the stage by Wandering Aesthetics. Under the direction of Wandering Aesthetics’ co-founders Kyle Jozsa and Benjamin Rexroad, this production will offer young artists the opportunity to create as an ensemble and … [Read more...]
Wandering Aesthetics to host auditions for youth talent competition Dec. 15 and 16
Wandering Aesthetics and The Akron Center for Art, Music, & Performance announce auditions for the second annual Lil' Loaves (A Youth Talent Showcase Showdown). Auditions for Lil’ Loaves will be held on Sunday, Dec. 15 from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. and Monday, Dec. 16 from 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. Each audition will last approximately 15 minutes. Auditions are open to individuals or … [Read more...]
Meet your #AkronBreadbox Legends: Gum-Dip Theatre
Gum-Dip Theatre is based in Akron. The theatre company's mission is to celebrate community identity in the Rust Belt. Katie Beck, Tessa Gaffney, and Josy Jones spoke on behalf of the company. The group will be performing "My North Hill" at Wandering Aesthetics' "Bigger Than a Breadbox: Akron's Legends of Tomorrow" on Saturday, November 17. Describe your legend: … [Read more...]
Meet your #AkronBreadbox legends: The Wild Embers
The Wild Embers are a gypsy-esque musical collective from Kent. They exist partially outside of time. The band will be performing at Wandering Aesthetics' "Bigger Than a Breadbox: Akron's Legends of Tomorrow" on Saturday, November 17. EDITOR'S NOTE: Owen Dolbear, the band’s drummer, was in Thailand at the time of this interview. Describe your legend: In the far … [Read more...]
Meet your #AkronBreadbox Legends: Deb Zep and Beezy Douglas
Deb Zep and Beezy Douglas are musicians and storytellers hailing from Cleveland, Ohio. They will be joining forces with some fellow legends at Wandering Aesthetics' "Bigger Than a Breadbox: Akron's Legends of Tomorrow" on Saturday, November 17. Describe your legend: In the far future, what will people say about you? BZ: Sorry, I’m too humble to answer this … [Read more...]
Meet your #AkronBreadbox legends: Kyle Jozsa and Nici Romo
Kyle Jozsa is a theatre artist from Akron who recently helped reopen the Akron Center for Art, Music, and Performance (#AMPupAKRON). Nici Romo is also a theatre artist from Akron and is the founder of Dunamis Theatre. They referred all questions to their representatives, Don T. Matters and Ima B. Voting, who will be making clowns of themselves during the "Joy of … [Read more...]
Meet your #AkronBreadbox Legend: Benjamin Rexroad
Benjamin Rexroad is just a bear from Akron. He also directs and is co-founder of Wandering Aesthetics. Rexroad is giving a civic sermon about the American civic religion—the creed of liberty, equality, and self-government that unite us as U.S. citizens– at Wandering Aesthetics' "Bigger Than a Breadbox: Akron's Legends of Tomorrow" on Saturday, November … [Read more...]
Serial killers haunt Akron in spooky Halloween performance
I’d heard rumors regarding "Madam Payoh and Uncle Willie’s Serial Killer Seance Show," the “world’s second greatest road show,” and decided to see for myself. This psychic dynamic duo are currently holding court at The Akron Center for Art, Music, & Performance (The Center) located at 118 West Market St. right here in Akron.When one enters The Center, … [Read more...]
Wandering Aesthetics presents Vaudeville-inspired variety show at Akron Civic Theatre
Join Wandering Aesthetics at Akron Civic Theatre for our Bigger Than a Breadbox launch party and season announcement! Building on the success of Wandering Aesthetics’ reoccurring Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret (#EPCooker), Bigger Than a Breadbox is a vaudeville-style variety show. Vaudeville, once known as “the heart of American show business”, hearkens … [Read more...]
Rubber City Shakespeare presents fairy-tale adventure ‘Cymbeline’
Show opens Feb. 10 -- Rubber City Shakespeare Company continues to honor the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death with this rarely performed fairy-tale like play. This exciting show tells the tale of a King, his long lost sons, an evil queen with a poisoned apple and a young heroine who takes her destiny into her own hands. Directed by Producing Artistic Director, … [Read more...]
