Our third Mansfield Symphony Orchestra singing competition finalist is Jarica Awwiller. Jarica is also a fine writer. The following was written by her.
Keep reading “MSO Singing Finalist #3: Jarica Awwiller”Steven Au
Part 2 of our blog series on the MSO singing finalists focuses on Audrey Lee-Strohm.
Keep reading “MSO Singing Finalist #2: Audrey Lee-Strohm”The next six blogs will highlight six extraordinary people who are this year’s Mansfield Symphony Orchestra singing competition finalists. Allie Carter is the first contestant…
Keep reading “MSO Singing Finalist #1: Allie Carter”Rock of Ages is a true tour-de-force in musical theatre. It is one part comedy, one part musical theatre, and one (very large) part of 80’s Rock ‘n Roll. But…
Keep reading “10 Things to Know About Rock of Ages”The Princess Bride is one of the all-time great movies. According to Wikipedia, “Over time, particularly with the introduction of the Internet, the film has become a cult classic. The film is…
Keep reading “The Great Battle of Wits and Mithridates”In our most recent Renaissance podcast, Mark Sebastian Jordan gives an outstanding discussion on Shostakovich Symphony 12, which is the final piece on the upcoming Mansfield Symphony Orchestra concert, “Revolutions,” on February 8,…
Keep reading “Fear and Rebellion from a Russian Rockstar”January 17-19 and 24-26, the Renaissance will bring the original musical by Michael Thomas, At Last: An Evening with Etta James, to the stage of Theatre 166. In honor of…
Keep reading “Some Small Bits About the Musical Giant, Etta James”You know you do it. We all do! Starting around mid-November, Silent Night, Joy to the World, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas all start creeping into our…
Keep reading “Good Vibes with Christmas Music”On December 2, 2019, Michael Thomas, Artistic Director for the Renaissance, was honored by Broadway’s and Hollywood’s elite at the Ars Nova Ball 2019. He and his writing partner, Jeff…
Keep reading “Michael Thomas Honored in New York”For the upcoming production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street in October 2019, Scenic Designer, Jason Kaufman, gave some insights to this extraordinary set build.
Keep reading “The Secrets to Set Design for Sweeney Todd”