Last but certainly not least in our MSO Mash-up singing competition is Ryan Shreve. Here is a little bit about him in his own words. I’m originally from Ashland, Ohio….
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If you have been following the Renaissance closely, you will know by now that we have lost over $425,000 in operating revenue since the pandemic began. However, you will also…
Keep reading “The Fight Is Not Over: #DoNotAbandonUS”Looking to pass the time while at home more? Here’s what the Renaissance staff suggest. Staff Member: Chelsie Thompson, President Binge-Worthy Pick: Modern Family “It’s a great escape from everyday…
Keep reading “Staff Picks for the TV Series to Binge-Watch Now”The Renaissance Performing Arts Association is beginning a fundraising campaign called “Ghost Light.” Currently, the organization has lost revenue approaching $425,000 due to the restrictions placed upon arts organizations during…
Keep reading “In the News: Renaissance Begins Ghost Light Campaign”Renaissance Performing Arts President Chelsie Thompson recently wrote this article, which was featured on Richland Source: MANSFIELD — Strip clubs in the United States generated an estimated $8.1 billion in…
Keep reading “Strip clubs can open, why not The Renaissance Theatre?”Meet the Renaissance’s new Box Office Coordinator, Haley Bedocs. It’s no secret that there have been quite a few changes during these last few months. Despite show postponements and the…
Keep reading “Welcoming Our Newest Staff Member”When things started shutting down, the Renaissance staff knew they had to get creative. They didn’t want to sacrifice the quality nor safety of entertainment, so they came up with…
Keep reading “Backlot Check-In: Our Drive-In Series So Far”Okay, I’ll admit it: I love all of the classic Broadway shows we put on here at the Renaissance. They’re always fan favorites, thanks to their highly popularized soundtracks and…
Keep reading “In Appreciation of All Performing Arts”We’ve all felt it: a bundle of nerves, a stressful week, emotional baggage…the list goes on. Those who suffer from mental illnesses or sensory processing disorders can be even more…
Keep reading “Drama Therapy: How Theatre Can Heal”If you’re like me, you probably have fond memories of going to your local library to borrow books, CDs, and everything in between. I’ve always gone to the Lexington branch…
Keep reading “Hey, You! Where's Your Library Card?”The pandemic has taken a toll on arts organizations and performers around the world. Content has gone online, which is great to continue valuable missions, but not so great when most organizations…
Keep reading “10 Reasons to Support the Arts this Year”Think back to your favorite teachers. Were they teachers who sat at their desk and had you read while they nodded their head and hoped you were understanding? Were they…
Keep reading “Tellin' Ain't Teachin'”by Colleen Cook As a graduate student studying arts administration, one of my professors posed a question that has stuck with me ever since: “Why do the arts matter?” The professor argued…
Keep reading “Why the Arts Matter”by Colleen Cook High schoolers are often expected to determine their career path at the ripe old age of 16, planning out colleges, programs of study, and future careers they’d…
Keep reading “Spotlight on Careers in the Arts”By Audra DeLaney You have to wonder to yourself sometimes, “who is the person who runs the Renaissance social media?” Well, this person is the same person who’s name you…
Keep reading “Journey to a Career in Arts Marketing”by Audra DeLaney Each year, we welcome thousands of children into our theatre. Some of these children are participants, while others walk through our doors as supportive spectators. We understand…
Keep reading “4 Ways The Arts Help Children”by Jessica Dulle When approached by our marketing department to write about the Renaissance membership program, I was delighted to have an opportunity to share content about what makes this…
Keep reading “My Journey with the Helper’s High”by Colleen Cook It’s easy to think of the arts and entertainment as something that happens when you’re not working. After all, the “weekend” as we know it was birthed out of…
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