The Renaissance Theatre will offer a new series of REN-spiration Classroom sessions beginning the week of December 13th. The series will feature classes that are formatted as a two-week series…
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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 month of June is pride month for the LGBTQ+ community. It’s a tradition that started with the Stonewall Riots in 1969 (which were led by black and brown trans…
Keep reading “Take Pride: 5 LGBTQ+ People Who've Influenced Musical Theatre”Reading is a valuable part of everyone’s life, but more importantly, the effect of reading with your children is something that will nurture them the rest of their life. Research has…
Keep reading “Matilda's Bookshelf: Top Ten Children's Books to Enjoy”Ah! The english language – the first subject that I was involved with in school that I excelled at… but also probably one of the worst subjects I was involved…
Keep reading “Theater vs Theatre: What's the Difference?”Before you get your hopes up, the answer is “No, Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture will not be on the upcoming Mansfield Symphony Orchestra’s “Russian Spectacular” concert on February 9.” [The crowd…
Keep reading “If Your Song Doesn't Have Artillery Fire In It, Then You Are Doing It Wrong”According to a 2016 study by the League of American Orchestras, “Overall, [symphony] audiences declined by 10.5% between 2010 and 2014…”. However, there is overwhelming evidence of a plethora of health…
Keep reading “Why Aren't You Going to the Symphony When It Improves Health?”“Every day, American young people spend more than 4 hours watching television, DVDs, or videos; 1 hour using a computer; and 49 minutes playing video games. In many cases, youths…
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