In a production team, there isn’t a “more” important position because, just like in any team, a production team is only as good as its weakest link. However, just like…
Keep reading “Cinderella Production Blog 4 - Artistic and Musical Direction”Theatre
So far through this explorative journey of the production team for the upcoming Cinderella: The Broadway Musical at the Renaissance, we have taken a look at costuming, lighting, and sound….
Keep reading “Cinderella Production Blog 3 - Stage & Design”To continue our exploration into the production of the Renaissance’s upcoming Cinderella: The Broadway Musical, we will take a look at another layer of the magic – Lighting and Sound….
Keep reading “Cinderella Production Blog 2 - Lighting & Sound”IT’S POSSIBLE!! Exciting news! You’ll now have the opportunity to watch our very own production of Cinderella from the comfort and safety of your own home. Cinderella: The Broadway Musical will be…
Keep reading “In the News: Cinderella Will Have At-Home Streaming Option”Renaissance Performing Arts will reveal a virtual tour of its theatre on Friday, September 11 as part of the Ohio Open Doors program of The Ohio History Connection. The Ohio…
Keep reading “In the News: Renaissance Virtual Tour for Ohio Open Doors”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”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”Joining the Renaissance’s team has been a little crazy, but so much fun. I started this position as the marketing and development intern just over a week ago, in the…
Keep reading “An Intern's Thoughts on Our 2020-2021 Season”October 2019 at the Renaissance was intense. We had the very popular Sweeney Todd, the Mayoral Debate, the Mansfield Symphony Orchestra’s “Family Pops,” and the Family Film: The Nightmare Before…
Keep reading “Pictures Say A 1,000 Words: The Last Five Years”This third installment of our blog series, “Pictures Say A 1,000 Words,” is diverting from its course of highlighting the 2019-20 Season at the Renaissance. This past weekend, country music legend,…
Keep reading “Pictures Say A 1,000 Words: Honoring Joe Diffie”The Renaissance first opened in 1928. It has seen the Great Depression of 1929, the Great Recession of 2008, and It weathered the storm of becoming an X-rated movie house in…
Keep reading “Pictures Say A 1,000 Words: Matilda”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”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”Richland county has a special blend of dining options for people of all backgrounds and taste buds! So whether you’re craving Asian, American, or home-style, they got you covered! Here’s…
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