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Young People Weigh in on Musical “& Juliet” with New Plot, Themes Based on Shakespeare Classic
For "& Juliet," our reviewers were all in for the twists this musical gave to the "Romeo and Juliet" story and how pop songs and special effects infused it.

Elizabeth Kramer
Apr 302 min read


“& Juliet” breaks Shakespeare’s quill only to add more flourish to a famous story
But when Anne breaks the quill, she relinquishes control over the story’s ending. The play within the play is finally allowed a breath of fresh air.

Elizabeth Kramer
Apr 303 min read


“& Juliet” reimagines the classic tale as a witty, feminist triumph
This engaging story effectively utilizes popular songs, humor and the fourth wall, such as multiple characters speaking directly to the audience...

Elizabeth Kramer
Apr 304 min read


In “& Juliet,” sometimes selfishness is necessary for self-love
Many elements add to this musical’s overall charm — the script, the song choices, the actors’ performances and the technical elements.

Elizabeth Kramer
Apr 304 min read


Teens create audio stories, credit Earshot with building confidence, skills
"When I started off, I didn't know how to do any of this," said Alexander, who learned how to report and produce stories in Earshot.

Elizabeth Kramer
Jul 9, 20243 min read


Youth take the stage in Kentucky Opera's "The Hobbit" summer camp
Kentucky Opera helped youth stage an opera of "The Hobbit" this summer and found more to gain than the spotlight.

Arts Angle Vantage Journalist
Jul 9, 20244 min read


Register Now • Discover Artists' Unchartered Stories
FREE WORKSHOP: Art of the Profile 2024 • March Edition REGISTRATION DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28, 2024, 9 PM • Meet + Interview Artists...

Elizabeth Kramer
Jan 31, 20243 min read


Uncover Unchartered Stories of Artists
A collaborative workshop where teens profile on a creative person of their choosing and apply techniques for creative writing.

Elizabeth Kramer
Nov 7, 20233 min read


Participate in The Art of the Profile • Report on Our Community’s Creatives
A collaborative workshop where teens write a profile on a creative person of their choosing and apply techniques for creative writing.
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Sep 21, 20232 min read


‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ cast says Sorkin’s play captures cruelty of racism, loss
Reporter Sammie Haden interviews actors of "To Kill a Mockingbird" about Sorkin's adaptation of the seminal story.

Arts Angle Vantage Journalist
Jul 5, 20234 min read


Sorkin’s play ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ renders a painful story with flashes of comedy, surprise
Reporter Adam West talks to actors, attorneys about the historical context of "To Kill a Mockingbird" and other elements in Sorkin's play.

Arts Angle Vantage Journalist
Jul 5, 20234 min read


'Shakespeare’s R&J' aspires to inspire empathy in this new twist on an old story of young love
By Halle Shoaf | Arts Angle Vantage Reporter duPont Manual High School, Class of 2023 At one point in the play “Shakespeare’s R&J,”...

Arts Angle Vantage Journalist
Aug 24, 20223 min read


'Shakespeare’s R+J' reflects reality of self-discovery for LGBT+ youth
By Michelle Quan | Arts Angle Vantage Reporter duPont Manual High School, Class of 2023 Forbidden love. The type of love that everyone...

Arts Angle Vantage Journalist
Aug 24, 20223 min read


Intimacy coordinator in “Shakespeare’s R&J” production supports actors
By Abigail Knoop | Arts Angle Vantage Reporter Indiana University Southeast, Freshman Theatergoers often see a new title in playbills...

Arts Angle Vantage Journalist
Aug 24, 20224 min read


Art of Collaboration: Edge works with local media reporting on 2020 Governor's School for the Arts
Adaptability is among the strongest characteristics of enduring artists. That is always coupled with the impulse to give voice to their...
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Aug 29, 20203 min read


GSA students do more than study their art: They learn to nurture their voices
By Angel Cathey | Arts Bureau Edge Reporter duPont Manual High School, Class of 2022 Kevin Olusola, the Pentatonix beatboxer and renowned...

Arts Angle Vantage Journalist
Aug 29, 20206 min read


With pandemic, protests over racial injustice, GSA adapts instruction, conversations on artmaking
By Debra Murray • Rather than spending the day learning at the University of Kentucky’s campus.

Arts Angle Vantage Journalist
Aug 29, 20208 min read


Virtual Version of Kentucky’s Prestigious Youth Arts Program Kicks Off
By Debra Murray •
Pleasure Park, 2020 Graduate •|• Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts opening ceremony aired over Facebook Live, Zoom.

Arts Angle Vantage Journalist
Jul 3, 20205 min read


Reporters Covering Virtual Kentucky Governor's School for the Arts
The five young arts reporters covering GSA have already started reporting with the opening streamed via Facebook, Zoom.
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Jul 3, 20203 min read


Young reporters cover Pandora Productions’ local premiere of ‘Fun Home’
When Pandora Productions premiered the Tony Award-winning musical “Fun Home,” four high school students set out to cover the show.
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Dec 9, 20192 min read
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