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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


June 30: Hear Art Stories by Teens in Our Earshot Program at Speed Museum
On June 30 at the Speed Art Museum, hear teens from Earshot share experiences of producing audio stories.

Elizabeth Kramer
Jun 20, 20242 min read


‘Beetlejuice’ proves, again, it is beloved by teens with its Louisville debut
Teenagers seemed to turn up in droves to the Louisville premiere of "Beetlejuice" the musical. Our teen critics were there.

Elizabeth Kramer
Jun 18, 20241 min read


‘Beetlejuice’ Delivers a Spooky Spectacle That’s Hilarious and Heartfelt
Beetlejuice (Justin Collette) frequently broke the fourth wall, making you feel like you were being pulled into the show.

Arts Angle Vantage Journalist
Jun 18, 20243 min read


Hilarious, relatable, ‘Beetlejuice’ mines grief with sweet twist on family story
This musical feels like a show about death, but ... closely reflects the real experiences of being a teenager in how it talks about grief.

Arts Angle Vantage Journalist
Jun 18, 20244 min read


‘Six’ comes to Louisville and teens find it's more than just the songs
Many teens, including our reviewers, know “Six” through the songs. But when “Six” came to Louisville, they experienced it in new ways.

Elizabeth Kramer
May 1, 20242 min read


‘Six’ Artists give voice to wronged women, and what amazing voices
Amina Faye gave an amazing rendition of Seymour’s “Heart of Stone.” Vocally, this song is based on Adele and Sia, and their iconic ballads.

Arts Angle Vantage Journalist
May 1, 20243 min read


Dazzling vocals, stage tricks, etc., can’t mask dreadful stories of king’s ex-wives, need to spotlight herstory
With only three group numbers in the whole show, the angelic blend of voices was rare, which made it that much sweeter.

Arts Angle Vantage Journalist
May 1, 20244 min read


‘Six’: a harmony of riches transforms woeful stories into empowering messages
The colors, the crystals, and the movement of the costumes perfectly matched each queen's personality.

Arts Angle Vantage Journalist
May 1, 20243 min read


Drenched in pop extravagance, dark side of ‘Six’ lingers after traumas are told
Henry certainly gave each of his wife’s trauma when he was married to them, and it definitely shouldn’t be made into a competition.

Arts Angle Vantage Journalist
May 1, 20242 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


'Hadestown,' a dazzling musical story of love, sparks awe and touches the heart
Teen reviewer Cheyenne Farnsley relished the symbolism, romance in the 'visually breathtaking' "Hadestown"

Arts Angle Vantage Journalist
May 25, 20234 min read


A tale from long ago with a fresh, jazzy spin, ‘Hadestown’ speaks to the soul
Themes of love and loss remain timeless in "Hadestown," writes Louisville teen Sophia Grimes

Arts Angle Vantage Journalist
May 25, 20234 min read


‘Hadestown’ is like a wild amusement park ride worth taking and savoring
Louisville teen Trinity Mahaffey reviews one wild ride of a musical — "Hadestown"

Arts Angle Vantage Journalist
May 25, 20233 min read


Reporting from Behind the Scenes of “13: The Musical” about All-Teen Cast in CenterStage’s New Home
Young writers go behind the scenes of “13: The Musical” at CenterStage at the Trager Family JCC to tell how this show came together.
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Apr 6, 20232 min read


Reflecting reality in “13: The Musical”: Sizing up the stage and Netflix versions
By Cheyenne Farnsley • New Albany High School, Class of 2024 •|• Key Centerstage cast "13" say musical spoofs but has truths of teen life.

Arts Angle Vantage Journalist
Apr 6, 20234 min read


CenterStage Adjusts to New Space under its New Director with “13: The Musical"
By Nicholas Prince • New Albany High School, Class of 2023 •|• The new director, the cast and crew made adjustments with the new stage.

Arts Angle Vantage Journalist
Apr 6, 20234 min read


Review: Glossing over Distress, “Annie” Serves Up a Massive Dose of Optimism, which has its Charms
By By Halle Shoaf • duPont Manual High School, Class of 2023 •|• Review: Glossing over Distress, “Annie” Serves Up a Dose of Optimism

Arts Angle Vantage Journalist
Feb 25, 20234 min read


Youth voices on "Hamilton": We have the reviews
“Hamilton” uplifted the trajectory of storytelling on Broadway and then the pandemic has changed so much about how we interact with each...
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Jun 18, 20222 min read
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