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These youth controlled the narrative and created their own play at summer camp
By Artemis Jones | Arts Angle Vantage Reporter Liberty High School, Class of 2025 At the final showing of one of Looking for Lilith...

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Sep 18, 20233 min read


In Portland neighborhood, youth lift voices through improv games, create their own play
By Brayden West | Arts Angle Vantage Reporter Central High School, Class of 2024 Chaos seemed to engulf a small, brightly colored room at...

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Sep 18, 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.

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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.

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Jul 5, 20234 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"

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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

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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"

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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.

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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.

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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

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Feb 25, 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,”...

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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...

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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...

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Aug 24, 20224 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


Music, drama of ”Hamilton” satisfies curiosity in history, craving, quest for entertainment, fun
By Don’Tia Almon • Iroquois High School, Class of 2023 •|• “Hamilton” adds up to fun — and does this while extolling history.

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Jun 18, 20223 min read


Powerful relationships deepen the authentic portrayals in poignant production of “Hamilton"
By Phoebe Haverstick • duPont Manual, Class of 2023 •|• Every movement and word is methodical but feels genuine.

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Jun 18, 20224 min read


Just like a nation, success of “Hamilton” rises from a strong, inclusive ensemble
By Abigail Knoop • New Albany High School, Class of 2022 •|• The inclusivity of the "Hamilton" ensemble reflects American ideals.

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Jun 18, 20223 min read


“Hamilton” proves an enduring testament to the power of love, loss, and memory in wake of pandemic
By Halle Shoaf • duPont Manual High School, Class of 2023 •|• Seeing "Hamilton" after the pandemic's onset, the musical has a new tone.

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Jun 18, 20224 min read


Be in the room where it happens: Review "Hamilton" with Arts Angle Vantage
Arts Bureau Edge's next workshop: an opportunity for teens to see and review "Hamilton."
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May 2, 20221 min read
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