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‘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


'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


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.

Arts Angle Vantage Journalist
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.

Arts Angle Vantage Journalist
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.

Arts Angle Vantage Journalist
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.

Arts Angle Vantage Journalist
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


Who are you going to call to review the musical ‘Mean Girls’? Teens, of course!
During the pandemic, Arts Angle Vantage (formerly Arts Bureau Edge) had to halt so many activities as arts groups had fewer offerings,...
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Mar 28, 20221 min read


‘Mean Girls’ proves storytelling takes more than acting; it takes musical theater magic
By Don’Tia Almon • Iroquois High School, Class of 2023 •|• "Mean Girls" uses the powers of musical theater to dig deeper than the film.

Arts Angle Vantage Journalist
Mar 28, 20223 min read


Musical version of beloved Y2K film ‘Mean Girls’ gives story convincing update
By Abigail Knoop • New Albany High School, Class of 2022 •|• If you’re a mean girl or (pretend) you’re not, the show has plenty to teach.

Arts Angle Vantage Journalist
Mar 28, 20224 min read


‘Mean Girls’ reveals the insecurities behind that high school ‘girl drama’
By Michelle Quan • duPont Manual High School, Class of 2023 •|• There’s something a little more drop-dead than gorgeous in North Shore High.

Arts Angle Vantage Journalist
Mar 28, 20223 min read


So Fetch! Apply to review "Mean Girls," the musical, with Arts Angle Vantage
We are getting back to the theater, thanks to PNC Broadway in Louisville working with us to give young people access to the upcoming...
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Feb 24, 20221 min read


Actors Theatre of Louisville’s “Every Brilliant Thing” tackles tragedy with poise
By Gracie Vanover • Indiana University Southeast, Junior •|• The charming "Every Brilliant Thing" has the audience being characters.

Arts Angle Vantage Journalist
Feb 11, 20223 min read
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