http://www.tribstar.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:44:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/theater/local_story_199164457.html http://www.tribstar.com/theater/local_story_199164457.html In a program note from Crossroads Repertory Theatre Company’s production of “Macbeth,” director Chris Berchild describes his desire to “streamline” Shakespeare’s tale of deceit and “make it more intimate and immediately accessible” to audiences. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:24:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/theater/local_story_199142444.html http://www.tribstar.com/theater/local_story_199142444.html At its inception 49 years ago, one of the most valued goals of the Shawnee Theatre was educating local youth. Today, the Bloomfield theater continues that tradition with the Children’s and Teens’ Theatre. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:23:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/theater/local_story_199142356.html http://www.tribstar.com/theater/local_story_199142356.html “It’s not just about love. It’s about second chances,” says Shawnee Theatre director Ben Gougeon of the new play “Almost, Maine.” Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:49:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/theater/local_story_199135002.html http://www.tribstar.com/theater/local_story_199135002.html Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:06:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/theater/local_story_192220247.html http://www.tribstar.com/theater/local_story_192220247.html Crossroads Repertory Theatre interim artistic director Christopher Berchild is not superstitious. Despite the legend that “Macbeth” is a cursed play, Berchild, also an assistant professor of theater at ISU, is directing it for the final production of the CRT summer season. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:55:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/theater/local_story_192215527.html http://www.tribstar.com/theater/local_story_192215527.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:39:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/theater/local_story_185154017.html http://www.tribstar.com/theater/local_story_185154017.html Throughout the years, catching a summer production at Indiana State University’s Crossroads Theatre (and formerly Summerstage) meant navigating the rough relationships in “On Golden Pond,” sympathizing with spousal abuse in “Whose Afraid of Virginia Woolf,” or squaring off with death in “Our Town.” But rarely, if ever, has the summer slate catered to those in the community who might like to introduce to young potential audience members the simple nuances of live theater performed by professional actors. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:25:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/theater/local_story_185152553.html http://www.tribstar.com/theater/local_story_185152553.html Aspiring actors, theater directors and technicians who are spending the summer honing their skills will give audiences an opportunity to assess how those talents are coming along at performances next week. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:07:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/theater/local_story_185150737.html http://www.tribstar.com/theater/local_story_185150737.html Sat, 28 Jun 2008 21:06:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/theater/local_story_180210911.html http://www.tribstar.com/theater/local_story_180210911.html The Shawnee Theatre is an icon in Greene County. About to enter its 49th season, the theatre has seen its share of changes. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:03:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/theater/local_story_178180411.html http://www.tribstar.com/theater/local_story_178180411.html At first glance, it might seem irrelevant in this day and age to make much ado about a woman who loses her underwear in public. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:01:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/theater/local_story_178180237.html http://www.tribstar.com/theater/local_story_178180237.html There are always two sides to every breakup story, and today, Crossroads Repertory Theatre will examine both when it opens its second show of the summer, “The Last 5 Years.” Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:59:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/theater/local_story_178180107.html http://www.tribstar.com/theater/local_story_178180107.html The theme for the 2007-08 Awards Night was “Seasons of Love,” directed by Sandra Groves and written by Ed Browne. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:58:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/theater/local_story_178175836.html http://www.tribstar.com/theater/local_story_178175836.html Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:49:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/theater/local_story_164155010.html http://www.tribstar.com/theater/local_story_164155010.html The Shawnee Theatre’s 49th season will now open two days later than expected because of flooding.