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Youth theater auditions reveal importance of arts education

If you want to know how important arts education is, go to an audition for a show with youth parts at one of our local theaters. What you’ll see will astound you. Theatre Lawrence had 100 kids audition over two days for a total of seven roles in its upcoming production of “The Sound of ...

‘Sound of Music’ auditions begin Sunday

The hills are soon to be alive with the sound of music. Theatre Lawrence is holding auditions for the Rodgers & Hammerstein classic next week. Children’s auditions will be held Sunday, September 30, and Monday, October 1, at 6:30 p.m. Adult auditions will be Tuesday, October 2, at 7 ...

Ragamala invokes nature through dance

Dance is used to express emotion and beauty. It often tells a story. But you don’t usually think of dance as being used to express philosophy. “We’re showing the rhythm of life,” says Aparna Ramaswamy of the Ragamala Dance troupe. “Our program is called, ‘Sacred Earth,’ and ...

‘Nemesis’ sequel brings back over-the-top adventure to Lied Center

By the archive! They’re back! Last year, the Lied Center was an early stop for what would become an international sensation. “The Intergalactic Nemesis” – officially described as a live-action graphic novel – offered audiences a highly entertaining blend of radio, comic books, and ...

Strong performances highlight uneven ‘9 to 5’

A single mother constantly passed over for promotion. A sexy, big-chested secretary tired of being harassed. A divorcée on her own for the first time. A lecherous and unscrupulous executive who runs his office with an iron fist. And a cast of downtrodden, put-upon workers singing and dancing ...