Rebecca Smith

March 14, 2019

Artist to Watch: James “SugEasy” Singleton

Winner of a 2018-19 Rocket Grant from the Charlotte Street Foundation and a 2018 Inspiration Grant from ArtsKC, Kansas City artist James “SugEasy” Singleton is gaining a growing reputation for his advocacy and performance of hip-hop.

January 11, 2019

Arts News: For Music, Theater and Art – Go to Church

For those who find the arts a source of sanctuary, experiencing them in an actual sanctuary can be doubly enriching. And that’s what’s on offer..

November 21, 2018

‘On Shoulders Now’

Vernon and Eddie are survivors of the street. Levon is an Iowa farm boy facing eviction. Noi is a pregnant Jamaican immigrant. It is Christmas Eve, so Vernon, in the spirit of the season, decides to provide shelter to this desperate couple. That shelter is a “house of ill repute,” run by Ms. Lacy and her two companions, Shanel and Carmen. But best laid plans often go awry.

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November 15, 2018

A Singular Retirement

The Kansas City theater community knows Douglas Taylor for his 30-year run as head of Theater Technical Production for Missouri Repertory Theatre (now KC Rep), where he was the all-around go-to guy for stage design and management, construction, lighting, sound and maintenance. On productions ranging from “Hamlet” to “A Christmas Carol.”

September 19, 2018

Arts News: Introducing the Kansas City Latin Jazz Orchestra

Kansas City’s Latin tempo is rising. That can largely be attributed to Pablo Sanhueza and his seven-piece ensemble, The KC Latin Jazz All-Stars. Marking its..

September 14, 2018

Artist to Watch: Elroy Hawkins

The theater community is celebrating the versatile actor's return after 20 years away.

September 4, 2018

A New Collaboration with The Coterie

Based on a decade of collaboration with Kevin Wilmott, The Coterie Theatre opens its 2018-19 season with a world premiere by the talented filmmaker and..

August 31, 2018

Kevin Willmott Goes Global

'BlacKkKlansman' a film the KU-based filmmaker co-wrote with Spike Lee, won the Grand Prix prize at Cannes.

May 10, 2018

Arts News: J Love Band Brings the Funky

The J Love Band elicits a gamut of audience reactions. At Stock Hill Restaurant and Parkway Social Kitchen, expect rhythmic head nodding; at The Phoenix,..

Author: Rebecca Smith