The historic Johnson Hall Opera House has been home to so many artists, stories, and audiences over time. However, it cannot be dismissed or forgotten that every artist and theatergoer was once a young child. Spark Theater Camp is a summer program to inspire and educate kids about all things encompassing the art of performance. I have had the privilege of working there assisting director Katie Coan for the past two summers, and I have come to appreciate more than ever what th

Cole is a 2026 high school graduate. He is known in the community for his kindness, ambition, and talents. This summer, I had the opportunity to speak with him about one aspect of his journey in particular: acting. Cole is two years older than I am and I've performed with him in six theater productions over the course of two years. He has been an inspiration to myself and others in many ways, and it's been moving to watch him grow and explore his love for acting over time. T

On March 28th and 29th at Johnson Hall Opera House, the Open Book Players performed The Laramie Project. While the show was just a little over two hours long, the impact that the story leaves on any audience lasts much longer. Reader's theater Reader's theater is a style of performance where actors are stationary at arranged places with a script. They are literally reading the show they are performing. While the performer's physical movement is limited, their emotion, impact,