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REVIEW: Xavier's "Rent"
Apr 25

REVIEW: Xavier’s “Rent”

I admire the work being done at Xavier University as they build upon the foundation set forth under the watch of Cathy Springfield and create a solid Theatre…

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REVIEW: The Beauty Queen of Leenane
Mar 19

REVIEW: The Beauty Queen of Leenane

Some plays are easy to produce.  You know the ones; they show up every year in community theatres because they are popular or tell a good story.  Producers,…

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REVIEW: To Kill a Mockingbird
Mar 12

REVIEW: To Kill a Mockingbird

Perfection. That’s the word that continues to run through my head today after watching the opening night performance of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at the Cincinnati Playhouse in…

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REVIEW: Betrayal
Feb 17

REVIEW: Betrayal

Bruce Cromer is one of our region’s finest actors, directors, and educators.  However, ‘subtle’ is not the first word that comes to mind if describing him.  His athletic and…

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MONTHLY MATINEE: February 2016
Feb 7

MONTHLY MATINEE: February 2016

Hey folks!  There’s a lot of incredible theatre happening now and in the near future in Cincinnati.  Here’s some of my recommendations. First, I loved BLACKTOP SKY at…

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REVIEW: Grounded
Jan 28

REVIEW: Grounded

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is one of our military’s biggest challenges.  We send youngsters into battle, asking them to kill, maim, and destroy and no matter how prepared…

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REVIEW: The Aliens
Nov 23

REVIEW: The Aliens

Well, color me surprised. I went into the Roh’s Street Cafe expecting a staged reading of Annie Baker’s play, THE ALIENS, and instead was treated to a fully…

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CCM Drama/E-Media Produce Fantastic Films Together
Nov 15

CCM Drama/E-Media Produce Fantastic Films Together

Last Sunday I had the pleasure of attending the 2nd Annual 48-Hour Film Festival, a collaboration between CCM’s Drama and E-Media departments.  I didn’t know what to expect;…

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REVIEW: Buyer and Cellar
Oct 15

REVIEW: Buyer and Cellar

This is a show I’m having trouble letting go of even a day later. I wasn’t prepared, I guess.  I had heard BUYER AND CELLAR was a really funny show about…

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Monthly Matinee - October 2015
Oct 10

Monthly Matinee – October 2015

I’m definitely behind this month one but I wanted to spotlight some of the great shows opening in October in the Greater Cincinnati area. First, PIPPIN opens this…

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About Kirk

Kirk Sheppard

Kirk Sheppard

Kirk Sheppard is a professional counselor, photographer, playwright, magician, musician, comedian, blogger, theme park enthusiast, theatre advocate and retired professional wrestling personality.

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