Series puts spotlight on young heroes
As we reach our ninth year in the Linda Ruffalo Young Heroes of Conscience Series, I am filled with gratitude. It has been one of the most rewarding...
Article Tag: Fort Wayne Youtheatre
Spreading Christmas cheer for all to hear with Elf Jr.
I am a well-known lover of Christmas. The decorations, the food, the music, and the movies — especially the movies. Some of my favorite holiday memories...
Revisiting the young heroes of past years
Thanks to their early recognition of the effects of COVID-19, the folks at Fort Wayne Youtheatre have been able to approach their 2020-21 season with...
Distillery welcomes comedian’s show
Local establishments are finding ways to safely gather people for entertainment again. One especially notable event takes place at Three Rivers Distilling...
Day-by-day planning in a time of pandemic
For the last few weeks, teachers and parents have debated the wisdom and feasibility of sending children back to school.
But for Fort Wayne Youtheatre,...
Fort Wayne Youtheatre builds upon MLK’s dream
Although the Fort Wayne Youtheatre stages four shows per season, as well as taking some shows out into the community through library and school performances,...
Behold the power of kindness with Youtheatre
Kenneth Grahame’s madcap comedy about Toad’s adventures was never intended to be a children’s story. When Wind in the Willows was published, neither...
Making a mark on Youtheatre
When Todd Espeland arrived early last year to assume duties as the executive director of Fort Wayne Youtheatre, he inherited a 2018-19 season that was...
Teaching the young to love the theater
Upon his arrival in Fort Wayne last April 29, Todd Espeland, brought in to serve as the new executive and artistic director of Fort Wayne Youtheatre,...
Let your hair down for Rapunzel adaptation
One of the things that sets Fort Wayne Youtheatre apart from other community theater organizations is that their mission is not only to provide entertainment...