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Alicia Rodenbeck

Alicia Rodenbeck

Whatzup Features Writer

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Daniel Meredith portrays Hedwig in Three Rivers Music Theatre’s upcoming production of Hedwig and The Angry Inch.

‘Hedwig and The Angry Inch’ measures up

In a small building just off Wells Street, big things are happening.  Three Rivers Music Theatre is having a great big party for their new venue, featuring the Fort Wayne […]
The cast of Three Rivers Music Theatre’s production of August: Osage County shine with difficult subject matter.

Three Rivers Music Theatre tackles tough topics

There are demons that families fight privately, then there are those that spill into their lives outside the home for everyone to see.  For the fictional Weston family of Pawhuska, […]
First Presbyterian Theater presents Bedroom Farce!, running Friday-Sunday, Aug. 18-20 and Aug. 25-27.

Truths revealed in ‘Bedroom Farce!’

In every relationship, there is a side that is shown to the world and a side that is kept at hidden behind the closed doors of bedrooms, reserved for pillow […]

‘The Bard’ is ripe for satire in Civic show

When someone says “Renaissance,” we think of corsets, giant turkey legs, singing minstrels, and The Black Death, among other things. Rarely do we think of tap dancing.  Fort Wayne Civic […]
Elvie Ellis and Melissa Terhune star in Summit City Music Theatre's production of "The Music Man."

Pro called in for top role in ‘Music Man’

Get your 76 trombones ready, Fort Wayne!  Summit City Music Theatre is pulling out all the stops for their summer production of Meredith Willson’s beloved classic The Music Man, running […]
In the foreground are the stars of Arena Dinner Theatre’s Tick, Tick ... Boom!, Chrissy Weadick, left, Caleb Curtis, center, and Aaron Mann, right.

Clock’s ticking to see ‘Tick, Tick … Boom!’

Sometimes it’s easy to forget that the average Broadway musical takes years of readings, workshops, script changes, and the tireless work of finding producers to get a marquee on that […]
Disney's The Little Mermaid continues at Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts in Warsaw through June 10.

‘Little Mermaid’ show will leave you speechless

It’s December 1989; I’m about to turn 4 years old, and my mom and I are out on a girls’ night at the movies.  We are sitting in the middle […]
Actors from across the country come to Warsaw to take part in Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts’ Professional Theatre. This year’s season begins Thursday, June 1, with Disney’s The Little Mermaid.

Professionals return to Wagon Wheel this summer

Another op’nin’, another show In Philly, Boston or Baltimoe, A chance for stage folks to say “hello” Another op’nin’, another show. — Kiss Me, Kate Perhaps we should add Warsaw […]
From left, Amber Walker, Joseph Adams, Cortney White, Derek Grabner, and Elizabeth Harber showcase the tension shown during the 1959 portion of Clybourne Park.

‘Clybourne Park’ cast excels in multiple roles

When asked why he chose to helm Clybourne Park, currently running at First Presbyterian Theater in downtown Fort Wayne, director Prentis Moore said, “It’s the piece that Fort Wayne needs.”  […]