by Aimee Ferenz Every performer has experienced it, the hours-long technical rehearsal that stops and starts with no warning, feeling like it might go on forever. It is when the designers of lights, sound, set, props, costumes, and choreography come together with the stage managers, producers, directors, and cast to glue all of their personal efforts into a collective work of art. This rehearsal is mentally exhausting, emotionally demanding, often repetitive, and is one of m

by Meg Bryan Romantic comedies are a favorite genre for many of us, no matter what form they may be boxed up in (movies, books, musicals, etc.). Even with the highs and lows that come with these stories, at their core, they’re always a good go-to when you’re in need of an emotional pick-me-up. One of my personal favorites within that genre is the musical She Loves Me, one of the greatest displays of the enemies to lovers trope that I’ve seen. Set in Hungary in the 1930s, thi

by Meg Bryan While many of us theater people love shows from all time periods, I find that there’s something about those “golden age” shows that feels a little extra magical. Maybe it’s the stories that feel fantastical while still being realistic enough, maybe it’s the music with that full orchestral sound, or maybe it’s something else entirely. Whatever it may be, PCS Theater’s production of Hello, Dolly! has captured that whimsical energy in every aspect with no stone lef