by Don Toal Jr. Nostalgia is a powerful thing these days. As the world becomes increasingly complex and chaotic, we tend to cling ever tighter to the media, stories, aesthetics–and ideals–from when life felt simpler and safer. But those experiences are incredibly subjective and individualized for each one of us, and it’s rare to experience that nostalgia through someone else’s point of view. This, in addition to some truly dynamite vocal work, is the hallmark of Atlantic

by M. Smith It is no secret that theatre is sometimes used as an escape from reality. When you go to see a show, it may be after a long day or you are just interested in being whisked away to a reality that isn’t your own. However, for many, that privilege is not always available to them, as their reality and the challenges that they are facing is not something that they can simply escape from. In today’s political climate, people are facing violence and being forcibly remov

by Stephen Kreal On Saturday, August 16th, I attended a performance of Grease, produced by Oakwood Summer Theater. The production was directed AND choreographed by Piper Byrne. It was presented on the campus of Salem Community College, in their beautiful, state-of-the art Davidow Theater. The history of this musical is interesting. It started in Chicago in 1971 and underwent several permutations along the way. The original book, music, and lyrics were written by Jim Jacob