“Hands on a Hardbody” raises the roof

11 Sep 201419 Sep 2014

By: Taylor Fulkerson ~Managing Editor~ Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati (ETC) began its season on Sept. 2 with “Hands on a Hardbody.” The rockabilly themed musical is based on a true story of 10 Texans who had the opportunity to win a new pickup truck simply by keeping a hand on it through 144hours of excruciating sun and heat. The audience witnesses the whole ordeal through deceptions, mental anguish and the American Dream slipping through the fingers of almost every character. “Hands on a Hardbody” features a riveting story. The chance to win a truck is the chance for every character to … Continue reading “Hands on a Hardbody” raises the roof

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Professionals in the classroom Cincinnati theater directors D. Lynn Meyers and Michael Evan Haney share experience teaching at Xavier University

27 Mar 2014

By: Alex Spindler ~Staff Writer~ The Xavier University Department of Music and Theatre strives to feature new classes that fully integrate the academic setting with profes¬sional experience. New to students this spring semester is a theatrical directing class taught by Cincinnati theater professionals Michael Evan Haney and D. Lynn Meyers. Both have worked extensively directing and directing numerous productions in the Cincinnati area and across the county. As part of the new theatre major offered to students, this directing class will allow students to work with experts in the field on the many facets of direction in theater. The Xavier … Continue reading Professionals in the classroom Cincinnati theater directors D. Lynn Meyers and Michael Evan Haney share experience teaching at Xavier University