Inside the mind of the ‘Weird Al of children’s theater’
Often referred to as the “Weird Al of children’s theater,” Janinne Chadwick has spent the better part of the last 13 years rewriting traditional fairytales and folktales with a contemporary twist, and bringing them to life onstage.
Her most recent project, “Alice’s Avengers in Underland”—think “Alice in Wonderland” meets the 1960s Batman television series—will open Little People’s Repertory Theatre’s summer season, July 25-Aug. 4 at Park Hall in Ben Lomond.
A young man and a state come of age in ‘Oklahoma!’
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Local professional runner leads Wharf to Wharf team to help foster kids
What impacts would the Republican Farm Bill, recently passed in the House without any support from Democrats, have? 
We are under the influence of fiery Leo now, sign of individuality (at first), of focusing upon our self-identity, lifetime after lifetime. Leo is self-centering work. This is the developmental stage of the Leo individual building a sense of self (the personality). We (Leo) grow and grow just for ourselves. But then suddenly something new occurs. We become aware that other realities exist around us. A sort of unwinding occurs. Having become wound tight within ourselves, we begin, like petals unfolding, to turn outward toward the world of others. We see life differently. 
Films This Week
Solid script and exceptional performances elevate ‘The Way Way Back’
The world-renowned festival returns with a breathtaking new season featuring ‘Henry V’ and ‘Taming of the Shrew’—plus an inviting Fringe Show to boot. A vivid look behind the scenes. 
