Christine Jacobs

Although it's an intense play, Surfacing is also incredibly thoughtful. In the manner of most good art, it takes difficult and abstract ideas and gives the people behind them a face and a voice. And, even though we don't know how these particular stories end, it's hard not to walk out of the theatre feeling hopeful.

'Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek....' And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand... and his name is Shrek. Performances July 12th thru the 14th at the Hilliard Darby Theatre in the Hilliard Darby High School, 4200 Leppert Rd., Hilliard, OH. For performance times and more information visit: http:www.hilliardartscouncil.orghacshrek2019-freakflagfly

Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) presents Pride and Prejudice. The outspoken Elizabeth Bennet faces mounting pressure from her status-conscious mother to secure a suitable marriage. But is marriage suitable for a woman of Elizabeth's intelligence and independence? Especially when the irritating, aloof, self-involved… tall, vaguely handsome, and impossibly aristocratic Mr. Darcy keeps popping up at every turn?

Be sure to attend Hilliard Arts Council' production of Hello, Dolly! Only 3 performances available the weekend of July 13, so make your plans now!!! Performances run July 13 & 14th at 8:00 pm and July 15th at 3:00 pm at the Hilliard Davidson High School, 5100 Davidson Rd., Hilliard, OH 43026. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/4580. For performance times and more information visit: http://www.hilliardartscouncil.org/

Maryland Ensemble Theatre's (MET) family theatre, The Fun Company is proud to present Winnie the Pooh. From the stories of A.A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh welcomes you to the Hundred Acre Wood, where A.A. Milne's beloved bear of very little brain is happily singing "Isn't it funny how a bear likes honey," when the terrible trouble begins. Join Piglet, Eeyore, Owl, Rabbit and Christopher Robin as they try to figure out what to do! Winnie the Pooh learns that anything is possible with a team of friends.

Maryland Ensemble Theatre's (MET) family theatre, The Fun Company is proud to present Winnie the Pooh. From the stories of A.A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh welcomes you to the Hundred Acre Wood, where A.A. Milne's beloved bear of very little brain is happily singing "Isn't it funny how a bear likes honey," when the terrible trouble begins. Join Piglet, Eeyore, Owl, Rabbit and Christopher Robin as they try to figure out what to do! Winnie the Pooh learns that anything is possible with a team of friends.

Guys and Dolls features music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows. It is based on "The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown" and "Blood Pressure" - two short stories by Damon Runyon, - and also borrows characters and plot elements from other Runyon stories - most notably "Pick the Winner". Performances are July 14 & 15 at 8:00 pm and July 16 at 3 PM.  Hilliard Memorial Middle School, 5600 Scioto Darby Rd., Hilliard, Ohio  43026.  For tickets or more information, visit:  http://hilliardartscouncil.org/guys-and-dolls

Chief Executive magazine today announced that Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, has been named '2014 CEO of the Year,' an honor bestowed upon an outstanding corporate leader, nominated and selected by a group of CEO peers.

The Black Ship Co. announces the Chicago premiere of Foreverendia, by Brian Tuttle and directed by The Black Ship Co.'s Artistic Director Nicki Mazzocca, November 28 - December 23, at the Athenaeum Theatre's newly remodeled Studio 2, 2936 North Southport Avenue. Press night is Wednesday, November 28 at 8 p.m. The performance schedule is Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $16 - $24 and are on sale now at www.blackshipco.org or by calling the Athenaeum Theatre box office at 773-935-6875. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below.

The Black Ship Co. announces the Chicago premiere of Foreverendia, by Brian Tuttle and directed by The Black Ship Co.'s Artistic Director Nicki Mazzocca, November 28 - December 23, at the Athenaeum Theatre's newly remodeled Studio 2, 2936 North Southport Avenue. Press night is Wednesday, November 28 at 8 p.m. The performance schedule is Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $16 - $24 and are on sale now at www.blackshipco.org or by calling the Athenaeum Theatre box office at 773-935-6875. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below.

The Saint Sebastian Players open the company's 32nd season with an American classic, The Dining Room by A.R. Gurney. Performances are October 19-November 11, 2012 at St. Bonaventure, 1625 W. Diversey, Chicago.