Performing Arts Section

• Chappelle’s final ‘Summer Camp’ shows canceled

  By Carol SimmonsSeptember 25, 2020

  

  Possible exposure” to COVID-19 by someone in his “inner circle” has led comedian and Yellow Springs resident Dave Chappelle to bring an earlier than anticipated end to his summer-long series of shows at a rural property just north of the village.

• Zoning rules challenge shows

  By Carol SimmonsAugust 5, 2020

  

  Award-winning comedian and actor Dave Chappelle’s weekend comedy shows are not within the parameters of the zoning code, forcing the property owner to seek a temporary usage variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals.

• Lights! Costumes! Conference call!— Playwright debuts play virtually

  By Reilly DixonMay 13, 2020

  

  Yellow Springs-based playwright and actor Robb Willoughby will debut his play “Look into My Eyes” by way of virtual broadcast Saturday, May 16, through Wednesday, May 20.

• Former villager rounds up locals to ‘dance PhD’

  By Lauren ShowsFebruary 10, 2020

  

  What’s the best way to connect with the public on the basics of an area of scientific research? Through dance, of course.

• 10-Minute Play Festival honors villager

  By YS News StaffFebruary 6, 2020

  

  The festival will be Friday–Saturday, Feb. 7–8, at 8 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church. Tickets will be available at the door and cost $12 or $10 with a non-perishable food item.

• The Oberufer Plays— Remembering a holiday tradition

  By Lauren ShowsDecember 20, 2019

  

  Both “The Nativity and Shepherd’s Play” and “The Paradise Play” are examples of the mystery play or miracle play — a recreation of a Bible story, presented in tableaux in medieval times, and one of the earliest types of formal play.

• Rare all-district production— A musical ‘Scrooge!’ for the holidays

  By Guest ContributorDecember 19, 2019

  

  YSHS is presenting “Scrooge! The Musical” from Thursday, Dec. 12, to Sunday, Dec. 15, at the Foundry Theater, at Antioch College,  920 Corry St.

• Rare all-district production— A musical ‘Scrooge!’ for the holidays

  By Guest ContributorDecember 13, 2019

  

  YSHS is presenting “Scrooge! The Musical” from Thursday, Dec. 12, to Sunday, Dec. 15, at the Foundry Theater, at Antioch College,  920 Corry St.

• Sing along with ‘Scrooge!’ cast

  By YS News StaffDecember 4, 2019

  

  The cast of the upcoming all-district production of “Scrooge! The Musical” will hold a special sing-along fundraiser event on Friday, Dec. 6, 7–9 p.m. at the Foundry Theater on the Antioch College campus.

• A trinity of actors in ‘Agnes’

  By Guest ContributorNovember 28, 2019

  

  The Yellow Springs Theater Company returns this month with “Agnes of God,” a thoughtful drama that explores faith and religion in the midst of a murder mystery.