Aaron Sherkow is a Lighting Designer and Lecturer in Theatre Arts for Lawrence University. He has worked for the Huntington Theatre Company, Ars Nova NYC, Boston Lyric Opera and is a frequent collaborator of Liars & Believers. After attending Boston University and receiving his MFA he was a freelance lighting designer before joining the faculty at Lawrence University. He hopes his understanding of the production process reveals interesting insight from a slightly different perspective and looks forward to getting to know Appleton and the Fox Valley better.
Greyfell Rises, Surprising Door County
December 13, 2013
December 13, 2013
Greyfell Theatre didn't exist before Thanksgiving. The Start-Up Theatre class took up residence at Bjorklunden, a retreat owned by Lawrence University up in Door County, WI. With a loose plan provided by some faculty guidance, this group of 18 students has invented a small theatre company, written a collection of ten minute plays, rehearsed and produced them. Last night they opened and managed to draw a small crowd despite being a Thursday in the off-season.
BWW Reviews: MEMPHIS Lifts Appleton to its Feet
November 11, 2013
November 11, 2013
Memphis came to the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center to tell a story filled with racism, lost glory, depression and violence. Witnessing the powerful performances of the touring cast not only hit all of those points straight to the heart, but also push the energy and fun of the music over the top makes this show something special. Memphis' music (David Bryan) is as much a character as Huey (Joey Elrose) and Felica (Jasmin Richardson).
BWW Reviews: MIRACLE ON SOUTH DIVISION STREET Delights Door County
October 7, 2013
October 7, 2013
While a delightful comedy, Miracle on South Division Street builds itself on a realistic family drama. Set in Buffalo, NY, a family has grown up around a statue of the Virgin Mary commemorating their own miracle. Through out the play the Nowaks reveal the legend of their miracle and it has unforeseen effects on the family, particularly mother Clara (Peggy Roeder) and daughter Ruth (Ellen Noel Grennan).
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