Vanguard’s “Doubt”: a good watch despite technical limitations

On Nov. 5, the Vanguard Theatre began their four day run of the play “Doubt, A Parable” by John Patrick Shanley with a livestreamed production broadcast on the UTM Department of Visual and Theatre Arts YouTube channel. As the performance was closed to the public due to concerns from COVID-19, I had the opportunity to… Continue reading Vanguard’s “Doubt”: a good watch despite technical limitations

Arthur Miller’s “Crucible” comes to Martin: A Review

UTM’s Vanguard Theatre produced a modernized rendition of Arthur Miller’s classic play, The Crucible, directed by Kevin Shell. The play, a political commentary about the supposed legacy of McCarthyism and the post-WWII Red Scare disguised as a 17th century period-piece, has graced the shelves of high school English classes for generations. Nearly half a decade’s… Continue reading Arthur Miller’s “Crucible” comes to Martin: A Review

Six Degrees of Separation comes to the VTA stage

The play for this season of  Vanguard Theatre will bring John Guare’s Six Degrees of Separation to life. Auditions for Six Degrees of Separation are Wednesday, Sept. 6 and Thursday, Sept.  7 from 7-10 in the Little Theatre. The audition will be a cold reading, meaning no preparation is required. There are 13 male roles and… Continue reading Six Degrees of Separation comes to the VTA stage