With no live theatre to enjoy, Jarrod reflects on his favorite shows and moments in Champaign-Urbana productions.
Posts by Jarrod Finn:
Illinois Theatre Class of 2020 showcases emerging talent
Jarrod reviews Illinois Theatre's BFA 2020 showcase, this time on a virtual stage.
Station Theatre’s I Hate Hamlet is a haunting good time
Jarrod reviews the Celebration Company at Station Theatre's latest production I Hate Hamlet, directed by KT Burke.
How I Learned to Drive is a challenging, emotionally taxing, but terrific show
Jarrod reviews Parkland College Theatre's student production of How I Learned to Drive.
The Moors is a hilarious and heart-wrenching emotional rollercoaster
Jarrod reviews The Celebration Company at Station Theatre's first show of the year, The Moors.
It’s a wonderful season for It’s a Wonderful Life
Presented as a mid-1940s radio broadcast, the Celebration Company at the Station Theatre offers a fresh take on a holiday classic: It's a Wonderful Life. Jarrod speaks with adapter and director Ed Pierce about the upcoming production.
The Station Theatre’s Farinelli and the King lacks identity but hits some high notes
Jarrod reviews Farinelli and the King as the Station Theatre opens its 48th season.
Elephant’s Graveyard: A Preview
Jarrod speaks with director Latrelle Bright to discuss the intimate and poignant play Elephant's Graveyard.
Local author Mike Trippiedi’s Once Upon an Ending a frank look at our possible future
Jarrod reviews local author Mike Trippiedi's science fiction novel Once Upon an Ending.
The yellow brick road led to a night of magical theatre
Jarrod reviews Champaign-Urbana Theater Company's production of the beloved Wizard of Oz.