As her final contribution to Smile Politely, Jimin ends the way she began: reviewing a novel by Jake Aurelian and Ripper the Clown.
Posts by Jimin Shim:
Is a person’s nature In the Blood?
Jimin talks with Lisa Gaye-Dixon, director of Illini Theatre's upcoming play In the Blood, a modern spin on The Scarlet Letter.
“A sweet comedy about finding the spice of life”
Jimin talks with Jaclyn Loewenstein, director of the Station Theatre's upcoming play, American Wee-Pie.
Just in time for some clowning around
Jimin reviews Jake Aurelian and Ripper the Clown's newest book, The Life & Mimes (& Various Times) of Ripper the Clown: The Autobiography of an Unconventional Time Traveler.
The Snow Queen: the original Frozen
Jimin gets an inside look at the upcoming musical The Snow Queen, put on by the Champaign Park District Youth Theatre program.
In 2015, a 90’s twist on a centuries-old classic
Jimin sits down with some of the directors and cast of What You Will Shakespeare Company's upcoming Romeo and Juliet production.
Mine delivers a healthy bundle of… contemplation
Jimin attends the Station Theatre’s production of Mine and walks away examining the fragile line between madness and reality.
PygLit every bit: with Adrian Matejka
Jimin talks with prize-winning poet Adrian Matejka just in time for Pygmalion Lit Fest.
PygLit every bit: with Ladan Osman
Jimin talks with award-winning author Ladan Osman prior to her reading on Thursday night as part of Pygmalion LitFest.
Artist of the Corridor with Beth Darling
Jimin talks with local artist Beth Darling, whose artwork is featured in the latest Artist of the Corridor series.