Akron鈥檚 theatre scene lost a well-known name when Coach House theatre cancelled the remainder of its season. But other theatre groups are still going strong in the city, including one that鈥檚 finding success in a new home.
had a healthy box office for 鈥淎 Christmas Carol,鈥� which closed yesterday. The company moved to its black box space in the Sherbondy Hill area last year. Artistic Director and founder Dane Leasure says his company 鈥� and others in Northeast Ohio -- have done well by presenting a mix of classics, musicals and new works. But there can still be challenges with promotion and finances.
鈥淲e are able to pay everyone a stipend. Obviously, we would love to pay them a living wage; that is our ultimate goal. Right now, we have a small staff that鈥檚 part-time. More funding would always be great to expand those abilities to pay people more.鈥�
Leasure adds that they have gotten funding from the Knight Foundation to present a new adaption of 鈥淭he Taming of the Shrew鈥� next year from local playwright Josy Jones.
