Although Alexis performed throughout her life and was pursuing a Theatre Acting degree, she knew she wanted to be an artist since she was a young child. Alexis says “I fell in love with Van Gogh, but some discouraged me to not go in that direction saying ‘I would die a broke and starving artist.’” She clearly didn't let that stop her! Meet Market Theatre’s Resident Scenic Artist, Alexis Morehead, and get a behind the scenes looks at the process.
“It is important to note that our project is an "Experiment" aimed at uplifting the standard of living for the residents without displacing them from their community. Through this experiment, we strive to achieve positive change while mitigating any adverse effects. Hence, we proudly identify ourselves as The Cleo Bailey Experiment.” - Zephaniah Smith, co-founder of the Cleo Bailey Experiment
Let’s take a journey back to high school. (For some of us, it was just last year. For others, it may take a little longer to get there). The bell has just rung. You’re walking down the crowded hallway, headed to your next class… As you pass a hundred students, one stands out ahead. You look up, you see each other, and you know exactly who he is, even if you don’t know him at all, because he is just like you…. A theatre kid.
The Tempest challenged the traditions of Renaissance comedy by presenting a story that is neither particularly witty nor defined by comic accidents of misfortune. Instead, it’s something more like a fairy tale, with spirits and magic and handsome princes wandering in the woods. It is, in turn, solemn and enchanting, philosophical and dreamlike, full of beauty and sadness, and characters that are almost too human to bear.
We recently sat down with Kelly Davis, star of Proud Mary Theatre’s THE PINK UNICORN to ask her three questions: (1) Where’s the show now? (2) Where’d the show come from? (3) Where’s the show going? With these three questions in mind, Kelly took us on the journey of this hilarious and important production, complete with behind-the-scenes happenings and a heartbreaking setback.
Theatres have an incredible group of people that make every show happen, from choosing a season to the final bows. In this Meet a…. series, we want to introduce you to some of the people who help Market Theatre make it all happen!
First up, meet Kat Bates – a local Theatrical Designer and our Production Designer for Pinocchio and Winnie the Pooh.
