MANSFIELD — Scott Stoops is used to developing his roles as an actor, fleshing out words from a script, searching for the nuances of the characters he portrays. On Friday night, the veteran actor makes his directorial debut with “Crimes of the Heart” on the 2nd Stage at the Mansfield Playhouse. “I have really enjoyed […]
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Clean comedy comes to town: Lee Hardin to take the Mansfield Playhouse stage
MANSFIELD — Lee Hardin finds a lot of humor in jobs he worked before becoming a stand-up comedian. “All of these random jobs led me to talking about them on stage,” the 38-year-old comic said Tuesday. “I was a lifeguard at one point. Substitute teacher. An Easter Bunny. Papa John’s delivery driver. “Lots of things […]
Alfred Hitchcock meets Monty Python: ‘The 39 Steps’ opens Friday at the Mansfield Playhouse
MANSFIELD — Alfred Hitchcock was the undisputed king of movie suspense and thrills. The Englishman directed 50 feature films in a career that spanned six decades, including “The Lady Vanishes,” “Rebecca,” “Lifeboat,” “Spellbound,” “Rear Window,” “Vertigo” and, of course, “Psycho.” But the often dour-faced Hitchcock never took himself, or his work, too seriously. “A good […]
Newest Playhouse production tells heartwarming story of family ties
MANSFIELD — Family: Can’t live with ’em, can’t live without ’em. At least, that’s what the characters learn in “Over the River and Through the Woods,” the newest creative endeavor gracing the stage of the Mansfield Playhouse this weekend. The show tells the story of Nick, a single, Italian-American guy from New Jersey, played by […]
Audience won’t let it go: Disney’s ‘Frozen Jr.’ adds 3rd weekend at Mansfield Playhouse
MANSFIELD — Performing in Disney’s “Frozen Jr.” is a role for which Beatrice Jones has been preparing her entire life. All 10 years, that is. “My mom and dad took my whole family (to see the Disney classic movie) when I was an infant. My whole childhood, me and my sister have been doing this […]
Gallery: Disney’s ‘Frozen Jr.’ opens Friday at the Mansfield Playhouse
Photos from dress rehearsal on Monday night for Disney’s “Frozen Jr.” at the Mansfield Playhouse. The children’s musical, featuring a cast of 40 area young people, opens Friday night for a three-weekend run at the downtown Mansfield theater.
Former GM worker makes Mansfield Playhouse debut in ‘A Christmas Carol’
MANSFIELD — Thomas Cline came into acting through an unusual door. He was working out at the Mansfield YCMA a few years ago. “I was at the Y one day and a good friend of mine, (local actor) Chris Hahn asked me if I would like to be in a movie,” said Cline, who was […]
Gallery: ‘A Christmas Carol’ at the Mansfield Playhouse
Photos from a rehearsal this week at the Mansfield Playhouse for “A Christmas Carol.” The holiday favorite opens Friday on a two-weekend run. Performances will be Dec. 8-9 and 15-16 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 17 at 2:30 p.m. Visit https://mansfieldplayhouse.com for ticket information.
Sluss Realty, Elzy Milling & Trade win Small Business of the Year awards
MANSFIELD — Elzy Milling & Trade won the 14-and-fewer employees category and Sluss Realty Co. won the 15-and-over category.
Richland Area Chamber invites public to awards ceremony
SHELBY — The Board of Directors and Small Business of the Year Committee of the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development will soon be honoring and celebrating all small businesses and naming their 2023 Small Business of the Year Recipients. The event will be on Dec. 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the […]