From August to May 2016, I served as the editor of the Iowa State Daily’s Ames 24/7 section, which publishes stories on arts and entertainment. Prior to becoming the Ames 24/7 section editor, I covered the Theater/Entertainment beat for a year.
I will be updating this page as my stories are published online and in the print version of the paper (in order from most recent to earlier stories).
Note: All stories with two asterisks (**) have additional Theater Reviews.
Printed and Online stories:
I covered Kenan Thompson’s performance and got to interview him. Thompson kindly signed a print copy of my front-page story. (Photo courtesy of Dana Edelson/NBC)
Q&A: Random questions with comedian Kenan Thompson
Live from Ames: ‘SNL’ comedian Kenan Thompson comes to ISU (centerpiece story for Feb. 17, 2016 Iowa State Daily)
Comedian Kenan Thompson to perform in February
Vocalist Simon Estes to give lecture for ‘The Magic Flute’ showing
The men behind the Maximum Ames Music Festival
Tickets for fifth annual Maximum Ames Music Festival on sale
M-Shop fall concert series to begin this Friday
What’s next for the 2015-16 Performing Arts Series lineup
DubH brings moves to Ames City Auditorium**
Swiss mask theatre troupe to perform at Stephens Auditorium
”Fluffy’ is Coming: Gabriel Iglesias to perform at Stephens Auditorium**
The first big celebrity I got to interview and see was comedian Gabriel Iglesias, better known as “Fluffy.” (Photo courtesy of Arson Press)
“The Great Gatsby” play comes to Stephens Auditorium
Tickets for Jason Mraz concert to go on sale
Anything Goes sets sail for Stephens Auditorium
Come on down to The Price is Right LIVE at Stephens Auditorium**
A life in improv: ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway’ comedy duo to perform at Iowa State**
Girls night or date night? It’s Time to Get Spank!-d!**
Ryan Adams to perform at Stephens Auditorium
Ames Oktoberfest returns to Main Street
Online stories:
Jesse McCartney to host Cyclone Voice Finals
A Tribute to Alan Rickman, beloved actor and director
6 fun facts about about the 63rd Annual Metropolitan Opera Auditions—Iowa District
ISU Theatre to perform Love and Information second weekend
ISU Genre Music Club to perform two-day fall showcase
DubH to perform fall showcase tonight at Ames Auditorium
9th annual 80/35 Des Moines music festival to return July 2016
The Daily Show’s Jessica Williams to perform at Stephens Auditorium
C.S. Lewis’ ‘The Screwtape Letters’ to premiere at Stephens Auditorium
Four icons, one legend: ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ to premiere at Stephens Auditorium**
What’s next for the Performing Arts Series at Stephens Auditorium?
Celtic music stars to perform at Stephens Auditorium
State Symphony of Mexico to perform at Stephens Auditorium
Five Fun Facts About Fluffy (mobile app story on Gabriel Iglesias)**
The Australian Bee Gees Show comes to Ames
Recap: Iowa District’s Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions
Sister Act arrives to shake up Stephens Auditorium**
Danú brings an Irish Christmas Celebration to Ames
From movie to musical: Becoming Buddy the Elf
Third Day to perform at Stephens Auditorium
Moscow State Symphony Orchestra comes to Stephens Auditorium
Widespread Panic Returns to Stephens Auditorium
The Wiggles Tour comes to Iowa State This October
Iowa School of Burlesque Offers Something for Everyone
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