Elizabeth Kramer
Catch our writers in LEO Weekly's Current Under 21 issue
Our writers contribute their youth voices to LEO Weekly's Under 21 issue for the second year.
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Arts Angle Vantage Journalist
Oct 73 min read
Even with a new cast, “Alien: Romulus” thrives on stunning CGI and puppetry
Director Ȧlvarez’s extended incorporation of puppetry combined with animatronics and practical effects reel you into the horror of it all.
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Elizabeth Kramer
Jul 93 min read
Teens create audio stories, credit Earshot with building confidence, skills
"When I started off, I didn't know how to do any of this," said Alexander, who learned how to report and produce stories in Earshot.
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Elizabeth Kramer
Jun 202 min read
June 30: Hear Art Stories by Teens in Our Earshot Program at Speed Museum
On June 30 at the Speed Art Museum, hear teens from Earshot share experiences of producing audio stories.
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Elizabeth Kramer
Jun 181 min read
‘Beetlejuice’ proves, again, it is beloved by teens with its Louisville debut
Teenagers seemed to turn up in droves to the Louisville premiere of "Beetlejuice" the musical. Our teen critics were there.
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Arts Angle Vantage Journalist
Jun 183 min read
‘Beetlejuice’ Delivers a Spooky Spectacle That’s Hilarious and Heartfelt
Beetlejuice (Justin Collette) frequently broke the fourth wall, making you feel like you were being pulled into the show.
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Arts Angle Vantage Journalist
Jun 184 min read
Hilarious, relatable, ‘Beetlejuice’ mines grief with sweet twist on family story
This musical feels like a show about death, but ... closely reflects the real experiences of being a teenager in how it talks about grief.
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Elizabeth Kramer
May 12 min read
‘Six’ comes to Louisville and teens find it's more than just the songs
Many teens, including our reviewers, know “Six” through the songs. But when “Six” came to Louisville, they experienced it in new ways.
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Arts Angle Vantage Journalist
May 13 min read
‘Six’ Artists give voice to wronged women, and what amazing voices
Amina Faye gave an amazing rendition of Seymour’s “Heart of Stone.” Vocally, this song is based on Adele and Sia, and their iconic ballads.
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Arts Angle Vantage Journalist
May 14 min read
Dazzling vocals, stage tricks, etc., can’t mask dreadful stories of king’s ex-wives, need to spotlight herstory
With only three group numbers in the whole show, the angelic blend of voices was rare, which made it that much sweeter.
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Arts Angle Vantage Journalist
May 13 min read
‘Six’: a harmony of riches transforms woeful stories into empowering messages
The colors, the crystals, and the movement of the costumes perfectly matched each queen's personality.
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Arts Angle Vantage Journalist
May 12 min read
Drenched in pop extravagance, dark side of ‘Six’ lingers after traumas are told
Henry certainly gave each of his wife’s trauma when he was married to them, and it definitely shouldn’t be made into a competition.
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Elizabeth Kramer
Apr 242 min read
New play moves queer teens who have thought a lot about faith, religion
Playwright Jonathan Norton hails from Dallas but is no stranger to Louisville. Before Actors Theatre of Louisville halted its Humana...
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Arts Angle Vantage Journalist
Apr 243 min read
‘Groupthink’ in the Black church can be larger problem than homophobia for LGBTQ, playwright says
Norton spoke about writing “I Am Delivered’T,” his experience of church culture, and how groupthink can undermine connection.
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Arts Angle Vantage Journalist
Apr 244 min read
A Black church where queer members still seek a home of faith is central to playwright Norton’s new work
All have their struggles independently. But they come together with their struggles in their church.
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Elizabeth Kramer
Mar 181 min read
Teens weigh in on a new story to them: the couple behind Loving vs Virginia
Arts Angle Vantage reporters found inspiration in this story of the couple behind Loving vs. Virginia.
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Arts Angle Vantage Journalist
Mar 183 min read
This love letter about an interracial couple was an inspiration for me
The play taught me about the Lovings, and how their courageous love... This was eye opening to me as a biracial kid.
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Arts Angle Vantage Journalist
Mar 182 min read
When theater shows hard-won change, seeing the present as a source of celebration can be hard
Today, the approval rating for interracial marriage in the U.S. is at a high of 94%. This wasn’t always the case.
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Arts Angle Vantage Journalist
May 25, 20234 min read
'Hadestown,' a dazzling musical story of love, sparks awe and touches the heart
Teen reviewer Cheyenne Farnsley relished the symbolism, romance in the 'visually breathtaking' "Hadestown"
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Arts Angle Vantage Journalist
May 25, 20234 min read
A tale from long ago with a fresh, jazzy spin, ‘Hadestown’ speaks to the soul
Themes of love and loss remain timeless in "Hadestown," writes Louisville teen Sophia Grimes
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