Category Archives: Original Craft Productions

Seriously, why do it, Seth Walker wants to know

Posted on March 25, 2026 by Doug Dangler

Singer‑songwriter Seth Walker’s latest album, his 12th, is Why The Worry, a meditation on modern anxiety I spoke with Walker ahead of his March 27 appearance at Natalie’s Grandview in Columbus. The title track, “Why The Worry,” was inspired by … Continue reading →

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Ben Berens: Giving kids ways to handle challenges

Posted on March 16, 2026 by Doug Dangler

Central Ohio author, photographer, and teacher Ben Berens’ young reader book Jump tells the story of a boy facing a big challenge: jumping off a diving board. (Hey, I had the same fear way back when.) Berens relied on his … Continue reading →

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Leslie Mendelson wants to know, “Where’s my Rock and Roll?”

Posted on March 6, 2026 by Doug Dangler

Singer-songwriter Leslie Mendelson’s song “Rock and Roll on the Radio” is a jaunty look at changes on US airwaves. I remember when rock and roll could’ve changed the world any day nowA revolutionIt’s the only solution -Leslie Mendelson Mendelson will … Continue reading →

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Lucy Darling brings her magic to Columbus

Posted on March 6, 2026 by Doug Dangler

Magician and variety artist Carissa Hendrix will perform in Columbus March 16–17 as Lucy Darling in a nontraditional variety show with Sarah Hester Ross. They’ll feature magic, singing, comedy, clown bits, and improv. But wait. Before there was Lucy Darling, … Continue reading →

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Ben De Le Cour: Writing the darkness of people

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Doug Dangler

Sometime categorized as “American Noir” Ben De Le Cour’s songwriting grew out of his musical upbringing, broad influences, and the evolution of his storytelling. De Le Cour, who will perform in Columbus with Six String Concerts on February 21st, reflects … Continue reading →

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Liana Kangas on Comics, Creativity, and Community

Posted on January 10, 2026 by Doug Dangler

I’m very lucky that my best friend is a huge Mothra fan – Liana Kangas Comic book illustrator & creator Liana Kangas took time from her fans at the GalaxyCon 2025 in Columbus to discuss her creative journey and recent projects. … Continue reading →

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Yack to the Future: A talk with David Josefsberg

Posted on December 13, 2025 by Doug Dangler

Broadway actor David Josefsberg plays Doc Brown in the touring musical adaptation of Back to the Future, in Columbus Jan 6-11. We discuss the changes in the musical version, such as added dance and songs, and his experiences with great … Continue reading →

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Who had the worst husband?: Emma Elizabeth Smith on Henry the VIII

Posted on December 13, 2025 by Doug Dangler

Emma Elizabeth Smith portrays Henry VIII’s first wife, Catherine of Aragon, in the musical Six, a modern retelling of the lives (and deaths) of the king’s six wives. The musical is a singing competition between the wives, arguing for who … Continue reading →

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Haley Reinhart: Bringing powerful vocals to Columbus for Christmas

Posted on December 5, 2025 by Doug Dangler

From her early days singing with her parents’ band to becoming a standout on American Idol, Haley Reinhart has carved a unique path in the music world. Buzzfeed ranked her cover of Bennie and the Jets as the most iconic performance in the … Continue reading →

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Tim Kazurinsky: My introduction to Saturday Night Live

Posted on December 2, 2025 by Doug Dangler

Tim Kazurinsky was part of the cast of Saturday Night Live when I first started watching it and kind of getting the humor. He had many memorable characters, including a scientist who identified sex in a sports car as a … Continue reading →

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