Category Archives: Original Craft Productions

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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Bobcat Goldthwait: Coming soon to a comic-con near you!

Posted on December 2, 2025 by Doug Dangler

Actor, comedian, and director Bobcat Goldthwait visits Craft to discuss his career: acting in the Police Academy films, directing World’s Greatest Dad, and engaging with fans at comic cons. Reflecting on his works and experiences, he fondly remembers Robin Williams … Continue reading →

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The Accidentals: Sometimes You’ve Just Gotta Say #$%^&!

Posted on October 18, 2025 by Doug Dangler

The Accidentals, violinist Sav Madigan and cellist Katie Larson, have been captivating audiences since a little after they met in a Traverse City, Michigan, high school. Their latest album, “Timeout 3,” is the most recent addition to their Timeout series … Continue reading →

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David Wilcox: Songwriting as Therapy

Posted on October 14, 2025 by Doug Dangler

Ohio musician David Wilcox has released over 20 albums, including his latest The Way I Tell the Story. Wilcox discusses his songwriting process as a form of emotional and traumatic event processing. He emphasizes the joy of exploring feelings through … Continue reading →

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Columbus Authors Diane Callahan and David Dixon Navigate The Ship and The Storm

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Doug Dangler

Columbus authors Diane Callahan and David Dixon discuss their new poetry collection, The Ship and the Storm. They employed a unique system of organization by putting their poems with similar themes and forms into conversation with each other on opposing … Continue reading →

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Brandy Gleason: Living the Best of Ohio

Posted on September 28, 2025 by Doug Dangler

“ The most important part about life is living it” – Ernest Hemingway Brandy Gleason, chief writer at Gleason Family Adventure and the creator of the Ohio Road Trips Facebook group, follows this Hemingway quote in life and in her writing. … Continue reading →

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Meg Cabot: From The Princess Diaries to Westerville

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Doug Dangler

Novelist Meg Cabot is more than just The Princess Diaries, although that’s an impressive accomplishment. She’s had an her extensive career, writing over 50 novels for young adults and adults. Next up, she will appear at a Meet the Author … Continue reading →

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