Category: Arts

‘Dead Man’s Cellphone’ Opens At The Hipp (01/12/2010)

Aired on WUFT on January 12th, 2010 Imagine someone having access to all of the deleted messages, voicemails and contacts on your cellphone. That’s what happens in the Hippodrome State Theatre’s new comedy, “Dead Man’s Cellphone.” the play opened January 8th. Donna Green-Townsend talked with one of the actors in the production, Jessica Morris, who … Continue reading ‘Dead Man’s Cellphone’ Opens At The Hipp (01/12/2010)



“Carrie” brings campy fun to the Hipp

The Hippodrome State Theatre is launching what they call a “campy twist” on the Stephen King novel Carrie. The show, which opens tonight and runs through Nov. 4, is a comedic version of the classic King novel involving a young woman dealing with her peers and her fundamentalist mother.



“Come Back, Little Sheba” in Gainesville

Originally aired on WUFT on December 6th, 2012 While the Hippodrome State Theatre continues its productions of “A Tuna Christmas” and “A Christmas Carol,” the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre is running its production of the Tony Award Winning play, “Come Back, Little Sheba.”



“Song Weaver” Amy Carol Webb

Music critics have described Miami Springs singer songwriter Amy Carol Webb as passionate, powerful and profound.  The nationally acclaimed acoustic musician is known as a Miami Herald, “One to Watch,” a Billboard “Act to Watch” and New Times “Best Solo Artist.”  Donna Green-Townsend takes a closer look at just what inspires this award-winning artist in … Continue reading “Song Weaver” Amy Carol Webb



“The Drawer Boy” takes to the stage at the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre

Aired on WUFT August 24th, 2012 Tonight is opening night for the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre’s production “The Drawer Boy.”  The serious, yet funny play about two farmers and a young actor who is attempting to write a play about the men is being directed by Mark Woollett.  He talked with Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Donna Green-Townsend: “The Drawer … Continue reading “The Drawer Boy” takes to the stage at the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre



“The Marvelous Wonderettes” opens tonight at the Hippodrome State Theatre

Aired on WUFT on June 1, 2012 The Marvelous Wonderettes   The latest production at the Hippodrome State Theatre, opening tonight will take the audience on a musical trip down memory lane.  Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Donna Green-Townsend talked with two of the actors in the the Hipp’s production of “The Marvelous Wonderettes.”



1994 Will McLean Song Contest Winner, 2nd and 3rd place finishers

Here is the 1994 winner, 2nd and 3rd place finishers of the Will McLean Best New Florida Song Contest Winner J. Robert (Houghtaling) “Florida Fiddler” 2nd place Lee Paulet “The Campfire Jam” 3rd place Al Scortino “Mr. Singer”   Back to the list of winners by year or Click here to go to the Will McLean Festival website



1995 Will McLean Song Contest Winner and 2nd and 3rd place finishers

Here is the winner, 2nd and 3rd place finishers of the 1995 Will McLean Best New Florida Song Contest Winner Stan Geberer “One More Florida Song” (Audio unavailable but see lyrics below) ONE MORE FLORIDA SONG By Stan Geberer Orange blossoms in the spring, Made many singers sing Everglades in the fall, Summer rains made the sawgrass tall Who’s … Continue reading 1995 Will McLean Song Contest Winner and 2nd and 3rd place finishers