All posts by Jeff McGinnis

The cast of the Toledo Rep’s production of Fences. Sitting: (l-r) Everett Collier and Charles Crockett. Standing (l-r) Kaiya Cheyenne Hoskins, Crystal Lynn, Liam Ellis, Jason Raynor and Justin Petty. “I am so privileged to work with these actors,” director Irina Zaurov said. Photo credit: Irina Zaurov.

Building “Fences”

February 26, 2019

Fences tells the tale of a retired Negro League baseball player named Troy Maxson whose career was sabotaged by being unable to play in the major leagues.

The floor of Dr. Scott's is full of pinball and arcade games both old and new.

Dr. Scott Sheridan, Pinball Wizard

February 14, 2019

“Dr. Scott” Sheridan talks about 25 years in the game Dr. Scott’s Pinball, on Conant St. in Maumee, is a dream come true for an arcade enthusiast. Only problem is, it’s not an arcade. Dr. Scott’s store specializes in selling classic pinball machines and arcade games. The beautifully maintained titles that line the expansive main

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Special Election February 26

February 13, 2019

Two controversial Toledo City charter amendments put to a vote Two much-discussed and hard-fought-for amendments to the Toledo City Charter will be put before voters as part of a special election on February 26. The initiatives on the ballot include efforts to Keep the Jail Downtown Toledo, which if passed would require that any new

Krystal Renée, a performer in Stomp, was first exposed to the show as a child in NYC. Photo Credit: Colin Bennett.

Stomp into Stranahan

February 12, 2019

Since 1991, Stomp— the long-running stage percussion show featuring performers making music using unusual objects— has thrilled audiences, even inspiring some to later become cast members. This is the case for performer Krystal Renée, who was first exposed to Stomp while growing up in New York City. “I remember seeing the ads forStomp when I