Ethel Winslow’s Story Archive

“The 39 Steps” at the IRT Delivers Laughs and Mayhem

A murder. A man on the run. Spies and a beautiful woman. Dozens of characters played by four actors doing quick changes, improvising airplanes with ladders — all of it adds up to a hilarious take on Hitchcock’s thriller from 1935 The 39 Steps. The show won two Tony Awards … Read More

Take Your Hat Off!

One of the few times I saw my father truly angry was at my sister’s wedding rehearsal. As we were waiting for the priest to put everyone through their paces, my father saw one of the groomsmen wandering around the church with his ballcap on. His grey-blue eyes blazed and … Read More

A Fun Day in Irvington for Good Causes

Irvington is one of those neighborhoods that loves Halloween — and not just in October. April 26, 2025 marks the half-way point to the 79th Annual Halloween Festival, and that alone is enough for a couple of celebrations. On April 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Playground Productions Studio, … Read More

Everything is Right in “The Play That Goes Wrong”

Farce is rooted in highly choreographed confusion and mayhem, often with a lot of door slamming, near misses, a few pratfalls, and perhaps a slightly naughty bit. The Play That Goes Wrong at the Indiana Repertory Theatre is a wild and crazy production that will make you laugh so hard … Read More

“The Glass Menagerie” Revived at the IRT

Tennessee Williams, one of the greatest American playwrights of the 20th Century, wrote The Glass Menagerie in 1944. It is as relevant and emotional today as it was when first staged. The Indiana Repertory Theatre’s production is vibrant and poetic. The story is based partly on William’s own troubled youth. … Read More