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ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2018
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“Sincerely, The Black Kids” is a powerful documentary about racism on primarily white college campuses. YOUROBSERVER.COM
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Venice Theatre’s production of ‘Stuart Little’ plays with scale and utilizes teamwork to teach audiences a big lesson. Two kinds of pops Sarasota Orchestra hits it out of the park with outdoor pops, and Artist Series Concerts shines. PAGE 8
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Charles Shoemaker saw “Cats” on a Disney Cruise, and ever since, it has been his dream play. For now, he’s a mouse.
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on’t be fooled by the looks of Charles Shoemaker. He might resemble a cute blond 9-year-old boy, but when he steps onstage, he’s a rodent. Shoemaker plays the title
character in Venice Theatre’s production of “Stuart Little,” and Director and Scenic Designer Tim Wisgerhof says he couldn’t think of anyone who could fit the role more perfectly. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
‘Honor Killing’
Florida Studio Theatre’s world premiere by Sarah Bierstock is compelling, but oddly anticlimactic. PAGE 7