Kevin Renshaw Speaks on Black Box Theatre

Our May 9th Talk of the Town monthly speaker series was a study in Black Box Theater (sometimes called experimental theater) by Kevin Renshaw, Artistic Director for CenterStage North Theatre in Marietta, GA. Black Box Theater became popular in the 1960s for its focus on the human performance and less on the trappings of big budget, technical scenery and sensation. The performance takes place without the distractions of colorful backdrops, scenery or distracting props, so the actor is the action and talents can truly shine. Kevin joined CenterStage North five years ago and has appeared on stage, sat in the director’s chair and worked on set and sound design. 

The SACC thanks Kevin Renshaw for sharing this unique and lesser-known form of true theater with attendees. Kevin's acting credits include; Willum, The Nerd/ Stu  California Suite/ Duncan Leading Ladies/  Frank Burns, M*A*S*H / Goldberg, The Birthday Party / Jamie, The Robber Bridegroom/ Reverend David Lee, The Foreigner / Biondello, Taming of the Shrew / Claudio, Much Ado About Nothing / Mrs. Smith, Bald Soprano/ Howie Newsome, Our Town.  Kevin is the a recipient of a Metropolitan Atlanta Theater Award (MAT Award) for Best Supporting Actor as Boolie in Act 1 Theaters production of Driving Ms. Daisy.