News & Media Coverage
(up)Staged Finds Comedy in Awkward People Behaving Awkwardly (Article: 519 Magazine, written by Michael K. Potter, published 16 May 2024) – “Passionate, sincere, and awkward people who take themselves seriously – maybe too seriously – making mistakes while trying to solve problems that may be insoluble, all the while trying to be the best people they can be given their many, many limitations. That’s what (up)Staged is about. If you find comedy in people like this, if you are a person like this, or you just know people like this, then (up)Staged is exactly the comedy series you need in your life. Let’s make it happen.”
Web Series to be Filmed in Region to Focus on Public Perception of Disability (Article: The River Town Times, written by Ron Giofu, published 15 May 2024) – “We need to recognize the potential of the arts in Windsor-Essex, which is disproportionately immense for a region of this size. And to do that, we need to start thinking of and treating the arts in our region as an industry worth investing in and supporting with adequate infrastructure.”
Life is a Series of Being (up)Staged (Podcast: Two Geeks Talking, hosted by Kurtis Sasso, uploaded 13 May 2024) – Michael K. Potter and Fay Lynn, founders of The Shadowbox Theatre and Post Productions, share their journey running these companies and how it ties into making the comedic new comedy series (up)Staged. They dive into the differences between US and UK comedy and episode formats, what makes Ricky Gervais cringe comedy an interesting script model. Plus, emphasize their mission of inclusivity, uniting abled and disabled communities in both acting and crew roles, while spotlighting Windsor/Essex County and rallying local support and government support for their endeavors.
Windsor Theatre Performer Hopes Locally Shot Original Comedy Series Changes Perception of People with Disabilites (Article: CTV News Windsor, written by Sanjay Maru, Published 4 May 2024) – “I hope people feel a greater sense of connection to a broader and more diverse range of human beings after they see (up)Staged.”
(up)Staged Brings Together Dozens of Artists to Showcase Windsor-Essex to the World (Article: 519 Magazine, written by Michael K. Potter, published 18 April 2024) – “Some people work hard for many years building knowledge and developing skills so they can work their way up through the corporate world or through entrepreneurship to become wealthy – or at least comfortable. Other people are artists.”