

From the Director’s Chair: Josh Hedding-Hess
In this edition of the Director’s Chair, we are talking with Josh Hedding-Hess who is directing his 3rd production with KVTA. Today we’re asking about how Josh first got started directing, some of the challenges he’s experienced putting shows together, and about his latest KVTA production, Almost, Maine. Josh, please tell us a little about yourself. I live in Kankakee with my husband Matt, we currently have a foster son RJ. I like to read & theater has been my hobby since I w


Words of Hope in Almost, Maine
Today’s blog post comes to us from Becky Routson, a cast member in KVTA’s upcoming production of Almost, Maine, where she shares her thoughts and experiences in preparing for her role as Hope. “The cast list is up!” I exclaimed to my husband, sitting next to me at a family party. I quickly scanned the list and finally yelled, “I got it! I’m in the show!” Cue sigh of relief. I then noticed what role I was cast in. “Oof,” I said. “This part is going to be ROUGH.” I was both fil