Theatrical experiences begin with reading, improvising on new ideas and new sounds, working the shapes of the words, artists sharing talents and telling personal stories, then putting it on a stage to show the world the result. We're following that path on THE HAYES PROJECT ... with a difference
21 picks from critic Joseph Hayes and selections by readers in 57 categories.
A tour of unique and handcrafted cocktails in Central Florida and the folks who make them.
The third in a series of culinary oddities, unique finds and hidden gems. We journey into the bizarre, healthy, spirited, "who knew" and just plain cool and delicious.
A play by Joseph Reed Hayes is a welcome oasis of cultured smarts." ~ Orlando Weekly
Masaharu Morimoto reflects on family, culinary philosophy, and the restaurant realm that has him on a last-name basis with fans in Orlando and around the world.
“Try this dish,” he would say; “I have only one bottle of this wine, you must have a taste,” breaking from the tiny kitchen to share a glass, a joke and a story.
The pleasure of visiting Mayport, Fla, where the mighty St. Johns River meets the Atlantic.
For the year-long 13in13 Project, five very special shows were produced. Three appearances to launch the release of FluiDENSITY by Jazz On Edge regular Brian Groder, with pianist Tonino Miano, with a workshop at the UCF Jazz Studies program, then taking their students out to perform at Taste in College Park. Two days later the debut at the prestigious Timucua White House to a standing-room-only audience, where they persuaded Timucua owner Benoit Glazer to join them on trumpet. Jazz On Edge then took over Hannibal's Lounge in Winter Park for sold-out dinner show with vocalist Heather Friedman. Finally, nu-jazz quartet La Lucha became the live band onstage for a performance of Joseph Reed Hayes' play, Solos, at the Orlando Shakespeare Theater.
The 13in13 series created 13 independent artistic events, written, produced or presented by Joseph Hayes in 2013, with most shows streamed live online; propelled by a successful Kickstarter campaign; creating art with 35 musicians, actors, writers, theater professionals and creative artists; and generating more than $26,000 to local artists, venues and restaurants in the process. It included the premiere Orlando screening of Big Easy Express; the premiere of the play, A Slow Ride; writing and freelance business workshops; spoken word readings; and a photography exhibit.
