<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[FloydAnderson]]></title><description><![CDATA[floydflipsthescript]]></description><link>https://fanderson9.wixsite.com/floydflipsthescript/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:40:09 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://fanderson9.wixsite.com/floydflipsthescript/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[After the Curtain Call: What’s Next for Paid Labor in Toledo’s Community Theater?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the publication of a previous report examining the ethics of unpaid labor in local theaterr CLICK LINK, tthe conversation across Northwest Ohio’s theater community has continued to evolve. 	What began as a debate over whether artists should be paid has shifted toward a more complex question: How can community theaters realistically compensate performers and production teams while remaining financially sustainable? A Continued Conversation 	In the days since the story’s release,...]]></description><link>https://fanderson9.wixsite.com/floydflipsthescript/post/after-the-curtain-call-what-s-next-for-paid-labor-in-toledo-s-community-theater</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ee3cdba376fc1e0ec98abb</guid><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:48:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/kYqpW6Qjz5Y?si=mmbCWx7wvF-C9ZdM" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Floyd Anderson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Behind the Curtain: The Debate Over Paid Labor in Toledo’s Community Theater Scene]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Floyd Anderson As local theater thrives in Northwest Ohio, artists and volunteers are asking a difficult question: Should the people who bring these productions to life be paid? “The question of compensation has become increasingly relevant as artists across the country reconsider the role of unpaid labor in nonprofit arts organizations.” On a typical rehearsal night in Toledo, the energy backstage feels electric. Actors rehearse lines under fluorescent lights, directors adjust blocking,...]]></description><link>https://fanderson9.wixsite.com/floydflipsthescript/post/behind-the-curtain-the-debate-over-paid-labor-in-toledo-s-community-theater-scene</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b96c1d2ed53b993db89f59</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:14:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/27948a_942a92c6050449648db99060a22cf303~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Floyd Anderson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[iDance with Love Telethon to Raise Funds for Inclusive Arts Programming in Toledo]]></title><description><![CDATA[iDance Telethon commercial. Written and Produced by Floyd Anderson For 12 straight hours on Saturday, Feb. 28, the spotlight will shine on inclusion. Inclusive Arts Ohio is hosting its annual benefit concert telethon, “iDance with Love,” a daylong fundraiser designed to support adaptive arts programming for individuals of all abilities. The event runs from noon to midnight and will be held in person while also streaming live on Facebook. Organizers say 100 percent of the proceeds will go...]]></description><link>https://fanderson9.wixsite.com/floydflipsthescript/post/idance-with-love-telethon-to-raise-funds-for-inclusive-arts-programming-in-toledo</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698de215e530e682e4383de7</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:29:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/UEKM8GmEb9w" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Floyd Anderson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stone Productions Marks 10 Years With Tony-Winning “Avenue Q”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stone Productions is celebrating its 10th anniversary season by opening with the Tony Award-winning musical “Avenue Q,”  a bold and unconventional choice that reflects the company’s decade-long commitment to provocative storytelling and boundary-pushing theater. Founded with a mission to challenge traditional expectations, Stone Productions has carved out a distinct place in the Toledo arts scene. Director Derek Roe describes the company as “the renegade of Toledo theater,” adding that it...]]></description><link>https://fanderson9.wixsite.com/floydflipsthescript/post/stone-productions-marks-10-years-with-tony-winning-avenue-q</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693f2dd1d8215235655c05b7</guid><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2025 21:55:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/VJE3-NM4uZY" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Floyd Anderson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holiday Magic Returns as Toledo Zoo Celebrates Lights Before Christmas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toledo Zoo display. Photo Floyd Anderson 2025 The holiday spirit is alive and glowing at the Toledo Zoo &#38; Aquarium , which this season is celebrating the 40th year of its beloved Lights Before Christmas  event. The annual tradition officially opened in late November, and this year’s display is bigger, brighter, and more immersive than ever. The Lights Before Christmas festivities run now through December 31st, giving families and visitors  a full month to take in the magic of one of Toledo’s...]]></description><link>https://fanderson9.wixsite.com/floydflipsthescript/post/holiday-magic-returns-as-toledo-zoo-celebrates-lights-before-christmas</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6935ee6057f9a8b235225a20</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2025 21:30:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/27948a_7361d404be7e4ea78d49c9a75dcc8d96~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Floyd Anderson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SAP Day: Local Entrepreneurs Build Their Path Forward for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every year, small business owners across the region come together for Strategic Action Planning Day (SAP Day), an annual event hosted by E.A. Lewis &#38; Associates  designed to help entrepreneurs build a clear and actionable strategic plan for the upcoming business year. This year’s session, held on Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Buckeye Bnk ,conference room in Perrysburg. Brought together about thirteen attendees—from personal decluttering professionals to heads of HR—each seeking clarity,...]]></description><link>https://fanderson9.wixsite.com/floydflipsthescript/post/sap-day-local-entrepreneurs-build-their-path-forward-for-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6922190a18f3b71d4fdbd256</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 15:36:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/27948a_4446dc8aee574c368b3513da07957e60~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Floyd Anderson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fayth Atkins: The Face of FOX 36 Toledo Bringing Heart to the 419]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a media landscape where trust and connection matter more than ever, Fayth Atkins has become one of the most recognizable and engaging faces in Northwest Ohio. As an on-air personality and community voice, Fayth brings a powerful blend of warmth, professionalism, and authenticity to every story she delivers. Although her television station is not a typical “news” station Fayth finds new and innovative ways to connect with their audience. Through broadcast and digital media, Fayth is an...]]></description><link>https://fanderson9.wixsite.com/floydflipsthescript/post/fayth-atkins-the-face-of-fox-36-toledo-bringing-heart-to-the-419</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6919f725560695af7d2e42d5</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 16:24:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/27948a_b0adc37301b24c54933547d66200e5d0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Floyd Anderson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local Housing Nonprofit Faces Uncertainty Amid Government Shutdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the government shutdown stretches on, housing organizations across the region are feeling the strain — and so are the people they serve. For Alexandria Thomas, Director of Community Relations and Development at Neighborhood Properties , the ripple effects are already reaching home. For the funding of SNAP benefits  to paying rent. “About 90 percent of the clients we house are considered low income,” Thomas explained. “Many also live with mental illness or substance use disorders, which...]]></description><link>https://fanderson9.wixsite.com/floydflipsthescript/post/local-housing-nonprofit-faces-uncertainty-amid-government-shutdown</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6911eec178b89eb84bba106a</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 18:03:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/27948a_37c57f4c7e394650b1ae900026491f8d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_623,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Floyd Anderson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Years of Rocky]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toledo’s fall tradition of fishnets, fun, and “Time Warp” madness was alive and well. Stone Productions once again packed the house at the Collingwood Arts Center, selling out all three nights of The Rocky Horror Show  during its 10th anniversary season. Each performance brought diverse crowds who came ready to sing, shout, and dance along. From seasoned fans who’ve made it a yearly ritual to first-timers soaking in the chaos, the audience energy was electric. It wasn’t just a show—it was a...]]></description><link>https://fanderson9.wixsite.com/floydflipsthescript/post/10-years-of-rocky</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6907fef091f4e1bef65213f7</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 01:12:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/urEnoYtROfY" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Floyd Anderson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Antici…pation in Toledo: Stone Productions Marks a Decade of Rocky Horror]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fall time in Toledo is the season for pumpkin spice, sweaters, corn mazes and the cult theater show "Rocky Horror." Stone Productions has...]]></description><link>https://fanderson9.wixsite.com/floydflipsthescript/post/antici-pation-in-toledo-stone-productions-marks-a-decade-of-rocky-horror</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d99849cb09911e236edaa2</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2025 20:53:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/VicrNZQadhE?si=ltlkVGNm-sBlE9vh" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Floyd Anderson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Olympics of "Yes, and."]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toledo’s Improv scene is set to take center stage this October. “ Smelly Button Presents: Chaple Groans: Improv-enomenon ” is a 3 day...]]></description><link>https://fanderson9.wixsite.com/floydflipsthescript/post/the-olympics-of-yes-and</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d14f5eff6f8e8dc0c9e4a6</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 01:35:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/27948a_f959c2fa11dd48258c55ca1b121dfbb5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_675,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Floyd Anderson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Collective Builds Unity for Toledo’s Black LGBTQ+ Community]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the heart of Toledo, The Collective is making waves as a hub of empowerment, connection, and celebration for the city’s Black LGBTQ+...]]></description><link>https://fanderson9.wixsite.com/floydflipsthescript/post/the-collective-builds-unity-for-toledo-s-black-lgbtq-community</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c6c7ed0d13c9ba3a6b5d21</guid><pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2025 15:44:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/27948a_ffae5d10206043d3b7428c37b46ead60~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Floyd Anderson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roaring Pride: A Day at Detroit Lions Training Camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[The summer air was filled with anticipation as I stepped into the Detroit Lions Training Camp in Allen Park, Michigan. From the moment I...]]></description><link>https://fanderson9.wixsite.com/floydflipsthescript/post/roaring-pride-a-day-at-detroit-lions-training-camp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68bdb1b6cb0467d4eabcb713</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2025 16:28:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/mRMsXiYKpUg" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Floyd Anderson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revitalizing Downtown: Middle Grounds and Glass City Metroparks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toledo is a city where parks shape the community, and nowhere is that more visible than in the heart of downtown. With the creation of...]]></description><link>https://fanderson9.wixsite.com/floydflipsthescript/post/revitalizing-downtown-middle-grounds-and-glass-city-metroparks</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68af2818ecacb9d69ffd96a7</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:42:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/27948a_056d00bea91f43659d0523f2a57d7257~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Floyd Anderson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Improv Comedy Thrives in Toledo’s Growing Arts Scene]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toledo’s creative energy is reaching new heights, and improv comedy is quickly becoming one of the standout features of the city’s arts...]]></description><link>https://fanderson9.wixsite.com/floydflipsthescript/post/improv-comedy-thrives-in-toledo-s-growing-arts-scene</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ab3d71689a6f2361103cd6</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 17:00:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/27948a_19419efe7379466483d10acbe8577aae~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_798,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Floyd Anderson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toledo Pride: Northwest Ohio’s Sweet 16 Celebration of Community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Downtown Toledo came alive with color, music, and celebration as thousands gathered for the annual Toledo Pride Parade, part of the...]]></description><link>https://fanderson9.wixsite.com/floydflipsthescript/post/toledo-pride-northwest-ohio-s-sweet-16-celebration-of-community</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a364ea53cbbb01ad8dd72f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 18:40:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/27948a_9360bda1a26e46b5b627d53ca09f4fe4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Floyd Anderson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Katy Perry at Little Caesars Arena – Up Close on the Floor (Detroit, August 3, 2025)]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Floyd Anderson Aug. 4, 2025 Last night, I scored a spot in the GA standing area  on the floor at Little Caesars Arena  for Katy...]]></description><link>https://fanderson9.wixsite.com/floydflipsthescript/post/katy-perry-at-little-caesars-arena-up-close-on-the-floor-detroit-august-3-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68911b92f741774de1054592</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 20:48:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/27948a_06a08f263ee844c68b4ecbdd5c84a31b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Floyd Anderson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Street Light Curfew Ready to Light Up Toledo Pride with Genre-Blending Energy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toledo, Ohio may be known for its industrial legacy and “Glass City” nickname, but after dark, the city transforms into a vibrant hub for...]]></description><link>https://fanderson9.wixsite.com/floydflipsthescript/post/street-light-curfew-ready-to-light-up-toledo-pride-with-genre-blending-energy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6891199cf741774de105415b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 20:38:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/27948a_216ec5f853db45eba0f1d61d4ce600fb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Floyd Anderson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local Comedy Scene Sees Opportunity in Award Show Hosting News]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recent announcement that Conan O’Brien and Nikki Glaser will return as hosts for the Oscars and Golden Globes has sparked...]]></description><link>https://fanderson9.wixsite.com/floydflipsthescript/post/local-comedy-scene-sees-opportunity-in-award-show-hosting-news</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6812a543f547f5de525d08d1</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 22:37:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/27948a_bdd2f830395b40d09268565e12b336a0~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Floyd Anderson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 97th Academy Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[General view of the red carpet before the start of the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP...]]></description><link>https://fanderson9.wixsite.com/floydflipsthescript/post/the-97th-academy-awards</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67c7309ea74638d1a37b9507</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:57:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/27948a_12dabb4b3f89437c9120433e75d9f052~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_800,h_533,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Floyd Anderson</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>