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Laura J. Axelrod is a writer specializing in arts, politics, and historical topics. Her work, which includes essays and book reviews, has been featured in a variety of publications, including The Birmingham News and The Seattle Times.
For a comprehensive portfolio of Laura's work, please visit her Authory or Muck Rack profiles.
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Theatre Blogging: The Emergence of a Critical Culture by Meghan Vaughan
Methuen Drama * February 2020
Laura J. Axelrod's work and blog were featured, along with an excerpt from her blog.
Not in Our Theatre: The Fight Against Sexual Harassment
American Theatre * January 2016
Laura was interviewed about sexual harassment she experienced in theater.
The interview referenced a 2012 article she wrote at The Clyde Fitch Report,
“Calling Out a Problem: Sexual Harassment & Theater.”
Life as The Colonel: Decatur man portrays Col. Cullmann
Decatur Daily * October 6, 2015
This profile of Larry Rowlette, the man who portrays Colonel Cullmann, also mentions the film, “Becoming Colonel Cullmann.”
Premier Bank Presents Today on 2
Channel 2 Cullman
A televised interview about the film, “Becoming Colonel Cullmann.”
Cullman Movie Well Received at the Birmingham Sidewalk Film Festival
CullmanSense * September 3, 2014
A reporter accompanied Laura to the screening of our film at the Sidewalk Film Festival in Birmingham, Alabama.
How I Became Colonel Cullmann
Appalachian History * September 2, 2014
Laura is mentioned in this article about the portrayal of Colonel Cullmann by Larry Rowlette.
Screen Gems: Film festival to feature 2 movies with local connections
Decatur Daily * August 18, 2014
A feature article that discusses the film, “Becoming Colonel Cullmann.”
How Re-enactors Show Communities Who They Are
August 14, 2014
A press release for the film, "Becoming Colonel Cullmann"
Web 2.0 Storytelling: Emergence of a New Genre
Educause * October 23, 2008
Laura's work, “Project 1968” was discussed in this article about emerging multimedia forms.
The Beauty of Project 1968
Birmingham Weekly * August 21 – August 28, 2008
Courtney Haden interviewed Laura about her blog doc-novel, Project 1968.
Press Release: Project 1968 Completely Reimagines Pivotal Period in America
May 15, 2008
The press release for Project 1968.
The book Theater Blogging by Meghan Vaughan, which discusses Laura J. Axelrod.
Filmmaker Laura J. Axelrod and cinematographer Greg Richter with Larry Rowlette in costume as Colonel Cullmann at the Sidewalk Film Festival in Birmingham, Alabama
Filmmaker Laura J. Axelrod and cinematographer Greg Richter being interviewed for their documentary, Becoming Colonel Cullman.