Wandering Aesthetics

Wandering Aesthetics Watch. Wonder. Wandering Aesthetics. Wandering Aesthetics is a storytelling-centered theatre company dedicated to exploring and redefining the American identity.

It is the mission of Wandering Aesthetics to transform our community by strengthening human connection, empathy, and intellectual discourse through storytelling, live performance, classes, and cultural encounters. Founded in 2013 by Kyle Jozsa and Benjamin Rexroad after thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, the company was born from a love of storytelling and a deep belief in the power of community.

Through devised performances, research-driven explorations, and the deconstruction of classic works, Wandering Aesthetics forges a new mythology for generations seeking connection. From open mics to immersive theatre experiences, their work cultivates personal contact, bringing diverse voices together to weave a unified narrative of what it means to be American in the present moment. Never afraid to challenge theatrical norms, they create spaces where stories build bridges, not walls.

You’ll always be our strongman, Mark. We miss you!
05/24/2026

You’ll always be our strongman, Mark.

We miss you!

Summer Camp: Cartoon Chaos is bringing the energy this year…and there are still spots available.A low-stakes, high-creat...
05/02/2026

Summer Camp: Cartoon Chaos is bringing the energy this year…and there are still spots available.

A low-stakes, high-creativity camp where young actors go big by building wild characters, exploring physical comedy, and creating an original performance full of imagination and fun.

Ages: 5–14
Dates: June 29 – July 3
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Summit Artspace
Cost: $185

If you’ve got a creative, expressive kid, come make something unforgettable with us this summer.

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Though we’ve grown and our lives have changed, rehearsal remains one of our favorite activities.
04/15/2026

Though we’ve grown and our lives have changed, rehearsal remains one of our favorite activities.

to our Jumping Off The Page activity at the Akron Art Museum. 🎭This was one of those days where stories didn’t just ge...
04/09/2026

to our Jumping Off The Page activity at the Akron Art Museum. 🎭

This was one of those days where stories didn’t just get told…they came to life! Watching young performers step into the world of “once upon a time” with full commitment, big choices, and fearless imagination is exactly why I love this work.

We’re truly grateful for spaces that let kids play, create, and discover just how powerful they can be.

As we look forward to once again this summer, to last year’s Summer CAMP at Summit Artspace!
03/26/2026

As we look forward to once again this summer, to last year’s Summer CAMP at Summit Artspace!

I’m working on a deeply personal show. 5 of these 7 notebooks are full. (2 are still in process.) There are over 200 jou...
03/14/2026

I’m working on a deeply personal show.

5 of these 7 notebooks are full. (2 are still in process.)

There are over 200 journal entries.

And even with all that source material, it’s a struggle to distill the appropriate words; I have about nine pages of which I’m (currently) proud.

I think I have a title, though. (Every victory counts.)

-Benji

It’s Daylight Savings. Our response:
03/08/2026

It’s Daylight Savings.

Our response:

Teaching young actors to cooperate and communicate as an ensemble is a staple of Wandering Aesthetics’ education program...
02/16/2026

Teaching young actors to cooperate and communicate as an ensemble is a staple of Wandering Aesthetics’ education program.

The work begins…
02/04/2026

The work begins…

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