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.

Ensemble Adventures is almost here! We still have a few spots open for our fall theatre class for ages 6–13.We’ll spend ...
09/02/2026

Ensemble Adventures is almost here!

We still have a few spots open for our fall theatre class for ages 6–13.

We’ll spend our Saturdays playing theatre games, building confidence, improvising, creating together, and (most importantly) learning how much more fun theatre is when we do it as an ensemble!

Begins Saturday, September 19
10:30 AM–12:00 PM
Summit Artspace

Registration: WAtheatre.com/youth

Come adventure with us! 🎭

Wandering…adventures at the Akron Pride Festival!We had such a wonderful time at Pride this past Saturday! In an age whe...
08/27/2026

Wandering…adventures at the Akron Pride Festival!

We had such a wonderful time at Pride this past Saturday! In an age where relationships are currency, any and all opportunities to build them up are welcome.

We’re grateful to be part of a community where life really is better together. 🌈🎭



Benjamin’s not the only one who started a new job! 😉I’ve officially joined Kent City Schools as a Cross-Categorical Inte...
08/19/2026

Benjamin’s not the only one who started a new job! 😉

I’ve officially joined Kent City Schools as a Cross-Categorical Intervention Specialist at Stanton Middle School.

I’m really looking forward to building relationships with my students, helping them grow, and (of course) finding ways to bring a little theatre and creativity into the classroom whenever I can.

New school, new adventure! 🎭

ENSEMBLE ADVENTURES! Ages 6–13 | Saturdays, 10:30 AM–12 PMSeptember 19 – November 21Summit Artspace, Akron$185 | Scholar...
08/14/2026

ENSEMBLE ADVENTURES!

Ages 6–13 | Saturdays, 10:30 AM–12 PM
September 19 – November 21
Summit Artspace, Akron
$185 | Scholarships available

Great theatre isn’t created by one person…it’s built by an ensemble!

In Ensemble Adventures, students will build confidence, teamwork, and theatre skills through improv games, creative challenges, collaborative storytelling, and playful scene work. Led by Mr. Kyle and Mr. Matt, students will learn to listen, take creative risks, support one another, and discover what they can create together.

🎭 Final performance: Saturday, November 21st

Listen deeply. Create boldly. Adventure together.

Register at WAtheatre.com/youth

(Scholarships: https://forms.gle/rL5cA9GW7V8degrZ6)

Wandering Aesthetics’ better half (😉) started a new adventure yesterday as the Director of Religious Education and Spiri...
08/10/2026

Wandering Aesthetics’ better half (😉) started a new adventure yesterday as the Director of Religious Education and Spiritual Exploration at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Akron!

It feels like a really good fit. Benji has always been passionate about storytelling, teaching, and creating spaces where people can explore what they believe and who they are.

We’re so excited to see where this new journey takes him…

Congratulations, Benji! ❤️

to 2015 when I had the opportunity to share some spooky stories onstage in our second edition of Boogers, Witches & Ha...
08/06/2026

to 2015 when I had the opportunity to share some spooky stories onstage in our second edition of Boogers, Witches & Haints (directed by Benji.) Looking at this photo, it’s amazing to see how far we’ve come…not just as theatre artists, but as storytellers.

This December, we’ll reunite onstage once more with an all-new evening of ghost stories, winter folklore, and holiday spooks from around the world.

Some stories are meant to be told on a cold, winter’s night… and we can’t wait to share the next chapter with you.

Until then we hope that you:

Watch.
Wonder.
Wandering Aesthetics.

Thank you to everyone who joined us down at the farm for Monster Farm! We had such a wonderful time sharing these strang...
08/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us down at the farm for Monster Farm!

We had such a wonderful time sharing these strange, spooky, and surprising stories beneath the night sky. Thank you to Laura and The Spicy Lamb Farm, everyone who supported the performance, our wonderful team, and all who came ready to gather around the proverbial fire with us.

But don’t think we’re done telling ghost stories just yet… This holiday season, we’ll be returning with tales of Christmas spirits, winter monsters, and festive folklore from around the world.

Stay tuned. Ghosts prefer the cold anyway…

Tonight, the stories come alive!After months of dreaming, rehearsing, and gathering tales, Benji and I are so excited to...
07/30/2026

Tonight, the stories come alive!

After months of dreaming, rehearsing, and gathering tales, Benji and I are so excited to open Monster Farm tonight beneath the trees at The Spicy Lamb Farm.

There will be monsters. There will be magic. There may even be a few things lurking in the dark…

We can’t wait to share these stories with you.

Tonight at sundown!
🎟️ Free reservations • Pay what you want at the door

WATheatre.com/tickets

Every Appalachian folktale has a monster…Some lurk in the woods.Some dance until sunrise.Some get a little… too close.Co...
07/28/2026

Every Appalachian folktale has a monster…

Some lurk in the woods.
Some dance until sunrise.
Some get a little… too close.

Come see what we’ve conjured at Monster Farm this weekend!

Free reservations • Pay what you want at the door

WATheatre.com/tickets

07/27/2026

Taily-po lost his tail… and he’d really like it back. 👀

Meet him (if you dare) at Monster Farm on July 30, 31 & August 1 at sundown.

🎟️ Free reservations • Pay what you want at the door

WATheatre.com/tickets

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