Ohio Artists Gathering, under the direction of Tony Award nominee, Grammy winner and Columbus native Mike Faist (Dear Evan Hansen), will partner with Short North Stage on Friday, March 16th for an awareness building and development event titled “Rapid Transit,” introducing Ohio natives working on Broadway and beyond, and featuring a performance by Public the Band. A special pre-event reception will be held from for donors and sponsors to meet Mr. Faist. Ohio Artists Gathering: Summer Creative and Performing Arts Collaborative is a one-week festival coming up in August 2018, bringing together theatre artists.