Alaska Actor Brings Crossword Play to NYC | Anchorage News

Anchorage’s own Xavior Love is bringing his groundbreaking one-person show “The Crossword Play” to New York’s Midtown International Theatre Festival this week — a triumph born from grit, resilience, and a deep love for the stage. Developed over years with his former teacher and director Janel Walton, the play features Love as a live crossword puzzle creator who teaches the audience how to solve them — all while battling a painful scalp infection that nearly derailed rehearsals. After studying at NYU and the Stella Adler Studio, Love returned to Alaska during the pandemic, rediscovering his passion for acting. Now, with a snowstorm nearly blocking his Anchorage debut in 2025 and a long-awaited NYC run finally here, he’s determined to shine — and make his hometown proud. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a671bb4e0116f280