Auditions at Croswell

The musical Two by Two by Richard Rogers and Martin Charnin is auditioning on January 5 and 6 from 2 pm to 4 pm each day and on January 6 from 6 to 8 pm. The show, a musical retelling of the story of Noah, will be performed in March at the Croswell Opera House, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian.

Roles available include Noah, his wife Esther, their three sons and their sons' spouses.

You should be prepared to sing and bring your own sheet music. There will be no taped music or a cappella singing.

For more information, call 517-263-6868 or visit www.croswell.org.

Cast of Miracle Worker is Announced!

Director Denise Weber has cast "The Miracle Worker", which will be presented at the Middle School at Parkside March 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16 with two daytime assemblies on the 13^th and 14^th.

A Doctor – Daniel Bishop
Kate Keller – Breeda Miller
Captain Keller – Steve Dietrich
Helen – Carly Brake
Aunt Ev – Sand Richards
James – David Fuller
Mildred Keller - Cameron Oulch
Annie Sullivan – Sarah Weber
Anagnos – Doug Meyers
Viney – Melissa Turner
Martha - Angelia Scott
Percy - D'Angelo Brown
Belle - Hailey Miller
Blind Children – Theresa Bishop, Alicia Brown, Emily Hill,
Giordan Nazaruk, Kailey Nazaruk, Grace Patton,
Merina Perrin, Jason Weber-Boling
Boy’s Voice (Jimmie) – Dustin Schonhard
Man’s Voice/Doctor's Voice – T.R. Krupa
First Crone – Marina Perrin
Second Crone – Theresa Bishop
Third Crone – Grace Patton

Happy Christmas to Center Stage Jackson's Christian readers.

And to everyone, peace on earth and goodwill towards all.

ACAJC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION

The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Jackson County (ACAJC) is seeking its first Executive Director to enable the ACAJC Board to meet the goals of the Jackson County Community Cultural Plan and its various other initiatives. This position requires strategic thinking, creative problem solving, strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to deal with multiple complex projects. A bachelor’s degree is required, although an advanced degree is preferred. Previous experience should include 1 to 3 years of program management with an emphasis on nonprofit and public organizations. Submit resume, cover letter and salary requirements by January 31, 2008, to: ACAJC, P. O. Box 1463, Jackson, MI 49204. Go to acajc.org for details.

Auditions at Ann Arbor Civic Theatre

Ann Arbor Civic Theatre has scheduled auditions for January 6 and 7 at 7 p.m. both days for the comedy Moon Over Buffalo. The auditions are being held at the theater's rehearsal studio, 322 W. Ann Street.

Auditioners will be asked to read from the script and participate in theater games. If callbacks are needed, they will be on January 9 at 7 pm. There are roles for four men ages 25-65 and four women ages 20 to 80.

Moon Over Buffalo is a romantic farce about a theater troupe in Buffalo, NY in th 1950s. The show will be presented at the University of Michigan's Arthur Miller Theatre March 6 - 9.

For more information, visit the website or call 734-971-2228.

JUDY VANZO 1933 - 2007

Judy Vanzo appeared in Something's Afoot as Miss Tweed, directed by Ann Holt for the Clark Lake Players in 1984. Once you saw her on stage or met her in person, you never forgot her. She was a very special person - as compassionate as she was talented and funny.

For 36 years Croswell Opera House was her home. Judy was a cast member for Barefoot in the Park, the very first show produced by the Croswell after it was transformed from a movie house back into a performing theater as it had been in its early days. She was an integral part of the Croswell from that summer of 1968 on. Among her theatrical credits highlights were roles in Mame, Picnic, Steel Magnolias, Show Boat, You Can’t Take It With You, Noises Off, The Trip to Bountiful, The Gin Game, and her last show Rumors in 2004.

JUDITH ANN “JUDY” VANZO, age 73, of Adrian, died December 11, 2007, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. She was born December 28, 1933, in Anderson, Indiana to Ivan and Elsie Marie (Baker) Hale. Judy retired in 1995, from the LISD, where she was a Speech Therapist. She dearly adored her grandchildren. Judy loved plays and the theater. She began acting as a child, and throughout her life, acted in too many roles to list, in a number of cities. Judy was an extensive traveler. She collected owls, was an avid knitter and movie fan. Judy is survived by one son, Mark Steven Vanzo and his wife, Annette of Germany; one daughter, Michele Marie Vanzo and her husband, Tom D’Angelo of Brighton, MI; two sisters, Trish Everman of Anderson, IN and Daphne Hoppes of Noblesville, IN; six grandchildren, Amy, Michele, Lilly, Tim, Nicholas and James. She was preceded in death by her parents and her step-father, Keith Mills. Funeral services for Judith will be held on Monday, December 17, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian with Sister Helen Walling IHM officiating. Burial will be in Maple Shade Cemetery in Onsted. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to the Croswell Opera House. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.

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Help Welcome Bill Chapin

Even if you've already had the opportunity to meet him, please join us at The Nomad Bookhouse, Mechanic Street in downtown Jackson on Friday, December 7th, 5:00PM till whenever, to meet Bill Chapin, the new Arts and Entertainment writer for the Citizen Patriot.

The Jackson District Library and the Nomad Bookhouse hope to host a great representation of our artistic community. Light hors d'oeuvres will be served. Please spread the word to all you might think interested.