Monroe Street Theater Looking for a Few Good Men

Marci Pocklington, from Monroe Street Theater located in Brooklyn, Michigan, is still looking for a few adult men to help put on a show. It is called Heading for a Wedding and is a comedy that Marci wrote herself. Performance dates are April 29, 30, May 1, 6 & 7. If you know of anyone interested, please have them call Marci at 517-592-4111.

All-of-us Express to Host Auditions

Auditions for the next All-of-us Express Children's Theatre performance, "NigHt of tHe pterodActyls," will take place on Thursday, January 27 and Friday, January 28, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, January 29, from 10 a.m. to noon.

Auditions will take place at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road and are open to all youth in Ingham and Jackson counties. Those auditioning need only attend one of the audition times and must be available for call backs.

For more information, contact the East Lansing Hannah Community Center at 1-517-333-2580.

Jackson Community College presents . . .

JCC theatre students will present the dark and slightly zany comedy The Sleeper the third and fourth weekends in February.

The Sleeper is written by Catherine Butterfield and tells the story of a suburban “security mom,” Gretchen, shell-shocked by the new post 9/11 world. Gretchen finds herself irresistibly drawn to her son’s tutor, a handsome young man with political leanings far different from her own. Her “awakening” leads to a bizarre series of events that blow the lid off her previously sheltered existence and change the lives of all those around her.

Cast members for this production include:

·         Gretchen:  Nicole Rowley

·         Bill:  Derek Turson

·         Vivien:  Britney Peterson

·         Matthew:  Jeremy Moore

·         Therapist:  Elliot Hitt

·         Toy Salesman: Ryan Bennett

·         Terrorism/Anthrax Expert:  Rodney Rice

·         Student/Guard:  Amelia Mitchell

·         Student:  Toney Delgado

·         Director:  Sandy DiCesare

·         Stage Manager:  Amanda Marzano

·         Set Designer:  Michael Coy

The Sleeper will be presented at 8 p.m. Feb. 17, 18, 19, 25 and 26, and at 3 p.m. Feb. 20 and 27, in the Ruth Day Theatre, Potter Center. Preview Night Feb. 17, all tickets just $2; otherwise, $5 adults, $3 students/seniors. For more information, call 517.796.8600. This play does contain strong language.

Third Annual Youth Singing Competition Now TWO Nights!

Jackson has too much talent!  Center Stage Jackson – Jackson’s community theatre group - is now hosting the Third Annual Youth Singing Competition for young people over two evenings!  So many entries were received that the competition will be held on two nights with teens performing on Friday, January 21, 2011 and those 12 and under performing on Saturday, January 22, 2011. The public is encouraged to attend one or both nights in The Bon Ton Room at All Play and No Work, 3017 Wildwood Avenue, Jackson, MI.  Reservations are required for this popular event. Call 517-787-6733.

Come out to see the show and support our young people!  Admission fee is $5. Doors open at 6:00 pm and you can order food or dessert from the menu, or, just come for the singing, which gets underway at 7:30 pm each night.

Young Men Needed for Saline's "Sound of Music"

Carrie Jay Sayer, who once graced the stage here in Jackson, is now directing a production of Sound of Music for the Saline Area Players. She is still looking for some young men to audition for the part of Rolfe. Callbacks are this Thursday (January 13) evening from 7-10 p.m. at Saline Middle School. (Show dates are March 25-27.)

ABC Developing "Wicked" Miniseries - Playbill.com

ABC Developing "Wicked" Miniseries - Playbill.com

This is exciting news for all of us who loved the musical but I don't think there will be any singing.

Michigan Shakespeare Festival Announces 2011 Season

Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing and A Winter’s Tale, and Moliere’s Tartuffe will run from July 14th through August 7th at Jackson Community College’s Potter Center. For more information read the Jackson Citizen Patriot article by clicking HERE.

Readings from the Second Stage - PERFECT SCORE

FREE FREE FREE

The second in the Readings from the Second Stage series, PERFECT SCORE by Katie Henry, will be presented tomorrow night and Saturday at the Bon Ton Room, 3017 Wildwood at 8:00 pm. The play deals with the senior year of four students vying for the chance to attend the college of their choice. Check out more information on the CSJ website.

Third Annual Youth Singing Competition

2010 Winners with the Judges and Emcee

Want to prove to Jackson that you can sing?  Center Stage Jackson – Jackson’s community theater group - is hosting the Third Annual Youth Singing Competition for young people on Friday, January 21, 2011.  The competition will be held in The Bon Ton Room at All Play and No Work, 3017 Wildwood Avenue, Jackson, MI.  Entrance fee is $20 whether for an individual or a group.  This year there will be two age groups: 12 and under and 13 through twelth grade. There will be cash prizes for the top three performers or acts in each category!

The entrance form and guidelines are available online at www.centerstagejackson.org or e-mail us at info@centerstagejackson.org and have them mailed.  But don’t delay!  The postmark deadline for entries is Friday, January 14, 2011.  (If all slots are not filled, it may be possible to register at the door for $25.)

Come out to see the show and support our young people!  Admission fee is $5 with no additional charge for entrants.

Doors open at 6:00 pm and you can order food or dessert from the menu, or, just come for the singing, which gets underway at 7:30 pm.

Mistress of Ceremonies is Stephanie Pierce, a student at Jackson High School, who first conceived the event in 2009 to chase away the winter doldrums.

Croswell Opera House Presents. . .FOOTLOOSE

Featuring hit songs such as “Footloose,” “Holding Out For A Hero,” “Almost Paradise,” & “Let's Hear It For The Boy,” you’ll love Footloose, the musical at the Croswell January 28 & 29 at 8pm, and 29 & 30 at 3pm.  Featuring a cast full of outstanding performers from local and regional area high schools, Footloose is a great opportunity to support youth, and have a rocking great time at the Croswell! 

Tickets for Footloose are $16, with special $12 tickets for anyone age 12 and under.  For information about tickets, call the Croswell Box Office at 517-264-SHOW (7469), stop in at the box office at 129 E. Maumee, Adrian, MI, Mon-Fri, 9-5 pm or visit the website, www.croswell.org.  For more information about Footloose or to schedule an interview with cast members, or members of the artistic team please contact Jere Righter at 517-263-6868 or at jrighter@croswell.org.