Center Stage Announces Auditions for SCROOGE! THE MUSICAL!

Monte Long and Erin Dixon Poulson  2006

Show Info Page: Click here
Show Type: Main Stage-Musical (all ages)
Performance Dates: November 8, 9, 10 & 15, 16, 17
Performance Location: The Baughman Theater @ Jackson College's Potter Center

Audition Dates: Monday August 19th & Wednesday August 21st
Audition Time: 6-8pm
Audition Location: First Congregational Church
120 N Jackson St, Jackson, MI 49201
Callback Info: Thursday August 22nd, same time and location
What to Expect: Be prepared to learn a short dance and do a cold reading from the script. Please prepare 36 bars of singing (no a cappella). Be sure to bring your own sheet music, CD or iPod with accompaniment.

Contact: Lisa Ykimoff (517) 581-2344 or ykimoff@comcast.net 

 

Center Stage Jackson Announces 2013 - 2014 Season

Check out the great events coming up in the 2013 - 2014 Season just announced by visiting the Center Stage website.

PURPLE ROSE THEATRE COMPANY ANNOUNCES 2013-2014 SEASON

CHELSEA, Mich. — The PurpleRose Theatre Company is proud to announce the 2013 / 2014 Season, which will feature a revival of a classic PRTC premiere, two plays by award-winning playwrights, and a world premiere comedy festival. The theatre company’s 23rd professional season will include: The Vast Difference by Jeff Daniels, Redwood Curtain by Lanford Wilson, The Purple Rose Spring Comedy Festival: Lovers, Liars & Lunatics by various playwrights and The Last Romance by Joe DiPietro.

         

Eight low-priced previews will begin each run, followed by Press Opening Night during the second week of each engagement. Regular performances are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8:00 pm with Wednesday and Saturday matinees at 3:00 pm and Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm with added performance dates to be announced. All performances will be held at The Purple Rose Theatre Company, 137 Park Street, Chelsea, Michigan 48118.

         

The Vast Difference by PRTC founder and award-winning playwright, Jeff Daniels (Across the Way, Best of Friends) starts the season. A twentieth anniversary production, this classic comedy returns to the stage where it premiered in 1993. Centering on male flight attendant George Noonan and his impending vasectomy, the play explores the relationship between fathers and sons, the Detroit Tigers and what it really means to “be a man”. The Vast Difference will have a thirteen-week engagement from Thursday, September 19 to Saturday, December 14, 2013.

Tidbits, July 26, 2013

Big, The Musical presented by the Dexter Community Players, July 26, 7pm-July 28, 3pm at the Dexter Center for the Performing Arts.

Michigan Shakespeare Festival, July 18-Aug 11

www.MichiganShakespeareFestival.com

Acting Workshop with New York Casting Director, Alaine Alldaffer, July 27, 12:30-3:30, 4th Wall. Meet and Greet, 7pm.

Source: Art News, Arts and Cultural Alliance of Jackson County

See Shakespeare For FREE!

The Michigan Shakespeare Festival is still in need of 4-5 ushers for these performances:

--Sunday 7/21 2:00pm "King John"
--Friday 7/26 7:30pm "She Stoops to Conquer"
--Sunday 8/11 2:00pm "She Stoops to Conquer"

If you're interested, let Katie Meyers  know and she will get you signed up--see the show for free! Email Katie at msfkatie@gmail.com.

ILA SMITH 2013

"Smith was one of the 10 people who bought the Michigan Theatre from the city in 1993. She remained active with the theater until her death and was the marketing director for the venue for about 10 years."

Ila was a kind and generous person. You can read the article in the Jackson Citizen Patriot HERE.

Tidbits, July 11, 2013

Peppermint Creek Theatre Company presents Next to Normal, July 11, 8pm.

Michigan Shakespeare Festival, July 18-Aug 11

www.MichiganShakespeareFestival.com

Acting Workshop with New York Casting Director, Alaine Alldaffer, July 27, 12:30-3:30, 4th Wall. Meet and Greet, 7pm.

Source: Art News, Arts and Cultural Alliance of Jackson County

Croswell Opera House Holding Kids Camp in Adrian

The Croswell Opera House, and Adrian’s Recreation Department announce Summer Kids Camp, including performances of Disney’s 101 Dalmatians, Kids! All youth aged 5 – 15 are encouraged to participate in the Summer Camp, regardless of theatre experience. Over the two weeks of the camp, youth will have the opportunity to study with great instructors developing movement, acting and dance skills in a fun, interactive setting. This year’s campers will produce the family musical, Disney’s 101 Dalmatians, Kids! in just two weeks! Students will learn the songs, script and movement of the show, and the Croswell, along with the Adrian Recreation Department, will provide a professional team of director, music director and choreographer.

Roles in the production will be awarded based on skills and abilities as assessed in the early days of the camp. Students who are beginners as well as experienced performers will learn about being involved in a show with Disney’s 101 Dalmatians, Kids. The Croswell’s camp runs from August 5 – 16, with performances August 16 – 18 at the Croswell. Cost for each camper is $200, with a discount offered to additional children from the same family ($175). Registration for the camp is now open, through August 2. 

For more information about Summer Camp, for a registration form, or for tickets to see  Disney’s 101 Dalmatians, Kids please call the Croswell at 517-264-SHOW (7469), stop in to the box office at 129 E. Maumee Street, Adrian, MI, Mon-Fri, 9-5 pm or visit the website, www.croswell.org. 

Lansing's Thespie Awards 2012 - 2013 Announced

Adam Woolsey with Jayna Katz in The Last Five Years / Photo Credit: LAF Lines

Lansing's Thespie Awards have been announced and include Jackson's Adam Woolsey for best ACTOR in a three-way tie, with Juan Salazar, “In the Heights,” Peppermint Creek; Rick Merpi, “Ragtime,” LCC; Adam Woolsey, “Spring Awakening” and “My Favorite Year,” both Riverwalk.

Adam has been seen on stage in Jackson in such well-received productions as "Legally Blonde", "The Last Five Years" , and "Altar Boys".

Recently he learned he has been cast as Clyde Barrow in the musical "Bonnie and Clyde", which will open Peppermint Creek Theater Company's 11th Season in September!

Currently Adam is featured in Peppermint Creek's production of "Next to Normal" along with Sandy Buchanan Sykes and Andrew Gorney. Get your tickets now!

Center Stage Jackson Announces 2013 - 2014 Season

A MUSICAL TO BE ANNOUNCED

November 8-10 & 16-18, 2013

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER (Youth Theater Production)

November 22-24, 2013

HARVEY

February 7-9, 2014

THE PIED PIPER, A MUSICAL (Youth Theater Production)

March 21-23, 2014

THE WOMEN

April 4-6 &  11-13, 2014

CABARET SHOW

May 2014

JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

June 20-22 & 27-29, 2014

SHOW TUNES CONCERT

September 27 & 28, 2014

Croswell (Adrian, MI) Announces Auditions

The Croswell announces auditions for Sweeney Todd and All Shook Up!! Non-paying roles, but great reward for working with very hard working and professional team!! Auditions are July 13 from 12:00 - 3pm and July 21 from 6 - 9pm. After Wednesday, July 3 more details will be posted on our webpage: www.croswell.org

NEXT TO NORMAL at Lansing's Peppermint Creek Theatre Company

Coutesy Photo: Cast of NEXT TO NORMAL

With three of Jackson's most talented performers appearing in Peppermint Creek Theatre Company's production of the Pulitzer Prize Winning musical NEXT TO NORMAL, you'll want to make sure to go.

Sandy Sykes, Andy Gorney, and Adam Woolsey appear along with Matt Eldred, Todd Tuchek, and Emily McKay.

Dates are July 11 - 20, 2013 and the theater is easy to find just off S. Cedar Street.

For more information or tickets visit www.peppermintcreek.org, or call 517-927-3016.

Wilde Nominations Posted

The Wilde Award Nominations have been announced and you can see the complete list at Encore Michigan. Jackson's Michigan Shakespeare Festival scored a number of nods for their work last summer.

Now in its 12th year, The Wilde Awards honors the best productions, performances and technical work produced or presented by professional theaters across the state. Nominations are based on reviews written by EncoreMichigan.com's team of professional critics. - See more at: http://www.encoremichigan.com/article.html?article=7487#sthash.mfysc5um.dpuf

Now in its 12th year, The Wilde Awards honors the best productions, performances and technical work produced or presented by professional theaters across the state. Nominations are based on reviews written by EncoreMichigan.com's team of professional critics. - See more at: http://www.encoremichigan.com/article.html?article=7487#sthash.QNCh2tL1.dpuf

Now in its 12th year, The Wilde Awards honors the best productions, performances and technical work produced or presented by professional theaters across the state. Nominations are based on reviews written by EncoreMichigan.com's team of professional critics. - See more at: http://www.encoremichigan.com/article.html?article=7487#sthash.QNCh2tL1.dpuf

Now in its 12th year, The Wilde Awards honors the best productions, performances and technical work produced or presented by professional theaters across the state. Nominations are based on reviews written by EncoreMichigan.com's team of professional critics. - See more at: http://www.encoremichigan.com/article.html?article=7487#sthash.QNCh2tL1.dpuf

"Now in its 12th year, The Wilde Awards honors the best productions, performances and technical work produced or presented by professional theaters across the state. Nominations are made based on reviews written by EncoreMichigan.com's team of professional critics."

honors the best productions, performances and technical work produced or presented by professional theaters across the state. Nominations are based on reviews written by EncoreMichigan.com's team of professional critics. - See more at: http://www.encoremichigan.com/article.html?article=7487#sthash.mfysc5um.dpu

Now in its 12th year, The Wilde Awards honors the best productions, performances and technical work produced or presented by professional theaters across the state. Nominations are based on reviews written by EncoreMichigan.com's team of professional critics. - See more at: http://www.encoremichigan.com/article.html?article=7487#sthash.QNCh2tL1.dpuf

Now in its 12th year, The Wilde Awards honors the best productions, performances and technical work produced or presented by professional theaters across the state. Nominations are based on reviews written by EncoreMichigan.com's team of professional critics. - See more at: http://www.encoremichigan.com/article.html?article=7487#sthash.QNCh2tL1.dp

Spring Arbor 2012 Drama Camp

On Broadway! July 29 - August 2: Ages 11-17  (9am - 3pm)

For 200 years, New York City has dazzled millions of theatre goers with spectacle and panache. In the first week of Drama Camp, students ages 11-17 will have the opportunity to act, sing, and dance and learn stage combat, as inspired by the world of musical theatre. LES MISERABLES, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, and THE WIZARD OF OZ are just a select few of all that the students will explore. On Friday, they will perform their dramatic and musical selections in a show for family and friends.
 
Friends to the End! August 5 - 9: Ages 5-10  (9am - 12pm)

Folklore, theatre, and film offer a wide variety of stories that demonstrate and champion the attributes of true friendship. Courage, loyalty, and sacrifice are characteristics shown in THE FOX AND THE HOUND,  ANNIE, and TOY STORY,  just to name a few. Children in the second week of camp, ages 5-10, will work on scenes and songs which highlight genuine friendship. Family and friends will then be encouraged to attend the show Friday morning featuring the kids’ talent and hard work.

For registration or more information, contact me or call 1.800.968.0011 (ask for Lissa Strodtbeck)

http://vimeo.com/47372483
Video from 2012 DRAMA CAMP

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Twelfth Night Rehearsal Open to Public July 3, 2013