Showing posts with label 2014. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2014. Show all posts

Friday, December 05, 2014

Live Streaming of Concert Reading at Chelsea District Library! 12/6/2014

Photo Courtesy Sean Carter Photography

Chelsea District Library Announces Purple Rose Theatre Company
Concert Reading - Now available through live streaming!
Saturday, Dec. 6
10:30am-12:30pm | Ages 16 and older
McKune Room | Registration Required

Now there are two ways to enjoy our Purple Rose Theatre Company concert readings! In person or streamed live!  

Join us for this week's performance Ghost Gardens by Steven Simoncic. Staged in a forgotten corner of Detroit, this story pits redemption against destruction, hope against hopelessness, as it examines the humor, grit, grace, determination and delusion it takes to survive in the post-industrial modern American urban village. 

Can't make the performance? Watch it through live streaming in the comfort of your home!  The live streaming link can be found on our website home page below the catalog search and will be active the day of the performance.

Tuesday, November 04, 2014

Be Part of The All A-Merry-Can Christmas Show in 2014


Christmas in the City - 9th Year!

Take a peek at your calendars, pick a date and come on out & see Christmas in the City! Text or call 517-936-8130 or email cabaretchristmas@gmail.com. for reservations.

Christmas is Coming!

The Encore Musical Theatre Company is well underway in our rehearsals for CHRISTMAS CAROLED!  As the set is being completed, and our costumer is hard at work in her costume shop, it is never too early for YOU to make your plans to come see Christmas Caroled at The Encore!  Christmas Caroled performances run November 20 - December 21, no performance on Thanksgiving Day.  Having company come to town and looking for something to do?? Bring them to The Encore for a Holiday treat the whole family will enjoy!

"A unique take on a holiday musical, Christmas Caroled!  draws on a classic tale, then wraps its story around an old-fashioned TV Christmas special - presented live! Gather around the stage this year for a magical holiday experience the whole family will enjoy!"

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

2014 Theater Opportunities for Young People

JSA has 2 opportunities for kids take the stage with their Christmas Play Production Classes - taught by Sandy DiCesare (ages 6-10) and Diego Febres-Cordero (ages 11-17) Classes start the week of Sept. 22. No audition, but you need to register for the class in advance.

For more information visit Jackson School of the Arts.

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

2014 Wilde Award Nominations


The Wilde Award nominations for 2014 have been announced. You can check them out HERE

There are lots of nods to the Michigan Shakespeare Festival, which just celebrated its 20th Season with outstanding performances of  HAMLET, CYMBELINE, and THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST.

Now in the thirteenth year, the Wilde Awards honor the best productions, performances, and technical work done by professional theaters across the state based on reviews written by Encore Michigan's professional critics.

Theater professionals from across Michigan will gather together Sept. 22 when The 2014 Wilde Awards are presented at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in the Detroit suburb of West Bloomfield. 

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://encoremichigan.com/article.html?article=7487#sthash.2uQiAFZD.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://encoremichigan.com/article.html?article=7487#sthash.2uQiAFZD.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://encoremichigan.com/article.html?article=7487#sthash.2uQiAFZD.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://encoremichigan.com/article.html?article=7487#sthash.2uQiAFZD.dpu

Thursday, August 07, 2014

Volunteer and See Shakespeare for Free (2014)

Michigan Shakespeare-Festival sent the following message regarding the sign up: 2014 MSF Festival Volunteers:

There are just two weekends left in our critically acclaimed 20th anniversary season. And there are still a few open volunteer opportunities.

There have been a few cancellations and last minute reschedulings. So if you'd like to come help and see the shows, please double check our calendar and see if anything works for you.

See you at the theater!

To view the sign up, go to:
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0548AEAF2EA7FF2-20141/18535912

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Saturday, August 02, 2014

Free Shakespeare for Students Through August 17, 2014

Janet Haley as the Queen in CYMBELINE
The Michigan Shakespeare Festival has received a grant from Michigan Automotive Compressor Inc. (MACI) to provide free tickets to local area students! 

HAMLET, CYMBELINE, and the IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST (Oscar Wilde)

If you know someone under the age of 18 in Jackson County, they can attend any MSF performance over through August 17th for FREE! All they have to do is fill out a survey afterwards talking about their experience seeing live theatre.

Seating is limited! Only 20 free tickets per performance. To reserve now, call the box office at 517-796-8600 and use the code JSASTUDENT. Thank you MACI!

Friday, July 25, 2014

Peppermint Creek Theatre Announces Auditions


Auditions for the first production of the 2014-15 season, "Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo" are this weekend! Find all of the details here: http://www.peppermintcreek.org/audition.html

Monday, July 14, 2014

Jackson School for the Arts Offers Workshop for Teens and Adults

Theater for Teens and Adults

From Audition to Opening Night Workshop with the Sauk Theatre's Dave Trippett.  Thursday, July 17.  6:30-8:00 PM. $12. 

Encore Musical Theatre (Dexter, MI) Announces Auditions


SPAMALOT: Directed by Thalia V. Schramm, Musical Directed by R. Mackenzie Lewis, and Choreographed by Mathew Brennan.

Rehearsals begin August 19th, Performances run September 18th through October 12th.

AUDITIONS WILL BE MONDAY, JULY 21st, FROM 6pm-10pm. An invited callback audition will be held on Tuesday, July 22nd.

Please prepare two contrasting 32-bar cuts of music from a contemporary musical. Music from the show is acceptable.

***To audition, you must call the box office 
during normal business hours and schedule a time***.  
(734) 268-6200)
For more information visit the Encore website .

Sunday, July 13, 2014

The Croswell (Adrian, MI) Presents. . .


The Croswell, in downtown Adrian, continues is 2014 Broadway season of shows with the big-hearted, high-flying hit musical, Catch Me If You Can, July 18 – 27. Based on the book and hit 2002 Dreamworks movie, this jazzy and spirited musical follows the real-life story of Frank Abagnale, Jr., a world-class con artist who runs away from home in search of the glamorous life. With nothing more than his boyish charm, a big imagination and millions of dollars in forged checks, Frank successfully poses as doctor, a lawyer and a jet pilot, even winning the girl of his dreams – all before the age of 21!  With straight-arrow FBI agent Carl Hanratty on Frank’s tail, the show offers a jet-setting, cat-and-mouse chase all set to a swinging ‘60’s score and a cast full of flashy show girls! Catch Me If You Can runs Friday & Saturday, July 18 & 19 and 25 & 26 at 8:00pm, with 2:30pm performances on Saturday July 26 and Sundays July 20 & 27. 
 
Tickets for Catch Me If You Can range in price from $15 - $35 for adults and are just $15 for students aged 15 and under. For information about tickets, call the Croswell at 517-264-SHOW (7469), stop in to the box office at 129 E. Maumee, Adrian, MI, Mon-Fri, 9-5 pm or visit www.croswell.org. If interested, you may contact Jere Righter at 517-263-6868 or at jrighter@croswell.org to schedule an interview with a member of the cast or artistic team. Media tickets are available for the first weekend’s performances. 

Williamston Theatre (Williamston, MI) Announces 2014-2015 Season



"Williamston Theater, mid-Michigan's award-winning professional theater company, celebrates its ninth season with a mix of comedies, dramas, murders, world premieres and Michigan premieres. The 2014-2015 season will include "The Gravedigger: A Frankenstein Story" by Joseph Zettelmaier, "Miracle on South Division Street" by Tom Dudzik, "The Best Brothers" by Daniel MacIvor, "Sirens" by Deborah Zoe Laufer, "Outside Mullingar" by John Patrick Shanley and "The Art of Murder" by Joe DiPietro."

You can find details on their website by clicking HERE.

Monday, July 07, 2014

WANT TO SEE A SHOW FOR FREE?



The Michigan Shakespeare Festival needs volunteer ushers! It's a great way to see the show for free AND help out a non-profit organization at the same time! They need 3 ushers for each performance, and they ask ushers to arrive for training one hour prior to curtain. 

If you are interested call the MSF admin office at 517-998-3673 or email the MSF!

Friday, June 27, 2014

Update on the Situation at Performance Network #3


The Performance Network closed suddenly, mid-production, the end of May. Now the board has chosen new leadership to attempt to resuscitate the financially ailing professional theater. You can read a little about how the organization plans to move forward.

Earlier articles are HERE #2 and HERE #1.

Thursday, June 26, 2014

Michigan Shakespeare Festival Opens 20th Anniversary Season July 17



Hamlet, Cymbeline & The Importance of Being Earnest to run July 17 - August 17, 2014

JACKSON, Mich. - The Michigan Shakespeare Festival will open their 20th Anniversary Season, July 17, 2014. Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, and Shakespeare’s romantic adventure Cymbeline will run in repertory for five weeks, July 17 - August 17, 2014.
 
Six discounted previews, sponsored by Jackson’s JTV and The Commercial Exchange, will begin each run, followed by Press Opening Night on the third performance of each production. Regular performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. with Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m. All performances will be held at the Baughman Theatre, located in the Potter Center on the campus of Jackson College, 2111 Emmons Road, Jackson MI 49201. The 20th Anniversary Season is sponsored by the Weatherwax Foundation, the James A. & Faith Knight Foundation, the Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs, MACI Youth Fund, Experience Jackson,Consumers Energy, Comerica Bank, Jackson Community Foundation, Anethesia Business Consultants, Jackson College, Samuel Higby Camp Foundation, Louis Glick Memorial Trust, Jackson Art & Literary Association, and the Hurst Foundation. 
 

Thursday, June 19, 2014

Update on the Situation at Performance Network



The Performance Network closed suddenly, mid-production, the end of May. Now the board has chosen new leadership to attempt to resuscitate the financially ailing professional theater. You can read about it HERE.

You can read an earlier article for more background HERE.

Sunday, June 15, 2014

Farmers Alley Theatre (Kalamazoo, MI) Announces 2014 - 2015 Season



Farmers Alley Theatre in Kalamazoo is also doing a production of Pasek & Paul's DOGFIGHT during their 2014 - 2015 Season. Guess I'l be seeing it twice this coming season! Here's the rest of their very interesting line-up.

THE SECRET GARDEN – September/October 2014Based on the beloved novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, this whimsical and haunting tale tells the story of young Mary Lennox, orphaned and sent to live with her unknown relatives on the ghastly moors in England.  Once there, Mary tries to bring hope, life and spring back to the estate and her new family.  Book by Marsha Norman, Music and Lyrics by Lucy Simon & Marsha Norman.

AND THE WORLD GOES ‘ROUND – December 2014Our Cabaret Series features the songs of one of the greatest songwriting teams in musical theatre history, the works of John Kander & Fred Ebb.  Composers of Cabaret, Chicago, New York, New York and many more, this evening is perfect for our intimate cabaret setup that has become our most popular time of the year.

VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE – February 2015The Tony Award Winner for Best Play in 2013, this hilarious comedy tells the story of a movie star sibling who comes home to her family with a brand new and much younger boyfriend.  From the twisted mind of comedic genius Christopher Durang, this riotous new work is a smart and savvy send up of the entertainment business while also a biting black comedy about family.

THE GLASS MENAGERIE – April 2015Farmers Alley Theatre’s first real foray into one of the classics of American Theatre is presented in season 7 with Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie.  Now more popular than ever after its successful Broadway revival, come join us as we bring these unforgettable characters – Amanda, Tom, Laura, and the gentleman caller, Jim - to life this spring.

DOGFIGHT – June 2015A new musical from University of Michigan graduates Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, Dogfight’s recent off-Broadway run was nominated for nearly every award available.  On the eve of JFK’s assassination in 1963, three young soldiers are about to ship off to Vietnam.  One of the boys meets Rose, an awkward and idealistic waitress who rewrites the book of love and an unexpected love affair takes place.  Romantic and heartbreaking, this is a perfect show for audiences who love to be inspired and captivated.

THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK CHRISTMAS MUSICAL – July/August 2015Head back to Armadillo Acres as your favorite rednecks celebrate Christmas in July!  One of our most popular shows in Farmers Alley history is back – with a holiday twist!  Betty, Lin and Pickles are on hand to treat audiences to an all-new sequel where the Trailer Park’s resident Scrooge needs to learn a lesson about neighborly love.  Featuring all the beer-swilling, lawn-chair throwing antics that made the original such a hit!

Saturday, June 14, 2014

Center Stage Jackson's Production of JOSEPH Opens


Introducing Michael Cicirelli as Joseph!

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT. June 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 & 29 at Jackson College's Baughman Theater (in the Potter Center). Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students (with ID) and $10 for groups of 10 or more. Purchase tickets online at www.centerstagejackson.org or reserve over the phone at 517-796-2602!