Improv at The Sauk in Jonesville, May 16

GoProv, an improvisational comedy troupe from Indiana, will make their second annual appearance at the Sauk Theatre in Jonesville this Saturday.

The group, which uses suggestions from the audience to create comedy scenes, made their debut at The Sauk last year during Riverfest. The fast-paced, hilarious show will have no rehearsal, no script and everything will be made up on the spot.

The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 16 at The Sauk, 240 E. Chicago in Jonesville, MI. All tickets are $10. Tickets will be available in person at the theatre Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and again from 5:30 until showtime. Tickets are also available online at www.thesauk.org.

Returning from last year are performers Steve Freeto, Aaron Nichols and Angie Pippenger. Joining the group this year will be Michael Koscielny.

During the day Saturday, GoPro will host an improvisational comedy workshop open to anyone age 16 and up. The workshop will focus on the fundamentals of improv comedy, how to create characters with no rehearsal and teach games designed to open performers minds to a wide variety of comedy possibilities.

The workshop will be held from 2:30 - 5:50 p.m at the theatre. Registration is $15 and includes a ticket to the evening performance. To register call 517-849-9100 and leave a message. You will receive a confirmation phone call.

More information about GoProv, The Sauk and upcoming productions can be found at
www.thesauk.org.

Auditions March 9, 10 for "A Festival of One-Acts" at Sauk Theatre

JONESVILLE — Audition dates have been set for "A Festival of One-Acts" at The Sauk, Hillsdale County’s Community Theatre.

Auditions will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, March 9 and Tuesday, March 10 at the Sauk Theatre, 240 E. Chicago St., Jonesville. Auditions are open to anyone age 8 and up. No experience is necessary. Auditions will consist of readings from the script. The production needs approximately 30 actors. Rehearsals will begin on March 16. Performances are April 30-May 3.

The production will include a variety of short plays including both comedy and drama. Among the selections are two short plays by longtime Sauk volunteer Bud Vear and a world premiere production written for the Sauk by G.M. (Bud) Thompson, who wrote last year's "Running Away."

The one-acts being produced are: - "Pity the Fool" by D.M. Larson, directed by Tyler Bennett and Ryan Littley - "A Fish Tale" by J. Scott Bronson, directed by Cheryl Showalter - "The Annual Check Up," written and directed by Bud Vear - "Where No Stain Has Gone Before" by Jeffrey Conolly, directed by Tim Ambrose - "Cleveland Waits" by Greg Vovos, directed by Mark Pedrick - "276" by G.M. (Bud) Thompson, directed by MJ Dulmage - "I Can't Think of It Right Now" by Nick Zagone, directed by Jennifer Wagler - "Family Vacation (Before Cellphones) by Bud Vear, directed by Naomi Hendrickson - "The Case of the Really Big Dog of the Baskervilles: A Justin Thyme Mystery" by Bruce Kane, directed by Kristin Hood.

For more information regarding auditions, the short plays themselves, The Sauk and the 2015 season, visit www.thesauk.org.

The Sauk 2015 Season Sponsors are County National Bank, Drews Place of Hillsdale, Fingertips Apiary, Olivia’s Chop House/Saucy Dog Barbecue, DARR Real Estate, Gossage Eye Institute, Johnny T’s Bistro and Watkin’s Oil Company/Sunrise Shops. The 2015 media sponsor is Expressions Photography and Design.