Remember Jack Sanborn?

I recently was in contact with Jack Sanborn (Facebook) and he is in Ocala, Florida living the good life, which doesn't include theater these days.

That's Jack on the right and his partner Thomas DeMasters on the left.

Parri Sontag recalls seeing Jack as the waiter in Guys and Dolls in the scene in Cuba where Miss Sarah has too many dolce de leches and not being able to stop laughing. "He wore this big Carmen Miranda headpiece with the fruit and really had fun with the part."

Jack was very involved in theater when he lived in Jackson including directing Annie, Nunsense I and II. He was also onstage in Chorus Line, Music Man, Evita, King and I, and Once Upon a Mattress.

I have Jack's contact information,which he asked me to share with friends!

Remember Tim Fowler?

Tim Fowler was recently in town to visit his parents Paul and Carol Fowler, who hosted a Buffalo Roast Buffet honoring Tim and Li Sheng's marriage on May 25th. Li's parents from Shanghai, China were guests and have been traveling in this country after attending their daughter's wedding in Rockville, Maryland.

Tim is currently Operations Manager for the Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, D.C..

Tim will be remembered for a number of outstanding performances in shows such as Star Spangled Girl and Barefoot in the Park as well as designing outstanding sets like The Shadow Box on stages at Jackson Community College.

Youth Theatre Auditions Scheduled!

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Looking for Directors

Center Stage Jackson is looking for directors. As we begin to choose plays for our 2009-2010 season we would like to consider director's projects. What show have you always wanted to direct? Would it fit in our season. Contact me at ann.holt@centerstagejackson.org if you are interested and you'll be added to our Directors mailing list.

Sweeney Todd

The Bon Ton Room presents Sweeney Todd...Oct. 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th...All Play and No Work, 3017 Wildwood Ave.(Old VFW Hall) near the Airport, 787-6733 for reservations.

The cast is headed by Sandy Sykes as Mrs. Lovett and Matt Davis as Sweeney (pictured here). Other outstanding performers include Lori Pelham, Roxanne Bruner, Chris Fultz, Mike Reed, Timm Richardson, Dusty Salyer, Francesca Vitali, Sara Davis and Mary Krzesicki plus the accomplished pianists Elena Beasley and Sherra Zuck. Further music is played by the cast, which should be fun, Sandy Sykes on Flute, Matt Davis on Tuba, Lori Pelham on triangle, and Timm Richardson on accordian.

MANAGING DIRECTOR WANTED

The Michigan Shakespeare Festival, a nonprofit theater company, is seeking a managing director. Candidates must be multi-taskers with strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Computer skills, theater experience and marketing and development experience and a bachelor's degree are desirable, but not mandatory. Call Rick Davies at 517 740 0531 or email rldavies5@comcast.net for a full description and list of responsibilities.

Annual Meeting and Awards Night

(Last year's recipient LUCAS MEYERS presents the trophy to the 2008 Youth Award Winner CONNOR PIERCE.)

The Annual Meeting of Center Stage Jackson was held last night (Wednesday, August 13th) at All Play and No Work on Wildwood Avenue.

Board members elected were TONY BOLING, ANTOINETTE LA CINSKI, DOUG MEYERS, and CHUCK THOR.

Awards presented by outgoing President CHRISTINE LAROCK GORTON were: Rookie of the Year CARLY BRAKE; Youth Award CONNOR PIERCE; Techi Award CHRIS FULTZ; Hammy Award MICHAEL CICIRELLI; Ted Wood Award DENISE WEBER; and President's Award SHERI CICIRELLI.

Shining Star Awards were given to: CAROL BRAKE, STEVE DIETRICH, KEITH DRAYTON, JOANN RAUBECK DRAYTON, ALEXANDRIA FLYNN, COLLEEN FLYNN, DAVID FULLER, MAHALIA GIBSON, PAM HILL, TRACEY JESKE, JULIE KLEE, KEEGAN LADWIG, AMANDA MAHONEY, DOUG MEYERS, DR. STEPHEN MURPHY, JOSH RENNELL, KYLE SYKES, KEN SCLUCKEBIER, CHUCK THOR, JEREMIAH WEAVER, SARAH WEBER, R. DEAN WEBER, ADAM WOOLSEY, and ELLEN YOAKAM.

MI's Purple Rose Will Premiere Two New Plays in 2009, and Revive a Favorite

Playbill has posted the upcoming 2009 Season for the Purple Rose Theater in Chelsea. Read about it by clicking HERE.

Left of Center lands new home at Brooklyn theater

"The Left of Center Theater Company finally has a stage to call home, and Brooklyn finally has someone to put the long-vacant Star Theater to use. The community theater group has worked out an agreement with the building's owner to take over management of the downtown landmark.

The group will refurbish and convert the old movie house, 119 N. Main St., into a venue for live theatrical productions, stand-up and improv comedy, and eventually a film festival."

Read the rest of Entertainment Reporter Bill Chapin's article for the Jackson Citizen Patriot by clicking HERE.

Croswell Opera House Presents. . .

Rodgers and Hammerstein's

The King and I

July 25-27 & July 31-August 1-3
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 8pm
Sundays 3pm

SEATING LIMITED! CALL OR VISIT TODAY

517-264-SHOW (7469)

www.croswell.org

129 E. Maumee Street, Downtown Adrian

Julliane Dolan, Director

Butch Marshall, Music Director

Douglas Miller, Scene Designer

Kevin Kennard in "Guilty Pleasures" at The Bon Ton Room

"I saw Kevin's show last year and he is incredible! Don't miss this event!!!" Ann Holt

Kevin Kennard returns to The Bon Ton Room as he presents his new cabaret show "Guilty Pleasures" on Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26 at 8:00 PM. - doors open at 7:00 PM. Cover charge $20. Reservations - call 517-787-6733. The Bon Ton Room @ All Work And No Play, 3017 Wildwood Ave. Jackson, MI 49202.

A member of the legendary singing group "The Pied Pipers" (Vocal Group Hall Of Fame recipients) and a vocalist with The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra (Capitol Records), Kevin is also a veteran cabaret performer, having headlined clubs in Atlanta, San Francisco, Palm Springs and Los Angeles where he currently resides.

His new show offers a mix of music ranging from pop and country, to standards and jazz - and always some comedy songs thrown in for good measure. Find out more at www.kevinkennard.com and www.myspace.com/thebontonroom.

Croswell Opera House Presents. . .

Relay for Life Fundraising Cabaret Show

The Foote Hospital Oncology Caregivers Unit Relay for Life team is pleased to present a fundraising cabaret show, Friday, June 27th, at the Bon Ton Room at All Play and Now Work, 3017 Wildwood Ave, Jackson, MI.

Show time is 8:00 p.m., doors open at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 and are available by calling 517-787-6733.

Relay for Life is designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research and programs of the American Cancer Society. This year's theme is Celebrate - Remember - Fight Back. To support this cause, please join the Foote Hospital Oncology Caregivers team for an evening of inspiring cabaret performances by some of Jackson's own singers and musicians: Elena Beasley, Roxanne Bruner, Matt Davis, Steve Hug, Kerrie Manders, Sandy Sykes, Allen Tuttle and Sherra Zuck.

The 2008 ACS Relay for Life takes place August 1-2, 2008, in Cascades Falls Park.

Kevin Kennard

Kevin Kennard returns to The Bon Ton Room as he presents his new cabaret show "Guilty Pleasures" on Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26 at 8:00 PM. - doors open at 7:00 PM. Reservations - call 517-787-6733. 3017 Wildwood Ave. Jackson, MI 49202

A member of the legendary singing group "The Pied Pipers" (Vocal Group Hall Of Fame recipients) and a vocalist with The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra (Capitol Records), Kevin is also a veteran cabaret performer, having headlined clubs in Atlanta, San Francisco, Palm Springs and Los Angeles where he currently resides.

His new show offers a mix of music ranging from pop and country, to standards and jazz - and always some comedy songs thrown in for good measure. Find out more at www.kevinkennard.com.

Location: The Bon Ton Room @ All Play and No Work
3017 Wildwood Ave.
Cost: $20

Share Your Talent - Join Center Stage Jackson

It's time to join or renew your membership in Center Stage Jackson in order to be able to vote at the Annual Meeting on Wednesday, August 13, at All Play and No Work. Visit the Center Stage website to print out a membership form.

Learn Professional Methods of Applying Stage Makeup

Get Ready for Summer & Fall Productions
Basic Application & Old Age

Saturday, June 14, 2008
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Instructed by: Kim Lennox
Left of Center Theatre Company

Location: the Costume Gallery, 4114 Page Ave. Michigan Center

Cost: $35.00
Includes Ben Nye Personal Kit

Ages: 12 and Up

Register at the Costume Gallery by June 6, Call 517-764-5893 to register or for information.

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The Entertainer's Rule

"Look good, sound good, and do something good. To make a steady living, you need all three. To be on television, you can get away with only two."

Timothy Wenk, magician, West Stockbridge, Massachusetts from the website Rules of Thumb website. Check it out.

Cast for FAME Announced

FAME

Cast List

Carmen Diaz MAHALIA GIBSON

Nick Piazza CHIP MEZO

Serena Katz ALEXANDRIA FLYNN

Serena Katz (understudy) JESSICA BRIDGES

Joe Vegas CHRISTOPHER FULTZ

Schlomo Metzenbaum DUSTIN SALYER

Schlomo Metzenbaum (understudy) SHANE STEPHENS

Mable Washington KATIE WALKER

Mable Washington (understudy) ABBEY ROOD

Tyrone Jackson ADAM WOOLSEY

Grace “Lambchops” Lamb FRANCESCA VITALI

Grace “Lambchops” Lamb (understudy) MARCY WAY

Iris Kelly MADDIE LADWIG

Iris Kelly (understudy) KELLY PRESTON

Goodman “Goody” King MICHAEL CICIRELLI

Miss Esther Sherman KAREN KIDDER BARRETT

Ms. Greta Bell JULIE KLEE

Ms. Greta Bell (understudy) CARYN SHOWERMAN

Ms. Sheinkopf MELISSA TURNER

Mr. Meyers TBA

Dance Ensemble

Haley Bollheimer, Tiffany Hammond, Chelsea Vandenburg, Delaney Duckham, Dustin Schonhard, Tyler Akio

Vocal/Musican Ensemble

Theresa Bishop, Josh Ross, Kendra Pulliam, Amanda Marzano, Marina Perrin, Tia Wilson, Carly Petersen, Jeniffer Meusling, Carly Brake, Emma Nowinski, Daniel Nowinski, David Fuller, Jake Carothers, Ryan Bennett, Kyle Guernsey, Keifer Navarre, Megan Edwards, Ainsley Herrick, Maggie Lapp, Jaimie Leppala, Erienne Burch

*On behalf of the production staff of FAME we want to thank everyone who came out to audition.

Come to the Cabaret!

May 23^rd and 24^th






Learn Your Lessons Well:
The Bon Ton Room's First Cabaret Class Showcase Featuring: Mollie Bolton, Mahalia Gibson, Ann Holt, Steve Hug, Chuck Miller, Leah O'Brien, and Chuck Palmer
Direction: Matt Davis
Musical Direction: Sherra Zuck
Doors open 7:15 Show 8:00 - $7

Join the Bon Ton Room's First Graduating Cabaret Class as they share their talent with the masses! A great evening filled with music from the most prolific songwriters of the past century.

Call 787-6733 for reservations

The Bon Ton Room at All Play & No Work, 3017 Wildwood Ave. Jackson, MI

Full Time Technical Director Position

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

The Croswell Opera House, Michigan’s oldest continuously operating theatre (circa 1866), which currently produces 8-9 musicals and plays annually with an $800,000 budget, seeks a Technical Director. Experience in set construction, carpentry, rigging, supervising crews, keeping within budgets, and knowledge of lights-sound-props a must. Stage management, general building maintenance, and/or set and lighting design experience a plus. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Theatre Technology or have equivalent experience, will be able to work hours that include evenings/weekends, and will have strong interpersonal and communication skills. Qualified applicants should mail or fax resume and letter of interest including salary requirements to Artistic Director, Croswell Opera House, 129 E. Maumee Street, Adrian, MI 49221, fax (517) 263-5130 or e-mail director@croswell.org This is a F-T, salaried position with benefits.