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Shop Schüler Books to keep Summer Circle Free!

1/19/2022

MSU Friends of Theatre and Schuler Books and Music Join Forces to Keep Summer Circle Theatre Free

Michigan State University Friends of Theatre and Schuler Books in Okemos and Grand Rapids are joining forces to help keep Summer Circle Theatre free to audiences in 2022.

For 60 years, Summer Circle Theatre has provided free performances of musicals, comedies, drama and children’s shows to the community throughout the month of June. In addition, a free Kids’ Camp provides area youth with theatre skills designed to help build more confidence and acquaint them with the joys of drama.

The pandemic has put free performances in jeopardy, as there is a significant cost to the Department of Theatre to offer these productions to audiences at no charge. Schuler Books is joining forces with the department’s Friends of Theatre group to assist in funding the 2022 season.

During the week of January 23-29, Schuler’s will provide a percentage of the portions for any sale of books, music, or other merchandise (except magazines and gift cards) from either their Okemos or Grand Rapids location. Schuler’s offers a wide selection of new and used books, puzzles, games and local products, as well as greeting cards, magazines and educational toys and games for children. With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, it is an opportunity to both find a perfect gift and help support Summer Circle.

If ordering online, use the code MSUFRIENDS to ensure donations go to Summer Circle. If shopping in person, mention that code and the special promotion to support this cause with your purchase.

Friends of Theatre is a volunteer organization comprised of community individuals who help support and promote Summer Circle Free Theatre and the MSU Department of Theatre students through a variety of events and fundraising efforts. In addition to the Schuler’s event, interested donors may also make a gift to the Summer Circle Diamond Anniversary Endowment online at http://theatre.msu.edu.

Ixion Cancels “Begets”

1/13/2022

Ixion Ensemble Cancels March Production

Ixion Ensemble has canceled their upcoming production of "Begets: Fall of a High School Ronin", which was slated to open late March, due to rising COVID concerns.

"While we are saddened by the decision, we felt this was the most prudent path for the safety of our actors," notes Ixion Artistic Director jeff croff. "This show was going to require large amounts of stage combat and would have kept a cast of twenty in close proximity for multiple hours a day for rehearsals. We felt this put our production at odds with guidance for safety during the pandemic. We hope to revisit the production in a future season."

Ixion still plans to go forward with the remainder of its season at this time.

MSU Opera Gala

1/13/2022

MSU Opera Gala, "A Celebration of the Beautiful Voice”

February 6 at 3pm in Fairchild, tickets $22/20/12 (adults/seniors/students). It's entitled "A Celebration of the Beautiful Voice” and features students in our graduate programs. It's a program of arias and opera scenes. Tickets at the door or at:

https://www.music.msu.edu/event-listing/concert-programs?&category=11

9 Parts of Desire at Williamston

1/13/2022

Williamston Theatre presents 9 Parts of Desire
by Heather Raffo

Co-Directed by Ed Nahhat and Sarab Kamoo
January 27 - February 27, 2022

Featuring Sarab Kamoo in a one-woman, tour-de-force performance, the play details the lives of nine Iraqi women that span the decades between the first and second Gulf Wars and occupation. It is a portrait of the extraordinary (and ordinary) lives of a whole cross-section of Iraqi women: a sexy painter, a radical Communist, doctors, exiles, wives and lovers. This work delves into the many conflicting aspects of what it means to be a woman in a country overshadowed by war.

Box office hours:
Tuesday - Friday
Noon - 6pm
And 1 1/2 hours prior to curtain
517-655-7469

Our Covid-19 protocols have changed!

As the virus evolves, so do our policies. Our primary concern is for the safety of our team and our audiences. Please note:
   • For admittance to the Theatre, you must show proof of full Covid vaccination and photo ID. We are no longer accepting negative Covid tests.

   • Socially distanced seating is no longer automatic! Socially distanced seating is not available with online purchases. You may request socially distanced seating when you make your reservation by calling the box office. There is no additional charge for this service, but you must request it.

   • Masks are still required to be worn for the entirety of your visit to the Theatre.

For more information about our full Covid safety precautions, please click here to visit our website.
http://williamstontheatre.org

Williamston Theatre
122 S. Putnam Street
Williamston, MI 48895

Greenwood Studio Acting Class

1/11/2022

Chris Fisk sent the following:

Would you be willing to post information about the acting class thatGreenwood District Studio,here in Lansing is offering? I've already submitted my application, but they could use more response. Here is the link with more information.
https://greenwooddistrictstudios.com/acting-class/
Located in: Lansing Mall
Address: 921 Mall Dr, Lansing, MI 48917
Phone: (517) 449-3866
Greenwood District Studios is Michigan's first black-owned television and movie studio with a comedy club. Their content will focus on under represented stories from under represented communities. A portion of the studio proceeds will go right back into various under served communities.
https://www.facebook.com/GreenwoodDistrictStudios/

Audition Workshop for Film & TV

1/11/2022

Gay Oliver has been working with the Happy Haven Management Company to book corporate videos, film, television roles and voiceovers.
January 22-23, 2022 there is an Audition Booking Workshop in Detroit. (Farmington Hills)

   • In person
   • Times Saturday 10:30-1pm Sunday- 2p-5p
   • Farmington Hills
   • Different information on both days
   • It is 3 hours each day

Details at http://yasactingworkshop.com
Coach Yasmin Spain
STAND IN YOUR POWER WORKSHOP
$404 is the fee

This is not an acting class. This is a workshop to help actors get booked for film and TV.

Thank you,
Gay Oliver 517.214.1054

Free Printer

1/4/2022

Free Printer from Riverwalk

Prop Matriarch Sandy Norton has a new year’s gift for you! Riverwalk Theatre has an HP Deskjet 3510 printer which can print, scan, and copy. It is wireless with eprint. It is four or more years old but has seldom been used. We would like to give it to the first person who will come to pick it up. Please call or text Sandy Norton at 527 256-4550 to make arrangements to pick it up, if you would like this printer. (And, hey, if you’re not already a member of Riverwalk, maybe become one in the spirit of printer-gratitude?) https://www.riverwalktheatre.com/membership.html

Aura at Ruhala Center

12/20/2021

Ruhala Performing Arts Center presents
AURA by Tommy Lee Johnston
Saturday, January 15, 7:30 pm
Directed by Celina Matos Ruhala

Aura is the story of a pure soul, an eccentric man named Mike who can see color auras surrounding others, revealing their vitality—or imminent demise. It is a probing exploration of how Mike copes with knowledge that one should not even possess, let alone share. How does a thoughtful person live from day to day with a gift/curse of soul-wracking sensitivity and mind-numbing thoughtfulness such as this? Earl, a still young and vital senior struggling with his wife's recent death, meets Mike on his daily walk in the park, and Earl's world is forever transformed. Amanda, a young mom, and Dr. Emily Wallace, a psychiatrist to whom Mike turns for help with his unique visions, are both profoundly affected by Mike and are drawn to this kind and peculiar man with unique gifts.

“The plot becomes increasingly fascinating because it challenges conventional ideas surrounding love, reality and mortality.” --The Urban Coaster

“Aura is a swiftly paced and tightly written new play. You’ll not soon forget this story of a pure soul. Tommy Lee Johnston is a talented playwright/actor.” --Chicago Critic

Box Office 417-337-0464
$15 all tickiets; limited seating
1846 Haslett Rd E.L. 48823
http://RuhalaCenter.com

Whirligig MFA at MSU

12/12/2021

The MSU Master of Fine Arts candidates invites you to a special showing of their work.

The MFA Actors and Designers invite you to a performance and design presentation on, December 13th and 14th in Room 12 and the Arena Theatre (in the MSU Auditorium building on the corner of Auditorium Road and Farm Lane.)

Actors and designers have worked in their classes on the play The Whirligig by Hamish Linklater. "a sparkle-dark, rollicking, rural romance about Death, Time, Mistaken Identity, Chance, Sex, Chancy Sex, and mostly, mostly Love."

Schedule:
Monday 12/13
6:15 Room 12 (Auditorium) MFA Designer presentations for The Whirligig
7:00 Arena Theatre (Auditorium) MFA Actor presentation of The Whirligig
Following the show, MFA Designer and Actor talkback

Tuesday 12/14
6:30 Room 12, MFA Designs for The Whirligig will be displayed
7:00 Arena Theatre, MFA Actor presentation of The Whirligig
Following the show, MFA Actor talkback

Admission free.

Amazon Smile Shopping?

12/8/2021

With your help,Amazon wants to give Riverwalk Theatre some money.Earn cash for Riverwalk Theatre when you shop at Amazon.
For every qualifying purchase you make at Amazon Smile, Amazon will donate a portion of your total purchase amount to Riverwalk. It is the same company and your same account. There is no cost to Riverwalk or to you. The website is the same. Once you register, you never need do anything again except shop at smile.amazon.com. Here’s how:
•   Go to smile.amazon.com
•   Bookmark this site—you must shop at smile.amazon.com to get the donation to Riverwalk. Shopping at amazon.com will not provide a donation.
•   On your first visit to AmazonSmile, you will be asked to select a charitable organization to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. A window will pop up to ask you what organization you want your donation to go to. No other information is requested. Be sure to select Community Circle Players, Inc. which, as you probably know, is Riverwalk Theatre’s official name. (Maybe some other theatre(s) can be chosen — not sure about that, but check at the site) They will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in a donation.
•   THAT’S IT. Keep shopping at smile.amazon.com. and supporting Riverwalk Theatre.