Evolve Theatrics is currently seeking volunteer ushers for our upcoming production of The Sound of Music. 

Performances will take place at 7:30 PM on July 18, 19, 25, and 26, with a matinee performance at 3:00 PM on July 20.

We’re looking for two volunteers per performance. In appreciation of your time, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy the show for free. We kindly ask that all ushers arrive one hour before curtain time.

PERFORMED AT
Delta Presbyterian Church
6100 W. Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48917

This is on the west side of Lansing, on W. Michigan Ave, between Mall Drive South and Creyts Road.


If you're interested in volunteering, please email : mailto:[email protected]

For more info and/or to buy reserved tickets go to https://www.evolvetheatrics.com/tickets.html
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​Since the late great Bob Wyckoff started the Lansing State Journal Thespie Awards for theatre back in 1979, they’ve mostly been certificate-free. Most people subscribed to the physical newspaper in those “olden days” and just kept a paper copy as “proof” of their recognition. 

In more recent years there have been certificates, thanks to the efforts of Tom Klunzinger (recipient of this year’s Robert Busby Special Thespie Award for general contributions to Lansing Area Theatre.) Tom prepared, Jane printed, Mike Hughes signed — and with the help of Thespie Judge Liane Zimny, certificates have been/are being delivered to the theatres where the winning shows were produced.

If you have questions about where/when your certificate got delivered to whom, contact Liane [email protected]. I delivered Riverwalk’s and Wiliamston’s — but missed 2 in the pile that Liane is going to deliver to Williamston when she sees their HILARIOUS current show “Our Lady of Perpetual Help” which you should ALL see for yourselves. It runs through August 3.http://www.williamstontheatre.org. 

LOTS of Thespies were for RIVERWALK shows this year. You can stop by during Riverwalk's new summer office hours:
    Monday: closed
    Tuesday: 10am-1:00
    Wednesday: 10:00am-5:00pm
    Thursday: 2pm-5:00pm
    Friday: closed
Give Abbie and Rita a call (517-482-5700) and your certificate can be avaiilable at the box office when you attend the upcoming Riverwalk events. Emerging Playwrights Festival August 2 and 3 Bare Bones Improv shows the following weekend. More info to come. 
In case you missed it on Facebook and/or in the June 29 issue of the State Journal, here are the 2025 Thespie Award winners:

For musicals
• Best musical: "Urinetown," Riverwalk Theatre.
• Director: Marcus Fields, "The SpongeBob Musical," Riverwalk. (Coming close was Brian Farnham, "Urinetown," Riverwalk).
• Actor: Michael Palmer, "SpongeBob"
• Actress: Caila Conklin, "Beautiful," Peppermint Creek Theatre Company.
• Supporting actor: Adam Woolsey, "Beautiful." (Close was T.J. Kelly, "SpongeBob.)
• Supporting actress: Meghan Malusek, "Urinetown."
• Featured actor: Janus Hoang, "SpongeBob."
• Featured actress: Elise Griffiths, "SpongeBob."
• Ensemble: Brooke Cousins, Reese Martin and Olivia Bath, "9 to 5," Michigan State University.
• Music director: Sean Duffy, "Into the Woods," Midway Theater Company.
• Choreography: Reyna Martinez, Lauren Mudry and Meghan Laskos, "SpongeBob." (Close was Brian Farnham, "Urinetown.")
For plays
• Best play: "Angels in America," Riverwalk.
• Director: Jasmine Rivera, "A Case For the Existence of God," Williamston Theatre.
• Director (non-professional): Bob Robinson, "Angels in America."
• Actor: The combination of Anthony Cason and Ryan Patrick Welsh, "A Case For the Existence of God."
• Actor (non-professional): Luka Pawsek, "Angels in America," Riverwalk.
• Actress: Sarab Kamoo, "Baba," Williamston Theatre.
• Actress (non-professional): Heather Lewis, "On the Exhale," Peppermint Creek.
• Supporting actor: Heath Sartorius, "Angels in America," Riverwalk.
• Supporting actress: Janet Haley, "Thirst," Williamston Theatre.
• Supporting actress (non-professional): Gini Larson, "The Importance of Being Earnest," Riverwalk
• Featured actor: Camilla Trudell, "Crime and Punishment," Lansing Community College.
• Featured actress: Keara Hayes, "Pickleball," Riverwalk. (Close was Erin Hoffman, "The Importance of Being Earnest," Riverwalk.)
• Ensemble: The cast of "Decision Height," MSU: Aubriana Scott, Kellie VerWoert, Maddie Affer, Karen Law, Tasiyah Hampton, Aryne Drews, Xhanna Travina, Lexa Busch, Cayla Hadaway, Zoe Dorst, Anna Yarnal, Juliana Barnerd, Seray Sezgen, Sam Dobrowolski and Rileigh Belle Wine.

​Pride and Prejudice opens THIS FRIDAY — the one featuring ME, my daughter and granddaughter as Lady Catherine, Mrs. Bennet and Lydia! Tech Week! Getting into costumes and set moving… the crazy times and we are excited. Pretty sure tix will be available at the door as well as via the link below.  Jane Z

Alive Theatre is Incandescently Happy to Present: Pride & Prejudice


Join us at the Schmidt Community Center for a nostalgic theatrical experience the last two weekends of June!
Step into the world of Jane Austen’s beloved novel as our talented cast brings the timeless story to life on stage—with all the wit, warmth, and awkward proposals you remember. Watch the clever and spirited Elizabeth Bennet go head-to-head with the famously proud (and secretly smitten) Mr. Darcy. It's a Regency-era rom-com served with a twist of scandal, snobbery, and a whole lot of heart.


 Schmidt Community Center — 5825 Wise Rd, Lansing, MI
• Friday, June 20 @ 7:00 PM
• Saturday, June 21 @ 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
• Friday, June 27 @ 7:00 PM
• Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Get Your Tickets Today: https://masterarts.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200485595

Visit Alive's Socials for Sneak Peeks & Backstage Moments:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIIv8K8uemv/?igsh=bmttd2VpaG42Mm11
https://www.instagram.com/alive_theatre?igsh=N3ozcnE0azVxMjJn&utm_source=qr
https://www.facebook.com/TheAliveTheatre/


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Summer Circle! Opening This Thursday! And I can’t attend because of Pride and Prejudice!
Anyone attending Thursday willing/able to email me a review?! Maybe somebody with a kid audience member in tow? Let me know [email protected]

MSU Theatre Presents Mo Willems's Elephant & Piggie's "We Are in a Play!"

MSU Summer Circle Theatre's third and final show is Elephant & Piggie's "We Are in a Play!" by Mo Willems (book and lyrics) and Deborah Wicks La Puma (music), a fun-loving story about best friends Elephant and Piggie playing characters while celebrating friendship and the magic of theater! 
Dates: June 19 – 22, 2025
Location: Summer Circle Courtyard
Admission: Free – No tickets required!
Run Time: Approximately 1 hour, 25 minutes with 15 minute intermission
Rating: Appropriate for all ages. Moments of audience interaction and gentle humor about friendship, sharing, and surprises.
Directed by: Alexis Black
Musical Direction by: Dave Wendelberger
Pre-Show:
Lansing Makers Network will be doing crafts at the Summer Circle Courtyard before all Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” performances for the following times:
• June 19 - 21: approximately 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
• June 22: approximately  2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Location: The Summer Circle Theatre Courtyard is between the Auditorium Building and Kresge Building on MSU’s campus (542 Auditorium Road, East Lansing, MI 48824). 
• Showtimes: Performances are at 7 PM (except Sundays, which start at 4 PM).
• Parking: Free parking is available in Lot 9 across from the Auditorium Building starting at 6 PM on weekdays and all day on weekends.
• Seating: First come, first serve tiered amphitheater-style seating is provided. Please bring your own blanket or lawn chair for added comfort.
• Food & Concessions: Concessions will be available, but you are welcome to bring your own food.
• Rain Policy: In case of heavy rain, performances will be moved into the MSU Auditorium Building.
• Donations/Support: SCT relies on donations to offer free Summer theatre to the community.

The Costume Shop is reducing its inventory in a big “Garage Sale” tomorrow, Saturday June 14. 

Fabric
patterns
costumes
interesting every-day garments and accessories 
will be available at great prices!

This Saturday 6/14 from 10am to 3 pm at Riverwalk’s Costume Shop — 

NOT at Riverwalk Theatre but at THE COSTUME SHOP - 1131 May St, Lansing - one block north of Saginaw, just east of Pennsylvania. 
http://rwtcostumeshop.com - this sale is also a great opportunity to look around the shop and see what’s available for rental.

​Hello! We're a local marketing firm looking for two males to play police officers in a training video we are doing for a client. 


It would entail delivering a few lines while being videotaped on a green screen and recording a few lines on audio. It would take 30 minutes or less. We're looking for men who could plausible look like police officers, age 25-40-ish. Diversity would be welcome. We would provide the costume. 

(The video is about preparedness in the event of an active shooter at a credit union.) We'd pay $50. Taping will be June 19 at the credit union on the west side of Lansing. 

My cell is 517.243.1597 and email is mailto:[email protected]  - Lisa O’Connor

Publicom, Inc.
2175 Commons Pkwy.
Okemos, MI 48864

Ixion Ensemble Celebrates End of Season with a Love Letter to Short Plays Over the Years

Ixion Ensemble Theatre concludes its 2024-25 Season with "Thank You, Ten!",  a collection of short plays chosen from each of the past short play collections highlighting new or unproduced writers, The plays will be performed at Stage One at Sycamore Creek Church, 2200 Lake Lansing Road Lansing, MI June 13-22. Friday and Saturday performances will be at 7 PM and Sunday performances at 3 PM. Tickets are $15 online,https://our.show/thankyouten, or at the door. For more information call 517.775.4246 or mailto:[email protected]. 

The plays featured in "Thank You, Ten" were curated by Associate Artistic Producer and show director, Heath Sartorius. Featured scripts are:
• "Icarus Flying" by A.S. Freeman
• "Family Tradition" by O.G. Ueberoth
• "Pumps" by Brett Hursey
• "Guess" by J. Bader
• "Betrayal Among the Grinning Gators" by J. Weagley
• "Legs" by Kathleen Barber
• "Scripted" by Mark Levine
• "The Monster Inside" by Adam Carlson
• "Misfortune" by Mark Levine

Sartortius, with the help of Assistant Director Cole Bennett, has assembled an ensemble of actors to tackle this tribute to some of the best short plays over the years. Ensemble members for "Thank You, Ten!" are:
• Alan Greenberg
• Amy Jo Brown
• Kelsey Renfro
• M.D. Nelson
• Miranda Sue Hartmann
• Savanna Adams
• Sierra Barrix
• Tresor Sylla 

"We're excited to get reacquainted with these scripts combined in a new way," notes Ixion Artistic Director jeff croff. "Heath and his team have put together a love letter for short plays and writers that have made the shows possible. The name is in reference to a traditional behind the scenes interaction: stage manager, “Ten minutes to show!’” actors, “Thank you, ten!"

The scripts were each originally produced with others around a particular theme ranging from Greek mythology, mothers and fears to secrets and geek themes. Each season the short play theme is put out and has received scripts from three continents and hundreds of playwrights. 

www.ixiontheatre.com
https://www.facebook.com/IxionEnsemble
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The film, “Clay" is currently being shot in the Detroit area starring Alexander Wraith (Orange is the New Black, The Mandalorian, the CW tv series Naomi) and Francesca Eastwood (Clint’s daughter). Alex is also the Director.

The producers are looking for extras (over age 50) for a scene that takes place outside of a Deli (in Detroit) on June 13th. They would be playing chess outside and watching tv. They need about 8 to 10 older gentlemen, diverse in ethnicity. A couple of them will have lines. Looking for scruffy looking, unpolished men, since the men are homeless.
Anyone interested, please text Jesi Jensen (Associate Producer), along with your contact info, a resume (if you have one) and a picture of yourself, ASAP: (757) 339-6315. 
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June 2025
5/30-31 & 6/6-7 - 7pm Fri; 2 & 7pm Sat - Into the Woods, musical, by Midway Theater at Everett High School; tickets at midwaytheatercompany.org - MTC
6/5-8 - 7pm; 4pm Sun. Fools by  Neil Simon, Directed by Brad Willcuts - MSUSC
5/29-6/1 & 6/5-8 - 7pm Thur/Fri/Sat; 2pm Sat/Sun - (Sensory-Friendly Performances on Saturdays at 2pm) The Spongebob Musical, family musical directed by Marcus Fields - main stage - RWT

6/7 - 6:30pm - Dirty Money audience participation dinner theatre https://www.thedinnerdetective.com/lansing/ - DD
6/12-15 - 7pm; 4pm Sun. - I and You by Lauren Gunderson; Directed by Ryan Welsh - MSUSC

6/13-15 & 20-22 - 7pm - 3pm Sundays - Thank You, Ten!,  a collection of short plays chosen from Ixion’s  past short play collections highlighting new or unproduced writers Tickets are $15 online, https://our.show/thankyouten, or at the door. For more information call 517.775.4246 or email [email protected] - IX
6/13-22 - 7:30pm Fri & Sat; 2pm Sat & Sun - School of Rock. musical - LEB 
6/15 & 16 - 7pm - AUDITIONS for Legally Blonde, musical directed by Brian Farnham. Walk-ins accepted however auditioners are encouraged to fill out this survey to indicate your interest and schedule your audition time: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NNP8XJM  𝘊𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘴 invitation-only basis on: Tuesday, 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟕⁣ - RWT

6/19 - 22- 7pm; 4pm Sun. - Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play! Book and Lyrics by Mo Willems, Directed by Alexis Black.Musical Direction by Dave Wendelberger - MSUSC
6/19-22 - 7:30pm Thur-Fri; 2pm & 7:30pm Sat; 1pm & 6:30pm Sun - Book of Mormon - Great Hall - WTN
6/20-21 & 27-28 - 7pm (2 & 7 pm Saturdays) - Pride and Prejudice - Alfreda Schmidt Community Center, 5825 Wise Rd, Lansing - ALI
6/20 - 6pm - Barney Awards Riverwalk Theatre’s annual celebration/awards/reception/entertainment, free of charge - RWT
6/25-29 - 7 pm -  A Midsummer Night's Dream directed by Mary Job in  LCC’s outdoor amphitheater behind Dart Auditorium.  Bring lawn chairs and/or blankets, free of charge; donations accepted - LCC
6/26 - 8/3 Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Directed by Karen Sheridan - Thurs 7:30 is pay-what-you-can; first weekend:Thurs & Fri @ 7:30, Sat & Sun @ 2; remaining weeks: Thurs @ 2, Fri @ 7:30, Sat @ 2 & 7:30, Sun @ 2 - WT

Greater Lansing Ubiquitous Theaters:

ALI - Alive Theatre - [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAliveTheatre
DD - The Dinner Detective - AC Hotel Lansing University Area 3160 East Michigan Avenue, 48912  https://www.thedinnerdetective.com/lansing/
IX - Ixion - ixiontheatre.com, [email protected], 517-775-4246 * Performs at Stage One, 2200 Lake Lansing Rd., Lansing, MI 48912
LCC - Lansing Community College Arts - www.lcc.edu/showinfo, 517-483-1122 
LEB - Lebowsky Center for Performing Arts - 122 E. Main St., Owosso, MI - LebowskyCenter.com - 989-723-4003
MTC - Midway Theater Company - midwaytheatercompany.org - 517-316-5272
MSUSC - Michigan State University Department of Theatre Summer Circle outdoor stage - www.theatre.msu.edu - 517-432-2000
RWT - Community Circle Players at Riverwalk Theatre, www.RiverwalkTheatre.com, 228 Museum Drive 517-482-5700
WT - Williamston Theatre - 122 S. Putnam St. Williamston 48895 - 517-655-SHOW (7469) www.williamstontheatre.org 
WTN - Wharton Center for Performing Arts at MSU - 517-432-2000 or 1-800-Wharton or www.whartoncenter.com
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