Bare Bones Improv is back, and they're looking for love....or are they?

I am sad to miss this Bare Bones Improv show because of travel plans. It’s 75 minutes of off-the-cuff comedy. It’s spontaneous, unpredictable, and never the same show! The last one was hilARioius and well organized with audience members offering up unpredictable prompts and super creative, imaginative performers. 

It’s Riverwalk's smaller space Black Box Stage so it CAN sell out, even though it’s general seating, so MAKE RESERVATIONS. As of today, there are only 22 left for Friday’s show!
Get your tickets https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=301983

Bare Bones “Let’’s Kill Cupid” improv show!
February 6 & 7
Friday at 8pm
Saturday at 7pm OR 9pm
RWT Black Box 

Your Improviisers:
    Dani Cervera
    Tatum Cho
    Owen Hook
    Chai Karve
    TJ Kelly
    Nick Kreider
    Ron Parkinson
    Zoë Schultheiss
    Maddy Smith

These shows will be for adults, so be ready for some wacky late night fun.
General Admission $15 | RWT Members $10

Remember, only RWT Members can purchase alcohol at concessions.
Become a RWT Member https://riverwalktheatre.app.neoncrm.com/forms/membership?secureIdCustomer=1&
Please allow 24 Business Hours after completing your membership form before attempting to use your benefits. 

Email [email protected] if you need help accessing your ticket discount. 

YOU can do this, too! Join Bare Bones Improv for “open swim” rehearsals every Tuesday from 7:00pm-9:00pm at the theatre, use the backstage door and follow the laughter. 

Follow them on Facebookfor updates.Community Circle Players at Riverwalk Theatre
Visit us
228 Museum Dr. Lansing, MI 48933
517-482-5700
[email protected]
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​PAID ACTING OPPORTUNITY
MOCK TRIAL Casting Call
Use your acting and improvisational skills, have fun, help students, and get paid at the same time! 

Riverwalk Theatre and the MSU College of Law are looking for actors who are interested in playing the defendant, and the witnesses in mock criminal trials for the MSU College of Law Trial Practice Institute. In this semester’s case, STATE v BURNS, John Burns is charged with first-degree murder for the death of Rachel Carter Aboud and the armed robbery of the Aboud’s grocery store.


-There are 4 trials, all using the same case study over 2 days.


-We are looking for a total of 12 actors: 2 actors to play the defendant and 10 additional actors to play the additional witnesses.


-Each witness will appear in 2 trials, one on Saturday and one on Sunday.


-A $250 stipend will be paid for participation in this project. (The defendant's stipend is $300 since he stays all day; the other witnesses are dismissed after testifying.


Actors will need to be available on all of the following dates:
    Saturday, March 7, 9-11 am for an orientation and coaching session.
    Saturday, March 21, 10 am – 3pm, for Zoom interviews with the student lawyers.
    Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, 8am – 4pm for the trials.
(Prior to the trials additional interviews may be mutually arranged by witnesses and the legal teams.)
WITNESS LIST

FOR THE PROSECUTION


1. Detective Juan Perez (2 men or women, age 35+) - Nita City Police Department


2. Ali Aboud (2 men, age 45+) – Owner of IGA store that was robbed


3. Lauren Jones (2 men, 30’s) – Attempted to rob the IGA store. Was convicted of robbery, but agreed to testify against the defendant in exchange for not being charged with murder.


FOR THE DEFENSE


1. John Burns - Defendant (2 men, 40+) – Accused of planning the robbery and driving the getaway car. Charged with armed robbery and murder. *The stipend for the defendant is $300 since he stays
for the entire trial.


2. Mary N. Burns (2 women, 40+) – Wife of John Burns. She claims he is being harassed by NCPD.


3. Laurence R. Roberts (2 men, 40+) – An insurance agent who is a friend of John Burns. Says he and


Burns were watching football on the day of the robbery.


If interested, please contact Tom Ferris at [email protected] by Friday, February 20, 2026. Please include a brief resume and headshot.


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PAID ACTING OPPORTUNITY
TRAINING VIDEO requires “cop” actors

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

JOB SUMMARY
...responsible for the scenic technical direction, construction, and finishing of all
scenic elements for the theatre production for spring. The job title includes involvement in most
production phases, including pre-production planning, crew work days during the
rehearsal period, production meetings, technical rehearsals, and strike after performances are
complete. This position is responsible for supervising the scene shop; teaching and overseeing
students in the safe and proper use of tools, equipment, and materials; and ensuring that all scenic
elements are built, painted, installed, and maintained according to the production’s needs.
This position works collaboratively with other production areas, including direction, lighting, sound,
costumes, and props, and follows established policies and procedures to assist with production
needs in consultation with the Theatre and Events Manager. The schedule for this position typically
includes regular shop hours and occasional attendance at rehearsals for a minimum of 8 and a
maximum of 12 weeks. Other hours are at the discretion of the individual hired.


A COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. (See application instructions at
Theater Scenic Technical Director Jan 2026


For more info contact Rob Spagnolo  mailto:[email protected]

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​The gates are open — and the cold never bothered us anyway.

Evolve Theatrics is thrilled to announce that tickets are officially on sale for our upcoming production of Disney’s Frozen! Join us for a heartwarming theatrical event filled with unforgettable music, breathtaking storytelling, and a whole lot of magic.
Early Bird Tickets are available through January 25, offering the best seats at the best price — so don’t wait! 
As Elsa reminds us, “You can’t marry a man you just met,” but you can absolutely commit to great theater early.
Performance Dates:
• Friday, February 13 at 7:30pm
• Saturday, February 14 at 7:30pm
• Sunday, February 15 at 2pm
• Friday, February 20 at 7:30pm
• Saturday, February 21 at 7:30pm
• Sunday, February 22 at 2pm

Location: Delta Presbyterian Church - FROZEN
6100 W Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48917
From soaring anthems like “Let It Go” to heartfelt moments about love, family, and finding your true self, Frozen is a theatrical experience for all ages. Or, as Anna would say, “This is amazing!”
Tickets are moving quickly, and once Early Bird pricing melts away, regular pricing will apply. Don’t miss your chance to experience this enchanting production with Evolve Theatrics.
Tickets and full performance details are available now at:
http://www.evolvetheatrics.com
We can’t wait to welcome you to the kingdom of Arendelle!
Helen Hart, Director

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It might seem like ordinary jury duty, but it’s actually courtroom chaos! Riverwalk Theatre’s Black Box is about to be taken over by hilarity as 12 Incompetent Jurors opens this Thursday.
The cast and crew of Ian McWethy’s riotous comedy 12 Incompetent Jurors are hard at work preparing to deliver nonstop laughs in this clever parody of the classic drama 12 Angry Men. This fast-paced production runs January 15–18 and January 22–25, 2026 in the Black Box at Riverwalk Theatre, directed by: Steve Lee


Synopsis:
In this hilarious send-up of 12 Angry Men, an open-and-shut court case is anything but simple. The jury’s verdict is derailed by Juror #8, a wannabe lawyer convinced the defendant is innocent. Can Juror #8 sway the rest of the jury — or will they side with Juror #3, seemingly the only sane person left in the room? Packed with absurdity, sharp wit, and escalating chaos, 12 Incompetent Jurors keeps audiences laughing as deliberations spiral delightfully out of control.


Director Steve Lee, a 2017 LCC Theatre graduate, makes his Riverwalk directing debut with this production. Lee has previously directed for the Renegade Theatre Festival, Lansing Community College, and Ixion Theatre and has performed locally with LCC, Riverwalk Theatre, Peppermint Creek Theatre, and the Michigan Shakespeare Festival Interstate Tour. 

“I wanted to direct this show because it is very funny and gives great opportunities for both new and experienced actors to shine,” Lee says. Riverwalk’s Black Box provides the perfect setting for this inventive staging. Unlike traditional productions, this version uses live actors for scenes that are typically pre-recorded. “Some audience members will feel like they’re part of the deliberations,” Lee explains. “It creates an immersive, intimate experience that really heightens the comedy.”


The ensemble cast brings the courtroom to life with bold characters and impeccable comedic timing. Sam Barrix shines as the straight-man Juror #3, while Amber Swisher steps up as his energetic foil. Holly Kay-Cannon, Beth Hall, and Vahlarée Kakela infuse the ensemble with energy and precision while the rest of the cast embraces the fast-paced farce wholeheartedly. “It’s hard to single out actors in our cast,” Lee adds. “Which is a great problem to have as a director.”


The creative team also includes Quinn Kelly, making his first appearance behind the directing table, and Lauren Spadafora, whose behind-the-scenes support has been invaluable.


This side-splitting satire is one jury duty you won’t want to get out of — 12 Incompetent Jurors promises big laughs, bold performances, and a uniquely immersive experience at Riverwalk Theatre.


Cast:
FOREMAN – Holly Kay-Cannon
TWO – Aaron Wittbrodt
THREE – Samuel Barrix
FOUR – Rose Porter
FIVE – Brendan Sutherland
SIX – Kallie Marrison
SEVEN – Beth Hall
EIGHT – Amber Swisher
NINE – Ian Whipp
TEN – James Houska
ELEVEN – Vahlarée Kakela
TWELVE – Michael Stokes
PLEATS – Colette Periard
BRAD – Charles Hoogstraten
SHELLY – Debbie Lundeen


Show Dates & Times:
Thursdays – 7:00 PM
Fridays & Saturdays – 8:00 PM
Sundays – 2:00 PM
Tickets:
$20 Adult
$15 Senior/Student/Military
$10 Child (under 12)


RWT Black Box is general seating, and is a smaller venue which can sell out. Reservations assure admission but not a specific seat. Arrive early for best choice. 
RESERVATIONS:
online, http://www.riverwalktheatre.com, 
OR
by emailing [email protected]
OR
by calling (517) 482-5700
OR
In-person advance ticket sales: • Wednesdays: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
OR
in person at the Riverwalk Theatre Box Office before the show while they last.

January 2026
1/4 - 7pm-  AUDITIONS  for The Pillowman at Sycamore Creek Church 1919 S. Pennsylvania Ave. For more information email [email protected] or call 517.775.4246 - IX
1/5 - 7pm AUDITIONS for Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors Portland Civic Players 231 Maple St, Portland, MI - Details:  www.portlandcivicplayers.com - PCP
1/7- 7:30p Comedian Kristin Key - : https://www.whartoncenter.com/events/detail/kristin-key - WTN


1/8-10 - Thur/Fri – 6:30pm-8:30pm; Sat 10:00am-12:00pm & 2:00pm-4:00pm - Auditions for The Little Mermaid Junior - at Fowlerville Senior Center. Auditions open to ages 5-18. More information on our website: www.fowlervilletheatre.com - FCT


1/13–18,-7:30pm Tue-Fri; 2pm & 7:30pm Sat; 1pm & 6:30pm  Sun - Back to the Future - Great Hall - WTN
1/15 - 25  - 7pm Thu; 8pm Fri/Sat; 2pm Sun. - 12 Incompetent Jurors by Ian McWethy, Black Box Play, Directed by Steve Lee - RWT

1/17–18 - 7pm Sat; 4pm Sun -Godspell – Ruhala Center - RPAC


1/23-24 - 6-9pm Fri; 10am-4pm Sat - Alive’s Musical Theatre Audition Workshop at New Covenant Christian School, 4415 W St Joseph Hwy, Lansing, MI Registration link: https://pci.jotform.com/form/253157766226160 - ALI


1/23-25 & 29 & 2/1 - Week 1: Fri-Sat 7pm, Sun 3pm; Week 2: Thur-Sat 7pm, & Sat/Sun 3pm - Fatherland by Stephen Sachs; Director: Chad Swan-Badgero -PCTC

1/24-25 - 7pm Sat; 4pm Sun – Session 1 Showcase – Ruhala Center - RPAC

1/25 & 1/26 6 - 9 pm- AUDITIONS for Fairview by Jackie Sibblies Drury, directed by Janell Hall at Sycamore Creek SOUTH 1919 S. Pennsylvania Ave - PCTC


1/29-1/30, 6-8 p.m. - Auditions for 1984 - LCC Dart Auditorium, Paige Tufford Director - LCC
1/30 – 2/1-7:30pm Tue-Fri; 2pm & 7:30pm Sat; 1pm & 6:30pm  Sun -- Hadestown - Great Hall - WTN


February 2026


2/5-6- 6:30 - 9 pm  Anne of Green Gables—The Musical!  AUDITIONS  Large ensemble with roles for all ages; Performs• August 7–8 &14–15; Once-a-week rehearsals begin Thursday, March 5.New Covenant Christian School 4415 W St Joseph Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917* sign up: https://signup.com/go/TqALkpr - ALI

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COMMUNITY THEATER GROUPS COMBINE TO HOLD CHRISTMAS PLAY PERFORMANCES AT MASON MUSEUM -- The Island City Players and Generations Community Theater have teamed up this year to present a group of live radio play performances this holiday season to benefit the Mason Area Historical Society.  They will perform in a 1940s radio play style several Christmas-themed selections, including “Miracle on 34th Street.”
MAHS secretary Doug Klein says, “The year after COVID, they came to perform in our Museum’s auditorium to help support us.  In 2022, they did a mash-up of ‘A Christmas Carol,’ and in 2023, it was a ‘Grinch’ play.  Last year they did an amusing “Dickensey” radio play with a rhyming cadence that Dr. Suess would have found familiar.”  

“This year, the selections at each performance range from a holiday tribute to ‘The Shadow’ -- a mysterious iconic character from the 1940s – to the more familiar 1960s Charlie Brown Christmas.  The highlight, however, is a radio play version of the beloved ‘Miracle on 34th Street,’ he added.  

The performances will be presented on Friday, December 12, 2025, and Saturday, December 13, 2025, each at 7:00 p.m., with a Sunday matinee on December 14, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.  Admission at the door is a donation of $10 for adults, $7 for seniors, and $5 for kids.  

Performances are in the 90-seat Virginia Schlichter Auditorium at the Mason Area Historical Museum, 200 E. Oak Street, in downtown Mason.  Auditorium doors open about fifteen minutes before each performance.  There will be a short intermission with snacks available; however, patrons are also welcome to exit and re-enter quietly at any time. The Museum will be open for touring by visitors an hour before the performances.  

The Island City Players and Generations Community Theater’s productions are a fundraiser to support the upkeep of the Mason Area Historical Museum.  They did similar productions to aid the Mason Area Historical Society in 2018 and 2019 before COVID.  Many area residents may also fondly remember the Mason Coventry Players, who last performed at the Museum back in 2004.

​The LCC Performing Arts Department is offering seven FREE performances in December

Climate Change Theatre Action: The Time is Now
December 3 @ Noon and 7 p.m.
 LCC Black Box Theatre – 411 N. Grand Avenue, Gannon Building, Room 1422
LCC is participating in the global Climate Change Theatre Action festival with two performances of short plays from different countries, poetry, art and information presented by a multidisciplinary group of students, staff and faculty on Dec. 3 at Noon and 7 p.m. in LCC’s Black Box Theatre.

LCC’s production features six CCTA plays: Here in the Long Now by Isla Cowan (Scotland), The Donation by Jordan Hall (Canada), Space Cat by Lewis Hetherington (Scotland), The Presentation by Juan C. Sanchez (U.S./Cuba), Friends for Life by Himali Kothari (India) and Now by Wren Brian (Scotland/Canada). The plays are being directed by theatre faculty, Emma Baker, Ginneh Thomas and Paige Tufford.
The event will also include displays of event posters created by Graphic Design students, climate-themed poetry from the LCC Community-Generated Poetry Project, and a Reclaimed Fashion Show of garments made from recycled materials by LCC Art and Design Students.


Launched in 2015, Climate Change Theatre Action is a worldwide festival of short plays about the climate crisis. Fifty professional playwrights, representing all inhabited continents as well as several cultures and Indigenous nations, are commissioned to write five-minute plays about an aspect of the climate crisis based on a prompt. This collection of plays is then available to potential organizers interested in presenting an event in their community during the festival’s time window.

Students enrolled in music and theatre classes are given the opportunity to showcase what they’ve learned during the semester by hosting the following public performances. 
LCC Blues Weekend @ Dart Auditorium
Dec. 6 @ 3 p.m.
Multi-Instrumental Music Ensemble
AND
Dec. 7 @ 3p.m.
LCC Jazz Band

LCC Rock Band @ The Avenue Café  2021 East Michigan Ave.
Dec. 7 @ 6 p.m.


Improv Showcase @LCC Black Box Theatre 
Dec. 9 @ 7 p.m.


LCC Concert Choir@ Dart Auditorium
Dec. 13 @ 3 p.m.


Student Directing Showcase – 10-Minute Plays @LCC Black Box Theatre
Dec. 14 @ 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Admission is FREE, however audience members should visit the box office to pick up a seat voucher for entry into the theater. The box office will open 30 minutes before curtain. Reservations will not be taken. The Black Box venue 411 N. Grand Ave. is small, so arrive early to assure admission.

For more information, visit: http://www.lcc.edu/showinfo 
or follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LCCPerformingArts

Free parking is available on Grand Avenue, Capitol Avenue and on the first floor of the Gannon Parking Ramp.

Hey - GLUT Lady here, just a nudge that all GLUTsters should throw some buck$ to local theatres this Giving Tuesday or thereabouts. (All area theatres are listed at www.greaterlansingtheatre.net.)

In my prejudiced opinion it’s Riverwalk and Williamston that feel most worthy investment$ because of having the re$ponsibility for Building$ and employee$ — and of course Arts Grant funding is iffy these days:

Riverwalk reports:
• New NEA eligibility requirements means our programming no longer qualifies for funding we’ve historically depended on.
• State grant cycles are delayed, and none of the annual opportunities we apply for have opened yet — leaving a major gap in our expected revenue.
• Business donations are down, with many long-time sponsors tightening their budgets or shifting priorities.

These shifts are substantial. While they don’t threaten our mission, they do challenge our day-to-day operations; the unglamorous but essential work that allows us to produce shows, maintain our facility, support artists, and remain a gathering place for our community.
That’s why this GivingTuesday is so critical. Every gift, at any level, helps stabilize our season and ensures we can continue offering the art, connection, and belonging that make Riverwalk Theatre so special.
If you’re able, we’d be honored to have your support today. And if you’ve already given — thank you for helping us keep moving forward.
Giving is easy, and it only takes a few minutes to help keep the arts vibrant, inclusive, and thriving. Will you give today to help us reach our goal by December 2nd?
Donate to Riverwalk Theatre Here:  https://riverwalktheatre.app.neoncrm.com/forms/givingtuesday2025?campaignId=3



Williamston Theatre 9th Annual Giving Tuesday Play-A-Thon
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Celebrate the national day of giving by giving our community theatre! 
Free and open to the public. 
No reservations necessary.

11:00 am  
Agatha Christie’s The Murder at the Vicarage - a Miss Marple Comic Mystery
by Matthew Salazar-Thompson, adapted for the stage from the novel by Agatha Christie
World renowned amateur detective Miss Jane Marple encounters a compelling murder mystery in her own sleepy little village of St. Mary Mead, where under the seemingly peaceful exterior of an English country village lurks intrigue, guilt, deception and death. Through her powers of observation, Miss Marple uncovers the hidden truths that her neighbors hold close. Five actors play over twenty-five characters in this comic mystery thriller from one of Agatha Christie's most beloved novels. Featuring Hallie Bee Bard, Leslie Hull, Brenda Lane, Patrick Loos, and Karam Mawazini.

3:00 pm
Nacho Ate Spiderman
by Michelle Kohlos Brooks
Nacho Ate Spiderman is a four-character, dark comedy about a sunny, laid-back, progressive beach community that becomes a lot darker when Nacho, a shaggy, good-natured, loving rescue dog, eats the neighbor’s award-winning, well-bred rabbit, Spiderman. Contains adult content and language. Featuring John Lepard, Emily Sutton-Smith, James Kuhl, and Adam Yankowy.

7:00 pm
The One Good Thing  or  “Are Ya Patrick Swayze?”
by Joe Bravaco
The One Good Thing or “Are Ya Patrick Swayze?” is a darkly funny and deeply moving exploration of brotherhood, grief, and the invisible forces that haunt us. With humor, pathos, and a touch of the supernatural, the play asks what we carry, what we bury, and what, if anything, we’re brave enough to leave behind. Contains adult content and language. Featuring Ryan Patrick Welsh and James Kuhl.

Donate to Williamston Theatre here: https://purchase.williamstontheatre.org/Donations?dm_i=7R8A,2JTN,B7L0R,CKOV,1
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