G.L.U.T. News - Greater Lansing Ubiquitous Theatre

2/3-11 - Performances for All-of-us Express production of Lois Lowry's "Number the Stars"!

1/31/2017

In 1943 Denmark, Annemarie and Kristi Johansen face soldiers, interrogations, and danger as they try to help their friend Ellen escape across the ocean to safety in Sweden. Will their courage, ingenuity, and acting skills eventually save the day?

Friday, February 3 at 7pm
Saturday, February 4 at 2pm
Saturday, February 4 at 4:30pm
Friday, February 10 at 7pm
Saturday, February 11 at 2pm
Saturday, February 11 at 4:30pm

All performances take place in the theater at the Hannah Community Center in East Lansing (819 Abbott Road).

Tickets are $5 for children and $7 for adults. They can be purchased at the front desk of the Hannah Community Center.

Have a school or other group that might be interested in seeing the show? Ask us about our special group show! www.cityofeastlansing.com/alofus

2/3-12 - Blood at the Root by Dominique Morisseau at MSU’s Arena

1/31/2017

Michigan State University welcomes guest artist Steve H. Broadnax III from Penn State University as the director of Blood at the Root, opening this Friday, Feb 3 and running through Sunday, February 12. All performances will be held in the Arena Theatre at the MSU Auditorium building, ticket information can be found below.

Broadnax, a seasoned director, writer, choreographer and actor, has worked around the world in such theatres as Apollo Theatre NYC, Detroit Public Theatre, Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland, Arkansas Repertory Theatre and many, many more. He spoke with playwright Dominique Morisseau about Blood at the Root, who describes the play as:

…social prejudice versus systemic injustice. We all have prejudices against each other, whether they’re big or small. Sometimes they’re racial, sometimes they’re with gender, sometimes they’re with ideas and beliefs. But it’s the difference between having those prejudices against each other, learning to live with each other and enlightening ourselves, and a system using prejudice to completely marginalize a people. The system is supposed to be blind, justice is supposed to be blind and yet it isn’t. So, I think those things are all coming up against each other in this play.

The cast features prominent MFA Acting candidates Karen Vance, Greg Hunter and Kristy Allen; as well as very strong BFA Acting students Gary Patterson, Jacob Covert and Jen English. This production showcases costume design by Angel Snyder, scenic design by Mike Merluzzi, and lighting design by Peter Verhaeghe. Sound by Chelle Peterson is filled with movement and choreography moments with the help of Brad Willcuts and Shayla Woodward.

Directed by Steve H. Broadnax III (Guest Artist from Penn State University)

*Friday, February 3, 2017 at 8:00pm
Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 8:00pm
**Sunday, February 5, 2017 at 2:00pm
Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at 7:30pm
Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 7:30pm
Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 7:30pm
Friday, February 10, 2017 at 8:00pm
Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 8:00pm
Sunday, February 12, 2017 at 2:00pm
* Post-Show Discussion on Friday, February 3, 2017 (Following the Performance)
** Designer Pre-Show Discussion Sunday, February 5, 2017 at 1:15pm

General Admission $15. Seniors and Faculty $13. Students $10.

Tickets are available from the Wharton Center Box Office; 1.800.WHARTON; www.whartoncenter.com
The ticket office at the Arena Theatre opens one hour prior to the show with doors opening 30 minutes prior to the show

Arena Theatre at MSU Auditorium Building (box office at Farm Lane side of the building.)

Michigan State University, 542 Auditorium RD, East Lansing, MI 48824.

Hate Mail

1/27/2017

2/17-19 & 24-25 - 7 pm - Coming up February 17th & 18th and 24th & 25th Generations Community Theatre’s production of Hate Mail by Bill Corbett and Kira Obolensky at Urban Beat in Old Town Lansing, 1213 Turner St, Lansing, MI 48906

Directed by Nicole Clyne and Janet Colson

Cast: Michael Boxleitner and Hannah Feuka

Hate Mail is a comedy that takes place in the early 80’s. It’s the story of Preston and Dahlia, two people who are thrown together through a series of mishaps, bizarre circumstances, and spiteful turns of the pen. While inspired by A.R. Gurney’s “Love Letters,” Hate Mail takes us down its own path of unrequited love and romance gone awry.

Generations Community Theatre:

ENABLING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO ENJOY THE THEATRE EXPERIENCE ON STAGE, BACKSTAGE, AND IN THE SEATS

http://urbanbeatevents.com/

Bargain Thursdays at Riverwalk

1/27/2017

OOPS - we left out the all important BARGAIN THURSDAYS in the press release for Superior Donuts, the provocative comedy opening at Riverwalk in a couple weeks. Feb 16-26

As with all non-musicals at Riverwalk, THURSDAY shows start at 7pm (rather than the usual 8) and are a BARGAIN at ONLY $10 or $8 for seniors/students/military.

(This show ALSO features the philanthropic NON-bargain Wednesday, Feb. 15, 6:30 fundraiser for Kristine Thatcher, $25, and a good cause!)
http://www.riverwalktheatre.com

I am extra excited about Superior Donuts, because it embodies the diversity and inclusion all the theatre leaders and supporters were all talking about at the Ghostlight Project event last Thursday at Peppermint Creek. Director Amy Rickett says, "This is a play about hope and friendship. Breaking down the bias that comes from our own environments and challenging ourselves to be better people.” http://www.theghostlightproject.com

February Glut Events

1/26/2017

1/26 - 2/26, 8pm Th/Fri/Sat / 3pm Sat / 2pm Sun - A Painted Window, by Christy Hall, Directed by Frannie Shepherd-Bates - WT

2/3-11 - 7pm Fri; 2 & 4:30pm Sat., (Group show 2/10, 10am) Lois Lowry’s Number the Stars Adapted by Dr. D. W. Larche- AECT

2/3-5 - 7:30 Fri/Sat; 2:30 Sunday - The Okemos High School Theatre Club presents Three Feet Under a trio of student-written and directed one-act plays, "The Cracker Jack" by Johnny Mocny,“Last Flight Out of Newton” by Megan Grabill, and “Party Girls” by Holden Santi

2/3-5 & 2/7-12 – Blood at the Root by Dominique Morisseau – Arena Theatre, Fri 2/3-8pm; Sat 2/4-8pm; Sun 2/5-2pm; Tues 2/7-7:30pm; Wed 2/8-7:30pm; Thur 2/9-7:30pm; Fri 2/10-8pm; Sat 2/11-8pm; Sun 2/12-2pm; Directed by Steve Broadnax (Head of Acting, Penn State University) – MSU

2/6 & 2/8, 6 pm - auditions for The Maltese Falcon radio show at The Devon Bldg - 708 E. Grand River, Lansing (Old Town) - AAF

2/9-12 & 16-19, 8pm (2pm Sundays) - Heathers – the musical by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O’Keefe, directed by Blake Bowen - PCTC

2/10, 11 & 12 - Happy Days; Malt Shop Memories from the 50s produced by Linda Granger & Dan Templin - STL

2/15 - 6:30 pm Kristine Thatcher Fundraiser preview of Superior Donuts $25 each, includes pre show reception and afterglow ktfund-donuthole.brownpapertickets.com or call 1-800-838-3006.- RWT

2/16-19 & 23-26, 7pm Thu / 8pm Fri-Sat / 2pm Sun - Superior Donuts, comedy by Tracy Letts, directed by Amy Rickett - RWT

2/16, 17 & 18, AUDITIONS for Pinocchio, Thu & Fri 6:30 -8:30pm; Sat. 10 am-12pm at Hannah Community Ctr. Ages 9-18 welcome; optional Audition Workshop Feb. 15; info at cityofeastlansing.com/allofus or email [email protected] - AECT

2/17 - 7 pm - The Maltese Falcon radio show at The Robin Theater Admission $10 at the door - AAF

2/17-25 - 7 pm Hate Mail UrbanBeat Event Center, 1213 Turner St, Lansing, MI 48906 - GEN

2/17-26 – Fri. 7pm, Sat. 2pm*, Sun. 2pm 2/26 only, The Snow Queen adapted by Stuart Paterson, based on the story by Hans Christian Anderson, directed by Paige Tufford, Dart Auditorium, *Feb. 18 - Post Show Cocoa Party and Photos with Cast (free) – LCC

2/17-19 & 2/21-26 – Theatre2Film (3rd Annual) – Fairchild Theatre, Fri 2/17-8pm; Sat 2/18-8pm; Sun 2/19-2pm; Tues 2/21-7:30pm; Wed 2/22-7:30pm; Thur 2/23-7:30pm; Fri 2/24-8pm; Sat 2/25-2pm & 8pm; Sun 2/26-2pm; Directed by John Lepard – MSU

2/21 - 26 - Cabaret, Roundabout Theatre Company Production - WTN
2/24-26 & 3/3-5, 8pm Fridays, 3 & 8pm Saturdays, 3pm Sundays; Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - OCP

2/24-25 - 3/3-4 - 7pm - Oliver! The Musical - BLP

Greater Lansing Ubiquitous Theatres

AAF - Audio Air Force www.audioairforce.com “radio shows” for live stage audience, The Robin Theatre, 1105 S. Washington - Dave Downing - 517-881-9746

AECT - All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre - www.cityofeastlansing.com/allofus - and/or - www.allofusexpress.org - 517-319-6957 - [email protected]

ACT - Andromeda Community Theatre, Charlotte, MI - www.andromedaplayers.org - [email protected] - 517-303-4576

BLP - Blue Light Players supports families of fallen police - www.bluelightplayers.com, [email protected] - 517-490-4567 or 517-282-4699

GEN - Generations Community Theatre for all ages

HGP - Homegrown Productions, St. Johns (989) 224-8982, “Homegrown Productions St. Johns” Facebook

IX - Ixion -ixiontheatre.com, [email protected], performs at The Robin Theatre, 1105 S. Washington Ave. in REO Town 517-775-4246

LCC - Lansing Community College Communication, Media & the Arts - www.lcc.edu/showinfo - 517-483-1488

MMFT - Mid Michigan Family Theatre - 517-339-2145 - www.mmft.org

MSU - Michigan State University Department of Theatre - www.theatre.msu.edu - 517-432-2000

MSUO - Michigan State University Opera Theatre, music.msu.edu/areas-studios/vocal-arts/msu-opera-theatre - 517-353-5340

MSUSC - MSU Summer Circle Theatre, theatre.msu.edu/summercircle - 517-355-6690

OTL - Over the Ledge Theatre Company, www.overtheledge.org - 517-318-0579

OCP - Owosso Community Players, www.owossoplayers.com - 989-723-4003

PCTC - Peppermint Creek Theatre Company - www.peppermintcreek.org - 517-927-3016

RPAC - Ruhala Performing Arts Center www.RuhalaCenter.com - 517-337-0464

RWT - Community Circle Players at Riverwalk Theatre, www.RiverwalkTheatre.com, 517-482-5700

SPA - The Studio Performing Arts Center - www.dancesingact.com - 517-336-4088

STL - Starlight Dinner Theatre -www.starlightdinnertheatre.com - 517-243-6040

WT - Williamston Theatre - 517-655-SHOW (7469) www.williamstontheatre.org

WTN - Wharton Center for Performing Arts at MSU - 517-432-2000 - www.whartoncenter.com

“Superior Donuts” Brings North Chicago To Riverwalk Stage

1/23/2017

Arthur Przybyszewski (James Houska) owns a decrepit donut shop in the uptown neighborhood of Chicago. Franco Wicks (Daniel Bonner), a black teenager who is his only employee, wants to change the shop for the better. This comedy-drama by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Tracy Letts (August: Osage County, Man from Nebraska) explores the challenges of embracing the past and the redemptive power of friendship.

Directed by Amy Rickett, Superior Donuts brings a North Chicago donut shop to life with all of the quirks of a small, family-owned business, including an eclectic band of regulars. This play contains adult language and mature situations. Doak Bloss, Erin Hoffman, Ndegwa McCloud, Eve Davidson, Angela Dawe, Jeff Magnuson and Grant Jason round out this cast.  Dates: February 16-19 and 23-26, 2017
Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.
Ticket Prices: $12 regular price, $10 for seniors 55+ or students
Location: Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Drive, Lansing, MI 48933.
For additional information on Riverwalk Theatre productions and ticket information, please call 482-5700 or visit the website www.riverwalktheatre.com.

NOTE - Wednesday (2/15) dress rehearsal of SUPERIOR DONUTS is a FUNDRAISER FOR KRISTINE THATCHER:
Please join us Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. for the final dress rehearsal of Superior Donuts at Lansing’s Riverwalk Theatre.
We're filling the Medicare Donut Hole* with love, laughter, and....
DONUTS!

You’ll be treated to all sorts of donut-themed fun (and mischief) before and after you enjoy this gentle, provocative comedy by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts. All proceeds support Kristine Thatcher’s medical and financial recovery.

February 15, 2017, 6:30 p.m. at Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Dr., Lansing MI
   • 6:30 p.m. Check-in and pre-show reception

   • 7:00 p.m. Final dress rehearsal of Superior Donuts

   • 8:30 p.m. (approximately) Afterglow – stick around for more donut-themed fun!

Tickets are $25 per person at http://ktfund-donuthole.brownpapertickets.com or by calling 1-800-838-3006.
Questions? Call Jerry Mattson at 517-490-0481.
Can’t come but want to support the effort? Donate online on our website, http://www.ktfund.org
or by check to the Kristine Thatcher Fund, P.O.Box 4321, East Lansing, MI, 48826. Thank you!

The Kristine Thatcher Fund is a Michigan Nonprofit Corporation. All proceeds support Kristine in her medical and financial recovery.
*The Medicare “donut hole” is a gap in insurance coverage that results in increased costs for patients until they reach a certain spending threshold.

2/3-5 - The Okemos High School Theatre Club presents "Three Feet Under"

1/23/2017

"Three Feet Under" is the second student-led production in OHS history, following the success of last year’s "Three Stories Up". Written and directed by three talented OHS students, "Three Feet Under" presents a trio of one-act plays, each brimming with incredible wit and originality!
Coming February 3 and 4 at 7:30 P.M. and February 5 at 2:30 P.M.
The first, "The Cracker Jack" (written and directed by Johnny Mocny) tells the story of two young roommates on a night that takes a dangerous turn for the worst when they discover an uninvited guest in their home.
“Last Flight Out of Newton” (written and directed by Megan Grabill) follows four people as they deal with the future of a struggling travel agency.
Finally comes “Party Girls” (written and directed by Holden Santi), centering on two girls who go to a party, only to be roped into hiding the body of a dead(?) pizzaboy.
OHS Theatre Club invites you and your family to join us for another collection of amazing, original work by the entertainers of tomorrow!

1/27 - 28 - Lansing Community College Performing Arts presents VISIONS FOR THE END OF THE WORLD Created and performed by Scott Crandall

1/23/2017

8 p.m. Friday, January 27, 2017
8 p.m. Saturday, January 28, 2017

LCC Black Box Theatre
168 Gannon Building
411 N. Grand Avenue, Lansing 48933

LCC Theatre alum Scott Crandall performs his original experimental piece. Through poetry, image-centric stage work, and movement, the performance explores our historical and present relationships to Armageddon through a language of visions and prophecy. Visions is framed as a pageant of a shipwrecked prophet's series of apocalyptic visions that is presented in an initial meeting of a doomsday club." Approximately 35 minutes, it travels from energetic dance routines to desperate prayer to sea shanties to religious ecstasy. Visions was developed through an 18 month process of research, physical improvisation, writing, and sound composition.
Visions is part of CLIMATE CHANGE: FILM, FACT & FANTASY, LCC's series Jan. 23-28 offering daily events exploring climate change through in-depth evidence, films, and theatrical performance. Series details on the attached flyer and www.lcc.edu/thecentre
Suggested donations $5/$10
LCC Performing Arts Production Office, 517-483-1488

www.lcc.edu/showinfo

2/7-8 Wharton CenterPAW Patrol Live!“Race to the Rescue”

1/21/2017

February 7-8, 2016 at 6:00 PM

Cobb Great Hall

Tickets from $19
• Special VIP Tickets $103.00

whartoncenter.com

517.432.2000 or 1.800.WHARTON

EAST LANSING, Mich. ― PAW Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue” based on the hit preschool series PAW Patrol, which airs on Nickelodeon and is produced by Spin Master Entertainment, will visit Wharton Center on February 7 and 8, 2017. PAW Patrol Live! presented by Pedigree, brings everybody’s favorite pups to the stage for an action-packed, high- energy, musical adventure. When Mayor Goodway goes missing during the day of The Great Adventure Bay Race, the pups come to the rescue. Join Ryder, Chase, Marshall, Rocky, Rubble, Zuma, Skye and Everest when they visit East Lansing. Tickets are on sale now and are available at the official source to purchase Wharton Center tickets: online at whartoncenter.com, at the Auto-Owners Insurance Ticket Office, or by calling 1-800-WHARTON. *A limited number of VIP (Very Important Pup) Packages are also available. The VIP Package features premium show seating, a commemorative lanyard and an after-show Meet & Greet with PAW Patrol Live! walk-around characters.

Featuring a cast of everybody’s favorite PAW Patrol characters and presented by VStar Entertainment Group and Nickelodeon, PAW Patrol Live! shows that “no job is too big, no pup is too small,” and shares lessons for all ages about citizenship, social skills and problem-solving as the characters each use their unique skills and teamwork. The show includes two acts and an intermission, and engages audiences with Bunraku puppetry, an innovative costuming approach that brings the PAW Patrol characters to life on stage with their vehicles and packs.

“Using Bunraku, puppetry elements are built into costumes worn by real actors to create a wonderful combination of life-size pups and to make a stronger connection with the audience. The PAW Patrol cast sings and dances, which brings a fun, realistic parallel between the animated series and the live show,” says Jim Waters, producer, VStar Entertainment Group.

The performance features up-tempo music and a brand new cleverly written script that is a good introduction to live theater for kids. Classic theatrical scenery along with a high-tech video wall visually transports families to an authentic PAW Patrol environment, including locations from the TV series, like Adventure Bay, The Lookout, Seal Island, Farmer Yumi's farm and Jake's Mountain. Special interactive video allows the audience to participate via interviews, solve clues with the Pups, follow Mayor Goodway and much more.

VStar Entertainment Group is one of the nation's leading multi-concept media and entertainment platforms and producer of family-friendly consumer shows and events, with an extensive background presenting and promoting more than 36,000 performances worldwide over the past 37 years. Headquartered in the Twin Cities, VStar Entertainment Group was founded in 2015 following an acquisition of VEE Corporation, one of the most experienced and respected names in family-friendly entertainment, and Blue Star Media, a leader in event production and promotion. VStar Entertainment Group also provides turnkey, in-house solutions for agencies, brands, corporations and marketing experts serving the event, sports and experiential industries. For more information, including current touring shows and a complete list of service offerings, please visit www.vstarentertainment.com.

Nickelodeon, now in its 37th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in more than 90 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for more than 20 consecutive years. For additional information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB)

2/6 & 8 - Audio Air Force - Radio-Show acting opportunity

1/21/2017

Feb 6 and Feb 8 from 6to8pm - auditions for "The Maltese Falcon"
The Devon Bldg - 708 E. Grand River, Lansing (Old Town)

Cast read-through - Thursday Feb. 9 at Schuler Books - Meridian Mall, Okemos 7pm

Rehearsals - Wed. 2/15 and Thurs 2/16 - 6pm at the Robin Theater, 1105 S. Washington, REO Town, Lansing

Performance - Friday 2/17 - 7pm - The Robin Theater Admission $10 at the door

(one performance, seating is limited)
www.audioairforce.com

Thanks
-Dave Downing
[email protected]