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February 2019 GLUT Calendar

1/24/2019

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2/1 -2  7-10 p.m. Friday and 1-4 p.m. Saturday AUDITIONS – Pageant Play –LCC – Black Box Theatre 1422 Gannon Bldg – cold readings from script. More info on Facebook – LCC

1/24-27 & 31-2/3 - 7 pm Thur; 8 pm Fri/Sat; 2 pm Sun - Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang family musical, directed by Brian Farnham(Arrive early 1/26; parking issues with I-5 event)  - RWT 

1/24-2/24 8 pm Thur/Fri, 3 pm & 8 pm Sat, 2 pm Sun – To Quiet The Quiet by Christy Hall, directed by Shannon Wojtas (World Premiere) - WT


1/31-2/3 & 2/7-10 - 8 pmThur/Fri/Sat; 2 pm Sun - Every Brilliant Thing by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe, directed by Chad Swan-Badgero - Sorry I can’t review for you the first weekend due to travel plans… but can pretty much guarantee this will be one of those “must see” performances. Spencer Smith is ba-a-ack in this one-man tour de force! Jane  - PCTC

2/2 - 1:30 pm & 4 pm - The One and Only Ivan, recommended for ages 6-adult - Pasant - WTN

2/7-8 - Thursday 3-7 pm ; Friday, 6-10 pm; Auditions for Jesus Christ Superstar  First Congregational Church of St. Johns 100 Maple St. St. Johns, MI 48879 http://www.SignUpGenius.com/go/70A054EAEA92AA4F49-jesus -WC
2/7-8 & 10, 6:30-8:30 and 2/9, 10 am-noon - Auditions for The Swan Princess and Charlotte's Web (dir. Elijah Burton) (youth 8-18) $5 audition workshop on 2/7, 5:30-6:30 - DE

2/8-10 - ice cream sundaes 7 pm; show 7:30; Sunday ice cream at 1:30 pm; show at 2 pm - Red Carpet Melodies, music revue directed by Dan Templin and Kelly Sandula-Gruner - STL
2/8-10 & 15-17 - Fri 7 pm; Sat 2 & 7 pm; Sun 3 pm - My Name Is Rumpelstiltskin & The Twelve Dancing Princesses - AECT
2/9 -  6:30pm dinner ($15) with the performance at 7:30pm. Cafe Murder is a dinner theater performance in conjunction with the Eaton Rapids Senior Center.  Contact Rita at eatonrapidsseniorcenter@gmail.com or phone 517-663-2335 for ticket information. Space limited to 80 audience members - GEN

2/14-17 & 21-24 - 7 pm Thur; 8 pm Fri/Sat; 2 pm Sun - The A-Train Plays, tales of connecting, directed by Doak Bloss - RWT

2/15-16 & 22-24 - 8 pm Fri/Sat; 2 pm Sun, Student Body by Frank Winters, directed by Deb Keller, Dart Auditorium - LCC

2/15-24 - Fri 2/15-8 pm; Sat 2/16-8 pm; Sun 2/17-2 pm; Tues 2/19-7:30 pm; Wed 2/20-7:30 pm; Thur 2/21-7:30 pm; Fri 2/22-8 pm; Sat 2/23-2 pm & 8 pm; Sun 2/24-2 pm - Oklahoma! Music by Richard Rodgers, Book & Lyrics-Oscar Hammerstein II, Original Dance-Agnes de Mille, Choreography-Alisa Hauser, Based on the play “Green Grow the Lilacs” by Lynn Riggs, Musically, directed by Dave Wendelberger, directed by Brad Willcuts - Fairchild Theatre - MSU

2/22-24 - ‘Friday, Saturday 7:30 pm; Sunday 2:00 pm, Til Beth Do Us Part, comedy by Jones Hope Wooten, directed by Tom Webb, Wilson Center Auditorium, St Johns - HGP

2/22-24 & 3/ 1-3 - 8 pm Fri/Sat; 3 pm Sat/Sun, Disney’s Tarzan - OCP 

2/27 - 7:30 pm Theatre of War – Promethea in Prison - Pasant Theatre - WTN


Greater Lansing Ubiquitous Theatres


*AAF - Audio Air Force - live “radio shows” - www.audioairforce.com - Dave Downing - 517-881-9746 

**AECT - All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre -  www.cityofeastlansing.com/allofus - 517-319-6957 - ecooke@cityofeastlansing.com

DE - The Downeaster Theatre -1120 N. Pennsylvania Ave. - Lansing 48906; www.thedowneastertheatre.com; 517-763-8045

GEN - Generations Community Theatre - www.generationstheater.com

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

HPA - Homeschool Performaing Arts - hpami.org www.facebook.com/Homeschool.Performing.Arts/

*IX - Ixion - ixiontheatre.com, ixionensemble@gmail.com, 517-775-4246

LCC - Lansing Community College Communication, Media & the Arts - www.lcc.edu/showinfo -517-483-1488 / 517-483-1122 

**MTC - Midway Theater Company -midwaytheatercompany.org - 517-316-5272

MMFT - Mid Michigan Family Theatre - 517-339-2145 -www.freewebs.com/midmichfamilytheatre

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

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

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

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

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

WC - Wilson Center Productions - Wilson Center, St. Johns https://wilsoncenterauditorium.org

WT - Williamston Theatre - 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


*     performs at Robin Theatre, 1105 S. Washington, 48910
**     performs at Hannah Center, 819 Abbot Rd., E. Lansing
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Red Carpet Melodies -Starlight Dessert Theatre

1/24/2019

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Starlight Dinner Theatre presents
Red Carpet Melodies: Movie Music for the Young at Heart

Experience the magic of favorite movie music throughout the decades at Starlight Theatre’s Red Carpet Melodies revue, February 8-10, 2019. Our cast of vocalists will salute Hollywood with award-winning songs from the American Film Institute’s Top 100: Moon River, Over the Rainbow, As Time Goes By, 42nd Street, Singin’ In the Rain, Luck Be a Lady, All That Jazz and many more sure to stir nostalgia and smiles!  

Featured singers: Colleen Bethea, Chris Bethea, Kelly Bitz, Bill Henson, Ellen Hoard, Alaina Humphrey, Elizabeth Johnson, Charlie Martin, Kelly Sandula-Gruner, David Sincox, Dan Templin and Martin Underhill. Choreographer Fran Ludington shows off her dancing skills on several numbers, along with Michael Chan. Pianist James Geer leads a talented group of instrumentalists: Kristen Lare, flute; Jack Mumma, upright bass; and James Flanagan, drums. Along with the main dessert of ice cream sundaes, movie style popcorn will also be available, made fresh on site. Don’t miss this special night of fun and movie memories!  


GENERAL INFORMATION

DESSERT MENU (no dinners for this show): Ice cream sundaes; “movie style” popcorn will also be available, made fresh on site. 
TIMES: Friday and Saturday: Box Office opens at 6:30. Dining Room opens at 7:00; dessert 7:00–7:30. Show begins at 7:30. 
Sunday: Box Office opens at 1 pm. Dining Room opens at 1:30; dessert 1:30 – 2 pm. Show begins at 2:00  


PERFORMANCE LOCATION: Waverly East Cafetorium, located at 3131 W. Michigan Ave. Lansing, 48917. 


RESERVATIONS: Dessert reservations are required 3 days before the show. Please call 517-599-2779
SEATING: Tables seat 8 people. The earlier the reservation is made, the better the seating.


MAILING ADDRESS:  225 Leland Place, Lansing, MI 48917


PRICES: $25 for show and dessert; $18 for children 12 and under.
FOR SHOW ONLY: $20; $18 seniors 62+ and students age 13–22; $13 children 12 and under.


VISA and Master Card accepted
HEARING ASSISTED DEVICES are available and must be requested when making your reservation


CANCELLATION: 72 hours notice required by phone (517-599-2779) to receive a refund. www.starlightdinnertheatre.com
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Wilson Center Productions - St. Johns

1/24/2019

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Introducing Wilson Center Productions

Wilson Center Productions is mid-Michigan’s newest community theater company.  We plan to present one major production each year – one that’s a little off the wall – and then produce/sponsor some all-age events along the way!      

We have a wonderful historic auditorium at our disposal, the Wilson Center Auditorium in downtown St. Johns.  It was built in 1928 – we’ve raised over $100,000 to renovate the space – it looks beautiful, has great acoustics and sightlines.  

For our first production we have chosen “Jesus Christ Superstar” with performance dates April 4, 5 & 6.    Auditions will take place on Feb. 7 & 8 with rehearsals starting on Feb. 18.  We have 2 excellent directors lined up and are ready to go.  We are committed to quality performances.  

We are reaching out for actors to auditions and others who would like to be involved in the various production aspects of the show.   St. Johns is easily a half-hour drive from East Lansing – less from Lansing…  we are also putting together a creative schedule – which will include some music rehearsals in the Lansing area if necessary.  Also, carpooling with friends would work well for traveling north.  

Audition Signup Site:        http://www.SignUpGenius.com/go/70A054EAEA92AA4F49-jesus

We wanted to take the time to introduce our new company to everyone…  we hope that you check us out and get involved in our efforts to add to the excellent theater scene in mid-Michigan!  Please visit our Wilson Center Auditorium Facebook Page and Web Site.   

Bill Tennant
mailto:wetennant@gmail.com
2/7-8 - Get Ready to audition for Jesus Christ Superstar in St Johns - look under “auditions” tab
http://www.greaterlansingtheatre.net/auditions 


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Mid Michigan & Fowlerville need actors

1/24/2019

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Mid Michigan Family Theatre seeks actor


Hello! Looking for an actor of either gender to play a Bogart-like detective character in murder mystery dessert theatre production of Murder at the Banquet. Rehearsals on Tuesdays with productions the 1st and 2nd of March. Let me know if interested and I'll get back to you. 
Bill Gordon mailto:mmftokemos@yahoo.com.
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Fowlerville Theatre seeks Lion & Glinda

Fowlerville Community Theatre (NOT the joint Riverwalk/All-of-us Express production) regretfully needs to re-cast the roles of the Cowardly Lion and Glinda in their  Fowlerville production of The Wizard of Oz. The original actors have a work commitment in which they will be moving to Bulgaria for a few months this spring and summer. We know how sad they are to have to turn these roles down, and we wish them the best of luck in this endeavor, and hope to see them on our FCT stage soon!

We will be holding auditions for the Cowardly Lion and Glinda roles on Tuesday, January 29th, from 6:30-9pm, at the Fowlerville Senior Center. If you or anyone you know might be interested in auditioning and would like to schedule an appointment, please contact Becky Frank, Assistant Director, via phone, text or email, at 248-761-6432 or mailto:rebeccamariefrank@gmail.com . The roles are open to anyone currently in the cast as well as to the public.
These roles will be cast on Tuesday evening after auditions and the actors cast in these roles will have to “jump in with both feet,” as rehearsals have already begun for this production, so they must be ready to begin rehearsals on Wednesday evening. These roles will require a major time commitment. Show dates are May 3rd, 4th, and 5th.

Please contact Becky Frank with any questions or concerns. 248-761-6432 or  mailto:rebeccamariefrank@gmail.com.
https://www.facebook.com/pg/FowlervilleCommunityTheatre/about/?ref=page_internal

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The One and Only Ivan for kids

1/19/2019

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THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN at Wharton’s Pasant

2/2 - Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. Pasant Theatre
Tickets from $15
whartoncenter.com

517.432.2000 or 1.800.WHARTON

Lions, tigers and gorillas, oh my! The best selling novel, THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN takes to the Wharton Center stage in this new Lifeline Theatre production. Tickets are available at the official source to purchase Wharton Center tickets online, http://whartoncenter.com; at the Auto-Owners Insurance Ticket Office; or by calling 1-800-WHARTON.
For 27 years, the world of Ivan the gorilla was a dull cage in a roadside shopping mall. But when he meets Ruby, a baby elephant captured out of the wild, Ivan’s ambition and imagination grow to meet the challenge of rescuing his endangered companion. Aided by Bob, a scrappy dog, and a young human, Ivan sets out to become the great silverback and protector he was always meant to be.

Called “A captivating staging” by Splash Magazines, this unforgettable story of enduring friendship is drawn from true events and based on the powerful Newbery Medal- winning 2012 book by Katherine Applegate, a #1 New York Times bestseller.

Recommended for ages 6-adult.
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Spencer Smith Returns for Every Brilliant Thing at PCTC

1/15/2019

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1/31-2/12 - PEPPERMINT CREEK THEATRE COMPANY ANNOUNCES OPENING OF “Every Brilliant Thing” the “funniest play you’ll ever see about depression” the new comedy/drama, by Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe.

A one-man play about depression and the lengths we will go to for those we love. You’re six years old. Mom’s in the hospital. Dad says she’s “done something stupid.” She finds it hard to be happy. So you start to make a list of everything that’s brilliant about the world. Everything that’s worth living for. 1. Ice cream. 2. Kung Fu movies. 3. Burning things. 4. Laughing so hard you shoot milk out your nose. 5. Construction cranes. 6. Me. You leave it on her pillow. You know she’s read it because she’s corrected your spelling. Soon, the list will take on a life of its own.

Every Brilliant Thing was a collaboration between playwright Duncan Macmillan (Lungs, and People, Places, and Things) and Jonny Donahoe, drawing on his experience as a stand-up comedian. Macmillan gushes, “Jonny found ways to tell the story and use the audience that I couldn’t have conceived of. By its nature, the play is different every night and thus new and exciting for the audience and the performer”. This text was published after two years of devising, several trial performances around the UK, runs in Edinburgh and London, and a four-month run at the Barrow Street Theatre in NYC, and was recently the subject of an HBO documentary. It has been filtered through Donahoe’s interactions with hundreds of audiences. 

British newspaper The Guardian hailed the show “[A] heart-wrenching, hilarious play…One of the funniest plays you’ll ever see about depression—and possibly one of the funniest plays you’ll ever see, full stop”! Peppermint Creek Artistic Director, and director of this production, Chad Swan-Badgero, reflects on how the play seemed to be waiting to come to PCTC at JUST this moment, “The way this script invites the audience in to the story is both organic and truly moving. It’s hard to believe that one play can pack so many lessons and questions about life in a fast-paced 90 minutes! And with its focus on depression and the anxiety that many Americans are feeling today, it seems as though this play was written specifically for OUR theatre and OUR mission statement to address current issues.” 

Swan-Badgero is also thrilled to be welcoming Los Angeles based actor, and Okemos native, Spencer Smith to the PCTC stage. “One-person productions are both a luxury and tenuous experience as a director. You’re working really closely, and in a very deep, personal way with this person, not to mention the entire production rests on their shoulders. So you’ve really got to have a trust and belief in that person. Spencer and I have a long history both as friends and in the theatre, and I consider him one of the very best performers I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. I sent him the script almost on a whim because he now lives and works in LA. So you can imagine my joy when he agreed to come back to Michigan and PCTC to work on this show! I am certain audiences will instantly connect and believe him on stage, and find themselves better for their time in the theatre with this story”. 

The production will take place at Peppermint Creek’s performance venue, the Miller Performing Arts Center, 6025 Curry Lane, Lansing MI 48911. The show will run Thursday, January 31 – Sunday, February 3, and Thursday, February 7 – Sunday, February 10, 2019. Show times are Thursday – Saturday at 8pm, and Sunday at 2pm. Tickets can be ordered online at www.peppermintcreek.org, and are $15 general admission, and $10 for students/seniors 65+. 

This production of Every Brilliant Thing is directed by PCTC’s Artistic Director, Chad Swan-Badgero, and stars Los Angeles based artist, and Okemos native, Spencer Smith. This production is generously underwritten by Foster Swift Collins and Smith Law Firm, Sam & Mary Austin, and Frank & Katharine Dennis.

To purchase tickets, visit www.peppermintcreek.org. Follow “PCTC” on Facebook. Press photos are available on request. 

Every Brilliant Thing Peppermint Creek Theatre Company CAST LIST

Narrator – Spencer Smith 

Chad Swan-Badgero, Artistic Director, 517-927-3016; chadbadgero@hotmail.com
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Ruhala Performances

1/15/2019

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Ruhala Center Performances:

1/19 - Area of Rescue by Laura Eason
Sat, Jan 19 @7:30 pm
Directed by Mark Ruhala

See this talented cast of 7 heat up the stage!

Come see this Ruhala Acting Ensemble that includes 13 years old - older adults, who have been training together in Ruhala's signature acting method. The combination of young actor upstarts full of enthusiasm and vitality, with the maturity of the adult actors honing their craft, is a unique and magical blend of humanity. Area of Rescue poses some difficult but important questions to ponder. What will our futures look like? Where do we draw the line of security over freedom? And most importantly, what happens to our human relationships as we move closer to this dystopian time ahead where no one can fully be trusted. 

Come! Stay warm in your seat as this cast heats up a cold Winter's night with dramatic acting and powerful relationships!

Saturday, January 19 at 7:30pm
All tickets are $15
Not suited for children 10 years old or under

Performance at Ruhala Performing Arts Center
1846 Haslett Road, East Lansing

Tickets sell out fast, so contact us today!


1/20 - The Ruhala Showcase at Dart Auditorium
… is a great way for the students to demonstrate what they've been learning in their classes and get a chance to be in the limelight! Singing, dancing, scenes, improv, laughter and maybe a few tears. You'll find it all at the Ruhala Showcase! 

Sunday, January 20 at 3pm
Tickets in advance are $15, and $12 for children 10 & under. 
At the door, tickets will be $18

Dart Auditorium at Lansing Community College
500 N Capitol Avenue
Lansing, MI 48933

For further information or questions, please contact us at info@ruhalacenter.com / 517.337.0464


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Alan Labovitz Celebration

1/10/2019

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1/26 - (RSVP 1/20) Many of you have worked with Alan Labovitz over his many years in local theatre. The theatre community was a huge part of his life. Alan passed away November 30 after several years living with Alzheimer’s disease. While his passing was not unexpected, it still was sooner than expected, and very painful for the family.

Alan’s sons, Gabriel and Saul, and wife, Judy, are hosting a celebration of his life January 26 (which  would have been his 83rd birthday) 5-8 pm Spartan Hall of Fame Cafe, 1601 West Lake Lansing Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823

Judy invites all who knew Alan (with significant others) join this celebration. They are planning pizza, pasta, salads, beer, wine, soda.

Judy would appreciate knowing by January 20-21 how many folks might attend,  to be sure to have the right sized room and plenty of food. Please RSVP to Judy mailto:jslpotz40@gmail.com

Contributions in Alan's honor may be sent to Potter Park Zoo, Greater Lansing Food Bank, Alzheimer's Association, Sparrow Hospice, or the organization of one's choice. Donations to Riverwalk Theatre in Alan’s memory will be listed in programs for one year. 
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/lsj/obituary.aspx?n=alan-labovitz&pid=190880105&fhid=11047
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