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

Jon Stars Weekly Facebook Show

1/24/2022

Every Monday Jon Stars Facebook variety music show

Mitch Stutes’ mom, Leora, is his biggest promoter, and she’s asked me to share info about his weekly Facebook Live event at 7 pm each Monday night. It’s an hour of his singing/playing guitar and friendly chitchat about music with original songs and such. You may know Mitch as “Jonathan Stars” his stage name. Some of you may even remember his late dad, Marion Stutes, who was also active in local theatre.

You can go to Facebook and search for “Jon Stars” and then click “events” to get the link to each show or follow him. You can also play recordings of previous shows.

Leora says, "His program is open to all. Just click on the link at 7 pm tonight and you will automatically be connected. You don’t even have to have a Facebook account. It will be over by 8 pm or before. It's on every Monday night at 7, so if you enjoy the music, please join us whenever you can. If you come, Mitch would love have you sign in on the right side of the screen so he knows who is there."

https://www.facebook.com/events/795813151394858/

February 2022 GLUT Calendar

1/24/2022

Here’s what’s happening next month; don your masks and maybe we’ll see your eyes at the theatre soon!
(Some venues require proof of vaccination as well as masks; check websites before you go.)

NOTE: a sign of the theatrical reawakening: After a pretty empty January — three shows are opening February 18! Back to our old “GLUT of theatre” situation.

February 2022
1/26-30 & - 2/1-6 - Tue/Wed/Thur 7:30pm, Fri 8pm; Sat 2 & 8pm;Sun 1 & 6:30pm Tue/Wed: 7:30pm -Disney’s Frozen -Great Hall - WTN
1/27 – 2/27-8pm Thur/Fri, 3pm & 8pm Sat, 2pm Sun -9 Parts of Desireby Heather Raffo with Sarab Kamoo’s one-woman, performance Co-directed by Ed Nahhat and Sarab Kamoo - WT

2/4-13- 7pm Fri; 3pm Sat/Sun. -Treasure Island- AECT

2/6 - 3 pm - “A Celebration of the Beautiful Voice” MSU Opera Gala,Fairchild Theatre, program of arias and opera scenes. tickets $22/20/12 (adults/seniors/students). MSUO

2/10-13 & 17-20 - 7pm Thur; 8pm Fri/Sat; 2pm Sun -Lobby Heroby Kenneth Lonergan - directed by George Popovich - RWT

2/6-7 - 2pm Sunday; 7pm Monday AUDITIONS for Gee’s Bendby Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder Directed by Paige Tufford Gannon Building – 1422/ Black Box Theatre 3 African American Women; 1 African American Man; 3 vocalists m/f -bring an a capella hymn to sing - Performance Dates: March 18-19, 25-26, 2022 For more information email: tuffordl@star.lcc.edu- LCC

2/14-15 - 7pm - AUDITIONS for Artby Yasmina Reza directed by Scott Pohl - RWT

2/17 & 18 - 6:30pm - AUDITIONS for The Little Mermaid- AECT

2/18-20, 25-26 - 8pm Fri/Sat; 2pm Sunday 2/20 - Cabaretdirected by Mark Colson - Dart Auditorium - LCC

2/18-19, 24-26 - 6:30 dinner 7:30 show; Sundays: dessert 1:30 show 2pm - Concert version of Guys and Dolls - STL

2/18, 19, 25, 26 at 8pm; 2/20, 26, 27 at 2pm; 2/22, 23, 24 at 7:30pm – Head Over Heelsw/ Songs by The Go-Go’s, based on ‘The Arcadia’ by Sir Philip Sidney directed and choreographed by Brad Willcuts, music direction by Dave Wendelberger - Fairchild Theatre MSU Auditorium Bldg https://theatre.msu.edu/heels/- MSU

2/24 - 2/27 & 3/3 - 3/6 at 8pm Thurs - Sat; 2pm Sun - Nina Simone: Four Women- Celebrating Ms. Simone’s lasting legacy. Director Rico Bruce Wade. Central United Methodist Church, 215 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing - PCTC. (**Please note: the 3/5 performance is ONLY be offered virtually) - PCTC - POSTPONED TO AUGUST 18-21 & 25-28

2/25 - 3/6 - 8pm Fri/Sat; 3pm Sun -The Sound of Musicbeloved Rodgers & Hammerstein musical - LEB

Greater Lansing Ubiquitous Theatres

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

IX - Ixion - ixiontheatre.com, ixionensemble@gmail.com, 517-775-4246 - performs at Lansing Mall, 5660 W Saginaw Hwy., in former Overdrive nightclub, Lansing, MI 48917

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

LEB - Lebowsky Center for Performing Arts - LebowskyCenter.com- 989-723-4003

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

MSUO - MSU Opera Theatre, www.music.msu.edu/areas-studios/vocal-arts/msu-opera-theatre- Tickets available online at www.music.msu.eduor at 517-353-5340

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 - check website for new location - www.starlightdinnertheatre.com

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

Can YOU donate these props?

1/20/2022

From Sandy Norton, Prop Queen of Riverwalk Theatre

People often ask us in the prop loft what we need for our collection of props. The usual response is, “We really don’t know until we need it.” We try to anticipate common items that are about to become extinct. Not long ago we realized that we no longer rely on phone books like we once did and we collected a few while we could get them. Likewise, we expanded our collection of land line phones when people began to give them up for their cell phones.

Now, thinking ahead, we believe we can use a couple of discarded electronic tablets and smart phones. Since space is always a concern for all departments at Riverwalk, we can only use one or two of each type but since styles of electronics evolve so rapidly, we would like a small collection of various models.

Looking back, we would like to have a Selectric typewriter to add to our collection of typewriters. And finally, we would like a few army blankets to add to our collection of military equipment.

If any of you out there have any of these items and don’t know what to do with them, please consider donating them to Riverwalk Theatre. Contact Sandy Norton to arrange for delivery. mailto:sandyknorton@ameritech.net

Ixion recruiting directors for short plays

1/20/2022

Ixion is seeking new (to us) or aspiring DIRECTORS for three of our short plays to be included in "Let's Eat!" our May production. The plays are each ten minutes in length and feature our relationship with food or beverage as one of the themes.

Auditions for "Let's Eat!" will be late March or early April. Rehearsals will begin thereafter. Performances are May 13, 14, 20 & 21 at the Lansing Mall in the former Tequila Cowboy.

New directors will be responsible for casting and rehearsal coordination with their cast and other directors.* Each new director will be paired with a director who has worked with Ixion in the past and is directing one of the other shorts. This pairing is intended to provide a resource and sounding board for new directors.

Mentor directors for "Let's Eat!" are Judith Evans, Heath Sartorius and Nick Lemmer.

Persons interested in directing should contact Ixion Artistic Director jeff croff via email at ixionensemble@gmail.comby January 31, 2022 with Let's Eat! Director in the subject line. Any questions can be directed to jeff via email or phone, 517.775.4246.

* Please Note: Rehearsals and auditions will be held in a format that follows best guidance in addressing pandemic concerns at that time.

www.ixiontheatre.com

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