Transcendence Performing Arts Center is thrilled to present their first Summer Intensive production - Annie JR.! 

Annie JR. follows the story of an orphan named Annie living a “hard-knock life” at The New York City Municipal Orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie dreams of being reunited with her parents and takes action to find them. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations, befriends President Franklin Roosevelt and finds a new family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy. 

This version of the beloved musical is shortened for young performers, making it perfect for audiences of all ages! 

Performance Dates: August 8th 7:00pm; August 9th 3:00pm

Location: Everett High School 
3900 Stabler Ave. 
Lansing, MI 48910 

Ticket Link: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/annie-jr-7

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Ray Ozmun contacted the GLUT in search of actors for his upcoming film.

Actors will be paid 50 dollars each

Jack: Age 18 - 30 $50
Officer Roger: Age 25 - 40 $50
Harmon: Age 18 - 30 $50
Plate Creature: Physical Role $50

Locations

Fenner Nature Center
Scott Woods/Hawk Island
Burchfield park
Cottonwood Campground 

Time Commitment

2-4 hours per location

Weekends that work with the actors July - September

There are currently a total of 11 scenes split between the actors

For more info contact director/producer Ray Ozmun at 765-667-4126  -  mailto:[email protected]
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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.