Friday, September 13, 2013 7:00pm until 10:00pm

On Friday, Sept. 13, Peppermint Creek Theatre Company will be hosting their 2013-2014 season kick-off event, “The Bonnie and Clyde Fall Gala”, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Miller Performing Arts Center located at 6025 Curry Lane in Lansing. This annual event allows PCTC patrons, supporters, and community members to kick off the new season with a small taste of what’s in store for their 11th season.

In keeping with the spirit of Bonnie and Clyde’s era, the Fall Gala will include food, wine, a silent auction, music from the period, a demonstration of swing dancing, and a preview of scenes from the season opener, Bonnie and Clyde, the musical. Tickets are $60 for one or $100 for a pair. Proceeds will support PCTC production and operational costs for the 2013-2014 season. 

Attendees are encouraged to dress in period clothing, and of course, need a password to enter this night of whoopee (a good time, for those of us not familiar with 1920’s slang). Tickets may be obtained at www.peppermintcreek.org, and remember, “It’s going to be the bee’s knees.” 
(btw Chad assures me that the "password" is "just creating ambiance…you don't need to remember the password!" for those of you who may share my confusion/paranoia - ;-} - See you there! - Jane)

Bonnie and Clyde, by Frank Wildhorn, will run at the Miller Performing Arts Center from Sept. 19-29, and focuses on America’s most renowned folk heroes, and Texas law enforcement’s worst nightmare, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. This musical tells the story of their love, adventure, and crime through a thrilling non-traditional musical score that combines blues, gospel, and rockabilly music. 

Other shows in PCTC’s 2013-2014 season include Other Desert Cities by Jon Robin Baitz, Big Love by Charles Mee, Tribes by Nina Raine, and Clybourne Park by Bruce Norris. For more information about PCTC’s full season including season tickets and how to get involved, visit www.peppermintcreek.org.

A musical comedy celebration of American ideals and foibles in the Eisenhower era. Songs, dances, and laughs abound in the unlikeliest of settings as the Cold War and space race paranoia threaten the good folks at the fictional Milwaukee Space Center in 1955, where the staff is all abuzz at the arrival of rocket scientist Trenton Corbett. The budding romance of Trenton and Mary—the daughter of Space Center commander Major Malone—is jeopardized when a flying saucer lands in Milwaukee. The craft is piloted by Zombina, a buxom alien aviatrix bent on procuring he-specimens to re-populate her planet. www.overtheledge.org

Rob is an award-winning actor, author, director, educator and playwright. He is an Associate Professor at Michigan State University where he serves as the head of acting and directing in the Department of Theatre. We've seen many great examples of his work in MSU shows!
You can pre-order: http://www.amazon.com/Inner-Monologue-Acting-Rob-Roznowski/dp/1137354283/ref=tmm_pap_title_0
Also two upcoming book related events:
At Drama Book Shop in New York City on Friday September 20th @ 5:00 PM
At Schuler's Books Eastwood Towne Center Monday September 23rd 7:00pm
Hope you can attend!

Inner Monologue in Acting
www.amazon.com
What should an actor be thinking on stage? This overlooked, important question is the crux of this new book that combines psychological theory, practical exercises, and a wide-reaching examination of inner monologue in various forms including film, musical theatre, and comedy. The inner monologue is that "stream of consciousness" or "inner voice" that constantly echoes in your head. This revolutionary new book tames and harnesses that voice to be used as a powerful tool in acting. Written in an accessible tone, the book assists actors, directors and educators in their quest for deeper more thoughtful acting and is a perfect supplement to traditional actor training.

Here's Ripples!Note articles on M*A*S*H, Costume Shop, new mural at Riverwalk and 12 Angry Men Auditions.

In an effort to boost the blood supply and also show appreciation to blood donors, the Great Lakes Region of the American Red Cross and Riverwalk Theatre are joining forces for a blood drive Aug. 27 at the Radisson Hotel, 111 N. Grand Ave.  Anyone who comes out to donate blood, from 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., will receive a voucher they can exchange for a discounted ticket to see any performance of Riverwalk Theatre’s production of M*A*S*H. Performance dates for M*A*S*H are Sept. 12-22.
 
“The need for a large blood supply for transfusions is evident in both the script and in real life” says Gary Mitchell (producer of M*A*S*H and a member of the Riverwalk Theatre Board of Directors). “Riverwalk Theatre is delighted to be working with the Red Cross to encourage people to donate blood. This is a noble cause that benefits many.”
 
To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code: MDOC. Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome as space permits. The discounted ticket vouchers will be distributed at the blood drive.
Vouchers are to be turned in at the Riverwalk Theatre box office in exchange for a discounted theatre ticket for M*A*S*H. Tickets for the performances are available at the door on a first-come first-served basis. To guarantee a seat (even with a voucher), call ahead for reservations at 482-5700.

The Bach Dor Shakespeare Company will be performing its "Scenes of Shakespeare" at the Downtown Lansing Library with the following dates and times:
August 25th (Sunday) 3:30 pm
August 26th (Monday) 7pm

September 28th (Saturday) 3 pm
September 29th (Sunday) 3:30 pm
September 30th (Monday) 3 pm

The Downtown Lansing Library Theater is located at:  401 S. Capitol Ave. (at the corner of Kalamazoo) in Lansing, Michigan.  The cozy 84 seat theater is perfect for our "brand" of "Original Practices" (No electric sound or light cues, no "fourth wall", opposite and multiple-role playing.)

While there is no charge for any of the dates, donations are accepted to benefit the Friends of The Lansing Libraries, a non-profit organization that helps fund the Capitol Area District Libraries (CADL).
Please see the attached flyer (for your use in promotion) with same information.

Hope to see you there!

Randy Matthews, Bach Dor Shakespeare Company

East Lansing Farmer's Market
280 Valley Court (Behind Crunchy's)
East Lansing

Sunday, Aug. 25th  Noon - 2 PM

(And plan ahead to see Tom and Mary and Friends at their annual Riverwalk Theatre special event "Riverwalk Saturday Night" November 2nd at Riverwalk's Black Box. Suggested Donation $10-plus. We hope you can make it to BOTH events!)

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS TO WHARTON CENTER go on sale MONDAY, AUGUST 19 at 10:00 a.m.

Includes MSU Federal Credit Union Broadway at Wharton Center attractions such as FLASHDANCE THE MUSICAL , GHOST THE MUSICAL , PETER
AND THE STAR CATCHER , GERSHWINS’ PORGY AND BESS and MAMMA MIA!
Individual tickets to BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and THE BOOK OF MORMON will have separate on-sale dates closer to the productions. However, you can purchase tickets to these two productions by becoming a Wharton Center subscriber.
Subscription packages start at three shows or more.
Also included in the August 19 on - sale are Diana Krall, Yo - Yo Ma & Kathryn Stott, World View Lecturer Tony Kushner, and the entire Act One Family Series... plus many more amazing attractions. For a complete list:

whartoncenter.com

for actors or anyone interested
(Eighteen and older please)
 COME AND PLAY
  SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 2013
 12:00 to 1:30
At Metrospace in East Lansing, 110 Charles St.
 FREE!!
 (Donations to Metrospace welcomed.)

DROP IN OR CONTACT DEBORAH TOMLINSON AT
[email protected] subject title :IMPROV

…is THIS Thur/Fri/Sat, August 15-17,  in Lansing's Old Town (corner of Turner St. and Grand River and thereabouts)

FREE theatre by LOTS of theatre groups and independents, performed at various Old Town venues (including the Turner Dodge House, NEW this year.) Pick up a City Pulse schedule of shows at the Festival. See you there!

Thursday & Friday, Aug. 15–16
7 & 9 p.m. – Performances
6 & 8 p.m. – Music

Saturday, Aug. 17
11 a.m. & 12 p.m. – Renegade KIDS
1, 3 & 5 p.m. – Performances
7 p.m. – Music

7:30 p.m. – FESTIVAL FINALE at The Chrome Cat -  Starting with the Performance by the Teen Workshop led by Rico Bruce Wade - Followed at 8pm by the Lansing City Pulse PULSAR AWARDS, open to one and all.

 NEEDED: Volunteer House Managers during the Renegade Theatre Festival - House Managers connect the participating theaters with their audience, helping to make sure productions begin on time and that everyone is seated. The House Manager also reads announcements  and acknowledgements before each performance begins. It's easy to volunteer at the Renegade and it's fun!  If you have a particular theater in the Festival that you'd like to work with, let us know. There are openings between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00  p.m. Thursday and Friday and between 10:00 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday. For more information, please contact Katie Doyle: [email protected].

I notice the pdf version of the schedule is STILL not up at www.renegadetheatrefestival.org, but Melissa Kaplan DID send me the attached schedule and descriptions of shows. NOTE that the LANSING CITY PULSE will be available AT the Festival, with a complete schedule of all performances.
The festival is FREE, put please bring some $$ for the donation boxes to help keep this theatrical tradition going. Also, pick up a printed copy of the GLUT SCHEDULE 13-14 listing all shows/auditions I know about as of now (generously photocopied by The Arts Council and meticulously folded by ME) which will be available at the info table. Webmaster Aaron has assured me he will get this info onto the all-theatres calendar at www.greaterlansingtheatre.net very soon. Hope you all will use the printed schedule and/or web site to see what's on in local, live theatre on any given weekend - and SEE MORE THEATRE!