​The Gentleman Caller by Philip Dawkins is an adult drama about the first meetings of two of America's greatest playwrights, Tennessee Williams (The Glass Menagerie,  A Streetcar Named Desire, and more)  and William Inge (Picnic, Bus Stop, and more). 

MSU MFA actor candidates Oscar Rodriguez Quiroz and Stefon Funderburke star. Rob Roznowski directs.

Three performances at the MSU Studio 60 Theatre. September 2 at 2:00 and 8:00 PM and September 3 at 2:00 pm. Admission is free but donations go to local LGBTQ+ Centers. 

And one performance at Williamston Theatre on September 17th at 7:00 PM. Admission is free but donations for this performance go to Williamston Theatre. 

Content warnings include adult language, sexual situations, and discussion of suicide. 

September 2023
9/2-3 - 2 & 8 pm Sat. 3pm Sun - The Gentleman Caller - adult drama by Philip Dawkins free but donations go to local LGBTQ+ Centers - MSU Auditorium Studio 60 lower level - repeats one show only at Williamston Theatre Sunday 9/17- 7pm, donations to Williamston Theatre - MSU - WT
9/7-10 & 14 – 17, 7pm;  3pm Sundays - The Minutes by Tracy Letts; Director Mary Job - at Sycamore Creek Church     
1919 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Lansing, 48910 - PCTC

9/8-10 & 15-17 - 7:30pm Fri & Sat; 2pm Sat & Sun - Wizard of Oz - LEB

9/10-11 - Sun. 2pm; Mon. 7pm - Auditions for It’s a Wonderful Life, directed by Guy Sanville (shows Dec. 1-10) Email mailto:[email protected] for location, list of characters and a perusal script - STL

9/11-12, 6:30-9:30 p.m. - Auditions - Sense and Sensibility - director Mary Job - LCC Black Box Theatre - LCC 

9/14-17 & 21-24 - 7pm Thu/8pm Fri-Sat/2pm Sun - Admissions by Joshua Harmon, Director Bob Robinson - Black Box stage - RWT

9/14 - 10/22  - Thu-Fri-Sat 8pm; Wed-Sat-Sun 2pm - On the Market by Jason Odell Williams, Director Tony Caselli; Sat. matinees start 9/23; Wed. matinees 10/11 & 18 - WT

9/15 - 7pm; 9/17 - 2pm - Rocky Mountain High - New Musical Laboratory formerly known as ImáGen - Music by Mark Hollmann & Drew Gasparini, Book & Lyrics by Kia Beth Kofron & Cooper Kofron, Director Marc Acito, Wharton Center Pasant Stage – MSU

9/24 & 25 at 7 pm - Auditions for Christmas Belles, Director Kate Dickinson ¯ - RWT

9/28 at 7:30pm; 9/29-30 at 8pm; 9/30 & 10/1 at 2pm – Love Is the Greater Labyrinth by Sor. Juana Ines De La Cruze translated from the Spanish by the UCLA Working Group on the Comedia in Translation and Performance, Director Oscar Quiroz - MSU Auditorium Studio 60 lower level - MSU



Greater Lansing Ubiquitous Theatres
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LCC - Lansing Community College Arts - all shows at LCC Black Box Stage 1422 Gannon Bldg (Dart Auditorium is being renovated) www.lcc.edu/showinfo - 517-483-1122 


LEB - Lebowsky Center for Performing Arts - 122 E. Main St., Owosso, MI - LebowskyCenter.com - 989-723-4003


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


PCTC - Peppermint Creek Theatre Co. - multiple locations; see website - www.peppermintcreek.org - 517-927-3016


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

STL - Starlight Dinner Theatre - 517-243-6040 - Waverly East Intermediate School - www.starlightdinnertheatre.com


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


Jane Zussman
G.L.U.T. List
(Greater Lansing Ubiquitous Theatre)
517-323-6855
cell 517-930-0932
[email protected]
http://www.greaterlansingtheatre.net 
To review past emails as they were sent, click “About the G.L.U.T.” and choose “email list” from the drop-down menu — also check out the all-theatres calendar.

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LCC's Musical Theatre Performance is back this fall, taught by Kelly Stuible-Clark. This class meets on Thursdays from 7-10pm and is available for credit (MUSC 237), or as a non-credit community education course (NCCE 200 80) for a fee of $100. Class begins Thursday, August 24.

This course will focus on skills to strengthen musical theatre performance by unlocking your unique talents and style. Through audition preparation, solo song coaching, acting tips, and scene work, this course is aimed at all experience and ability levels- from beginner to seasoned pro. 

If you have any questions about the class, please get in touch with Kelly at [email protected].  
This course needs seven more people to sign up to "go" so if you're interested, don't sleep on signing up!
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​TRIAL PRACTICE ACTING GIG Fall 2023!
Use your acting and improvisational skills, have fun, help students and get paid at the same time!

RE: Dixon v. Providential Life Insurance Company


RIVERWALK THEATRE is once again looking for actors who are interested in playing the plaintiff and witnesses in mock trials for the MSU College of Law Trial Practice Institute.  If you are interested in an unusual acting gig where you will be taking case materials, building a character consistent with those materials and playing that character in the highly improvisational environment of a civil court case, this gig is for you!  


The current mock trial case arises out of a dispute over whether the death of Judge John J. Dixon’s, caused by a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, was the result of an accident or was intentional. Plaintiff Mary Dixon, Judge Dixon’s widow, filed for payout of the life insurance policy issued by Providential (defendant) after the Sheriff Altair Khouri and Medical Examiner Dr. Celli investigated the incident and concluded that the gunshot was accidental. Providential refused to pay the death benefit based on information that caused them to conclude that Judge Dixon intentionally shot himself nine days after taking out the policy and had obtained the policy by fraud and deceit.


There are 4 trials, all using the same case study over 2 days. We are looking for a total of 16 actors --2 actors to play the plaintiff, 2 actors to play the defendant and 12 other actors to play the other witnesses. Each character will appear in 2 trials, one on Saturday and one on Sunday. A $250 stipend will be paid for participation in this project.*  


Actors would need to be available on ALL of the following dates:
•    Saturday, October 7, 10- 11 am  – Actor orientation meeting (Hybrid Meeting -  In Person/ZOOM)
•    Saturday, October 14, 10 am – 2 pm - Witness interviews via ZOOM
•    Saturday, November 18 and Sunday, November 19, 8:30am-3pm – Trials (at courthouse)


The Witnesses, their approximate ages, and a brief explanation of their roles in the trial are listed below. Except as noted, the actors may be male or female.


WITNESSES NEEDED:


For the Plaintiff-


Mary Dixon (Plaintiff) Mid 50’s-60’s – 2 female actors needed (Judge Dixon’s Widow) – Married 24 years to Judge  Dixon (*Plaintiff will receive a stipend of $300 since she must be present for the whole trial.)


Sheriff Altair Khouri (45-60’s)- male actor (Sheriff of Darrow County) – Investigated the incident and concluded that the shooting occurred while Judge Dixon was cleaning his gun and was accidental. Sheriff was a friend and hunting partner of the Judge.


Dr. Emery (Emily) Celli (50’s – 60’s) (Medical Examiner of Darrow County) – Investigated the scene of the incident, conducted an autopsy and concluded that the shooting was accidental. Was a friend and family physician of Judge Dixon.


Anna Martin – (female actor – 40’s -50’s) (Mary Dixon’s sister) - Mary lived with the Dixons for a brief period. She also hunted with Judge Dixon


For the Defense – 


Robert (Roberta) L. Wilson Defendant  -(45 – 60’s) 2 actors needed -(General Manager for the Defendant Providential Insurance) - Denied the claim based on the insurance company’s investigation which concluded that the death was suicide. Since the death occurred within the two year exclusion time period, the death benefit was denied and the premium paid was returned. (*Defendant will receive a stipend of $300 since he/she must be present for the whole trial.)


Morgan Crowe – (40’s-60’s) Stockbroker who invested money for Judge Dixon. He was a friend of both Judge Dixon and Robert Wilson.
Carter Berman  (late 30’s – 50’s) (Chief of the Audit and Investigative Division of the Office of the Attorney General of Nita) – Investigated a shortfall in fines and fees submitted to the state by Judge Dixon’s court. The investigation ultimately resulted in the conviction of Judge Dixon’s Court Clerk of embezzlement. 


Dr. Allister (Allison) Upchurch (40’s – 60’s) (Psychiatrist) – At the request of Providential, Dr. Allister rendered an opinion that the death was a suicide. He based this on materials provided by Providential.


If you are interested in playing any of these witnesses or obtaining further information, please contact TOM FERRIS at [email protected], by FRIDAY, September 22. Please include a photo (If you have not participated previously), your acting age range, contact information (email, phone and home address) and any information you believe might be helpful to us, including the role(s) in which you are interested.

​This is a great opportunity for current and aspiring directors to get practical techniques from award-winning director, Mary Job.

Riverwalk has a great thrust stage. How can directors use it effectively to provide a great viewing experience for all three audience sides?

This two-day workshop will boost your directing chops by showing you how to use set pieces, body positions, movement, and other elements of staging to create blocking that maximizes the unique properties of a thrust stage. 

Saturday & Sunday
August 12 & 13, 
11 a.m.-3 p.m. 
on the main stage. Free of charge, donations and membership encouraged.

Please CALL MIKE at the Riverwalk office 517-482-5700 to pre-register for this workshop. Space is limited.