The Studio Performing Arts Center/East Lansing Theatre and Dance Company is looking for about five actors that "move well" to be the Pirates in our February Ballet production of "Peter Pan"! There are no lines - just movement, acting and possibly some occasional improv! The show is Saturday and Sunday, February 22 and 23 (matinees) at 2pm with February 19 and 20 reserved for the final tech/dresses at the theatre. 

Director PK Van Voorhees says: The Pirates should be fun, goofy and an audience favorite! Looking for great actors that like to play and can move well! Looking for adults with acting abilities that can also move - different types and character actors....doesn't really matter what sex - we have a couple of adult actors (2 women and 1 man) already but am looking for more! They should be goofy, fun and able to move around with fight moves and silly steps. 

Pirates will be in about 4 scenes for this production including an introductory "dance", the kidnapping scene, the fight scene and the finale!I would need them to rehearse on either Saturday or Sundays early afternoons for a few hours. I'm hoping it’s a fun experience for everyone - low stress - but my goal is for the Pirates to be something of a comic relief for the audiences for most of their scenes.

Rehearsals are on Saturdays or Sundays - an hour or so a week until we get closer to the show!  Show dates are February 22 and 23 at the EL Hannah Community Center Albert White Theatre with tech/dresses on February 20 and 21. Please call P.K. Van Voorhees if you are interested or have any questions. 517-336-4088 

Also - we are looking for a Costumer to organize our small costume room, possibly design a few costumes if needed, and organize the parents to help sew/compile a few costumes as needed. We have a lot to choose from for most of the characters in the show, but will need to work on the Pirates and Lost Boys (ripped and "dirty" clothes), especially. The Costumer will need to organize the costumes during the show, clean them up after the show, and pack them away in our now organized costume room. We have a lot to choose in our inventory from but just need someone to take charge of this task - $500!

The Studio Performing Arts Center
5015 Park Lake Rd.
East Lansing, MI 48823
1-517-336-4088
www.dancesingact.com
[email protected]

You may note that NOVEMBER and MARCH are the FULLest months on the GLUT Calendar. Everyone is finishing up before the Holly Daze, or starting rehearsals AFter them.


So EVeryone should be able to find some LIVE THEATRE that suits them this month! See you in a theatre lobby soon!

November 2024
11/1-10 - 7pm Fri; 3pm Sat/Sun - Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic - AECT 


11/1-10 - Fri 11/1@7pm; Sat 11/2 @ 2pm; Sun 11/3 @ 2pm & 7pm; Thu 11/7 @ 7pm; Fri 11/8 @ 7pm; Sat 11/9 @ 7pm; Sun 11/10 @ 4:30pm The Diary of Anne Frank by Frances Goodrich & Albert Hackett American Legion Post #141 Lower Level, 3265 W Grand RiverHowell, MI 48855 - FCT


11/3 & 4 - 7pm - Auditions for Lustful Youth directed by Kait Wilson - RWT


11/6-8 - 7:30pm - Stomp - WTN


11/7-10 & 14-17 - 7pm Thur, 8pm Fri/Sat; 2pm Sun - Urinetown The Musical, Director: Brian Farnham - main stage - RWT


11/8-10 & 14-17- 7pm; 2pm Sundays - What the Constitution Means to Me by Heidi Schreck directed by Chad Swan-Badgero - PCTC


11/8-17 - 8pm Fri-Sat; 2pm Sun & Sat 16th; 7:30pm Wed-Thu, A Beautiful Day in November on the Banks of the Greatest of Great Lakes by Kate Benson, Wharton Ctr. Pasant Stage – MSU


11/8-16 - 7pm Fri/Sat; 2pm Sun - Cosplay by Blair Ingenthron, Director: Paige Tufford, Black Box Theatre - LCC


11/9 & 15 at 7:30 and 9-10 and 16-17 at 2:30 (the 16th is a sing-along-long) Disney’s The Descendants - PCP 


11/13 - 6:30-8:30pm - Audition Workshop to prepare for Little Shop of Horrors - $15 members; $20 non-mem. - AECT


11/13, 15 & 17 at 7, 11/18 at 3 - Mozart’s The Magic Flute sung in English with English surtitles. Conductor: Octavio Mas-Arocas; Director: Melanie Helton - Fairchild Theatre - Preview lecture 45 minutes before the performance - MSUO


11/14-16 - Thu/Fri 6:30-8:30pm; Sat 10am-12pm - Auditions Little Shop of Horrors (Age 11-18) Audition sign up required - AECT


11/14-16 - 7pm; 2&7pm Sat. - Honk! Jr. at Dwight Rich School of the Arts, 2600 Hampden Drive, Lansing, 48911 - MTC


11/14 - 12/29 - A Very Williamston Christmas directed by John Lepard - Thurs 11/14 @ 7:30 is Pay-What-You-Wish; first weekend:Thurs & Fri @ 7:30, Sat & Sun @ 2; remaining weeks: Thurs @ 2, Fri @ 7:30, Sat @ 2 & 7:30, Sun @ 2 (Note Thursday Thanksgiving matinee is moved to Friday, November 29; two shows that day) - WT


11/14 - 7:30PM - Of Equal Place: Rare Isotopes In Motion - WTN


11/15-16 & 23-24 - Sherlock Holmes and the Great Royal Goose Chase - musical farce directed by Mike Stewart; Ellen Hoard music director - Dinner 6:30; show 7:30; Sunday 11/24 only, dessert 1:30; show 2pm. Waverly East Intermediate School - STL


11/21-24 - 7:30pm Thu; 2pm & 8pm Sat; 2pm & 6pm Sun – MSU Unscripted, Improv Comedy, MSU Auditorium lower level Studio 60 - MSU


11/22 Friday @ 7pm - An Evening of Acting and Improv! Directed by Celina and Mark Ruhala. $15 reserved seating. - Ruhala Performing Arts Center

11/25-11/26: 6p.m. - Auditions for Crime and Punishment, director Andy Callis & Puffs, director Blake Bowen - LCC Black Box Theatre

11/29-12/1 - 7pm Fri; 1pm Sat; 3pm Sun. The Nutcracker Ballet performed by Children’s Ballet Theatre, a memorable event for the whole family. Three live shows at Eastern High School. There is also a virtual performance option. More info and tickets at cbtdance.org

Greater Lansing Ubiquitous Theatres
** AECT - All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre -
www.cityofeastlansing.com/allofus - 517-319-6957 - [email protected]
** AAF - Audio Air Force - radio shows - www.audioairforce.com - Dave Downing - 517-881-9746 
EVO - Evolve Theatrics - evolvetheatrics.com, [email protected], 517-490-4567 
FCT - Fowlerville Community Theatre - [email protected] - fowlervilletheatre.com & Facebook
* IX - Ixion - ixiontheatre.com, [email protected],
517-775-4246 
LCC - Lansing Community College Arts - www.lcc.edu/showinfo, 517-483-1122 
LEB - Lebowsky Center for Performing Arts - 122 E. Main St., Owosso, MI - LebowskyCenter.com - 989-723-4003
MTC - Midway Theater Company - midwaytheatercompany.org - 517-316-5272
MSU - Michigan State University Department of Theatre - www.theatre.msu.edu - 517-432-2000
MSUO - MSU Opera Theatre https://www.music.msu.edu/event-listing?category=11 - Tickets available online at www.music.msu.edu or at 517-353-5340
PCP - Portland Civic Players - portlandcivicplayers.com  - 231 Maple St. Portland, MI - Box Office: 517-647-4041 
* PCTC - Peppermint Creek Theatre Co. - www.peppermintcreek.org - 517-927-3016
RWT - Community Circle Players at Riverwalk Theatre,
www.RiverwalkTheatre.com, 228 Museum Drive
517-482-5700
STL - Starlight Dinner Theatre - 517-243-6040 www.starlightdinnertheatre.com • Reservations: 517 599-2779
WT - Williamston Theatre - 122 S. Putnam St. Williamston 48895 - 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 Stage One, 2200 Lake Lansing Rd., Lansing, MI 48912
** Performs at E.L. Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road
East Lansing, MI 48823

Riverwalk Theatre is currently in rehearsals for its latest musical comedy, "Urinetown." This satirical spin on the "standard musical" is both zany and thought-provoking. The show opens on November 7th and runs through the 14th. 

Director: Brian Farnham  

SYNOPSIS: Set in a dystopian society dealing with a severe water shortage, citizens are no longer allowed to use the restroom freely. In order to relieve themselves, they are required to pay a constantly-increasing fee to the corrupt “Urine Good Company,” run by businessman Caldwell B. Cladwell (James Curtis). If they decide to “go” without paying the proper fee, they are carted away by authorities to the mysterious "Urinetown" for punishment. When a romance begins to blossom between Cladwell’s daughter Hope (Kira Elena Billard), and an idealistic custodian named Bobby (Robert Mueller), it incites the poor to finally take a stand against the corporation. This chaos leads both to some absurdly hilarious moments, and the raising of some important questions. Will the poor succeed in their uprising? How far are people willing to go to obtain an “ideal” future? And, most importantly, what is Urinetown?   

Cast:
Bobby Strong - Robert Mueller 
Hope Cladwell - Kira Elena Billard 
Caldwell B. Cladwell - James Curtis 
Penelope Pennywise - Meghan Malusek 
Officer Lockstock - Anthony Mandalari 
Little Sally - Xia Skowronek 
Josephine Strong - Lindsey Parr Hemming 
Joseph "Old Man" Strong - Aaron Wittbrodt 
Hot Blades Harry - Luka Pawsek 
Little Becky Two Shoes - Carmen Zavala-Kelly 
Tiny Tom - Tim Edinger 
Soupy Sue - Lizabeth Desmet 
Billy Boy Bill - Garrett Manor 
Bobby the Stockfish - Zoë Schultheiss 
Mr. McQueen - Adam Carlson 
Senator Fipp - Riley Hirai 
Mrs. Millennium - Ava Taube 
Dr. Billeaux - Beck Murphy 
Officer Barrel - Ron Meyer  
Dance Ensemble - Amanda Tollstam, Michael Palmer, Sarah Lehman  

Director Brian Farnham is thrilled to finally get the witty Urinetown off of the ground, after five years worth of cancellations related to the COVID-19 pandemic and revolving venues. Farnham states that it was well worth the wait, and the irony of performing Urinetown post COVID-19 is not lost on the director. 


“Urinetown says so much about the importance of moderation in our political discourse, the importance of preserving the environment, and the dangers of extreme thinking…and it does so in a way that is incredibly funny. It’s the best of both worlds, and I feel like November 2024 is actually the perfect time to be putting up this musical, with our society having recently been through a natural disaster, crazy extreme politics, and finding the will to demand change (just like Urinetown).” 

Farnham also expresses how excited he is to be working again with his "dream team-" Elisha Smith, acting as assistant director/scenographer, and music director Angie Schwab. This efficient team last collaborated in May 2023 on the well-received Peter and the Starcatcher, and it's clear through their organization and cooperation how well the three work together and understand each other. 

Urinetown is full of many backstage secrets, but perhaps one of the more fun ones is that the complicated onstage romance between Cladwell and fee-collector Penelope Pennywise is portrayed by real-life couple James Curtis and Meghan Malusek! The two have excellent chemistry and, along with the rest of the experienced cast, bring a humorous, yet very real, aspect to their characters. 

This balance between drama and comedy is especially important to the director, who makes sure to convey this fluently to his actors. "A good comedy makes you laugh - but a great comedy makes you think while you laugh,” Farnham says. “It is very important that the audience be able to see themselves in these characters. So while other versions of Urinetown may have seemed a bit goofy, I trust that our production will strike the right balance between a satirical comedy and a post-apocalyptic warning against extremism.” 

The enthusiasm of each member of this cast and crew is evident. This, combined with the unique nature of the show's material, will make Urinetown an absolute must-see! All of these feelings can be summarized in a final quote from music director Angie Schwab: “It has been a privilege; both to pee and to work with such a fantastic level of talent."  

SHOW DATES: 
Thursday, November 7th, 7:00 P.M. 
Friday, November 8th, 8:00 P.M. 
Saturday, November 9th, 8:00 P.M. 
Sunday, November 10th, 2:00 P.M. 
Thursday, November 14th, 7:00 P.M. 
Friday, November 15th, 8:00 P.M. 
Saturday, November 16th, 8:00 P.M. 
Sunday, November 17th, 2:00 P.M.   

Standard tickets for this performance are $24. Senior/Student/Military tickets are available for $20, as well as Children's tickets (10 and under) for $12. 
Tickets can be purchased both in the box office, and on our website:https://www.riverwalktheatre.com

Off Stage - A Lansing Theater Cast

This “cast” is a POD cast; heh heh… I got that.
Listen in on some of the Lansing theatre’s most enthused aficionados! (Quinn Kelly) This engaging conversation will appeal to many of you GLUTsters. Note that it is not entirely current. (Pickleball is over. Too bad if you missed it.) You can always see “what’s next” on area stages at the GLUT Calendar http://www.greaterlansingtheatre.net  

Lewis Elson, TJ Kelly, Jr and Nick Lemmer have created this local theater podcast..

Lewis says, "Give it a listen if you'd like to hear us jabber on about nothing too important for a while. I'd recommend listening to Episode 0 for context first!”

Either one of these links should work - or “wherever you get your podcasts”… as they say:

https://open.spotify.com/show/2to5QxE5XgnEFq5sjWCNsv
https://offscriptlansing.podbean.com/

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​Starlight Reopens with Sherlock Holmes Musical Farce Dinner Theatre

Sherlock Holmes and the Royal Goose Chase
Directed by Mike Stewart
Music Directed by Ellen Hoard
Choreographed by Kaitlin Christenson
When Buckihham Palace is robbed, it is up to Sherlock Holmes, Dr, Aston and audience volunteers try solve the crime and return the royal treasure to its rightful place.

Nov. 15, 16 & 23 dinner begins at 6:30; show begins at 7:30
Nov. 24 dessert begins at 1:30; show begins at 2:00

Waverly East Intermediate, 3131 W. Michigan Ave. Lansing, MI 48917

Show Only: $20 regular; $18 seniors & students; $13 children 12 & under
Show with Dinner: $40 regular; $37.00 seniors & students; $23 children 12 & under
Dessert Sunday: $26 adults; $13 children
For reservations call 517 599-2779

Starlight Dinner Theatre returns to their original performance venue, Waverly East Intermediate School, after a long 4-year break from their regular performance venue since Covid hit, with the musical farce Sherlock Holmes and the Great Royal Goose Chase! by Peter Scham and Brad Carroll. The show transports audiences “across the pond” for a one-of-a-kind, interactive theatrical experience! The world-famous sleuth, Sherlock Holmes (played by Edward Heldt), and his trusted mate, Dr. Watson (Paul Levandowski), are on the case of a stolen golden treasure from Buckingham Palace! There may be a clue hidden anywhere, and some audience volunteers* may hold the answers that will unravel them!  


Featuring a mysterious songstress (Jacqueline Lutz), a murdered duke (Mike Stewart), a world-famous chocolatier (Matt Lorenz), a clumsy Inspector Lestrade (Michael Hays), British Bobbies (Mike Stewart, Ellen Hoard and Ruth Neumann Howard), Holmes's Baker Street Irregulars (Laura Johnson and Ruth Neumann Howard), Queen Victoria and Sherlock’s Housekeeper (Cheryl Sheridan), Lady Mortimer (Caitlin Christenson), Cruise Ship Captain (Dan Templin), and dancing girls with an all-new original score.  


Sherlock is directed by Mike Stewart with Musical Direction by Ellen Hoard. Caitlin Christenson is the choreographer and Grace Williquette Peters the show Accompanist.   


You’ll laugh and cheer and maybe even become a suspect in this merry mystery, musical farce!  “UPROARIOUS! – BroadwayWorld “Non-stop laughs!” – The Daily News

*If you’d like to be an audience volunteer — which involves arriving 15 minutes early and one or two lines on a piece of paper coordinated with you before the show — please let the Reservations Manager, Sherin Grossi (517 599-2779), know when you make your reservation or email Starlight Artistic Director, Linda Granger at mailto:[email protected].

The meal is catered by James Avenue Catering consisting of Michigan Cherry Chicken ~ (Herb Roasted Chicken Breast with White Wine sauce and Dried Cherries); Cheesy Potatoes AuGratin
Michigan Salad with Feta, Dried Cherries, Red Onions & Pecans, Dressings on the side including Raspberry Vinaigrette; Dinner Rolls with Whipped Butter and a Lemon Cheesecake square.

SPONSOR A PIECE OF THE SHERLOCK HOLMES MUSICAL!
Sponsor a piece of the Sherlock Holmes musical and your name will be listed in the show program as the sponsor of that item. Call Sherin at Reservations (517)599-2779 to pay by credit card or send a check to Starlight Theatre, 225 Leland Place, Lansing 48917. Be sure to list what item you are sponsoring. Deadline to get your name in the program is November 6th.  

_____ Sherlock’s hat  $15

_____ Sherlock's ascot  $15  


_____ Sherlock’s pipe  $15

_____ Bejeweled Golden Goose  $25

_____ British Bobbies Billy Clubs  $20

_____ British Bobbies 3 helmets  $20

_____ Dr. Watson's Derby  $15

_____ Inspector Lestrade's ruffled shirt  $25

_____ Inspector Lestrade’s hankie  $10

_____ Dukes medals  $25

_____ Captain's spyglass  $15

_____ Captain’s hat  $20


______ Large Candy Kisses  $20

_____ 3 gold eggs  $15

_____ Ladies hats  $15 each

_____ Ladies 4 boas  $10 each

_____ Men's 4 vests  $20 each

_____ Musicians  ($200 each – drummer, reed, bass)

_____ Accompanist  ($500)

_____ 350 Postcards  $100

_____ Postage for 300 postcards  $150

_____ 60 Posters  $30

_____ Show Programs $300

_____ General donation

The Lightning Thief 
By Rick Riordan, 
Book by Joe Tracz
Music & Lyrics by Rob Rokicki
Director: Kelly Stuible-Clark

Location: Dart Auditorium
October 18, 2024, 7 p.m.
October 19, 2024, 7 p.m.
October 20, 2024, 2 p.m.
October 25, 2024, 7 p.m.
October 26, 2024, 7 p.m.
October 27, 2024, 2 p.m.

When teenager Percy Jackson discovers he's a demigod, he and his friends embark on an epic journey to find Zeus' missing lightning bolt and prevent a war among the gods.


Excitingly, all performances will now begin at 7:00 p.m., an hour earlier than previous seasons, and all shows will be FREE admission, thanks to LCC's commitment to increasing accessibility to quality entertainment for the Lansing community.
For updates and auditions information on the 2024-25 season, visit the LCC Performing Arts website.
https://www.lcc.edu/calendar/#event-details/b8f348d8-7c06-4994-a827-2fa71f6112e6
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I Couldn’t Have Raised  My Family Without My Bartender


A new comedy by Roger Rochowiak 
Staged reading in the Riverbank Black Box
Saturday, October 19th 7:00 pm - ONE SHOW ONLY  at Riverwalk Theatre Black Box Stage

Meet a ridiculous but lovable family coping with their assorted chaos through the COVID lockdown. Join us for some much-needed laughter and camaraderie.

Admission is free with donations to Riverwalk accepted. General Seating in the Black Box. Arrive early for best seats.

Cast
Amy Rickett
Jeff Magnuson
Shannon Broadwell
Jane Zussman 
Lewis Elson
Sally Hecksel
Lanie Plunkett

Directed by Tom Ferris
Produced by Elliott Smith
http://www.riverwalktheatre.com
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​Vanessa Cunningham Sanders will direct a show for a new nonprofit art school here in Lansing, Transcendence Performing Arts Centers, Inc (TPAC) will be opening their theater department, spring 2025 with a production of "Crowns", a play written by Regina Taylor. 

 Casting African American teen female in "Crowns". Age range 13-19, call if interested (517) 213-5235. Performances February 19-22, 2025.

​An emergency casting call from Jim Allen at Everett HS:

I am directing Rent at Everett and I have lost my Benjamin Coffin 
Age range 20 - 40's
vocal range - Baritone

From https://dmtc.org/characters?showId=3433 :

"Benny used to be Mark and Roger’s roommate, but he married Alison Grey, a rich family involved with real estate, and he is now their landlord. He had been letting Roger and Mark live in the apartment for free, but he is now forcing them to pay rent or be evicted. Roger and Mark consider him a yuppie sell-out. He also had an affair with Mimi before she started to date Roger. While in the beginning he is caught up in the lifestyle of wealth and affluence, he ultimately realizes his friends are more important than what money can buy.” 

This site says tenor Eb3-F4  - but Jim says baritone…? Maybe it’s been transposed? Just Jane meddling/augmenting, here. The important part is you SING!
Performances Nov 15-17
Rehearsals 3-6 Mon - Fri
Sat Nov 9 -  full day tech/dress
I have $$ to pay

The person will need to go thru a Lansing District background check.

If you are interested/available contact:
JIm Allen
231-220-8175
[email protected]

Late Breaking News: 
Director Amy Jo Brown is excited to announce that her directing debut at Rivrwwalk’s Black Box Stage, Jeff Daniels’ wacky comedy PICKLEBALL, has been SUCH a hit it’s almost sold out for all previously scheduled performances — so they are ADDING A SUNDAY 7PM SHOW this Sunday, October 6.

Get your tickets asap at:
https://www.riverwalktheatre.com/box-office.html

There are a FEW tix left for Thur/Fri/Sat — Sunday 2pm is totally sold out — Sunday at 7 … be there and get Pickled!