Williamston Theatre is celebrating “Giving Tuesday,” —  the global day of giving that helps support charitable causes December 3 — by giving live storytelling readings at 11 am, 3pm and 7pm, no reservations, free of charge, but I’m sure there’s an opportunity to donate to the Williamston Theatre cause. https://www.williamstontheatre.org/giving-tuesday-play-thon

Riverwalk Theatre has a “Matching Fund” drive going for Giving Tuesday, where donations will be matched up to $10,000.https://www.riverwalktheatre.com I’m in on that one, because I believe in Community Circle Players at Riverwalk, having been a member since they were at the Okemos Barn back in the '70s and ’80s. Their longevity and investment in (and responsibility for) the building — and the new adventure of $upporting two new, excellent Office Goddesses, as our dear Mike retires — makes RWT a worthy investment in an institution that offers the widest variety of opportunities for local nonprofessional actors and techies.

But GLUT advocates for ALL local, live theatre. You can go to the GLUT website http://www.greaterlansingtheatre.net and find a list of deserving local theatres; most accept donations online. My appeal is for every “GLUT-ster” (theatre participant or theatre audience member) to pick at least ONE theatre and chip in this “Giving Tuesday."

​Don’t forget Riverwalk’s Holiday Cabaret variety show  - one performance only - December 14. 

Director Sabrina Dahlgren has put together some of Lansing's most talented performers for an evening of vocal performances sure to get you in the holiday spirit this season. 

Pre-show reception with Clique Vocals (charismatic crooners Kelly Sandula Gruner & Dan Templin) and refreshments for purchase, starts at 6:30 P.M. Performance starts at 7:30 P.M. - 

 In addition to the lots shared with I-5, additional parking is available on Michigan Ave. and the Lansing Center parking garage. 

Only 19 seats left by my count. Easy to buy tix online with Riverwalk’s new system. http://www.riverwalktheatre.com - and click “box office”.

​Lansing Matinee Musicale Announces the Emerging Artist Award for Musical Theatre

Contact: Laura Stebbins, President, [email protected]


Lansing Matinee Musicale (LMM) is thrilled to announce the Emerging Artists Award for Musical Theatre! The LMM is seeking the best musical theatre artists who have begun their professional journey - those who need that one break to move their careers forward. The competition is open to all musical theatre soloists worldwide between the ages of 20 and 28 by the application date. This award is made possible by the Lee C and Mildred Richardson Scholarship Fund.


All awards will be cash:


First Prize - $2,000
Second Prize - $1,500
Third Prize - $500


A special bonus will be awarded if the winner has a Michigan connection.


For complete details and to begin the application process please visit our website -
https://lansingmatineemusicale.org/national-musical-theatre-competition/
DEADLINES are as follows:
• ●  January 31, 2025 - Applications and audition videos are due
• ●  April 19, 2025 - Virtual Semi-Final Round, online
• ●  September 6, 2025 - In-Person Final Round in Lansing, MI


The $50 application fee may be paid through PayPal, or by check. After completing the application form, you will be directed to Paypal/Credit Card secure payment processing.


Please be sure to submit payment at this time. Payment MUST be submitted to complete your application process. If you are paying by check please send to LMM, c/o Adkins, 6405 Old River Trail, Lansing MI.

Starlight Dinner Theatre reopens with Sherlock Holmes musical farce this weekend. Reserve TODAY for dinner; show-only tix available at the door.

Starlight is back to their original performance venue, Waverly East Intermediate School, 3131 W. Michigan Ave. 48917 - after a 4-year break due to Covid and school construction projects. The musical farce Sherlock Holmes and the Great Royal Goose Chase! 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

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.

Sherlock Holmes shows run November 15-16 & 23-24  - audience deadlines:

Friday, Nov 15 dinner and show reservations must be made and paid for by credit card no later than Tuesday evening, Nov 12.
Saturday, Nov 16 dinner and show reservations must be made and paid for by credit card no later than Wednesday evening, Nov 13.

Tickets for Show Only can be purchased at the door. 

Show & Dinner $40; $37 sr/student; $13 child 12 & under
Show Only $20; $18 sr/student; $13 child 12 & under
Sunday 11/24 Dessert Matinee $26; $13 children. 
Fri/Sat dinner 6:30/show 7:30; Sunday dessert 1:30; show 2pm.

 Call 517-599-2779 for reservations OR reserve tickets online. Reservations Agent Sherin explains how:

Go to http://starlightdinnertheatre.com. The Home page (gift certificate page), hover cursor over 'About Starlight' then click on 'Reservations, Pricing, Current Season'. The reservation page appears. Scroll down to get to the online reservation form. Note, the * are required fields. Click submit. If all the required fields are entered, you will get a Thank you….

Veronica Gracia-Wing is helping us tell our fellow Theatre Person, Gordon Hicks Clark, just how much he's loved - in light of his recent terminal diagnosis of Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease.
Following the instructions below, submit your video message for Gordon by this Friday, Nov. 8. (Or Saturday morning at the LATEST)  to be included in a compilation video that will be delivered with permission privately to the Clark/Hicks family. 

Feel free to share this message to make sure everyone who needs to see it, can. 

Thank you for helping lift their whole crew up in love as they take this journey together. 🧡

Veronica Gracia-Wing is helping us tell our fellow Theatre Person, Gordon Hicks Clark, just how much he's loved - in light of his recent terminal diagnosis of Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease.
Following the instructions below, submit your video message for Gordon by this Friday, Nov. 8. (Or Saturday morning at the LATEST)  to be included in a compilation video that will be delivered with permission privately to the Clark/Hicks family. 

Feel free to share this message to make sure everyone who needs to see it, can. 

Thank you for helping lift their whole crew up in love as they take this journey together. 🧡
[email protected]

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Hello Theatre community! 

As many of you are aware, our beloved Riverwalk Theatre administrator, Mike Siracuse, will be retiring from his position with the Theatre at the end of the year. We are looking to send him off in a big and wonderful way, and we are looking for help from the community at large to make sure that this celebration goes off without a hitch. Many hands will make for lighter work, and if folks are willing to give a few hours ahead of the event to be able to assist with the various responsibilities, we would appreciate it. If you are interested in assisting with some of the planning and logistics of the event, please comment and we will be in touch with you. 

We are also reaching out to see about volunteers to help with the coordination efforts of the event itself. We are also looking for folks who would be willing to speak at the event as part of our “roast“ of Mike. We are particularly looking for stories that highlight the decades long dedication and hard work that Mike has given to the Theatre and this community. If you are someone who would like to share your story, please comment here and we will reach out to you with next steps.

Below we have detailed out specific items that require assistance: 

Make Siracuse Retirement Celebration Saturday, November 23 @ Riverwalk

DONE List:
•    Alcohol - Leftover from the Barneys

To Do List:
•    Food-4-5 people
•    Cake- 1 person
•    Non-alcoholic drinks- 1 person
•    Decorations- 4-5 people
•    Plates & utensils- 1 person
•    Sparklers- 1 person
•    Invites- 2 people
•    Find presenters- 6 needed
•    Find host- 1-2 people?
Timeline of events
•    6pm - Cocktail Hour
•    7pm - The Roast of Mike Siracuse
•    8:30pm - Cake & Conversation
•    8:50pm - 33 Raffle
•    9pm - Sparkler Send Off 
The Roast of Mike Siracuse
    Host: TBD
    Speakers: 6 needed

•    Introduction - Host - 5 Minutes
•    Opening set - performer - 10 Minutes
•    Transition - Host - 1-2 Minute(s)
•    2nd set - performer - 10 Minutes
•    Transition - Host - 1-2 Minute(s)
•    3rd set - performer - 10 Minutes
•    Transition - Host - 1-2 Minute(s)
•    4th set - performer - 10 Minutes
•    Transition - Host - 1-2 Minute(s)
•    5th set - performer - 10 Minutes
•    Transition - Host - 1-2 Minute(s)
•    Closing set - performer - 10 minutes
•    Final remarks - Host - 5 minutes
•    Mike’s set - Mike Siracuse - 5-10 minutes 

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ANY OF THESE, please message Shannon Bowen or Aaron Wittbrodt on FB Messenger for next steps! (or via email: Shannon  [email protected] or Aaronmailto:[email protected]
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