MSU Theatre Presents “UnScripted” Improv Comedy
 
Michigan State University’s Department of Theatre presents MSU UnScripted  Dec. 1-4 in Studio 60 in the Auditorium Building.  

This night of comedy will feature MSU students performing a mix of classic and new improv games. Every performance will be completely different because everything is made up on the spot, or “unscripted,” inspired by audience suggestions. The 26 student performers have been placed on five different teams, and each team will perform twice over the run of five shows. 
“One of my favorite principles of improvisation is the idea that there are no mistakes, only opportunities to explore a new idea,” said Director Sarah Hendrickson, MSU Department of Theatre Improvisation and Acting faculty. “Improv comedians are constantly looking at given circumstances with a new perspective and working as an ensemble to achieve a common goal. We strive, in the Department of Theatre, to help students push the boundaries of discovery to become artists and find the humor in things whenever possible.” 
Tickets for MSU UnScripted are $23.50 for general admission, $21.50 for seniors and MSU faculty and staff, and $13.50 for students. Tickets are available online at whartoncenter.com, at the Wharton Center box office, or by calling 1-800-WHARTON. 
 
Performance Dates and Times 
    • Thursday, Dec. 1, at 7:30 p.m. 

    • Friday, Dec. 2, at 8 p.m. 

    • Saturday, Dec. 3, at 2 p.m. 

    • Saturday, Dec. 3, at 8 p.m.  

    • Sunday, Dec. 4, at 2 p.m. 


For more information on the show and other MSU Department of Theatre productions, visit: https://theatre.msu.edu/2022-2023-season/.  

Don’t miss this one-time-only special event Sunday, November 6!

11/6 - 1pm - Of Equal Place: Isotopes in Motion - dance & physics with FRIB - Pasant stage

Read all about this unique and special entertainment/education event at:

https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/entertainment/arts/2022/11/02/isotopes-in-motion-brings-physics-to-life-through-dance-at-wharton/69613072007/

11/6 - 6-8:30pm - Wharton Center and Take It From The Top are excited to offer a FREE workshop for adults (18+) in improv! Sunday, Nov 6 from  at MSU's Studio 60 Theatre. Paul Canaan and Sarah Hendrickson will lead, and no acting/theatre experience is needed! Contact Kelly at stuible3@whartoncenter.com with any questions, or visit 
https://whartonforms.wufoo.com/forms/z1cohqh61cfcf2q/ to sign up!



11/12 - 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday - Roberta Otten invites you to 4 Men on the Road: A concert of voice, dance, piano and clarinet at Central United Methodist Church across the street from the Capital Building.

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11/11-20 - MSU Theatre Brings Roller Derby to the Arena Theatre
 
Michigan State University’s Department of Theatre presents For The Love Of (or, the roller derby play) Nov.11-20 in the Arena Theater of the MSU Auditorium Building. 
 
The play, written by Gina Femia, follows the story of derby player Joy who can’t believe when she is invited to join the Brooklyn Scallywags along with the league’s star player, Lizzie Lightning. When bout bruises and scars transcend from the physical to emotional, Joy and her long-term partner, Michelle, discover how much they’re willing to sacrifice to follow their hearts. 
 
“This show is about building community, finding connection, and fighting for what makes your heart come alive,” said Alexis Black, Director and MSU Assistant Professor of Movement and Acting. “In a post-pandemic world, we are all craving community, and this play celebrates just that.” 
 
The production also features a unique collaboration with MSU’s College of Music. Sound Designer and MFA Design Candidate Thalia Pearce worked with David Biedenbender’s Composition students to compose original theme songs for each character in the roller derby team.  
 
“It has been an exciting opportunity to work with composers to develop brand new material for this piece,” Pearce said. “My hope is that each of the audio themes developed through this collaboration reflects the uniqueness and individuality of the characters but also weaves into the overall sound of the ’pack’ that is beautifully diverse yet finds a way to fall into sync as a team.”  
 
Tickets are $22.50 for general admission; $17.50 for MSU faculty, staff, and seniors; and $12.50 for students. Tickets are available online at whartoncenter.com, at the Wharton Center box office, or by calling 1-800-WHARTON.  
 
Performance Dates and Times  
·                     Friday, Nov. 11, at 8 p.m.  
·                     Sunday, Nov. 13 at 2 p.m. 
·                     Sunday, Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m.  
·                     Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m.   
·                     Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 7:30 p.m.  
·                     Thursday, Nov. 16, at 7:30 p.m.   
·                     Friday, Nov. 17, at 8 p.m.  
·                     Sunday, Nov. 20, at 2 p.m.  
 
For more information on the show and other MSU Department of Theatre productions, visit:https://theatre.msu.edu/2022-2023-season/.   
 

Aaaaah! The Holly Daze are rolling up fast! Make sure you plan to include some LIVE THEATRE into your schedule!

NOTE that Riverwalk Theatre will be making masks optional for audience, going forward - HOWEVER, they are maintaining Thursday Social Distancing Days where only half the seats are sold and masks ARE required — so if you are being extra Covid-careful, Thursdays are a good choice for Riverwalk’s Frog and Toad family musical.



November 2022


10/13-11/06 - 8pm Thu/Fri, 3pm & 8pm Sat, 2pm Sun - The Magnolia Ballet Part 1 - WT

11/2 & 5 - 7pm, Wed. Nov. 2 & 10am, Sat. nov. 5 AUDITIONS for Lola/Simon and the Angels in Kinky Boots - Directed by Kelly Stuible - Auditions for Remaining Roles - 7pm Sun/Mon, Dec. 19&20 - RWT


11/4-13 - 7pm Fridays; 2:30pm Sat/Sun - Shrek the Musical - PCP


11/4-6 & 11-13 - 7pm Fri/3pm Sat & Sun - Something Wicked This Way Comes - AECT


11/6 - 1pm - Of Equal Place: Isotopes in Motion - dance & physics with FRIB - Pasant stage - WTN


11/8-10 - 6:30pm - Play Date: A Theatre Book Club, Featuring “My Name Is Rachel Corrie” facilitated by Matt Eldred - various libraries; see website - PCTC


11/9-10 - 7:30pm - Reduced Shakespeare Company presents Hamlet’s Big Adventure - Pasant Stage - WTN

11/12 - 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday - 4 Men on the Road: A concert of voice, dance, piano and clarinet at Central United Methodist Church across the street from the Capital Building.

11/11 - 20 - 8pm Fri/Sat; 2pm Sun; 7:30pm Tue-Thu; 2pm Sat 11/19 only - For the Love Of (or, the Roller Derby Play) - Arena Theatre - MSU


11/16-20- 8pm, 2pm Sunday - Everybody by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, director Andy Callis, Black Box 1422 Gannon Bldg - LCC


11/16, 17, 18 at 7pm, 11/20 at 3pm, Mozart’s La Finta Giardiniera, Italian with English surtitles, Fairchild Theatre (Note added Thu. performance. Home game eliminates Sat.19th) - MSUO


11/17-18 - 6:30-8:30 pm - AUDITIONS for The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe for ages 6-18 (Audition Workshop 11/16 is $10 members $15 non-members) - AECT


11/20-21 Sun. 6pm-9pm; Mon., 6:30pm-9pm Mary Poppins AUDITIONS Director Helen Hart; Music Director Kait Wilson - auditions at Delta Enrichment Center 4538 Elizabeth Rd. Lansing, MI 48917  (Shows 3/31-4/2 at Grand Ledge HS)​ Detailed audition information at: https://www.evolvetheatrics.com/mary-poppins-audition-requirements.html - EVO

11/23-12/23 - 8pm Thu/Fri, 3pm & 8pm Sat, 2pm Sun – A Very Williamston Christmas directed by Tony Caselli – WT


December 2022


12/1-4 - 7:30 Thu, 8pm Fri/Sat; 2pm Sat/Sun MSU Unscripted - Studio 60 - 
MSU


12/2-3 - 7:30 pm -  staged reading of The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon - HGP

12/3-11 - 7pm Sat.; 2pm Sun. - A Christmas Carol (radio format) in support of the Mason Historical Museum.  The performances are at the Museum 200 E. Oak St, Mason, MI - GCT


12/1 & 2 at 7 and 12/3 at 2pm and 7pm – Elf, Jr. the Musical, Tickets available at www.midwaytheatercompany.org – MTC

12/10 - 7 pm - A Christmas Carol, a two-man show retelling the famous Dickens’ story with humor and audience participation! Grace Bible Church. Tickets available at https://midwaytheatercompany.org/tickets - MTC

12/2-11 - Holiday at Lebowsky - 8pm Fri/Sat; 3pm Sun - LEB


12/7-9 - 7pm Wed-Thu-Fri All Is Calm: the Christmas Truce of 1914 musical tribute directed by Chad Swan-Badgero - PCTC


12/8-18 - 7pm Thu; 8pm Fri/Sat; 2pm Sun - A Year with Frog and Toad - Family Musical, directorTom Ferris - Main Stage-RWT


12/11-12 - 7pm Auditions for Misery - directorAyden Soupal - RWT


12/13 - 18 - 7:30pm Tue/Wed/Thu; 8pm Fri; 2pm & 8pm Sat; 1pm & 6:30pm Sun - Pretty Woman, the Musical - Cobb Great Hall - WTN


12/19-20 - 7pm Auditions for remaining roles in Kinky Boots directed by Kelly Stuible (Lola/Simon & Angels auditions were 11/2 & 5 - RWT


Greater Lansing Ubiquitous Theatres


AECT - All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre www.cityofeastlansing.com/allofus - 517-319-6957 - ecooke@cityofeastlansing.com - performs at E.L. Hannah Community Center 819 Abbot Road East Lansing, MI 48823 


AAF - Audio Air Force - live “radio shows” at East Lansing Hannah Center - www.audioairforce.com - Dave Downing - 517-881-9746 


EVO - Evolve Theatrics - evolvetheatrics.com, evolvetheatrics@gmail.com, 517-490-4567 


FCT - Fowlerville Community Theatre - FowlervilleTheatre@gmail.com - fowlervilletheatre.com & Facebook

GCT - Generations Community Theater - www.generationstheater.com - email: generationscommunitytheater@gmail.com.  Or call Ted @ (517) 410-4356 


HGP - Homegrown Productions - 517-930-1421 “Homegrown Productions St. Johns” Facebook - at Wilson Center, 101 W. Cass St., St. Johns, MI 48879 clintoncountyarts.org/experience-the-arts/homegrown-productions/


IX - Ixion - ixiontheatre.com, ixionensemble@gmail.com, 517-775-4246 - performs at Lansing Mall west wing, 5660 W. Saginaw Hwy., storefront across from Journey, next to Torrid 


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


MTC - Midway Theater Company - performs at Grace Bible Church, 1000 S. Canal Rd, Lansing, MI 48917 - 
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 Box Office: 517-647-4041 - 231 Maple St., PO Box 344, Portland, MI 48875 


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


WT - Williamston Theatre - 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