“‘Night, Mother” the two-character 1983 play by Marsha Norman about a suicidal daughter and her mother will be presented by Acting Out productions in Taylor MI March 11 – 13, 2016. The production stars Kelly Richelle Lomas (as daughter Jessie) and Jema McCardell (as mother Thelma – seated in photo), both of Trenton, MI, who will be takingContinue reading “Acting Out (Taylor MI) presents ‘NIGHT, MOTHER”
Category Archives: Community Theater
Top Notch “Avenue Q” by Stagecrafters, Royal Oak (review)
You know, just when you think you’ve seen the ultimate regional production of Avenue Q (and I’m talking about the Croswell Opera House two years ago) along comes a near perfect gem at Royal Oak’s Stagecrafters proving one wrong. What a thrill when everything comes together just right for a show: gorgeous set work; perfectContinue reading “Top Notch “Avenue Q” by Stagecrafters, Royal Oak (review)”
Real Life Cinderella Story at The Full Monty, Downriver Actors Guild (Review)
When the actor normally playing a role ended up in the emergency room hours before the second show of The Full Monty at Downriver Actors Guild, Denny Connors was faced with the ultimate decision many of us directors are faced with: do I cancel? In steps small-character part cast member Thomas J Koch II, who withContinue reading “Real Life Cinderella Story at The Full Monty, Downriver Actors Guild (Review)”
Very strong cast in Dexter’s Hilarious “Avenue Q” (Review)
There is a very strong cast in Dexter Community Player’s Avenue Q, now running at the Copeland Auditorium in Dexter, Michigan. Ok, I thought, I’ve now seen so many productions of this show, what could another add to the canon? Well, it is a strong, hilarious cast that makes this production soar. Under the fast-pacedContinue reading “Very strong cast in Dexter’s Hilarious “Avenue Q” (Review)”
AACT’s “Company” is solid, entertaining (review)
Love it or hate it, Sondheim and Furth’s musical “Company” makes a solid and entertaining appearance at Ann Arbor Civic Theatre this weekend. Tinkered with more than any other of Sondheim’s shows, the current version of the script isn’t necessarily the best, but it is what MTI has chosen to license. Ann Arbor Civic TheaterContinue reading “AACT’s “Company” is solid, entertaining (review)”
Remarkable performances in “Rent” — Ann Arbor Civic Theatre
Jonathan Larson’s RENT was presented this past weekend by Ann Arbor Civic Theater at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre. Whatever your thoughts are on the show itself (people either love it or hate it), the production featured a remarkable cast of performers, well directed by Glenn Bugala and choreographed by Kat Walsh with excellent musical directionContinue reading “Remarkable performances in “Rent” — Ann Arbor Civic Theatre”
Thoroughly Gorgeous “Millie” at The Village Players (Review)
The first thing I did after seeing The Village Players in Birmingham’s “Thoroughly Modern Millie” was get online and order more tickets for another performance. Its that great. Then I sent text messages to friends to tell them how wonderful this production is. And then I had a very very long drive home from way up thereContinue reading “Thoroughly Gorgeous “Millie” at The Village Players (Review)”
“The Music Man” at Downriver Actors Guild (Review)
Of all my favorite musicals, The Music Man is the one I like the most — AND the one I prefer to see done in community theaters rather than professionally — its the quintessential community show: lots of roles across the age spectrum, a great script, great songs with lots of opportunities for singing andContinue reading ““The Music Man” at Downriver Actors Guild (Review)”
Downriver Actors Guild presents THE MUSIC MAN
The Downriver Actors Guild will present THE MUSIC MAN May 8th – 17th at the Catherine A Daly Theatre on the Avenue in Wyandotte, MI. The production is directed by John Sartor. You already know the story. You already have your favorite scene. Now come see the show in an exciting new setting. Sartor isContinue reading “Downriver Actors Guild presents THE MUSIC MAN”
Remarkable Spring Awakening in Maumee (Review) 3B Productions
Run don’t walk to get the remaining tickets for 3BProductions outstanding production of Spring Awakening at the Maumee Indoor Theatre…heck here’s the link, just buy your tickets…3BProductions.org Director/Choreographer Stephanie L. Stephan has done some slick professional work, and her ensemble cast are remarkable top to bottom…kudos also to music director/conductor Todd Schreiber for superb work onContinue reading “Remarkable Spring Awakening in Maumee (Review) 3B Productions”
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