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Writers shine in theater festival
My Turn Performing Arts Collective will present its Festival of Short Plays and Pieces at Alma College. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, April 4-6, as well as at 2:30 p.m. Saturday. This year’s collection, entitled Search, includes three short plays, a movement/dance piece and a poetry collection. Works include the U.S. premiere of “Bliss…
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Art center on track
Photo courtesy of Jaime Rae TurnbullA construction team takes center stage at the soon-to-be A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Center for the Performing Arts on Jefferson in Grosse Pointe Park. GROSSE POINTE PARK — Starting late last year from a hole in the ground to now installing metal roof trusses, construction of the privately…
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Queen, Journey tribute bands to perform at SPAC
DOT: Road closure in Duanesburg to last until May … 9 mins ago .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} FCSO responds to fatal car crash in Perth 46 mins ago .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Local female magician to be featured on ‘The CW’ 2 hours ago .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Women’s Health Wednesday: National Walking Day and … 2 hours ago .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} ACA award winner to perform at…
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Young Actors Theatre in Tallahassee opens ‘Finding Nemo Jr.’ this weekend
Young Actors Theatre in Tallahassee opens ‘Finding Nemo Jr.’ this Friday. The one-hour show runs from April 5 – 14. A special show this Sunday coincides with Autism Awareness Week. For the first time, the theatre will offer a sensory-friendly performance. It’s designed for individuals with sensory needs, including those on the autism spectrum. For…
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‘Play Me a Story’ children’s theater event at Watts Hall
THOMASTON — Get ready for a morning filled with magic and excitement as Portland Stage presents “Play Me a Story” at Watts Hall Community Arts, 174 Main St., on Saturday, April 13, from 10 to 11:15 a.m. This event kicks off with a dramatic reading of cherished children’s tales. From “The Spectacular Suit” by Kat…
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Life and love among newcomers in ‘Hester Street’ at Theater J
Over 300,000 Eastern European Jews immigrated to America in the 1890s, many crowding into New York City’s teeming tenements. Some clung tenaciously to age-old traditions. Others craved a brand-new start, unencumbered by fealty to the past. In 1973, filmmaker Joan Micklin Silver held a microscope on the push and pull of assimilation in the “melting…
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‘Bringing the arts to life’: Fundraising underway for SHS auditorium renovation
Fletcher Halfaker As the curtain rises on the opening night of “Matilda The Musical,” the Scottsbluff Public Schools Foundation is partnering with the school district to “bring the arts to life” with a renovation of the high school auditorium. The auditorium was originally constructed in 1963. Although the space got new seating in 2006, it…
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2024 Sharaff Awards: Richard Hudson Q&A
Scenic and costume designer Richard Hudson is the winner of the Robert L. B. Tobin Award for Sustained Excellence in Theatrical Design, presented by TDF, the not-for-profit service organization for the performing arts, at the Irene Sharaff Awards in New York City on April 5, 2024. Born in Zimbabwe and trained at Wimbledon School of Art,…
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Oregon Ballet Theatre artistic director aims to empower dancers’ creative choices
Dance is not just a profession for Dani Rowe — it’s a necessity. THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR: “Without dance, I notice my mood shift. I’m not as patient,” says Rowe, the first woman to be named permanent artistic director of Oregon Ballet Theatre in its 35-year history. According to Rowe, the impulse to dance begins…
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Kids Can Perform the Little Mermaid Jr. at the Mahaffey Theater’s Summer Camp
Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts is excited to announce its 2024 Musical Theater Summer Camp, a one-of-a-kind learning experience for children ages 7 through 18. This summer camp will immerse participants in the magical world of The Little Mermaid JR., allowing them to showcase their talents and creativity on stage. The Little Mermaid JR.…
