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Will my bunny go to heaven? Find out at the Macomb Center
Sister's back putting the audience in action with her outrageous Easter sermon in "Sister's Easter Catechism: Will my Bunny go to Heaven?" at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, March 10 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. The funniest catechism class you'll ever attend is a hilarious one-nun hit that's part interactive catechism class and part stand-up comedy routine. Continue..
World premiere Wild West comedy moves to Ann Arbor
As part of its mission to promote new plays and the works of local playwrights, Performance Network Theatre will premiere Joseph Zettelmaier's "Dead Man's Shoes," a darkly comedic Western tale of friendship and vengeance. This co-production, which recently concluded its run at Williamston Theatre in mid-Michigan, comes to Ann Arbor March 8 and runs through April 8. It is directed by Performance Network Artistic Director David Wolber and features Aral Gribble, Paul Hopper, Maggie Meyer and Drew Parker. Continue..
Encore LIVE! - Creative Project 2012 with the Royal Shakespeare Company at U-M
From March 10 to March 20, the University of Michigan and the University Musical Society will host the most recent event in the 10-year collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company - Creative Project 2012. During the residency, directors, actors and playwrights will develop two plays — a new version of "Boris Godunov" and a new adaptation of "The Orphan of Zhao." Continue..
E'en a sea of troubles disturbs not this famed troupe
By Bridgette M. Redman
At any given moment, the task of keeping two classical shows on the road can be likened to either Brutus' tide that leads on to fortune or a veritable comedy of errors. On some days, it can be both. The Acting Company has been developing young, well-trained actors by giving them experience in classical theater for 39 seasons now. Continue..
Pre-Broadway tour of 'Bernhardt on Broadway' visits SE Michigan and beyond
"Bernhardt on Broadway" is a no-holds-barred expose about the daughter of a courtesan who overcame countless obstacles to become the most famous woman in the world. Now, almost a century after her appearances in Southeast Michigan, audiences can once again experience the wonder of Madame Sarah in the one-woman musical "Bernhardt on Broadway." Continue..
Survival and laughter go together at Go Comedy!
For the third year in a row, Go Comedy! is joining the Ferndale Library to celebrate Ferndale Reads with an original improvised production based on the library's selected book, "The Local News" by Miriam Gershow. "Survived By..." will debut Thursday, March 8 with performances through March 29. "Survived By..." is a darkly-comedic, improvised look at the lives of those left behind. Continue..
Curtain rises (again) on dynamic int'l collaboration
By Kate Gorman
What goes into creating a layered and complex theatrical production of world-class quality? Why now, more than ever, is it essential to make a home where artists are uninhibited and unbridled to pursue and refine their creative work? And what logistical, cultural and linguistic challenges must be resolved when interpreting international works of theater? Continue..
A little t&a returns to Farmers Alley
It's time for another dose of t&a. The improv duo of Tara Sytsma and Adam Carter, collective known as t&a, are once again taking the prime time stage at Farmers Alley Theatre to perform its signature improv form...twice. You'll see the story of one character unfold, as he or she mingles and coerces with an assortment of bizarre and always hilarious characters; and yes, all of this is done by two people. Continue..
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UPCOMING AUDITIONS, JOB OPPORTUNITIES & CLASSES:
Click the link below for a list of Equity, non-Equity, film & video auditions, industry job openings and industry-related classes and workshops throughout the state. Updated 3/5/12 Continue..
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MORE STORIES, NEWS BRIEFS & PREVIEWS:
Other Voices - News & Previews (posted 3/8/12)
Other Voices - News & Previews (posted 3/5/12)
Other Voices - News & Previews (posted 3/1/12)
Reviews
'Bernhardt' on tour: What she did for love
By John Quinn
Once again I am struck by the flexibility of the English language. It's a given that "character" is a fundamental concept in theater. It's also no secret that theater is full of "characters." Actor and playwright Dr. Carol Dunitz introduces us to a one-of-a- kind character in "Bernhardt on Broadway," her one-woman musical inspired by fin de siecle actress and bon vivant Sarah Bernhardt. In the grand tradition of touring theater, Dunitz is performing this spring in venues throughout southeast Michigan. Continue..
Seein' plenty of green at the Fisher
By Donald V. Calamia
When smart theater executives plan their seasons, they do so knowing full well not every show will be a sell-out – and so they plan their budgets accordingly. If a show meets or surpasses its budget and makes money, that's cause for celebration. If it doesn't, it's probably time for prayer, hoping the next will sell like crazy to make up for it. I suspect that's true at Detroit's best-known venue for Broadway tours, the Fisher Theatre. Continue..
OTHER VOICES - REVIEWS:
Wirelessless - Go Comedy! Improv Theatre (posted 3/8/12)
Suddenly, Last Summer - The Ringwald Theatre (posted 3/5/12)
Shrek The Musical - Fisher Theatre (updated 3/8/12)
Summer and Smoke - Hilberry Theatre (updated 3/1/12)
Ruined - Plowshares Theatre Company (updated 3/4/12)
Snowbound - Planet Ant Theatre (updated 3/4/12)
Dead Man's Shoes - Williamston Theatre & Performance Network Theatre (updated 3/8/12)
A Stone Carver - The Purple Rose Theatre Company (updated 2/12/12)
Burying the Bones - Detroit Repertory Theatre (updated 1/27/12)
Frank Langella's Cyrano - Hilberry Theatre (updated 2/2/12)
