Riverwalk makes ‘Working’ work
irector Kelly Stuible-Clark says Riverwalk Theatre’s latest production, “Working,” is a collection of funny and heartfelt stories collected from all sorts of workers.
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A nostalgic tale set alongside the Great Lakes
Dawn Newton’s just-released novel, “Remnants of Summer,” filled me with nostalgia for my Michigan roots and it often brought tears to my eyes. The coming-of-age novel is an engaging mix of innocence and being faced with harsh realities.
Inside Ixion Ensemble Theatre’s new anthology production
Ixion Ensemble Theatre is bringing a new anthology production to Sharp Park’s amphitheater. The performance, titled “Dreams,” was crafted from six different handpicked plays.
Peppermint Creek Theatre’s ‘Songs From the Camps’ might make you cry
Twenty years ago, Michigan State University music major Matt Eldred frequented the campus library to listen to CDs. That’s where he became fascinated with “The Holocaust Cantata: Songs From the Camps.”
Riverwalk’s online talent show challenges local performers
Looking to boost your acting repertoire? Thanks to a new recurring online performance project, anyone has a chance to include “Riverwalk Theatre Performer” on a resume. By sharing a video that conforms to each month’s theme, you could be one of Riverwalk’s featured artists for its new monthly virtual talent show series.
Internal soul-searching with MLK-inspired production
Just before COVID restrictions began a year ago, Lansing’s Sycamore Creek United Methodist Church on South Pennsylvania Avenue staged a performance of “Letter From Birmingham Jail.” At 7 p.m. on Saturdays through March, the church is offering a very different presentation centered on the iconic Martin Luther King Jr. writing.
‘Let Us Breathe’: A compelling opportunity
Peppermint Creek Theatre’s mission includes commitments to address vital societal issues, to raise awareness, and to encourage meaningful dialogue. The production company’s latest online …
Tommy Gomez: An Everyman unlike anyone else
Thomas “Tommy” Gomez was a family man, actor, director, teacher, mentor, musician, carpenter, Shakespeare devotee and more. Those who knew him remember his friendship and kindness.
MSU’s ‘Audio Anthology’: Drama heard, not seen
COVID-19 stifled the Michigan State University Theatre Department’s ability to offer live shows, but the pandemic has not muted student creativity. The “Audio Anthology” collection, available at theatre.msu.edu/dei_audio/, demonstrates how the department is continuing to create imaginative projects during restricted times.
Lansing theater community looks back on Carmen Decker
Just past midnight on Jan. 30, Lansing and beyond lost a theater icon. Rosalyn Carmen Decker, a gifted actress who always deserved a spotlight but never sought one outside the stage, died at Sparrow Hospital from pneumonia.