Lots of Theatre!!!

There is a lot of theatre happening over the next couple of weekends and I just want to let people know what's going on around town; I may not get a chance to get to much of it, unfortunately - but here's what's up:

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK

Nov. 28-30, Dec. 5-7& 12-14
A Family Musical Comedy based on the fairy tale
by Stan Gill

Directed by Lee Helder

Come see another one of Stan Gill's children's shows with the family - it promises to be a lot of fun with great costumes, a lot of silliness and a chase scene!!

Contact the Riverwalk Theatre at 482-5700 for Reservations

November 28-30 & December 5-7, 2008

A Surreal Drama
by Lee Blessing

Direted by Alex Freeman

Call the Riverwalk Theatre at 482-5700 for Reservations

*Note: Performances will be held at the Creole Gallery in Old Town on Turner Street

What would you do if you woke up in be with a complete stranger, and you had no memory of your past, no clothes, and no idea of who you were?

The Lansing Civic Players will hold auditions

November 30th and December 1st at 7pm at the

Firehouse on Michigan Avenue and Hayford Street.

ROLES AVAILABLE:

Willie Clark - A cranky old vaudeville comedian. Once famous, now in denial that his career is long past. Can't stand his former partner, Al. Living in a rundown apartment and waiting to be rediscovered.

Ben Clark - Willie's nephew and talent agent. Long-suffering and patient, keeps in touch with uncle Willie trying to help. A worrier. Has had an offer for Willie and Al to be on a TV special doing their old act.

Al Lewis - Another cranky old vaudeville comedian. Has kept himself up a little better than Willie, whom he also can't stand. A little more realistic, but just as difficult.

Nurse in act - Described as "tall, voluptuous and overstacked blonde in a tight dress," she is an actress hired to be in the act for the TV special. Must be very funny doing a dumb blonde. Blondeness and overstackedness may be helped with costuming.

Patient in act - A bit player hired for the scene as well. A funny character actor.

Eddie - Assistant director or floor manager for television studio. Has headset and clipboard and is trying to get the scene shot before all heck breaks loose.

TV Director (offstage voice) - Director in booth, speaking over intercom.

Announcer - introduces the scene. Has that "announcer" voice. Stands at microphone lectern in studio.

Nurse - Meant to be played by a black woman. Willie's nurse after he suffers a mild cardiac setback. She's had about enough of Willie and is getting sarcastic.

Soap Opera actors - Willie is watching a bad soap opera on TV in the opening scene. This may be audio only, but if we feel ambitious enough, may be on video. Actors interested in doing this fun little bit should indicate their interest on their audition form.

Firehouse Follies Presents

LCP's Holiday Extravaganza

Written and Directed by Rob Roznowski and Tony Sump

Tickets on sale NOW!!

December 5-7 and 12-14, 2008

Friday and Saturday at 8:00pm

Sunday at 2:00pm

517-484-9191 for Reservations!

Felice and Navi Dodd have their hopes set on the perfect holiday party filled with family, friends, and cheer. But can they pull it off? As guests arrive, a rollercoaster of characters colorfully take over the party and whisk us into a holiday special straight out of 1965. Music, laughter, and innuendo ensue. Tickets are already selling fast, so make sure you get to see this fabulous evening with the Dodd’s before they fade off into T.V. Land.