Theater
1yr Theater Company presents two new, high drama, one-act plays
by (jlschindlbeck)
Submitted 05-02-2016 under LOCAL LIFE
The 1yr Theater Company is presenting two one-act plays, Doctor Arthur, and The Moon Will Rise and Grow by Stephen Douglas Wright on May 13th through 15th. The plays act as part of a series of five original plays by Wright taking place between...
Local production of "The Mikado" raises questions on theatre and race
by (kt.herr)
Submitted 04-22-2016 under OPINION
What are acceptable vestiges for art to speak through? This is the simple question that so many other questions seem to boil down to as we reflect on West Michigan Savoyards’ latest production of "The Mikado", showing this weekend at...
Civic Theatre encourages Grand Rapids community to embrace themselves, others through storytelling
by (GR Civic Theatre)
Submitted 04-12-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS
What if we lived in a world where everyone felt comfortable in their own skin and the norm was to just be you? Imagine the countless hours saved because there would no longer be time spent wishing away the things we did not like about ourselves....
Local scholarship program grows for high school juniors, seniors
by (WestMichiganSav...)
Submitted 03-29-2016 under NONPROFITS
West Michigan Savoyards is not a local household name, but their scholarship program is becoming well known to area high schools. The Savoyards have been putting on Gilbert & Sullivan performances each spring for 17 years and are now in their...
Local theatre company presents comedic play "Noises Off"
by (The University Wits)
Submitted 03-29-2016 under NONPROFITS
The University Wits are a Grand Rapids theatre company in their fourth season and are recognized for excellence in theatrical design. They are best known for creating original works as well as producing published classics. Their upcoming production...
Musical comedy, "The Mikado," comes to Wealthy Theatre
by (WestMichiganSav...)
Submitted 03-28-2016 under NONPROFITS
The most famous Gilbert and Sullivan musical comedy, "The Mikado", premiered in London in 1885. It was the Victorian era with Queen Victoria on the throne. Now, 131 years later, "The Mikado", is still being performed around the...
Gilbert & Sullivan's - The Mikado
by (WestMichiganSav...)
Submitted 03-28-2016 under
The most famous Gilbert & Sullivan musical comedy, The Mikado, premiered in London in 1885. It was the Victorian era with Queen Victoria on the throne. Now, 131 years later, The Mikado is still being performed around the world. The...
Heritage Theatre Group 2016 Season Auditions
by (Heritage Theatr...)
Submitted 02-18-2016 under
Join Heritage Theatre Group as we audition for our 2016 Season! Shows include: Time of Your Life by William Saroyan The Good Doctor by Neil Simon Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare Saturday, April 2nd from 1pm to 4pm and 5pm to...
Heritage Theatre Group Stage Management Workshop
by (Heritage Theatr...)
Submitted 02-18-2016 under
Join HTG Board President, Cindy Alberg, for our first workshop of 2016! As part of the Heritage Theatre Group Educational Series, this class will explore the duties and responsibilities of a stage manager. February 20, 2016 from 9am to 1pm Saints...
Lake Effect Fringe Festival 2016 brings unique theater experiences to Dog Story Theater
by (jlschindlbeck)
Submitted 02-10-2016 under NEWS
The Lake Effect Fringe Festival 2016 will take place February 4 through March 6 at Dog Story Theater in Grand Rapids, and will present a variety of theater experiences from a hyper-local gaggle of seven theater production companies. WHAT IS...