West Michigan's Arts & Entertainment Guide
Review: “To Kill a Mockingbird” puts emotional, nuanced performances in the spotlight
Written by James Sanford | Saturday, 18 February 2017 11:11 |It’s slightly jarring to see the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre mainstage completely exposed as director Todd Espeland’s “To Kill a Mockingbird” begins: At first, there is nothing on the stage except a dozen or so empty chairs.
Review: “The Outsiders” captures timeless struggles with sincere acting, keen directing
Written by James Sanford | Monday, 13 February 2017 10:06 |At first glance, you might wonder how the work of S.E. Hinton could possibly connect with today’s teens. Something of a trailblazer in the 1960s, Hinton was barely out of high school when she sold “The Outsiders,” a strikingly honest look at high school life and gang rivalries that her publishers feared would be overlooked if critics knew it was written by a woman (the initials stand for Susan Eloise).
Review: The Vagina Monologues prove to be fun, emotional experience
Written by Kayla Tucker | Saturday, 04 February 2017 14:06 |Last night, Grand Rapids community members crowded into an apartment-turned-venue off South Division Avenue to see “The Vagina Monologues.”
Poet. Writer. Activist. Storyteller. Grand Rapids native Rachel Gleason is all of these and many more.
Puppet Therapy: “Hand to God” deals with grief through humor
Written by Kayla Tucker | Wednesday, 01 February 2017 09:00 |With “Hand to God,” Actor’s Theatre Grand Rapids will tackle arguably the greatest pain imaginable with a strange blend of dark humor and serious emotions. The show, created by Robert Askins, focuses on 16-year-old Jason, who just lost his father.
The Actor Doth Protest Too Much: I Hate Hamlet takes Muskegon Civic Theatre’s stage
Written by Marla Miller | Wednesday, 01 February 2017 09:00 |The cast and crew in Muskegon Civic Theatre’s production of I Hate Hamlet laughed out loud when they first read the script, and they’re betting theatergoers will too.
Breaking the Cycle: Menopause The Musical humorously explores titular life stage
Written by Jane Simons | Wednesday, 01 February 2017 09:00 |Linda Boston said she remembers when discussions about menopause used to happen in whispered tones.
Fishing for Criticism: Theatre Kalamazoo’s New Play Festival helps local playwrights revise
Written by Jane Simons | Monday, 02 January 2017 10:00 |Aspiring playwrights will find themselves face-to-face with audience feedback once again during Theatre Kalamazoo’s 7th Annual New Play Festival.
The Family That Plays Together, Stays Together
Written by Kayla Tucker | Monday, 02 January 2017 10:00 |Most teenagers spend their high school years as far away from their parents as possible. Not so for the Bagin family.
Better Together: Kalamazoo Civic Theatre presents musical about famous conjoined twins
Written by Jane Simons | Monday, 02 January 2017 10:00 |Nobody could accuse the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre of opting for safe, reliable productions after its decision to stage Side Show — a musical based on the true story of conjoined twins Daisy and Violet Hilton who became famous in the 1920s for performances that highlighted their unique lives.
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