Front Row Podcast

This week, Deb and Joe discuss follow the acting career of Milky White, appearing in Into the Woods at Farmington Players. The Baker (Jason Wilhoite) and the Baker's Wife (Wendy Krekeler) discuss this great production.

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This week, Deb and Joe discuss whether theater seasons should be selected for actors or audience members and talk to the director of St. Dustan's Theater production of Clybourne Park, Alan Ellias.

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This week, Deb and Joe discuss the Scottish play and talk to the director of Farmington Players' production of And Then There Were None, Laurie Smalis.

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This week, Deb and Joe discuss Stage Kisses with the director of Peter and the Star Catcher, Kevin Fitzhenry, at Grosse Pointe Theater

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This week, Deb and Joe wish everyone a Happy 2018 and welcome John Luther, director of Stagecrafter's production of Into the Woods.

Avon Players:

Boeing, Boeing – January 19-February 3. Fri/Sat 8:00, Sun 2:00

Auditions – Dial M for Murder – Sunday, January 21 5:30 and Monday, January 21 starting at 6:30. Cuts and info available on their website.

Birmingham Village Players:

Ain't Misbehavin' – January 19-Feb 4, Fri/Sat 8:00, Sun 2:00

Clarkston Village Players:

Escanaba in Love – already running through January 27. Thurs 7:30, Fri/Sat 8:00 and Sun 2:00

Farmington Players:

Auditions – Into the Woods – Sunday, January 21 1:00 PM. Info and cuts available on their website

Grosse Pointe Theater:

Peter and the Star Catcher – Opens Sunday, Jan 21 and then runs 25-28 and Feb 1-3. Thurs/Fri/Sat 8:00, Sun 2:00 at Pierce Auditorium in Grosse Pointe Park

GPT is also holding tap workshops for their upcoming production of 42nd Street on Saturdays – January 20, February 17, March 10 and March 17 at 315 Fisher Road starting at 2:00 each date.

Players Guild of Dearborn:

Neil Simon's Fools – already running through January 28 – Fri/Sat 8:00, Sun 2:00.

Stagecrafters:

Into the Woods – January 19-Feb 11 Thurs/Fri/Sat 8:00, Sun 2:00 on the Main Stage

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This week, Deb and Joe share their theatre audience horror stories and invite their listeners to share their stories for future episodes.

Avon Players:

A Christmas Story – two chances left to catch it – Dec 8 & 9. Performances at 8:00 PM – plus a special matinee performance on Saturday, 12/9 at 2:00

Barefoot Productions:

Moving from Plymouth to a Civic Center Plaza in Livonia. They are looking for some help with their move and renovation – if you have building skills or otherwise wish to lend a hand, check their website for details.

Birmingham Village Players:

Seussical Junior – Dec 7-10 – performances Thurs/Fri 7:00, Sat 2:00 and 7:00 and Sun at 2:00

Sing in the Season "Snowed In" – fundraiser – Dec 17 at 2:00 PM

Downriver Actors Guild:

Annie – already running – performing through Dec 17. Fri/Sat 7:30 and Sun 3:00

Farmington Players:

Greetings - When Andy brings his Jewish atheist fiancé to meet his traditional Catholic family on Christmas Eve, it's a recipe for disaster. But when Andy's intellectually disabled younger brother Mickey unexpectedly spouts the word "Greetings!" the entire family's belief system is turned upside down. Author Tom Dudzick also penned our successful production of Miracle on South Division Street.

Already running – performing through Dec 17. Fri/Sat 8:00 and Sun 2:00

Grosse Pointe Theater:

1940's Radio Hour – opens today Dec 3 and runs 7-10 and 14-16. Evening performances at 8:00 and Sunday matinees at 2:00. Performing at University Liggett School Auditorium.

Ridgedale Players:

Junior Actors of Ridgedale – The Story of the Velveteen Rabbit – Dec 9 & 10 Performances at 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM on Saturday and 1:00 and 3:30 PM on Sunday.

Stagecrafters:

Elf Junior! - runs Dec 8 – 17 – Thurs/Fri 8:00 PM, Sat at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM and Sun at 2:00 PM

Auditions for Bug a Thriller – Sunday and Monday, Dec 10 and 11 – registration at 6:00, start at 6:30

Starlight Theater:

Best Christmas Pageant Ever – current running through Dec 17 – performances at 7:30 PM

St. Dunstan's Theatre Guild

Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged) – Dec 8-17, Fri/Sat 8:00, Sun 2:00

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This week, Deb and Joe interview local playwright Joseph Zettelmaier, author of It Came from Mars playing at Rosedale Community Players, about his career.

Birmingham Village Players:

Leading Ladies

Grosse Pointe Theater:

Fisk for Footlights

Sunday, November 5, 2017 – 6:00 pm

Join Jef Fisk for an evening of amusing music & thoughtful FUN

City Kitchen

16844 Kercheval Avenue

Grosse Pointe, MI

All proceeds benefit GPT

Auditions for How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying

November 4-5, 1-4:00 PM

At 315 Fisher Road

Ridgedale Players:

On Golden Pond

November 3-19 – Fri/Sat 8:00 and Sundays at 2:00

St Dunstan's:

Children's show ----

Cinderella and the Cookie Caper

November 3-12

Fridays at 7:30, Sat/Sun shows at 1:00 and 3:00 PM

Stagecrafters:

A Raisin in the Sun

November 3-18, Thurs/Fri/Sat 8:00, Sun 2:00

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This week, Deb and Joe, in the spirit of Halloween, invites you to send them your audio clip (.wav or .mp3) telling us about a ghost story from your theater. They also interview Dale Feldpausch, director of Birmingham Village Players' production of Leading Ladies.

Audition - Other Desert Cities - Grosse Pointe Theatre

The Graduate - Richmond Community Theater

It Came from Mars - Rosedale Community Players

Sister Act - Downriver Actors Guild

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This week, Deb and Joe bid community theater's nicest guy adieu in a tribute to his contribution to the arts in Metro Detroit. Those wishing to pay respects to Bill's family may contact the Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home.

Rehearsal for Murder - Barefoot Productions

Audition: Almost Maine - Barefoot Productions

Here on the Flight Path - Clarkston Village Players

Sister Act - Downriver Actors Guild

The Laramie Project - The Lakeland Players

Falsettos - St. Dunstan's Theatre

Detroit '67 - Stagecrafters

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This week, Deb and Joe interview Chris Polhill, Director of Becky's New Car at Ridgedale Players and Nancy Cooper, Director of Calendar Girls at Farmington Players.

Ridgedale Players - Becky's New Car

Farmington Players - Calendar Girls

Grosse Pointe Theater - The Pirates of Penzance

Players Guild of Dearborn - Come Blow Your Horn

Southgate Community Players - Annie Jr.

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