Next on the Black Box Stage...
A Staged Reading of
Happy Birthday, You're Being Deported
May 20
By Phil Kline
Directed by Addiann Hinds
Irma Valentine, wife of a soldier during the Viet Nam War, turns twenty years old the day she is told she will be deported to an Asian country by the Immigration Service of the United States Government. She has done nothing wrong, and has abided by all the regulations pertaining to entry.
An action taken by the army of the country her husband has been willing
to die for, is the culprit.
Enforcing federal law, immigration authorities are deporting her to the Island of Okinawa, south of Japan. A former citizen of Mexico and resident alien of the United States, she is to be sent back to Okinawa a year after she received official orders from the Defense Department allowing her to join her husband who was stationed there.
As an illegal alien, she has no rights to consul, visitors, or even to communicate with her husband who is told of her plight by immigration authorities. He is advised by the military authorities to proceed to his new station, and from there, apply to the court system in the hopes he will get
a federal judge who will rule in his favor and return his wife to him.
Directed by Addiann Hinds
Irma Valentine, wife of a soldier during the Viet Nam War, turns twenty years old the day she is told she will be deported to an Asian country by the Immigration Service of the United States Government. She has done nothing wrong, and has abided by all the regulations pertaining to entry.
An action taken by the army of the country her husband has been willing
to die for, is the culprit.
Enforcing federal law, immigration authorities are deporting her to the Island of Okinawa, south of Japan. A former citizen of Mexico and resident alien of the United States, she is to be sent back to Okinawa a year after she received official orders from the Defense Department allowing her to join her husband who was stationed there.
As an illegal alien, she has no rights to consul, visitors, or even to communicate with her husband who is told of her plight by immigration authorities. He is advised by the military authorities to proceed to his new station, and from there, apply to the court system in the hopes he will get
a federal judge who will rule in his favor and return his wife to him.
Coming Up Soon . . .
Follies
May 31 - June 3
June 7 - 10
Musical by James Goldman
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Directed by Ken Beachler
Music Director John Dale Smith
Regarded by theater-goers as one of the finest musicals of the '70s, Stephen Sondheim's soaring, shattering torch song to youth and illusion is a classic today. From the powerful anthem "I'm Still Here" to the haunting "Losing My Mind," FOLLIES has one of the most lushly romantic and vivid scores of all time, (winner of five Tony Awards.)
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June 7 - 10
Musical by James Goldman
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Directed by Ken Beachler
Music Director John Dale Smith
Regarded by theater-goers as one of the finest musicals of the '70s, Stephen Sondheim's soaring, shattering torch song to youth and illusion is a classic today. From the powerful anthem "I'm Still Here" to the haunting "Losing My Mind," FOLLIES has one of the most lushly romantic and vivid scores of all time, (winner of five Tony Awards.)
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Lobby Artist - Patricia Bursch
The featured artist for April 3-May 30, 2012 at Riverwalk Theatre is Patricia Bursch of Howell, MI.
Patricia attended Lansing Community College, and received an Associate of Applied Arts-Commercial Art Illustration Degree. She works with Pastels using a variety of different subjects but with greater emphasis on the human form,often integrated with environment and nature.
Her favorite subjects are marine life and the insect world. The subject matter for her art is acquired by collecting seas shells, butterflies, moths, many other natural specimens and live animals. Occasionally, she works from photos.
See this special show in Riverwalk Theatre's lobby art gallery, April 3 through May 30. Tuesdays thru Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and during shows on the weekends.
Call Riverwalk Theatre office with questions, at 482-5700.
Patricia attended Lansing Community College, and received an Associate of Applied Arts-Commercial Art Illustration Degree. She works with Pastels using a variety of different subjects but with greater emphasis on the human form,often integrated with environment and nature.
Her favorite subjects are marine life and the insect world. The subject matter for her art is acquired by collecting seas shells, butterflies, moths, many other natural specimens and live animals. Occasionally, she works from photos.
See this special show in Riverwalk Theatre's lobby art gallery, April 3 through May 30. Tuesdays thru Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and during shows on the weekends.
Call Riverwalk Theatre office with questions, at 482-5700.
*******AUDITIONS******
Getting Near To Baby
Sunday, May 13 and Monday, May 14, 7pm at Riverwalk Theatre
Come prepared to read from the script and improvise scenes.
To get a perusal script, contact Mike Siracuse at the theatre office Tues-Fri, 10am-5:30pm at 482-5700 or by e-mail at RWT@RiverwalkTheatre.com.
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Show Dates - July 26-29, August 2-5
Director: Tom Ferris
Based on the Newbery Honor Book by Audrey Couloumbis,
“Getting Near to Baby” deals with the breadth of children’s loss, grief
and capacity to overcome tragedy with so much humor, wisdom and sensitivity that nothing but good conversation can come of any adult and child viewing it together. Set in a small town in 1967, the play is a reminder of the amazing resilience of children and the power of family.
Characters:
Willa Jo (11-15 to play age 12-13) – Older than her years, Willa Jo takes responsible for her sister, challenges her aunt’s rules and tries to understand why bad things happen. She is honest, straight-forward and strong-willed.
Little Sister (7-11 to play age 6-8) – Little Sister hasn’t talked since her baby sister died. However, she uses facial expressions and body language to express herself quite well.
Aunt Patty – She takes in her sister’s children (Willa Jo and Little Sister) when her sister falls apart after her husband abandons the family and her baby daughter dies. She believes in a firm upbringing.
Uncle Hob – Patty’s husband, who understands his nieces and tries to help Patty also understand. He is spontaneous, honest and loving.
Liz Fingers (11-16 to play age 13-14) – Liz is a take charge girl. She is open, friendly and honest.
Isaac Fingers (7-11 to play age 6-8) – Isaac is all boy – ready to play in the dirt with trucks and bring a dandelion bouquet to his mother.
Cynthia Wainwright (11-15 to pay age 12-13) – Cynthia lies and puts down others to elevate herself She does this to cover up her loneliness and fear of her family’s declining social status.
Lucy Wainwright – Cynthia’s mother, Miss Lucy is a former beauty queen struggling to keep face as her economic situation declines.
228 Museum Drive, Lansing, MI 48933
Box Office: 517-482-5700Fax: 517-482-9812
RWT@RiverwalkTheatre.com
Directions to RWT, Parking
Box Office: 517-482-5700Fax: 517-482-9812
RWT@RiverwalkTheatre.com
Directions to RWT, Parking
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