Hello WT Blog readers!

I haven’t had the opportunity to write a blog post for several years, but it seems very appropriate to write one about this show. As well as being the Development Director for the Williamston Theatre, I am playing Sylvia in End Days. It’s been quite a joy to be a part of this production.

One of our first MSU collaborative shows was The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-In-The-Moon Marigolds, which I was also in. It seems I ...

Well, it’s here – Opening Night for End Days is tomorrow, and I can’t wait!

We’ve had a terrific week of previews for the show, audiences were overwhelmingly positive in their responses, which was really wonderful to see and hear.   The show is quirky, and has characters like Jesus Christ and Stephen Hawking in it, along with a wonderful mix of humor and drama, and I’m thrilled that people are seeing it for what it is at the core:  A story ...

We begin previews for End Days this week, and we’re really looking forward to it!  This quirky, funny, poignant show is just terrific.
Tech Weekend for the production was a lot of work, and a lot of fun.  Here are some behind the scenes shots for you!

We’ve had a great time in the rehearsals so far for End Days!

Because of the renovations to our theatre space, we’ve been rehearsing out of the building, here are some photos from rehearsals!

End Days begins performances on January 24th, don’t miss this hilarious, poignant story!

We’re excited to be getting some wonderful renovations done in our space!

The center seating section will be a little more open and accessible as we eliminate the “drop ceiling” and header that have been a part of the space since we moved into the building.  We’re in the process of having that whole section of the ceiling re-worked and opened up.

This will allow our designers much more flexibility as they design and implement the lighting, sound and scenic designs for ...

There are some wonderful things going on right now at Williamston Theatre!

First, boom has two more weeks of performances!

And check out the latest review here:  “Williamston Theatre’s 7th Season Opener is told with a passionate fire”

Also happening right now at WT:

Miracles in the Fall

Staged Reading of a new play by ...

Have you seen the show yet?  Only 3 weeks left!

PRAISE FROM THE CRITICS FOR

boom

“Provocative, well-written, ingenious, at times brilliant and vastly entertaining.” 

“Outstanding performances.”  “A funny – and, at times, raunchy – romp through the end of the world.” 

“Will keep you thinking for many hours after you’ve left the theater.”

“An exciting and highly visual production.”  “Stunning scenic design.”

“The three actors were perfect.”

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Were you at our first preview last night?  The audience loved the show, and threw lots of praise at the actors, but also at the set!

The basement research lab that marine biologist Jules inhabits is one of our most incredible scenic designs yet.  Janine Woods-Thoma did a terrific job designing it, and audiences are loving it.  This next picture is taken from an angle that no audience member will normally see:  Barbara ...

Our show boom, which starts previews at Williamston Theatre next week, is a ton of fun.  This week we’ve had a blast as we added the tech elements to the show – There’s a saltwater fish tank that just arrived!  Preuss Pets, of Lansing, is donating the use of the tank and fish, and assisting with care and maintenance!

Here’s the crew from Preuss Pets setting up the tank, along with Janine Woods Thoma, the set designer.

The 2012-2013 Season is HERE!