You know how those 'Saturday Night Live' skits are where it's a fantastic premise and really funny to start out but then they have no idea how to end it so it drones on and on. Well the current off-kilter holiday production out at ArtsWest is like that. Filled with gut busting laughs and wonderful musical numbers in Act One but then turns into something very different in Act Two and keeps going on and on and ends about four different times.
Tonight, August 13 at 7:30pm is the night for Roger Ricker's annual summer concert at The Media Theatre. A fundraising event for Media Music Theatre Company which produces the Broadway Series, Children's Series, and all educational programming at the venue, this year's concert is titled 'Roger Ricker & Friends In Concert: UP!'
The final two-week session for Camp Media Theatre 2014 starts up August 11. It's OZ Camp, in which all songs performed by the campers will be gleaned from 'The Wizard of Oz', 'The Wiz', or 'Wicked'.
Camp Media Theatre has had a record-breaking summer. 'We have had more campers this year than ever before,' said Executive Director Patrick Ward. 'As we head into our final two-week session for this year we are getting ready to follow the yellow brick road. We really appreciate the support of each family who has been involved.'
August 13 at 7:30pm is the night for Roger Ricker's annual summer concert at The Media Theatre. A fundraising event for Media Music Theatre Company which produces the Broadway Series, Children's Series, and all educational programming at the venue, this year's concert is titled 'Roger Ricker & Friends In Concert: UP!'
Things are heating up for the inaugural Emerge Film Festival, opening on June 13! The Festival board of directors has released the final film schedule, including more than 40 short, documentary and feature films from Maine, the U.S. and the world. Details for the two-day Lewiston/Auburn, Maine event are outlined on the newly developed website: emergefilmfestival.org.
After overcoming the impact of Hurricane Sandy and succeeding devastation, filmmakers Jonathan Ehlers and Patrick Ward-Perkins are premiering the mobster-themed drama 'Ink & Steel' at the Soho International Film Festival at 9:15 p.m. tonight, May 17. The screening will be held at the Village East Cinema, 189 2nd Ave. in New York City.
ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery has announced selections for the 2014-2015 Season, to run from September 11, 2014 - May 24, 2015. Interim Artistic Director Annie Lareau has chosen a six-show season that focuses on diversity and thought-provoking productions that will challenge the viewer to think, laugh and often to sing-a-long! The 2014-2015 Season is titled Opening Doors.
The Pennsylvania State Senate, in a proclamation from Senator Dominic Pileggi and Senator Edwin B. Erickson, recognized The Media Theatre for the momentous occasion of its twentieth anniversary in producing professional Broadway musicals.
The Media Theatre marquee was shining on State Street Saturday night, February 22, as it proudly cast its light on honorees, supporters, and patrons who attended the annual Gala celebrating twenty years of professional music theatre.
The Media Theatre's Roger Ricker has his annual fundraiser tonight, August 14. Each summer for the past eight years Ricker has held a concert to raise funds for the theatre's youth programs. This year's concert, 'Star Power', will feature several special guests and members of the theatre's youth ensemble as they come together to celebrate with enthusiasm and a great message.
The Media Theatre's Roger Ricker has his annual fundraiser Wednesday night August 14. Each summer for the past eight years Ricker has held a concert to raise funds for the theatre's youth programs. This year's concert, "Star Power", will feature several special guests and members of the theatre's youth ensemble as they come together to celebrate with enthusiasm and a great message.
The Media Theatre held a fundraising Season Preview Event in Rose Valley Saturday September 22. The evening featured the premier unveiling of the professional music theatre's new Cunningham baby grand piano. Resident music director Tom Fosnocht christened the piano as the supreme vocals of Broadway's Tony nominated actress Ann Crumb filled the main room of the home of Lee and Carol Thaler Roberts. Check out a photo of some of the stars of the event below!
The Media Theatre's 2012 fundraising Gala was held Saturday evening February 25. The weather was as supportive as the patrons and attendees, who were treated to a memorable performance by Broadway's legendary Andrea McArdle following a live auction enthusiastically appropriated by Jeffry Cadorette.
Bay Street Players in Eustis offers the comedy/adventure play Around the World in 80 Days, Jules Verne's tale of adventure adapted by Mark Brown, for three performances, February 12, 19 and 26. This show is part of the 5th Season of alternative series that brings new works and cutting edge theatre to a rapidly growing audience.
Bay Street Players in Eustis offers the comedy/adventure play Around the World in 80 Days, Jules Verne's tale of adventure adapted by Mark Brown, for three performances, February 12, 19 and 26. This show is part of the 5th Season of alternative series that brings new works and cutting edge theatre to a rapidly growing audience.
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