She Loves Me – Feb. 2-12, 2023. Debra Lynne Wicks directed, showing obvious patience and skill with the youngsters and a nice touch with the adults, too. This season presents Crowns – A Gospel Musical and The Pirates of Penzance. The Wizard of Oz runs at the Derby Dinner Playhouse through August 18th with a performance every night except Monday, and a matinee show on Wednesday and Sunday. I asked about embarrassing moments in her acting career. Current & Upcoming Projects/Gigs: 2022 summer/fall projects: musical theatre projects: Stage One Children's Theatre - Last Stop on Market Street - musical director. GRUMPY OLD MEN THE MUSICAL (1/4/23-2/12/23). Ethel: Janet Essenpreis. However, it feels somehow even more endearing at the Derby Dinner Playhouse!
Directed by Lee Buckholz, with choreography by Heather Paige Folsom and musical direction by Scott Bradley. Every Brilliant Thing – September 8-10, 2022. The familiar characters are all there in Derby Dinner Playhouse's production of the Tony-winning musical "The Wiz, " just as endearing as ever. She is currently serving her third season as Assistant Director of The Drama Studio. Things My Mother Taught Me – February 3-5, 9-12, 2023.
Little Colonel Players |. The annual Louisville Water Lantern Festival takes place at the city's Waterfront Park on the banks of the Ohio River. Polyhymnia - Youth Music Festival. Paul Kerr, Tyler Bliss, Cami Glauser and Matthew Brennan |. This musical evening in Oz should be enjoyable for children of all ages. Marty Robbins had always been Melissa's idol, so when he was booked into Derby Dinner Playhouse (before her acting days there) she got a front row seat and stayed after the show hoping to meet Robbins.
But at age 33 she still finds herself struggling. Laura loves spending time outside- be it in the mountains on a backpacking trip or drinking a beer on a patio with family or friends on a crisp fall day. Melissa Kenney-Shepherd will return to CenterStage to perform her wildly popular one-woman show in May of 2016. Songs included in this production are delightful numbers we all know and love such as Over the Rainbow, Were Off to See the Wizard, and If I Only Had a WIZARD OF OZ is under the direction of Lee Buckholz with choreography by Heather Paige Folsom and musical direction by Scott Bradley. Misery – August 17-21, 2022. After a thrilling penalty shootout championship game for the inaugural 2021 event, The Women's Cup is back as home team Racing Louisville FC joins global soccer powerhouses Tokyo Verdy Beleza (Japan) and Club América (Mexico) at Lynn Family Stadium this summer, with two more international teams still to be announced. Collide: Dracula, Lot of Living to Do, The Belmont Hotel, Dracula, Le Petit Moulin, Dance 'Til You Drop, The Great Gatsby, The Picture of Dorian Gray, Romeo & Juliet (2020).
Arlington Million | August 13. Locally, Jason has worked extensively as an actor and director for Pandora Productions, CenterStage, The Bard's Town, Drag Daddy Productions, Time Slip Theatre, Eve Theatre Company, Derby Dinner Playhouse, and Stage One. Want to add new credits for this artist? It happened during the recent run of "Big River, " and Melissa had to lip sync while another actress did the actual singing. Music of the Stars – Nov. 6, 2022. Other Credits: Mistress Ginger (she/they) is a cabaret performer based in the Twin Cities. Merz Trio – March 19, 2023. Previous regional theatre design collaborations include StageOne Family Theatre, Forward Theatre, Capital One Players, Magik Theatre, The Goodman, Court Theatre, American Girl Productions, Lexington Children's Theatre, CU Ballet, Lifeline, Bailiwick, Organic, Porchlight, OperaModa, Blindfaith, Theatre on the Lake, Metropolis, Revels Chicago, Bunbury, Liminal Playhouse, Midwest Jewish, North Carolina Shakespeare Festival, and University of Wisconsin and Taylor University. Storytellers Series – Gingerbread Man – Oct. 1, 2022.
Gran Delusion: A Tribute to Styx. Geraldine was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in Fiction in 2006 for her novel "March. " Presents The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr. Holmes – Oct. 6-8, 13-15, 2022. Louisville Ballet |. Everyone's efforts, from the director to the designers and the music to the choreographers, came together effortlessly and with great results. She was the embodiment of those characters and delightfully entertaining. Her first appearance was as Aphrodite in Xanadu and then as Stage Manager for Misery, Blithe Spirit, and now The Great and Terrible Wizard of OZ. The podcast features author Anna Quindlen and writer Amy Bloom discussing Quindlen's book "Write for Your Life. " Murder by the Sea: The Dark Veil Mystery – February 11-April 1, 2023. Footloose September 9-11, 16-18 2022. Into The Woods – April 13-16, 2023. Hot Brown Smack Down, Bridge 19. Dinner theaters can be an ideal night out for any occasion, a bright spot on any group itinerary. Mr. Brennan's best moment as The Scarecrow was his last with Dorothy before she clicks her heels; the tenderness was beautiful and got me all misty when they said goodbye to each other.
Stanley White as the Tin Man is also an accomplished comedic actor, and his rendition of "To Be Able to Feel" is one of the production's most memorable numbers. There are currently no auditions. Ask about Family night discounts on Friday and Sunday evenings. 1: One Act Plays Showcasing New & Emerging Directors – Dec. 1-4, 2022. Our Stories: Chapter 2. And, 'Molly Brown, ' I loved doing that role. Plus, you won't want to miss the daily entertainment with concerts by artists such as Trace Adkins, Niko Moon, and the Oak Ridge Boys, along with other free shows ranging from comedy reviews to magic acts.
She has to audition for every show and there are no guarantees that she will get a part. Redline Performing Arts |. Hosted by Euge Groove, tickets are available for both Friday and Saturday and will feature performances by Jonathan Butler, Norman Brown, Jazz in Pink, and more. After the show Melissa sat with Robbins while he signed autographs and got to talk with him on his bus. There were also some very exciting technical things that happened, most notably the tornado scene and the big scary Wizard. Friday, September 9, 2022 - Bike to Beat Cancer. Though this Oz may be dark and twisted, bloody and disturbing, the underlying themes are striking: Where is home? There is something about the ability to unleash one's dark side on stage that makes a person appreciate the art of acting. Marc Maron: This May be the Last Time. Bunbury Theatre presents the show about the evolution of the play God of Vengeance (Got fun nekome) by writer Sholem Aschg. New Albany High School Theatre Arts |.
Mary Poppins – March 3-5, 10-12, 2023. Collide: The Great Gatsby, The Picture of Dorian Gray, Romeo & Juliet (2020), Class of '85 (2022 - Barb Smith). The storybook program takes children's favorite books and brings them to life. In her spare time Janet makes and sells Pottery and loves to garden. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee – May 11, 13-15, 18, 20, & 21, 2023. She can remember when she got out of school and thought she would be very settled and secure when she reached her twenties. Night Moves, Free Music.
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