Friday, May 02, 2008
Parallel Lives Returns to Lansing
We've got a venue, 402 S. Washington Square. We've got dates May 23, 24, 30 & 31. We've got the actors, Laura Croff and Sara Frank and we're ready to rock and roll.
For those of you unfamiliar with Parallel Lives, this is a show of about 15 scenes and takes Laura and Sara through about 18 different characters. From supreme beings determining how the whole procreation thing works to geriatric seniors at their first Vegan, Feminist, Womyn's performance.
Please join us as these amazing ladies once again dazzle, entertain, provoke and make you laugh.
For those of you unfamiliar with Parallel Lives, this is a show of about 15 scenes and takes Laura and Sara through about 18 different characters. From supreme beings determining how the whole procreation thing works to geriatric seniors at their first Vegan, Feminist, Womyn's performance.
Please join us as these amazing ladies once again dazzle, entertain, provoke and make you laugh.
Thursday, March 06, 2008
Around and Around She Goes
Where we'll stop nobody knows.
Okay, so that sounds self-pitying and melancholy enough.
Why you may be asking could or would we be down in the mouth. We've got an amazing group of actors and technicians that are fearless, tireless and quite often down right mad. So, what could be the downside.
The downside is the seemingly endless quest for a home. Soon, we'll be performing the Odyssey in rep, because it's the only thing we know.
So, if there are any land barons, anonymous angels or just plain generous folks we're desperately seeking to "rely on the kindness of strangers."
Okay, so that sounds self-pitying and melancholy enough.
Why you may be asking could or would we be down in the mouth. We've got an amazing group of actors and technicians that are fearless, tireless and quite often down right mad. So, what could be the downside.
The downside is the seemingly endless quest for a home. Soon, we'll be performing the Odyssey in rep, because it's the only thing we know.
So, if there are any land barons, anonymous angels or just plain generous folks we're desperately seeking to "rely on the kindness of strangers."
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Casting Crisis
Ah, the joys of live theatre.
Due to illness and scheduling conflicts, we are currently in dire need of two female actors for our upcoming production of Valparaiso by Don DeLillo. The show rehearses Sunday-Thursday the next two weeks and then performances are October 26, 27, November 2 and 3 at 8 p.m. All performances will be at our new home, Michigan Home Grown Music, 2312 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing, MI.
The roles are:
Reporter (any age) will be play two different reporters in two seperate interviews
Livia (30-50) wife of the main character, Michael Majeski. Will appear on stage in a pregnancy suit for act 2.
Both roles are pretty light on lines, but are crucial to the telling of the story.
Please contact jeff croff at 517.290.4375.
Due to illness and scheduling conflicts, we are currently in dire need of two female actors for our upcoming production of Valparaiso by Don DeLillo. The show rehearses Sunday-Thursday the next two weeks and then performances are October 26, 27, November 2 and 3 at 8 p.m. All performances will be at our new home, Michigan Home Grown Music, 2312 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing, MI.
The roles are:
Reporter (any age) will be play two different reporters in two seperate interviews
Livia (30-50) wife of the main character, Michael Majeski. Will appear on stage in a pregnancy suit for act 2.
Both roles are pretty light on lines, but are crucial to the telling of the story.
Please contact jeff croff at 517.290.4375.
Saturday, October 06, 2007
Lets Celebrate
We're gonna hold a Housewarming Fundraiser on October 18 from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at 2312 E. Michigan Ave., the former Dancing Crane Gallery. Guests are encouraged to forego the usual Ficus (though a bottle of wine would be fine) and instead bring a prop, costume piece or generous donation of funds to celebrate Icarus Falling's new digs and season.
Items needed include:
Guests will be treated to music by local musicians, scenes from IF shows, stand-up comedy and a retrospective of IF's past seven seasons. Hors d'oeuvres, desserts and drinks will be provided.
"Why not do things a little different? We've never done the typical shows. So, why not launch our season and space with something a little out of the ordinary? An informal get together that celebrates our patrons and the vibrant East side community we are joining just feels right. We're confident that we can continue to be an asset in Lansing's pursuit of being a hip and cool city to live, work and play in."Please join us to explore the new space, celebrate the new season and look back on seven years of barely bridled mayhem.
If you want a sneak preview of the space, stop by Michigan Homegrown Music for an open mic night and check out the local musical talent we're blessed with.
Items needed include:
- Old cameras, video cameras, microphones and other media devices.
- Theatre drapes
- Stage lights
- Bartending items
- Holsters
- Fedoras
- Flight Attendant uniforms
- Tumblers and other glasses
- Trenchcoats
- Bells assorted sizes and styles
Guests will be treated to music by local musicians, scenes from IF shows, stand-up comedy and a retrospective of IF's past seven seasons. Hors d'oeuvres, desserts and drinks will be provided.
"Why not do things a little different? We've never done the typical shows. So, why not launch our season and space with something a little out of the ordinary? An informal get together that celebrates our patrons and the vibrant East side community we are joining just feels right. We're confident that we can continue to be an asset in Lansing's pursuit of being a hip and cool city to live, work and play in."Please join us to explore the new space, celebrate the new season and look back on seven years of barely bridled mayhem.
If you want a sneak preview of the space, stop by Michigan Homegrown Music for an open mic night and check out the local musical talent we're blessed with.
Friday, August 31, 2007
Season Auditions
Okay, I would like to be pithe and glib, but there isn't time, so...
Not only do we now have a performance venue, 2312 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing, MI, but we've even scheduled auditions!!!
The auditions will be Monday, September 17 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Foster Community Center 200 N. Foster in Lansing.
Persons interested in auditioning for one or all of the available productions are encouraged to call 517.290.4375 to reserve an audition time. Auditions will be cold reads from this season's shows. Please bring a headshot and resume to the audition.
Icarus Falling's 2007-2008 season features:
Valparaiso by Don DeLillo
October 26, 27 and November 2 & 3
Roles Available: 1 Male 30+, 1 Female 30+, 3 Females 18+,
Tempting Fate: An Evening of One Act Plays by Robin A. Harris and Allan I. Ross
February 22, 23, 29 and March 1
Roles Available: 1 Male 40+, 4 Males 20+, 3 Females 20+
Etberg, PA by Laura Croff & Kevin L. Knights
April 18 19, 25 & 26
Roles Available: 1 Male 50+, 2 Males 25+, 1 Female 25+
Parallel Lives by Kathy Najimy & Mo Gafney
May 23, 24, 30 & 31(NOTE: This show is already cast.)
Not only do we now have a performance venue, 2312 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing, MI, but we've even scheduled auditions!!!
The auditions will be Monday, September 17 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Foster Community Center 200 N. Foster in Lansing.
Persons interested in auditioning for one or all of the available productions are encouraged to call 517.290.4375 to reserve an audition time. Auditions will be cold reads from this season's shows. Please bring a headshot and resume to the audition.
Icarus Falling's 2007-2008 season features:
Valparaiso by Don DeLillo
October 26, 27 and November 2 & 3
Roles Available: 1 Male 30+, 1 Female 30+, 3 Females 18+,
Tempting Fate: An Evening of One Act Plays by Robin A. Harris and Allan I. Ross
February 22, 23, 29 and March 1
Roles Available: 1 Male 40+, 4 Males 20+, 3 Females 20+
Etberg, PA by Laura Croff & Kevin L. Knights
April 18 19, 25 & 26
Roles Available: 1 Male 50+, 2 Males 25+, 1 Female 25+
Parallel Lives by Kathy Najimy & Mo Gafney
May 23, 24, 30 & 31(NOTE: This show is already cast.)
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Home Is Where the Art Is
Hurray!
We've finally confirmed a new home after our peripatetic meanderings of the past few months.
2312 e. Michigan Ave. Lansing, MI
Larry Carr has been kind enough to offer the former Dancing Crane Gallery space for our performances. Larry has converted the space into a live music venue, but made a little room for Lansing's alternative theatre option.
Watch for show dates and audition announcements in the coming days.
We've finally confirmed a new home after our peripatetic meanderings of the past few months.
2312 e. Michigan Ave. Lansing, MI
Larry Carr has been kind enough to offer the former Dancing Crane Gallery space for our performances. Larry has converted the space into a live music venue, but made a little room for Lansing's alternative theatre option.
Watch for show dates and audition announcements in the coming days.
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Back and to the Future
This next season features some things old and some things new. It also involves a thing or two borrowed and most likely something blue. But, remarkably, there isn't a wedding in the mix.
IF's 2007-2008 season takes us from Valparaiso to a diner at the corner of the universe, where the maligned of the bible bemoan the way they've been short-changed. It also takes us from a gritty rustbelt town in Pennsylvania to the heavens where a couple of angels are helping out the big guy trying to make sure that there is enough variety and equity in the world he is creating.
Out of the gate will be a return of crowd and critical favorite, Valparaiso by Don DeLillo. This show explores the peculiar nature of fame and the disconnections we have in the modern age. If you've read DeLillo's White Noise, you'll recognize his concern about our post-modern age as explored in this story about a guy who becomes famous simply because of a series of wrong turns.
Our second slot continues Icarus Falling's commitment to new works and short form plays with two one acts by IF ensemble members, Robin A. Harris and Allan Ross. Robin's script asks why some of the most maligned figures in the Bible were. Is it really fair that Ham is the bad guy because he saw mom and dad in their all over? Allan takes us on a quest to see if we could or should go back in time and fix our mistakes.
Continuing a focus on cronyism, er, I mean, new works, the third show of the season feature a full-length play by IF ensemble members, Kevin L. Knights and Laura Croff. This marks Laura's writing debut with IF and firmly cements Kevin as our resident playwright with his fourth original work. Their story explores past mistakes and the need to balance the ledger as two friends continue struggle with a decision made long ago. Etburg explores whether anyone really gets away with anything.
We close out next season with another crowd pleaser, Parallel Lives by Mo Gaffney and Kathy Najimy. This reunites Laura Croff and Sara Frank as they explore the world through Kathy and Mo's sketch comedy. From a smokey honky tonk to a new age vegan performance space restaurant the two careen from stereotypes and expectations to understanding and a few laughs.
No, we're still not sure when or where these productions will be occurring, but we are certain that they will be coming to Lansing and challenging audiences for yet another year.
IF's 2007-2008 season takes us from Valparaiso to a diner at the corner of the universe, where the maligned of the bible bemoan the way they've been short-changed. It also takes us from a gritty rustbelt town in Pennsylvania to the heavens where a couple of angels are helping out the big guy trying to make sure that there is enough variety and equity in the world he is creating.
Out of the gate will be a return of crowd and critical favorite, Valparaiso by Don DeLillo. This show explores the peculiar nature of fame and the disconnections we have in the modern age. If you've read DeLillo's White Noise, you'll recognize his concern about our post-modern age as explored in this story about a guy who becomes famous simply because of a series of wrong turns.
Our second slot continues Icarus Falling's commitment to new works and short form plays with two one acts by IF ensemble members, Robin A. Harris and Allan Ross. Robin's script asks why some of the most maligned figures in the Bible were. Is it really fair that Ham is the bad guy because he saw mom and dad in their all over? Allan takes us on a quest to see if we could or should go back in time and fix our mistakes.
Continuing a focus on cronyism, er, I mean, new works, the third show of the season feature a full-length play by IF ensemble members, Kevin L. Knights and Laura Croff. This marks Laura's writing debut with IF and firmly cements Kevin as our resident playwright with his fourth original work. Their story explores past mistakes and the need to balance the ledger as two friends continue struggle with a decision made long ago. Etburg explores whether anyone really gets away with anything.
We close out next season with another crowd pleaser, Parallel Lives by Mo Gaffney and Kathy Najimy. This reunites Laura Croff and Sara Frank as they explore the world through Kathy and Mo's sketch comedy. From a smokey honky tonk to a new age vegan performance space restaurant the two careen from stereotypes and expectations to understanding and a few laughs.
No, we're still not sure when or where these productions will be occurring, but we are certain that they will be coming to Lansing and challenging audiences for yet another year.
