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WOW July went fast!

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August 1st?! When and how did that happen?!

Our production of Predictor at Williamston Theatre has been going wonderfully. Audiences are loving it, we got three rave reviews from critics and have been getting a TON of wonderful feedback from patrons. The show runs until this Sunday, August 4th, if you’re in the area join us this weekend! Get Tickets Here!

My wife Jeanne and her sister Jackie went hiking on the Appalachian Trail for the month of July, just got back a couple days ago! There are fun videos on YouTube if you want to see them! Here’s one, if I can get it to embed into the WordPress properly! 178 miles, I think, is what they did, on crazy Appalachian Trail terrain!

https://youtube.com/watch?v=9jzS8lckdlA%3Fsi%3D1MwgqAf-lzP5OSEs

Sadly the Detroit Tigers have proven to not be much improved this season, although some of the younger guys are proving they could be core members of a solid squad, but the pieces still aren’t all there, so we’ll be lucky to finish at .500 this season. Still, a lot of fun games have been close and entertaining to watch this season, so that’s been fun.

We’re deep into planning for season 18 at Williamston Theatre. The webpage for the season can be found here, check it out! There’s so much fun stuff coming up – a season launch party on August 22nd, 5 great plays, 4 standup comedy nights, our “Dark Nights in Billtown” series of staged readings, a Giving Tuesday Play-a-Thon where we read 3 plays onstage in the same day, free to the public! Coming up in October is a fun series of readings that will be all political plays: Animal Farm adapted by Ian Wooldridge from the book by George Orwell, Bad Books by Sharyn Rothstein, and The Election by Don Zolidis. A great blend of thoughtful comedy and satire to take us into our national election.

So much going on in the world… hang in there, people! 🙂

Random Thursday Stuff

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Today: Random thoughts on things that have been clogging up my brain the last couple weeks.

The Detroit Tigers have had a disappointingly sad first half of the season. Yeeesh.

We are about to start previews for the final production of our 17th season at Williamston Theatre! It’s amazing that we’ve done that many, this makes production number 98! Season 18 is around the corner, and I can’t wait. Until then though, I hope people come see Predictor, it’s SUCH a great script – I love the story, and our entire production team is killing it!

Speaking of theatre: Dependability is a trait that employers look for. Do they still teach this in theatre schools? It gets rewarded.

I’m so grateful for my many doctors. And as messed up as the American medical system/Health Insurance world is, I’m also grateful to have the coverage we have.

I finally left Twitter, or X, or whatever it’s devolved into. Just not an Elon Musk fan, and honestly I’m getting a little tired of social media in general. Working through how to manage that.

We celebrated my mother’s birthday the other day with her. My wife Jeanne and I, and both our kids and their fiancées had a great afternoon out together. Everyone’s been so busy and with the kids moved out of the house now it was really great to have everyone together. I’m a lucky guy.

Random TV stuff: House of Dragons is back, it’s been fun so far. The new season of Doctor Who was a mixed bag, but largely delightful – Ncuti Gatwa is a terrific Doctor, and I’m looking forward to seeing more! Apple TV’s show Dark Matter is a fun sci-fi show that’s right up my alley, did anyone else watch the first season? I’m excited that the new season of The Bear is out, looking forward to watching that.

The Presidential Debate is on tonight. I’ll miss it, because we start previews tonight, but I’m looking forward to catching highlights online later. At least, I think I am. I’ll be honest, maybe I’m trepidatious. I still can’t fathom voting for Trump, he’s such a human trash bag, I just can’t wrap my head around people seeing the guy and thinking “Yeah, that’s a leader I’d follow”. Biden has his challenges and downside, for sure, but at least I believe he’s trying to do things for the people of the country – Trump is in it for himself and that’s it, and the extremists using him and his quest for power to push their theocratic agendas are scary.

Speaking of politics, I’m excited for an upcoming event at Williamston Theatre. In honor of the upcoming election, we’ll be doing a series of readings of fun, engaging political plays in October. 3 shows over 3 days, should be a fun time! Keep your eyes peeled for our announcement of show titles and details!

That’s enough Thursday Thoughts. Gotta go! Just for fun, I’ll leave you with an image from our show: here’s a picture from our Photo Shoot for Predictor. First Preview is in a couple of hours, I’m very excited!
(I shot this with my phone, sorry if it’s not the best quality!)

Featured in the photo are the cast, from Left to Right: Kamara Miller Drane, Mona Eldashoury, Caitlin Cavannaugh, Tobin Hissong, Chris Purchis, James Kuhl, Ryan Patrick Welsh. Directed by Billicia Charnelle Hines. The work you’re seeing in this picture is: Scenery by Thalia Lara, Projections by Jeromy Hopgood, Costumes by Mona Jahani and Lighting by Shannon Schweitzer. Props are by Michelle Raymond, Sound is by Brian Cole and Intimacy Direction is by Alexis Black. Adam Kruger leads the SM team and Aaron Delnay is our Technical Director!

ANNOUNCING WILLIAMSTON THEATRE SEASON 17!

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We still have 2 shows to go in Season 16 at Williamston Theatre, but I’m thrilled to share what is coming up next year! It’s a season of Perseverance, Love, Second Chances and having the Courage to embrace what comes next!

The 2023-2024 Season at Williamston Theatre

On The Market by Jason Odell Williams

Directed by Tony Caselli

September 14 – October 22, 2023

Charlotte is a 50-something widow who still struggles with losing the Love of her Life. Her supportive co-workers push her to enter the modern dating scene with disastrous, and comedic, results. After she discovers a mysterious note from her dead husband, she begins to realize that she still has dreams to pursue… maybe even love. A charming, romantic comedy about love, loss, and finding your Forever Home.

Murder for Two: Holiday Edition

Book and Music by Joe Kinosian, Book and Lyrics by Kellen Blair

Directed by Rob Roznowski

November 16 – December 23, 2023

Back by popular demand! Murder for Two is Williamston Theatre’s most successful show ever, featuring dynamic actor/singer/virtuoso piano players Mark Schenfisch and Andrea Wollenberg. This time, it’s the Holiday Edition! This comic, musical murder mystery who-dun-it is set at a Christmas Eve party where Great American Novelist Arthur Whitney is discovered murdered. Every wacky guest is a suspect, and detective-wannabe Marcus Moscowicz is determined to examine all the clues and find the killer. Murder for Two is the perfect blend of music, mayhem and murder – for the holidays!

Maytag Virgin by Audrey Cefaly

Directed by Brian Marable

February 1 – March 10, 2024

A classic second-chance love story featuring WT co-founders and real-life husband and wife John Lepard and Emily Sutton-Smith. When the unflappable Jack Key moves in next door to the endearingly neurotic Lizzy Nash, sparks fly. Over time, neighborly nagging softens, and a deeper connection emerges between the two high school teachers. As the months march on, deep secrets shake loose, and the pair finds themselves in untested waters. A timely romantic comedy about moving forward with courage and a ready heart.

Bright Half Life by Tanya Barfield

Directed by Megan Buckley-Ball

April 11 – May 19, 2024

Bright Half Life shares the four-and-a-half-decade story of Vicky and Erica, who meet, fall in love, and go through all the trials and tribulations of marriage and building a family. It’s a conventional love story told in an unconventional way – it unfolds through yesterday, today, and tomorrow… just not in that order. Pulitzer Prize finalist Tanya Barfield has created a theatrical, time-bending play about love, heartbreak, and the infinite moments that make a relationship. Contains mature content and language.

Predictor by Jennifer Blackmer

Directed by Billicia Hines

June 27 – August 4, 2024

Predictor follows the real-life story of Margaret Crane who, in 1967, defied all odds and expectations to become the inventor of the first home pregnancy test. This energetic, theatrical story sets the historical record straight as we journey with this innovative inventor through the challenges she overcame. An inspirational comedy about the tenacity it takes to change the world. Contains mild mature language and content.

For more info check out the season page on our website here!