Bridgette Redman

2 days ago | lansingstatejournal.com | Bridgette Redman

This month, Ixion Ensemble celebrates a decade of championing new voices in theater with “Thank You, Ten,” a collection of short plays. From June 13-22, the ensemble, under the direction of Heath Sartorius, will present nine short plays featuring mostly new or unproduced writers at Stage One at Sycamore Creek Church. Sartorius has been involved with Ixion since its third season and is now its associate artistic producer. This will be the fourth time he has directed one of Ixion's shows.

1 week ago | argonautnews.com | Bridgette Redman

Westside Ballet’s spring gala promises star power and breakthrough talent. With New York City Ballet principals Tiler Peck and Roman Mejia taking the stage for solos and dancing alongside Westside’s pre-professional students, the gala is shaping up to be a blend of legacy and emerging artistry. Among the rising stars is 12-year-old Spencer Collins, a local dancer recently crowned a top award winner on the international stage.

1 week ago | lansingstatejournal.com | Bridgette Redman

Bridgette M. RedmanFor the Lansing State JournalMichelle Raymond, a prop designer with 27 years of experience, has worked on 50 shows at Williamston Theatre. Raymond meticulously researches and creates props to enhance storytelling. Raymond's process involves reading the script multiple times, listing needed props, and tackling the most challenging items first. Michelle Raymond once built a blood-squirting Super Soaker hidden inside a pedestal table.

2 weeks ago | lansingstatejournal.com | Bridgette Redman

MSU's Summer Circle Theatre offers free outdoor performances for three weekends, starting June 5. Riverwalk Theatre presents "The SpongeBob Musical" from May 29 to June 8. Sistrum's rescheduled concert, "Our Mother, Our Home," takes place May 30-31. Act I: MSU begins Season 63 of free, outdoor theaterAs the sun rises on summer, Michigan State University Department of Theatre opens the curtains on its 63rd annual Summer Circle Theatre season.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Bridgette Redman

Act I: MSU begins Season 63 of free, outdoor theaterAs the sun rises on summer, Michigan State University Department of Theatre opens the curtains on its 63rd annual Summer Circle Theatre season. For three weekends, Summer Circle offers free, outdoor theater on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. This year’s fare focuses on family friendly offerings with a mix of comedy, drama and a children’s musical. All shows are at the Summer Circle Courtyard east of the MSU Auditorium.