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American Dating Catastrophes 2010 invite…

Published on July 16, 2010 in Comedy and Performances. 0 Comments Tags: Comedy, dating catastrophes, DHPAC, Dix Hills, Five Towns College, John Blenn, Long Island comedy, Long Island events, Long Island theater, Long Island theatre, Things to do on Long Island.

Ki writes: Tonight [Friday, July 16, 2010] at 7:30pm at DHPAC/Dix Hills Performing Arts Center, you can see “Dating Catastrophes VIII”, a series of world premiere, short, comedy plays by new writers. You can get tickets at the door, by phone, or on-line: here. (If you can’t make it tonight, there is a show on Saturday night, and one on Sunday afternoon.)

I am going tonight with my hubby. He has been teasing me all week about us going on a dating catastrophe. The organizer of the event, playwright John Blenn, says that, to his surprise, a lot of people actually do bring a date, to watch other people have excruciating dates on stage.

I hope to see a crowd of folks attend to support John Blenn, Middle Class American Productions, and all the new writers. There is always some extra excitement about a world premiere. Kind of like reality television for the theatre crowd.

For John Blenn’s special invitation to the show, see the video promo: here.

For John Blenn’s musings on “5 Great Reasons To See Live Theater”, see his previous guest blog post: here.

This Weekend – “American Dating Catastrophes”

Published on July 12, 2010 in Comedy and Performances. 0 Comments Tags: DHPAC, Dix Hills, Dix Hills events, First dates, John Blenn, Long Island, Long Island comedy, Long Island events, Long Island theatre, MCAP, Middle Class American Productions, Steve Briody, Things to do on Long Island.

By Steve Briody

Good friend John Blenn and his comedy team “Middle Class American Productions” will be providing plenty of laughs with their new show “American Dating Catastrophes VIII”. The fun-filled night will take place this weekend at the Dix Hills Performing Arts Center at Five Towns College. Blenn is an extraordinarily talented writer, and the previous shows were huge successes, so BE SURE NOT TO MISS this one…tickets are still available, but may not be for long. -Regards, SB

SHOW TIMES:

Friday, July 16th — 7:30 pm.

Saturday, July 17th — 7:30 pm

Sunday, July 18th — 2:00 pm

Box Office: 631-656-2148.

Want to see a play at DHPAC/Five Towns College?

Published on June 23, 2010 in Comedy, Performances and Theatre. 0 Comments Tags: A Moment in Time, American Dating Catastrophes, Comedy, comedy theatre, DHPAC, Dix Hills, Long Island comedy, Long Island events, Long Island premieres, Long Island theatre, Long Island tickets, modern dating, Things to do on Long Island.

Well…last I heard from the Box Office, we are sold out for “A Moment in Time”, the new play by Stewart Lane, with the music of John Denver.

So, if you want to see something at DHPAC, what’s next?

Well…lots of music coming up. See the full Calendar of Events: here.

And, as for theatre…

Well, compared to “A Moment in Time”, this show is something “completely different” — in a Monty Python sort of way. Though, it includes several world premieres, and it is going to be really, really good:

“American Dating Catastrophes VIII” is a series of short plays by new writers, which zero in on the ups and downs of modern dating. This show is presented by Middle Class American Productions, Long Island’s only, all-original, comedy theatre. A show worth seeing. An idea worth supporting.

Show times:

Friday, July 16th at 7:30pm
Saturday, July 17th at 7:30pm
Sunday, July 18th at 2pm

Tickets and info at the Box Office website, or call the Box Office at (631) 656-2148.

Come see a world premiere: A musical by Stewart Lane, with words and music of John Denver!

Published on May 18, 2010 in Community, Music, Performances, Theatre and musicals. 0 Comments Tags: Afghanistan, Broadway, folk music, John Denver, Long Island events, Long Island music, Long Island theater, Long Island theatre, Mr. Broadway, musicals, Stewart F. Lane, Stewart Lane, Things to do on Long Island.

Update 6/26/2010:
Tickets are sold out
Great photos in the news: here.

Coming to DHPAC/FTC
Friday, June 25th through Sunday, June 27th…
A Moment in Time, world premiere, new musical,
written and directed by
“Mr. Broadway”, Stewart F. Lane

Utilizing songs from John Denver, one of America’s most cherished songwriters and performers, A Moment in Time, is about a marine in Afghanistan who, moments before a battle, recalls a safer, happier place.

Four-time Tony winning producer, Stewart F. Lane is set to direct A Moment in Time. Lane has directed across the country productions of The Foreigner; Aint’ Misbehavin’; The Golden Age; Frankenstein; Final Appeal, with Chazz Palminteri and Stephen Baldwin; and In The Wings, with Shannon Doherty. Lane’s playwriting credits include In The Wings and If It Was Easy, which was nominated for the American Theatre Critics Association’s New Play Award. Continue reading ‘Come see a world premiere: A musical by Stewart Lane, with words and music of John Denver!’

For the FTC community: Senior Theatre Projects coming up

Published on May 6, 2010 in Performances and Theatre. 0 Comments Tags: Aliva Dorner, costumes, Dreamgirls, Kyshawn Lane, Long Island events, Long Island theatre, theatre costumes, Vonetta Alana Anthony, Vonetta Anthony.

One more photo and an explanation at the read more…
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Coming up: Fun musical theatre – The Full Monty

Published on April 25, 2010 in Broadway, Comedy, Music, Performances, Theatre and musicals. 0 Comments Tags: Broadway, Chippendales, Full Monty, Long Island events, Long Island music, Long Island theatre, Things to do on Long Island.

On Thursday, April 29th through Sunday, May 2nd, Five Towns College Theatre Department will present The Full Monty at DHPAC/Dix Hills Performing Arts Center. The show is directed by Adam Karsten.

In this absolutely hilarious musical, based on the Americanized version of the 1997 British film, six unemployed Buffalo steelworkers decide to stage a strip show at a local club after they witnessed how enthusiastic their wives were for a touring company of Chippendales. As they get ready to perform for their friends and family, the men realize all of their own fears in a whirlwind of comedy in which you can’t help falling over with laughter.

The Full Monty was nominated on Broadway for Best Musical, Best Musical Score, Best Choreography, Best Direction, and Best Book of a Musical.

The music in The Full Monty takes you on a fun, pop-inspired contemporary journey of self-discovery with the most ridiculous moments in musical theatre!

Please note that THE FULL MONTY contains adult language, partial nudity, and is intended for mature audiences. (Know any mature audiences who would enjoy a good laugh?) Continue reading ‘Coming up: Fun musical theatre – The Full Monty’

Video: Auditions at DHPAC/FTC

Published on April 20, 2010 in Performances. 0 Comments Tags: auditions, Chess, Chess the musical, Christine Hostin, college life, Five Towns College, Long Island, Long Island theatre, music schools.

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Sneak peek: New shows at DHPAC for June through October

Published on April 16, 2010 in Comedy, Music, Performances and Theatre. 0 Comments Tags: Dix Hills, Five Towns College, John Denver, John McClellan, Judith Alstadter, Long Island events, Long Island music, Long Island theatre, Michelle Balan, piano, Scott Paparcuri, Stealin' Dan, Steve Mitchell, Stewart Lane, Things to do on Long Island, Tim Conley.

There are lots of other great shows coming up at DHPAC for April and May. Though, when I heard that the new program was at the printer, I couldn’t resist asking for a sneak peak of upcoming shows for our blog readers.

Here is a list of programs at DHPAC for June through October 2010. Please save the date for these exciting, Long Island events. Check our web-site or the Box Office phone for ticket sales (most are on sale now.)

Here’s the list…
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Reflections on a rehearsal of Macbeth

Published on April 15, 2010 in Performances and Theatre. 0 Comments Tags: Brendan Cayton, DHPAC, Dix Hills, Five Towns College, Long Island events, Long Island Shakespeare, Long Island theatre, Macbeth, Mary Jane Newmann, Shakespeare.

I was able to get into the Wednesday night dress rehearsal of Macbeth for a short time. I came away understanding the unique style of this performance.

The set design, lighting, and costumes work very well to create the feel of mystery, fate, and nature. Continue reading ‘Reflections on a rehearsal of Macbeth’

Sneak peak: Costumes for FTC’s Macbeth

Published on April 14, 2010 in Performances and Theatre. 0 Comments Tags: college theatre, DHPAC, Dix Hills, Five Towns College, Kristina Lodestro, Long Island events, Long Island Shakespeare, Long Island theatre, Macbeth, Shakespeare, Sherry Kfare.

There is a swirl of preparations throughout Five Towns College, for the production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth which starts tomorrow, Thursday, April 15, 2010.

I caught up with the Costume Crew, led by Professor Sherry Kfare, with three students sorting and sewing on the gym floor. Kristina Lodestro of the costume crew took a break to show me three of the costumes. First: A witch costume, then Macbeth, then one of the dresses for Lady Macbeth. The play is set in post-apocalyptic Scotland in the year 2020, so the costumes have a modern edge.

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