“Tribes” at NMU Black Box Theatre
What do you get when you take a comically dysfunctional Jewish-British family comprised of a politically incorrect and opinionated father, a mother, and three grown children, the last of whom is deaf and speaks and reads lips, but has no knowledge of sign, and throw them on a stage? And add a love interest […]
Bringing “Chicago” to Life at NMU, From a Director’s Point of View
GET AN INSIDERS VIEW ON THE SHOW “Chicago” opens at the Forest Roberts Theatre in just a few days. We are putting the last touches in place, seeing lights and props for the first times, getting into costumes and makeup, and making the last few tweaks to everyone’s performances, and I couldn’t be more excited. […]
Paper Tiger In The Rain
Paper Tiger in the Rain, Timely and Poignant new work at the Black Box Theatre
Marquette, MI – The Panowski Playwriting award winning work, “Paper Tiger in the Rain” by David Swanson is premiering at the James Panowski Black Box Theatre on NMU’s campus, Sept 30 – Oct.4; Oct. 7-11. The play, written by David Swanson, is a timely story about a small newspaper and its struggles to cope with changing […]
SHE KILLS MONSTERS IS QUITE AN ADVENTURE
“SHE KILLS MONSTERS” at NMU is Quite an Adventure!
MARQUETTE, MI – When I first heard that NMU was doing a play based on a Dungeons and Dragons campaign I said “Really? Seriously?” I almost made the mistake of blowing it off as some silly geek-fest full of stage combat and no substance. And what a mistake that would have been. “She Kills Monsters” […]
Just What Are We Afraid Of?
An exploration of our fears as a society to advocate for our rights and concerns. Marquette, MI – Marty Martello asks important questions about why we have become an apathetic society reluctant to engage in speaking and debating important subjects that affect the quality of life for us, our children, and our grandchildren. It seems […]
Still Laughing After NMU Show “The Comedy of Errors”
Shakespeare made accessible and enjoyable for all!
Marquette, MI – Martyn Martello is still laughing after NMU show “The Comedy of Errors” as he shares a short synapsis of their most recent production playing this week and next at the Black Box Theatre in Marquette, MI. Before I start my own review of “The Comedy of Errors” at the James Panowski Black […]
Great Weekend of Theatre in Marquette Area
Theatre talents shine this weekend in 3 performances from ballet to Shakespeare! Marquette, MI – I’ve had the pleasure of attending two shows, “An American in Paris” at NMU and “An Evening with Teens—Two One-Act Plays” at MSHS, plus and open rehearsal of “King Lear” by the Westwood Shakespeare Company at Westwood High School. A […]
