It is a new year, but it’s business as usual for Oakland University’s Department of Music, Theatre and Dance as they open the semester with another high-caliber production: Neil Simon’s farce, Rumors. Set during the mid-1980s, the play begins in a state of panic. It is the eve of the 10th anniversary celebration for the Deputy Mayor of New York Charlie Brock and his wife Myra. Problem is, Charlie has been shot (just a flesh wound) and Myra is missing. Guests Chris (Kayla Pingerelli) and her … [Read more...]
Avon Players start 2014-15 season with a ‘Big’ hit
September 6, 2014 by Leave a Comment
REVIEW Even Mother Nature couldn’t dampen the opening night of Big, The Musical as Avon Players kicked off their new season on Friday. Based on the hilarious and beloved Tom Hanks movie, a near-capacity crowd braved the rain and were treated to a trip back to the decade of excess where 12-year-old Josh Baskin (played by the loveable Sonny Pacitto) makes an ill-fated wish at a carnival to be older. From there, Phil Zott easily transitions into the older version of Josh and gives a … [Read more...]
