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Summer camp an ‘awesome’ experience
... Shelley Koppel Staff writer skoppel@YourVoiceWeekly.com MARTIN COUNTY — The Lyric Theatre’s AWESOME! Summer Camp has two session and two themes. The first session, June 13-July 1, is called “All the World’s a Stage”. Campers will learn about customs and cultures from around the world. The second session, July 11-29, is “Where the Wild Things Are.” Campers will deal with all creatures great and small, as they learn about the animal kingdom, conservation and ecology. Each session en ...
/news/2140-summer-camp-an-awesome-experienceComedian returns to Lyric
... ially as the woman added that she wanted to work with babies that were dying. “The crowd and the woman had a hoot,” Poundstone said. “It was dark and we enjoyed the heck out of it because the audience enjoyed seeing me in that position. For those people who have bought into being entertained by Paula Poundstone, I already feel confidence.” Poundstone said that her shows are autobiographical and are full of stories about a house full of animals and kids. She said that no topic is out-of ...
/news/2143-comedian-returns-to-lyricComedian finds fun in family
... do anything politically related. I knew who I was speaking to and knew their points of view but it was still frightening. You have to do things that scare you. Scary things are the most rewarding. I just did a two-person play with pages of dialogue. It was one of the most rewarding things. You have to go off and scare yourself.” Rudner has said that she writes on torn pieces of paper with coffee stains, but the reality is that she is very organized when she performs. “I have to know exactl ...
/news/2185-comedian-finds-fun-in-familyMore shows must go on! Lyric adds numerous acts
... uerto Rico and began playing the flute at the age of 12. He came to New York City as a teen, and attended the Mannes School of Music and the New England Conservatory of Music. He moved to Miami and began to improvise using a Cuban dance style called “Charanga,” playing with artists including Celia Cruz and Eddie Palmieri. Torres has dedicated his life to promoting peace and education around the world, and has received many awards for his humanitarian work. He developed the Nestor Torres Fou ...
/news/2218-more-shows-must-go-on-lyric-adds-numerous-actsCrosby: A legend plays The Lyric
... Gaelic Storm returns to the Lyric Feb. 19. The group was founded in 1996, when Patrick Murphy, Steve Wehmeyer, Steve Twigger and Brian Walsh met at O’Brien’s Irish Pub and Restaurant in Santa Monica, California, and decided to try an experiment, bringing Scottish, Irish and pop music together. Their performances caught the attention of director James Cameron, who asked them to perform in the ship steerage party scene in his hit movie, “Titanic.” Since then, they have added several music ...
/news/2254-crosby-a-legend-plays-the-lyricReel in the years at Lyric’s ‘Decades Rewind’
... . The show is the brainchild of Peter Gatti and Mark Blinkhorn, two Tampa-based musicians who were playing in a cover band together. During a break, they each said they had an idea for a show. It turned out to be the same plan. That was last fall and the show has taken off, with bookings in the Straz Center in Tampa, the Van Wezel Center in Sarasota and venues outside the state. Gatti, who plays keyboard during the show, is a native of Pennsylvania who began playing keyboards at 8. His first i ...
/news/2263-reel-in-the-years-at-lyrics-decades-rewindDecades in the Making!
... s band Passage and working with Loud and Proud Records, which is home to artists such as Lynyrd Skynyrd and Rick Springfield. His partner and co-founder Mark Blinkhorn is a drummer who has played in groups as various as marching bands, orchestra, rock bands, and polka bands. The vocalists of Decades Rewind include Coya Jones, Ashley Renee, J.K. Miller III, Frank J. Edmondson III, and Wade Whiskey, whose diverse yet complimentary styles are accompanied by a brass and string rock band. Vocalist Co ...
/news/2287-decades-in-the-makingThey’re standup guys!
... nt to take them somewhere where they’re proud. If my act were a movie, it would be PG-17. It’s observational humor, impressions and the situations of life. My goal is for people to feel better leaving than they did coming in. Laughter is medicine.” Norris does a lot of charity work, trying to do at least two events a month in addition to his paying gigs. One of his causes is K-9 for warriors, a charity that raises money to provide service animals to veterans, especially those with PTSD or ...
/news/2293-theyre-standup-guysWANT SATIRE WITH YOUR POLITICS? HERE’S A ‘CAPITOL’ IDEA …
... Charley Percy’s Christmas party. The Steps, which skewer Republicans and Democrats alike in song, have made many recordings. One, “How to Succeed in Congress without Really Lying,” should be required reading for members of that austere body. Elaina Newport is a founding member of the troupe and we have talked politics for some 10 years. I well remember our brilliant predictions for the 2008 election, in which Hillary Clinton and Rudy Giuliani would vie for the White House. Undeterred by g ...
/news/2308-want-satire-with-your-politics-heres-a-capitol-idea-Comedy & Circus Artistry spread the message of animal resuce!
... Mutts Gone Nuts Who said an old dog can’t learn new tricks? Expect the unexpected as Mutts Gone Nuts unleashes havoc and hilarity in an action packed, comedy dog spectacular that will leave you howling for more. These nine canine performers are all adopted from animal shelters and rescues are ready to show what rescue animals are made of and will strut their stuff. Mutts Gone Nuts features tightwire dogs, stunt dogs, dancing dogs, high flying frisbee dogs, magic dogs and even talking dogs! Thi ...
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