THE POWER OF DANCING: One woman’s motivation to turn movement into medicine
Julie Adams Strandberg did not set out to be a dancer. She’d taken dance classes when she was younger, but it was her sister Carolyn Adams who took the first […]
Events:
Noises Off
The ultimate British farce by Michael Frayn, this 1980s-set thespian outing follows the making of a play amidst a confused late-night rehearsal, a backstage backstabbing, and a performance where everything
June 20 - July 26It’s Your Funeral
A traditional farce, this is the story of George, who quit betting on the ponies a year ago after squandering his wife’s inheritance, nearly costing him their marriage. To make
June 25 - August 7Waitress
If life were only as simple as pie… Composed by Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles (“Love Song,” “Brave”), this musical adaptation of the film by Adrienne Shelly follows Jenna, a
June 25 - July 19God of Carnage
In Brooklyn’s Cobble Hill neighborhood, two sets of parents, meet to discuss an incident in the park, where their sons escalated a conflict to violence.
July 10 - July 20Kiss Me Kate
Passions run high as leading lady Lilli and her ex-husband battle onstage, and off, in a production of Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew. With romance, comedy, sophistication, and behind-the-scenes high
July 11 - August 3The Very Sad Tale of the Late Mr. Stiltskin
With sharp dialogue, over-the-top antics, and a magical courtroom that transports the audience all over the kingdom, this wacky comedy keeps the audience guessing until the very end. A joyful
July 11 - July 13The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Audition for Rocky Horror. July 12 & 14. granitetheatre.org
July 12Whodunit? Interactive Murder Mystery
Someone was murdered and it’s up to you to figure it out. CSI Little Compton, but PG.
July 12 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pmAccidental Gangster: Dutch Schultz and Me
A fisherman finds himself in a web of crime after accepting a job from a bootlegger in Prohibition-era NYC. Based on a true story.
July 13A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Shakespeare’s magical comedy of fairies and lovers unfolds under the stars and amongst the flowers on the banks of the Saugatucket River. At the end, Puck runs off to Mixed
July 13 - August 3The Heart of Knightsville
Film premiere all about the small Italian village in Cranston.
July 13 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmRadium girls at Infinity Performing Arts
Audition for Radium Girls. July 11 & 14. Callbacks July 18. infinityperforming.com
July 14The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Audition for Rocky Horror. July 12 & 14. granitetheatre.org
July 14Newport Dance Festival
The Newport Dance Festival presents its festival stage on the lawn. Each evening, the performance features a unique lineup of dances drawn from the talent, artistry, and unique styles of
July 16 - July 20Peter and The Starcatcher at The Contemporary Theatre Company
Audition for Peter and The Starcatcher. July 20 & 22. contemporarytheatercompany.com
July 20Peter and The Starcatcher at The Contemporary Theatre Company
Audition for Peter and The Starcatcher. July 20 & 22. contemporarytheatercompany.com
July 22Hairspray
In Baltimore, 1962, Tracy Turnblad is a big girl with big hair and an even bigger dream: to dance her way onto TV, and into the heart of teen idol
July 23 - August 16Comedy of Errors
The classic comic farce by Mr. Shakespeare, directed by Karen Carpenter. Two pairs of identical twins were separated at birth in the Greek city of Ephesus. Many years later, hilarity
July 31 - August 3A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Whimsical and enchanting are the most popular adjectives for this classic Shakespeare fantasy comedy, which gets the Mixed Magic approach this season.
July 31 - August 3Improv at Kismet
Audition to join their improv team. Aug 2 & 3. Visit kistmetimprov.com for more.
August 2 - August 3
Events:
Linda Megathlin Featured Exhibit
June 1 - July 13The Way We See: A Visual and Emotional Conversation
an exhibit by noted RI painter Anthony D. Tomaselli. Closing Reception Thu, Sep 4, 4:30 – 7pm.
June 1 - September 5Being Seen
June 11 - July 12Answering Our Ancestors
June 11 - July 1298th Members Annual Exhibition
June 14 - July 12Noises Off
The ultimate British farce by Michael Frayn, this 1980s-set thespian outing follows the making of a play amidst a confused late-night rehearsal, a backstage backstabbing, and a performance where everything
June 20 - July 26Everything Summer Small Works Exhibit
June 21 - July 27A Common Thread
Opening Reception: Sat, June 21, 6 – 8pm.
June 21 - July 26Through A Collector’s Lens: Iconic Photography from the Christopher Hyland Collection
June 21 - September 8Bobby Anspach: Everything is Change
June 21 - September 28National Open Juried Exhibition
Reception: Sunday, June 22, 2 – 4pm.
June 22 - July 17Ruth AB Clegg and Marilyn Saabye
Earth Elements. Reception: Sun, June 22, 2 – 4pm.
June 22 - July 17Where in the World?
June 23 - August 6It’s Your Funeral
A traditional farce, this is the story of George, who quit betting on the ponies a year ago after squandering his wife’s inheritance, nearly costing him their marriage. To make
June 25 - August 7Waitress
If life were only as simple as pie… Composed by Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles (“Love Song,” “Brave”), this musical adaptation of the film by Adrienne Shelly follows Jenna, a
June 25 - July 19The Way We See: A Visual and Emotional Conversation
by Anthony D. Tomaselli.
June 25 - September 5Mandy Howe, Chuck January, Meredith LeBlanc, Zoryana
July 5 - July 27Not Normal: A two person exhibit by Dan Borden & Carl Dimitri
July 5 - July 12God of Carnage
In Brooklyn’s Cobble Hill neighborhood, two sets of parents, meet to discuss an incident in the park, where their sons escalated a conflict to violence.
July 10 - July 20Kiss Me Kate
Passions run high as leading lady Lilli and her ex-husband battle onstage, and off, in a production of Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew. With romance, comedy, sophistication, and behind-the-scenes high
July 11 - August 3
The Nutcracker 2023 Holiday Production: Hitting its stride
Ballet RI returns with its annual production of The Nutcracker at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium. Ballet RI, formerly Festival Ballet, knows that The Nutcracker is often a gateway cultural experience […]
Bliss Body: Struggle is a part of it
Guest Editor Anjel Newmann was recently a featured performer in Bliss Body, an experimental performance at Everett Theater and School in PVD, along with Christopher Johnson, Ari Brisbon and Grace […]
“The Nutcracker” at Festival Ballet: Sophomore Success
Festival Ballet’s newest version of “The Nutcracker” premiered to much fanfare last year after a long tradition of annual performances when the creative team of Director Kathleen Breen Combes and […]
Tender Cargo: How can garments speak a person’s pain?
“What does it mean to wear one’s pain?” asks a new exhibit by textile artist Taleen Batalian at the WaterFire Arts Center though November 20. Inspired by her parent’s memories […]
Dancing Through the Snow: Winter dance is coming
We have all heard of or seen The Nutcracker and multiple interpretations of it throughout our lives thus far. Luckily for those in RI during this holiday season, there are […]
Freestyle with Family: Everett provides a nurturing environment to aspiring dancers
When I first saw Everett- a venue situated 50 or 60 feet back from Duncan Ave, a residential street in the Mount Hope neighborhood of PVD, obscured by another building- […]
Light and Bright: Festival Ballet’s Nutcracker full of joy and hope
Festival Ballet Providence has reimagined its annual production of The Nutcracker, and the results will be the start of a delightful holiday tradition for families in southern New England. This […]
Triumphant Performance!: REVOLVE’s premiere filled the park with jubilance
It was a true pleasure to attend REVOLVE Dance Project’s premiere show. I am always excited to see new shows and art, but this one came with a particular relief. […]
Who I AM.: Revolutionizing life in the former home of Esek Hopkins
Anthony “AM.” Andrade’s (they/them) work entails activism and awareness through communal art and creativity. Andrade is co-director of The Haus of Glitter Dance Company & Performance Lab. They also manage […]
