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Wednesday, February 24,2010

A boffo ´Buffalo´

Strong acting ignites drama

by Mary C. Cusack
It is an ambitious goal to stage an intense work like David Mamet’s “American Buffalo” with a cast of college students. Yet it works, thanks to the combination of the intimacy of Lansing Community College’s Black Box Theatre, a phenomenal and atmospheric set, and a strong actor in the critical role.
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Friday, February 5,2010

"Dreams" has spirit, soul and too many subplots

by Mary C. Cusack
Being a white audience member at the musical “Living the Dream of My Ancestors” is a cultural exchange experience that might be the equivalent of African-American audiences seeing the smash Broadway hit “Legally Blonde.” The main difference would be that while “Blonde” completely lacks soul, “Ancestors” is all about soul.
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Wednesday, February 3,2010

Heavenly hunks

‘Altar Boyz’ sends critic to confessional

by Mary C. Cusack
Peppermint Creek Theatre Company’s performance of the musical “Altar Boyz” is an interactive event from the first moment of entering the Temple Club. At this fictional concert experience by the Christian boy band Altar Boyz, audience members have the opportunity to fill o...
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Wednesday, February 3,2010

Goodbye to the grays

Colors run wild in Metrospace show

by Mary C. Cusack
Tis the season for seasonal affective disorder. With the absence of pretty Christmas decorations twinkling everywhere, it seems more and more difficult to find light and color that can drive the winter blues away. I say ‘seems’ because one need only head to one of the Lansin...
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Wednesday, January 6,2010

Too good to ´Pass´ up

WKAR showcases Michigan musicians

by Mary C. Cusack
It is no secret the Lansing area is home to a thriving music scene that features amazing diversity. Certainly the presence of Michigan State University is a significant factor in creating such a scene, due in part to its respected music program. Now MSU is playing a big part in promoting that scene, via WKAR’s music performance show “BackStage Pass.
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