LT premieres screenplay written by Canisius alum
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Next LT show up soon!
November 7, 2012
Little Theatre’s production of Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple” is underway! We have the frame of our set up and some rehearsal furniture onstage. Only 3.5 weeks till opening night (November 29 at 8 p.m!) See the full cast list below.
Michael Lillis and Albert Falcone working on their characters' complex relationship on our in-progress set.
Oscar Madison – Albert Falcone
Felix Unger – Michael Lillis
Speed – Patrick Zicari
Murray – Ben Caldwell
Vinnie – Alex Re
Roy – Alfred Runkel
Gwendolyn Pigeon – Ashley Holmes
Cecily Pigeon – Erin Mount
Auditions for Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple!”
October 22, 2012
We still have 3 more performances of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” this Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., so if you haven’t seen it yet, don’t fret! But in the mean time, we are kicking off our next show, Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple.” Come on down to our clubroom to audition or fill out a form to be part of our production staff.
The performance dates for “The Odd Couple” will be November 29 and 30 at 8 p.m. and December 1 at 2 p.m.
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Tagged Macbeth, Matt Giangreco, Neil Simon, Shakespeare, The Odd Couple
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Something wicked this way comes…
October 17, 2012
OPENING NIGHT IS TOMORROW!
This weekend and next weekend come see Little Theatre’s production of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth! We all have been working very hard to put on what is sure to be a magnificent performance full of sword fighting, gruesome murders, heinous witches, an evil queen, and one insane Scotsman. It is sure to be a performance you will never forget and may even give you nightmares. Performances this weekend are Thursday October 18th @ 8pm, Friday October 19th @8pm, Saturday October 20th @ 2pm. More performances next weekend Thursday October 25th @ 8pm, Friday October 26th @ 8pm, and Saturday October 27th @ 8pm. Admission is free and refreshments are served afterwards, you really shouldn’t miss out!
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Announcing the cast of Macbeth!
September 10, 2012
Little Theatre is proud to announce our cast list for our fall production of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth directed by Eileen Dugan. The show will be in late October. Check back for more details!
Duncan- Erin Mount
Malcolm- Matt Lunghino
Donalbain- Josh Kehoe
Macbeth- Albert Falcone
Banquo- Matt Giangreco
Macduff- Patrick Zicari
Lennox- Hannah Alt
Ross- Alfred Runkel
Menteith- Malamin Conteh
Angus/Murderer- Ben Caldwell
Caithness- Whitney Butcher
Fleance- Emily DiMartino
Siward/Doctor- Nicolette Navarro
Young Siward/Murderer 2- Christian Trella
Seyton/ Nurse- Jennifer Kamish
Porter/Captain- Alex Re
Lady Macbeth- Malory Abel
Lady Macduff- Ashley Holmes
Witch 1- Maria Ta
Witch 2- Liz Fuhrmann
Witch 3- Amber Kolodziejski
Reunite with LT!
August 26, 2012
Hey LT!
Back to school means back to the Marie Maday Theatre and our beloved clubroom! Little Theatre will be having our first meeting of the year on Wednesday, August 29 at 7 p.m. in the theatre. Come learn about our plans for the year and give us YOUR suggestions on what YOU want to be a part of.
It will also be the first opportunity to hear about our upcoming Shakespeare show and auditions.
Any questions? Email us at ltclub@canisius.edu
See you there!
-Hannah
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Sweeney’s Coming This March!
December 23, 2011
After a highly successful Fall semester featuring two great shows, Much Ado About Nothing & Deathrap, The Canisius College Little Theatre is proud (and very excited!) to announce our next production: Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
Sweeney will be directed by Seniors Joshua Robinson & Tyler Ianuzi, both 4-year members of LT and currently sitting E-Board members; will feature musical direction by William Freeman; and will be produced by Hannah Alt & Christopher Hyzy, the club’s President & Vice President.
The role of Sweeney Todd will be played by Freshman Albert Falcone, previously seen as Claudio in our fall production of Much Ado About Nothing; Mrs. Lovett will be played by Sophomore Erin Mount, who appeared as Beatrice in Much Ado and Margaret Johnson in last year’s The Light In The Piazza; Sophomore Matt Giangrego, who was in both of our shows Fall semester, will play Anthony; Johanna will be played by Junior Miranda Lombardo, who was seen as Clara in The Light In The Piazza and Clea in 2010′s Black Comedy; Sophomore Rebecca Krakowiak, last seen in 2010′s Public Eye, will be playing Tobias Ragg; and Freshman Patrick Zicari, who played Benedick in Much Ado, will play Judge Turpin.
The show will run for one weekend only, March 1st-3rd 2012, in Canisius’ own Marie Maday Theatre, located on campus in Lyons Hall. To reserve tickets, call (716) 888-3795. Tickets will be high demand, so reserve your soon!
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Little Theatre Presents “Much Ado About Nothing”
October 17, 2011
Opening the 2011-2012 Little Theatre season will be William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” set to open Thursday, October 20th. The show is directed by Artist-in-Residence Eileen Dugan and will run October 20th- 22nd and October 27th-October 29th in the Marie Maday Theatre in Lyons Halls; located on the campus of Canisius College. The last Shakespeare play Little Theatre performed was “Romeo & Juliet” in the Fall of 2009 Admission is free to both students and the public. Doors open at 7:30pm with curtain at 8pm. The October 29th show will be a special matinee performance with doors at 1:30pm and curtain at 2pm. Light refreshments will be served after each performance.
To reserve tickets, please contact ltclub@canisius.edu
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- Poster Design by Little Theatre Vice-President Christopher Hyzy
2011-2012 Second Stage Shows!
September 26, 2011
The Canisius College Little Theatre is proud to announce the Second Stage Shows and Directors for the 2011-2012 season!
In the fall, Kailey Balconi will be directing Ira Levin’s comedy thriller, Deathtrap, to run December 1st-3rd. Auditions dates will be held Monday, October 3rd from 2pm to 4pm in the Frisch Conference Room and on Tuesday, October 4th in the LT clubroom from 4:30-6:30pm.
In the Spring, Josh Robinson & Tyler Ianuzi will be co-directing Stephen Sondheim’s popular musical adaption of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, to run March 1st-3rd 2012. Auditions will be held in early December.
STUDIO X!
September 8, 2011
Kick off the new school year with Little Theatre!
Come for a night of theatre, comedy, music, and more!
…..more formally known as Studio X!
Where? Palisano Pavilion
When? Thursday, Sept 8th at 8pm!
FREE Pizza, Pop, and Wings!
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Come wind down, hang out with you friends, enjoy entertainment & food!
Hope to see you there!
Questions? contact ltclub@canisius.edu
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