It’s a first for Tim Hankewich and Orchestra Iowa as they provide a live soundtrack to the classic movie “Casablanca,” one show only, Oct. 27 at the Paramount Theatre. Tim says that this is particularly challenging for the conductor, as he is the only one of the seventy musicians who can see the time codes …
The Iowa City Community Theatre presents “She Kills Monsters” Oct. 27 through Nov. 5. It’s the tale of a young woman’s journey to deal with tragedy against the backdrop of the role playing game “Dungeons & Dragons.” Director Nate Sullivan, an avowed D&D’er himself, says the play combines stage combat, and special effects that include …
“Dead Man’s Cell Phone” is the story of a woman whose life is forever changed by the group of unusual characters she gets involved with after answering someone else’s phone. Theatre Cedar Rapids’ Scenic Director Daniel Kelchen moves into the director’s chair for the first time since college in this dark comedy, which opens Oct. …
Riverside Theatre presents “Circle Mirror Transformation,” a play written by Annie Baker, who earlier this week one of the famous MacArthur Fellowship “genius grants.” The play is about a group of people taking an acting class at a Vermont Community Center, and the unintended emotional directions the experience takes them. Director Angie Toomsen and cast …
Tim Hankewich and Orchestra Iowa present Tchaikovsky’s final symphony, “Pathetique,” which premiered just nine days before the famous composer’s death. Tim says he thinks the piece is Tchaikovsky’s most profound work. The Orchestra will feature its principal cellist, Laura Usiskin, in a Shostakovich concerto. Shostakovich lived during the Soviet Union era, and actually wrote a …
Miera Kim and Carey Bostian of Red Cedar Chamber Music present “Czech Strings,” a program of music by composers with Czech heritage, that Miera and Carey say is surprisingly international in flavor. One of the composers featured has an interesting musical lineage connection to Miera. Presented at various locations, including Washington, Iowa City, and Cedar …
“Rise Up, O Men” is the sixth entry in the hilarious saga of The Church Basement Ladies, making its “away” premiere at the Old Creamery Theatre. Nikki Savitt has perfect attendance, performing in all six OCT productions. She and Ross Wheeler talk about what happens when the first men, other than the Pastor, venture into …
The Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI), Iowa Chapter holds its annual conference, entitled “Storytelling-Unlock Your Superpower!” Oct. 13-15. It’s an event both for established authors and a nurturing environment for beginners, with speakers, opportunity for critiques, and networking. Details at www.iowa.scbwi.org.
