Sherlock Holmes returns to Glen Arbor Art Association
From staff reports
The Glen Arbor Art Association (GAAA) continues its drama series, “Readers’ Theater” on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m., with two new Sherlock Holmes tales. “The Dead Adventuress” and “Murder in the Casbah,” adapted from stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, are co-directed by Harriett Mittelberger and Josephine Zara.
This free and open event will take place at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 6012 Lake St, Glen Arbor; goodwill offerings will be accepted at the door to support the “Readers’ Theater” program.
The “Readers’ Theater” concept, a well-established tradition in the dramatic arts, involves cast members performing stories or other literary materials onstage, using a written script, lighting and sound effects. Actors use their voices and facial expressions to dramatically communicate to their audience, rather than costumes, sets, or other visual aids.
Director Harriett Mittelberger of Glen Arbor earned degrees in theater and education; she regularly directs at Old Town Playhouse, and serves on the board of the GAAA. Co-director Josephine Zara of Glen Arbor, also a member of the Art Association, earned her degree in communications and theater, and studied with Uta Hagen at the Herbert Berghof Studio in New York.
The cast includes Mary Sharry, Mike Libby, Rob Turney, Mike Duwe, Teddy House, Mason Query, Josephine Arrowood and Trish Vanderploeg, with Bill Stege and Danny Mittelberger managing the sound effects.
“Readers’ Theater” is sponsored by the GAAA, which has promoted artists and the arts in Leelanau County since 1981. “Readers’ Theater” is its newest creative venture, offering community members with diverse backgrounds the chance to participate in dramatic performance.
“Readers’ Theater” will continue through the winter, with new stories in March and May. For audition dates or other information, visit www.glenarborart.org, or call the GAAA at (231) 334-6112.
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