David Zinn's Sidewalk Art Book!

David Zinn (Paint Designer/Supervisor 2005-2011) has a new book out showing off his incredible 3-dimensional sidewalk chalk art, starring an alien of his creation, Sluggo, and his buddies around Ann Arbor. It's called Lost & Unfounded: Street Art By David Zinn, and is available for purchase (click here!).

From the website: It's "a must-have for fans of sidewalk chalk, street art, Michigan, aliens, mice, and flying pigs." :)

Joe Z's "Ebenezer" at The Tipping Point

Joseph Zettelmaier (Student Productions' Writing Mentor) has written another gem, this time a sequel to "A Christmas Carol" named "Ebenezer". Another PTG staff alum, Julia Glander (A Lie Of The Mind, On The Verge, & The Heidi Chronicles Director) directed "Ebenezer", which is playing at the Tipping Point Theatre in Northville.

This play checks back in with Ebenezer Scrooge on his deathbed 15 years after he was visited by the three ghosts of Christmas and he changed his life. Detroit Free Press writer John Monaghan wrote, "Far from a humbug, 'Ebenezer' offers genuine sincerity in a tiny, beautifully wrapped package."

Click here to read the great Detroit Free Press review!
Click here to read an interview with Joe Z about the show!

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Show details:

Ebenezer

Running through December 31st:
Thursdays & Fridays at 8pm
Saturdays at 3pm & 8pm
Sundays at 2pm

Tipping Point Theatre
361 E Cady Street
Northville, MI
www.tippingpointtheatre.com

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The show premiered last December at the Williamston Theatre in East Lansing, starring PTG Alum Joseph Seibert (PHS 2008) as Tiny Tim!

Myra Klarman's "Pippin" Pictures

Local photographer Myra Klarman has again captured the magic of our fall musical Pippin on her blog, Relish!

To check out her photos: Click here!

PTG's "Pippin" Trailer!

PIPPIN runs through this weekend -
Friday, 11/15, at 7:30pm
Saturday, 11/16, at 7:30pm
Sunday, 11/17, at 2pm
At Pioneer's Schreiber Auditorium!

Get tickets: Click here!

Learn more: Click here!

(Thank you to PTG parent Amnon Steiner for making this preview!)

Andy Mientus in "Hit List"!

Andy Mientus (center) with Krysta Rodriquez & Jeremy Jordan

Andy Mientus (FutureStars 2008 Director) is performing in the musical concert "Hit List" on December 9th at 54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club! It's based on the fictional musical created on the NBC television show SMASH, which Andy starred in.

The press release for "Hit List" says it's “a modern fable about identity and the price of fame” that “tells the tragic love story of a wannabe pop singer who transforms herself to become a star and the hidden songwriter she uses to get there – but at what cost?”

To view the official "Hit List" page, Click here!
To read the NYTimes article about it from today, Click here!
To read an article about it from BroadwayWorld.com, Click here!

Max Kumangai in "Honeymoon In Vegas"!

Max Kumangai (FutureStars 2007 Director) is in the ensemble of a new show, Honeymoon In Vegas, featuring Tony Danza! Max happens to be playing alongside another past PTG staffer, Mara Newbery (Tommy Choreographer).

Based on the 1992 movie of the same name, NYTimes critic Ben Brantley thinks this show is Broadway-bound! To read his review, Click here! Frank Scheck of the NY Post called it "delightfully ditzy". :)

Honeymoon In Vegas is playing from September 26th-October 27th, 2013, at the Paper Mill Playhouse in NYC.

Elisabeth Evans Cast in "Once"!

Elisabeth Evans (FutureStars 2013 Director), a recent U of M MT graduate, has landed a role in the new Broadway musical Once! Check it out next time you're in New York City!

Mary Michael Patterson in "Phantom of the Opera" on Broadway!

Mary Michael Patterson (Oklahoma! & Footloose Director) is playing Christine Daae in The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway! She is only the 18th woman ever to play such an iconic role in NYC.

To see her bio on the Phantom website: Click here!
Her bio on her official site mentions her time at PTG! Click here!

To learn more about the show: Click here!

Jack Falahee Is In A Feature Film!

After graduating from Huron High School, Jack Falahee (PTG & Huron Alum '07) went on to study at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and has acted on several NY stages and in NY feature films. He is considered by the industry as a "actor on the rise", also appearing in television and films.

Now he's been cast to act alongside Nicolas Cage in the action-thriller "Tokarev" by Image Entertainment, according to The Wrap online. Click here to read the article! The movie is set to be released in early 2014.

Behind The Scenes Video of "Shrek"!

Amnon Steiner, parent of 4 past, present, and future Theatre Guild members, put together a video of the "Making Of" our production of Shrek! Enjoy!

Thank you Amnon!