Show Notes: April 2025
The Newsletter of All-of-us Express Children's Theatre
In this issue:
On stage in April/May: Holes
On stage in May: Laramie Project
Marcos Pizza: A flavorful fundraiser
Season 37 Announcement & Karaoke Night
Summer camp registration
Upcoming Auditions: The Little Mermaid
After a brief hiatus, SHOW NOTES is back! Read on for news from the All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre (AECT) nonprofit Board, and we would love to see you on Facebook and Instagram as well!
On stage in April: Holes
The story exploring fate, destiny, friendship, and the consequences of choices…
Stanley Yelnats can’t catch a break. Born into a family cursed with bad luck, it comes as no surprise when he finds himself accused of a crime he didn’t commit. Sent to a labor camp as punishment, he is tasked with digging one hole, five feet wide and five feet deep, every day. He’s told it is to "build character." But the tyrannical Warden is definitely hiding something. Will Stanley and his new friends unearth what’s really going on?
Show times
Fridays, April 25 and May 2: 7:00pm
Saturdays, April 26 and May 3: 3:00pm
Sundays, April 27 and May 4: 3:00pm
Ticket information
Tickets are available at the front desk of the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, by phone at (517) 333-2580 ext. 0, or online. Tickets are date-specific, but are still for general seating. Doors open approximately 30 minutes before the show.
Can you help???
It truly takes a village, and we love having lots of adult volunteers before, during, and after our performance weekends to help our production run smoothly. We’re seeking adults to help with the cast party, concessions, merch table, green room supervision, and post-show laundry! Use this link to see how your talents match our opportunities!
On stage in May: The Laramie Project
A deeply complex portrait of a community's response to the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard, a young gay man living in Laramie, Wyoming.
Members of the Tectonic Theater Project made six trips to Laramie, Wyoming in the aftermath of the beating death of Matthew Shepherd and during the trial of the two young men accused of killing him. Using material from more than 200 interviews, they constructed a deeply moving theatrical experience—a breathtaking collage that explores the depths to which humanity can sink and the heights of compassion of which we are capable.
Show times
May 15th & 16th at 7:00pm
Ticket information
Tickets are available at the front desk of the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, by phone at (517) 333-2580 ext. 0, or online. Tickets are date-specific, but are still for general seating. Season ticket holders should trade in tickets at the front desk for a specific performance date. Doors open approximately 30 minutes before the show. The Laramie Project contains mature content including descriptions of violence and homophobic slurs.
Ongoing Marco’s Pizza Event
A flavorful fundraiser
Curb your pizza craving, prepare an easy dinner, and support AECT all at the same time! Use the code AECT on MONDAYS when you order and a percentage of the proceeds will be donated to AECT. This offer is only valid at the Lake Lansing Road location.
AECT Season 37 Announcement & Karaoke Party
Do you want to know what the shows will be for next season AND have a deep abiding love for Broadway karaoke? Have we got an event for you! Please mark your calendars and join us on April 11th at 6:30pm in the Hannah Community Center Banquet Hall to celebrate the unveiling of next season’s lineup. Snacks and drinks will provided, with donations accepted. All ages welcome!
Summer camps are here!
Registration is now open
We have another exciting summer full of exciting AECT drama camp opportunities! registration is open, and you can either use the City of East Lansing website or call the Hannah Center front desk at (517) 333-2580.
Next up: The Little Mermaid
Save the dates for auditions and audition workshop
In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home—and her fins—behind and live in the world above. But first, she'll have to defy her father, make a deal with the evil sea witch, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she's the girl whose enchanting voice he's been seeking.
Summer 2025: Disney’s The Little Mermaid *Auditions May 19-21*
Look for audition sign-up toward the end of April.
Audition workshop May 14.
On stage: August 1-3 and 8-10, 2025
Directed by Jocelyn France
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