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Bright Half Life shares the four-and-a-half-decade love story of Vicky and Erica, who meet, fall in love, and go through all the trials and tribulations of marriage and building a family. It’s a conventional love story told in an unconventional way – it unfolds through yesterday, today, and tomorrow . . . just not in that order. Pulitzer Prize finalist Tanya Barfield has created a theatrical, time-bending play about love, heartbreak, and the infinite moments that make a relationship. Contains mature content and language.
Bright Half Life featuresnewcomer to the Williamston Theatre stage Tamara PiLar along with Dani Cochrane (On the Market, A Very Williamston Christmas). The Director of Bright Half Life is Megan Megan Buckley-Ball. The production team includes Scenic Design by Jennifer Maiseloff (The Magnolia Ballet, Part 1, 9 Parts of Desire),Lighting Design by Rachael Nardecchia, Costume Design by Holly Iler (Murder for Two: Holiday Edition, The Hat Box) and Sound Design by Suzi Regan (Maidens, Mothers and Crones: Voices from Women of the Midwest). The Stage Manager is Stefanie Din (Maytag Virgin, On the Market).
There are changes to the performance schedule for the 2023-2024 Season. All productions will run for 6 weeks, and all matinee performances will begin at 2:00PM. Performances for Bright Half Life run from April 11 through May 19 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:00PM and Sundays at 2:00PM. Starting April 20, 2:00PM performances will be added to the run's remaining Saturdays. There will also be 2:00PM performances on the final two Wednesdays of the run, May 8, and May 15. The first four performances of Bright Half Life, April 11-14, are Preview performances where audience members will have the opportunity to take part in the process of creating a show by participating in a talkback session with the director following each performance. The Official Opening Night is Friday, April 19 at 8:00PM. The Conversation Sunday for Bright Half Life is Sunday, May 12 immediately following the 2:00PM performance.
There have been changes to the ticket prices for the 2023-2024 Season. Tickets are Pay-What-You-Wish for the Preview on Thursday, April 11. Remaining Preview tickets are now $22.00. Starting Thursday, April 18 tickets for all performances will be $44. Senior citizens (65+) and members of the Military (active and retired) receive a $2 discount on all tickets except Previews. Student tickets (with a valid student ID) are $10 for all performances. We have added a $30 Under 30 ticket for patrons 30 or under (with valid ID). Discounts are also available for groups of 10 or more (booked at least 1 week in advance through the Box Office). Tickets can be purchased Tuesday - Friday from 12-6pm by calling (517) 655-SHOW (7469) or ordered on-line up until 1 hour prior to the performance by visiting our website www.williamstontheatre.org
Bright Half Life shares the four-and-a-half-decade love story of Vicky and Erica, who meet, fall in love, and go through all the trials and tribulations of marriage and building a family. It’s a conventional love story told in an unconventional way – it unfolds through yesterday, today, and tomorrow . . . just not in that order. Pulitzer Prize finalist Tanya Barfield has created a theatrical, time-bending play about love, heartbreak, and the infinite moments that make a relationship. Contains mature content and language.
Bright Half Life featuresnewcomer to the Williamston Theatre stage Tamara PiLar along with Dani Cochrane (On the Market, A Very Williamston Christmas). The Director of Bright Half Life is Megan Megan Buckley-Ball. The production team includes Scenic Design by Jennifer Maiseloff (The Magnolia Ballet, Part 1, 9 Parts of Desire),Lighting Design by Rachael Nardecchia, Costume Design by Holly Iler (Murder for Two: Holiday Edition, The Hat Box) and Sound Design by Suzi Regan (Maidens, Mothers and Crones: Voices from Women of the Midwest). The Stage Manager is Stefanie Din (Maytag Virgin, On the Market).
There are changes to the performance schedule for the 2023-2024 Season. All productions will run for 6 weeks, and all matinee performances will begin at 2:00PM. Performances for Bright Half Life run from April 11 through May 19 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:00PM and Sundays at 2:00PM. Starting April 20, 2:00PM performances will be added to the run's remaining Saturdays. There will also be 2:00PM performances on the final two Wednesdays of the run, May 8, and May 15. The first four performances of Bright Half Life, April 11-14, are Preview performances where audience members will have the opportunity to take part in the process of creating a show by participating in a talkback session with the director following each performance. The Official Opening Night is Friday, April 19 at 8:00PM. The Conversation Sunday for Bright Half Life is Sunday, May 12 immediately following the 2:00PM performance.
There have been changes to the ticket prices for the 2023-2024 Season. Tickets are Pay-What-You-Wish for the Preview on Thursday, April 11. Remaining Preview tickets are now $22.00. Starting Thursday, April 18 tickets for all performances will be $44. Senior citizens (65+) and members of the Military (active and retired) receive a $2 discount on all tickets except Previews. Student tickets (with a valid student ID) are $10 for all performances. We have added a $30 Under 30 ticket for patrons 30 or under (with valid ID). Discounts are also available for groups of 10 or more (booked at least 1 week in advance through the Box Office). Tickets can be purchased Tuesday - Friday from 12-6pm by calling (517) 655-SHOW (7469) or ordered on-line up until 1 hour prior to the performance by visiting our website www.williamstontheatre.org
Coming together as a team can lead you down many roads. It can be difficult, it can be challenging but it can also be rewarding. It can also lead to the State Championship and the athletes of the Haslett United gymnastics team (Haslett, Williamston, Bath & St. Johns) have achieved just that.
“I am so proud of our girls for our performance this season. It wouldn’t have been the same without each and every one of these girls and their dedication to this team. It makes me astonished that we have brought our program to states for the first time in years.” Kala Genske, Williamston junior and a Haslett United Gymnastics team captain commented. “This team makes my love for the sport grow so much more each and every day. Regardless of our outcome at states we have already accomplished so much as a team. Thank you to everyone who has ever supported our program and we hope to see you in our stands next season!”
Constantly improving is what separates teams who do achieve their goals from those who don’t. Improvement requires focus and diligence, dedication and commitment. Haslett United has improved their scores throughout the season and it all happened because of their focus on execution.
When asked about their team’s progression through the season Haslett United coaches Marcie Durso & Shera Emmons talked about how they have 14 gymnasts on this team with all different levels of skills.
“They have continued to work hard to gain momentum by not only fine tuning their current skills, but worked very hard to upgrade to harder skills in their routines. Before Regional Competition, we totaled our top four average scores in each event for the entire season and set a goal to beat that. They did just that in each and every event!”
Training and focus is only part of Haslett United’s success story this year. Another contributing factor is the team environment and general atmosphere that Durso & Emmons work hard to foster. It may be the single biggest factor in their success overall.
“I think our advantage is that we have lots of consistency in our skills and routines and we work very hard and put lots of hours in every week to make us the best we can be. My teammates and coaches I came from a very tough and hard coaching gymnastics gym and coming onto high school gymnastics it was so fun.” St. Johns sophomore Krissy Howard commented. “All my teammates are very supportive and know how to work hard but still have fun, my coaches Marcie and Shera also make things so enjoyable. They are very flexible and understand that this is a hard sport especially on our body’s and don’t push me to do things we aren’t comfortable with. Competitions to me are more fun then stressful no matter how good or bad you do I can count of my team to be proud of me no matter what.”
When asked about what it was about their team that set them apart and what makes them different from the teams they are competing against this weekend, the coaches looked back to look ahead.
“It's how they came together in the beginning. It's how they kept together in the middle and progressed each week. It's how they kept working alongside each other towards the team's success.” Emmons and Durso mentioned. “A couple of weeks ago, it was decided that the end of the season slogan for us was - Unconditionally United. Trusting in themselves and trusting in each other. That sums it up perfectly.”
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