Peter Michael Marino Shows Up In Schroon

Schroon's Sunday in the Park series on July 15 features Peter Michael Marino and his one man show. Pete has performed in dozens of NYC, regional, international productions, and countless developmental workshops. Showtime is 1 pm

Photo: Alicia Levy

Here is Pete's bio:

He provided the comic relief in STOMP for five years Off-Broadway, in sixty-five USA cities, Canada, and South America. On film, he portrayed John Dean in Spike Lee's She Hate Me. Television appearances include Late Show with David Letterman, Cyberchase, Guiding Light, All My Children, and As the World Turns. Pete's voice has been heard on hundreds of television and radio commercials for very important beverages, banks, bands, and perfumes. He recently created the role of Bart Needles in Parallel Exit's The Final Reel.  

His critically acclaimed solo show Desperately Seeking the Exit recounted the making and unmaking of his West End musical Desperately Seeking Susan and played NYC, Manchester, Long Lake, Ft. Myers, Philly Fringe, Edinburgh Fringe, Brighton Fringe, Orlando Fringe, Adelaide Fringe, Hollywood Fringe, and a month-long run at London's Leicester Square Theatre.

Pete's solo chat show spoof Late with Lance! played NYC's Triple Crown, Arts Theatre West End, Edinburgh Fringe, Orlando Fringe, and Hollywood Fringe.

His current work, Show Up, is an improvised solo comedy based on the life experiences of the audience that also delves into mental health issues. This critically acclaimed comedy received 5-star reviews at the 2017 Edinburgh Fringe and has played NYC, Buffalo, Boston, Toronto, and Orlando. It was awarded Best Solo Show at the Pittsburgh Fringe, and received a Critic's Pick at the Cincy Fringe. The show returns to Edinburgh in August 2018 at the Counting House, along with the new family-friendly version Show Up, Kids!

ADK Shakes Takes The Summer Off

We are saddened to learn that the amazingly talented Adirondack Shakespeare Company, affectionately known as ADK Shakes, has suspended their performances for the 2018 summer.

We pray this is just temporary and the company will be back, bigger and better than ever. In the end it all boils down to finance, as explained in their press release. Which you can red in ur Music and Arts Section.

Adirondack, NY -- After eight years of summer performances, Adirondack Shakespeare Company will suspend operations this season.

A number of factors contributed to the decision to suspend programming in 2018. Although educational programming during the school year provided a strong backbone for the Company, the summer season lacked much-needed financial support. Housing for the acting troupe also became a challenge early in the year when the Company learned their lease would not be renewed. "It has been a tremendous disappointment to have to turn down presenters," Artistic Director Tara Bradway shared. "We were approached by several new venues this year, and we were also very sorry to say no to folks with whom we've had a long relationship." Summer won't be quite the same without Shakespeare in our parks.

Bradway and fellow co-founder, Patrick Siler, will continue to explore alternative solutions for ADK Shakespeare's future. In the meantime, Bradway and Siler have both relocated to New York City to pursue new job opportunities. Bradway has begun working with Academics West, an accredited therapeutic education program, and Siler is working as an attorney in the Office of General Counsel at the United Nations Federal Credit Union. “New York’s North Country deserves a company that presents world-class theater,” said Siler. “I genuinely hope that North Country venues, communities, and state agencies are able to recalibrate their approach so that the next institution offering this kind of work to the region can thrive.” Nevertheless, the co-founders remain hopeful that Adirondack Shakespeare Company will return to the North Country in the autumn for a limited run of their Annual Hamlet in area schools, prisons, and possibly for the public.

Keep up to date with announcements from Adirondack Shakespeare Company by sending a request to info@adkshakes.org to be added to their mailing list.

Mainstage Season at the Oscar Seagle Memorial Theatre 2018

Here is the full season line-up at the Seagle Music |Colony for 2018. FOR TICKET INFORMATION, CLICK HERE.

Candide

By Leonard Bernstein – July 5, 6, 7 at 8 pm, July 6 at 2 pm

Seagle Music Colony’s 103rd season will begin with our tribute to the 100th birthday of the great American composer, conductor and musical icon, Leonard Bernstein. This fantasitcal romp through time and cultures is based on the novel by Voltaire and features plenty of memorable tunes and quick-witted action.

Julius Caesar

By George Friderick Handel – July 18, 19, 21 at 8 pm, July 20 at 2 pm

Julius Caesar (Giulio Cesare), is one of the most performed Baroque operas in the canon, but will be Seagle Music Colony’s first production in the genre in many years. With a compelling plot and an incredible amount of virtuosic music, this opera will be a real showcase of the emerging artists’ talent, and a joy for our audiences.
Sung in Italian with projected English supertitles. 
Pre-Show lecture – 1 hour prior to curtain.

The Great Gatsby

By John Harbison – August 1, 2, 4 at 8 pm, August 3 at 2 pm

This opera based on the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald had its premiere at the Metropolitan Opera in 1999 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of James Levine with the Met. Seagle Music Colony is excited to be able to mount a new production of this beautiful and lyrical opera, and continue our tradition of cultivating new operas and giving our emerging artists a chance to sing the work of living composers.
Sung in English with projected English supertitles
Pre-show lecture – 1 hour prior to curtain.

Mame

By Jerry Herman – August 15, 16, 18 at 8 PM, August 17 & 18 at 2 PM

Seagle Music Colony’s 2018 mainstage season will close with this Broadway classic in its first SMC production. Based on the novel Auntie Mame, the story follows the eccentric title character as she finds her way from riches to rags and back again. A surefire favorite for young and old, this show is sure to please.
ADDED PERFORMANCE: Saturday, August 18 at 2 PM

Boathouse Productions

Billy Goats Gruff

Children’s Opera – July 14 at 10:00 and 11:30 am – Boathouse Theater
John Davies’ take on the traditional fairy tale uses music of Mozart, Donizetti and Rossini in a delightful 35 minute show that teaches audiences about the perils of being a bully. Performances are free and are sure to please young and old alike.

Seagle Alumni Concert July 27, 2018

Friday, July 27th: As part of a new tradition, the Seagle Music Colony Alumni Association will be presenting an Alumni Concert at the Boathouse on Schroon Lake at 8 pm. You won’t want to miss this concert featuring some of their successful alumni.  Proceeds for the night will benefit the Alumni Scholarship Fund – it’s a win-win!

The performers:

Clair Ascani
Priscilla Bagley
Liz Cass
Edie Grossman
Carlos & Kimberly (Walker) Monzon
Jorie Moss
Robin Lyn Treger

Tickets are only $20 and will be available at the door.