By PAM HARBAUGH If it’s hard to find parking weekends in Downtown Melbourne right now, you can thank Melbourne Civic Theatre. That’s because it’s newest offering, the comedy farce “Funny Money,” was nearly sold out before it opened. This motif is growing from recurring to annoyingly repetitive for people who delay...
SISTER ACT at Henegar

SISTER ACT at the Henegar. photo by Dana Niemeier By PAM HARBAUGH Although relatively new on Brevard’s community theater scene, Dominic Del Brocco has gained a following with not even a handful of Brevard community theater shows to his directorial name. Take a look at the immediate popularity and near sell-out...
BEAUTY and the BEAST by HNJ Players

By PAM HARBAUGH Theater patrons may wonder why they don’t see more of John Dwyer. The respected community theater actor was lauded for his work in “Proof” at the Henegar Center and also “Over the River and Through the Woods” at Melbourne Civic Theatre. But Dwyer has his priorities. And when...
Review: MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at Riverside Theatre

From left: Sally Mayes, Rachael Ferrera, Claire Neumann and Peter Saide in THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at Riverside Theatre. By PAM HARBAUGH Riverside Theatre’s Waxlax stage turns into a high-spirited Victorian musical hall with its robust and meticulous production of “The Mystery of Edwin Drood.” Directed by DJ Salisbury, the...
Immersive DROOD at Riverside

Warren Kelley, center, is the Chairman in “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” at Riverside Theatre. By PAM HARBAUGH Audiences at Riverside Theatre in Vero Beach have come to expect top flight professional productions with gorgeous scenery, lavish costumes and winning casts. But with its interactive musical production of “The Mystery of...
AUDITIONS January 2018

By PAM HARBAUGH Don’t blink. The new year starts with a fresh round of auditions. Here they are, in chronological order: SURFSIDE PLAYHOUSE will hold auditions 7 p.m. Jan. 14 and 15 for EVITA. The show is scheduled to run March 2 to 18. Call 321-783-3127 or for more audition info,...
REVIEW: Million Dollar Quartet at Riverside

From left: James Barry, Sam Cieri, Nat Zegree and Scott Moreau in MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Riverside Theatre By PAM HARBAUGH VERO BEACH — Face it. You’re going to surrender to the joy of rock ‘n roll in Riverside Theatre’s tightly crafted production of “Million Dollar Quartet.” The foot tapping begins...
SOUTH BEACH PLAYERS is Born

By PAM HARBAUGH Get ready, Brevard…a new community theater is about to stir to life next spring in a sleepy spot along A1A, near one of those blinking yellow lights and not too far from Rob’s Bait & Tackle. It’s the South Beach Players and it’s the brainchild of Melbourne Beach...
ANNIE through Sunday

By PAM HARBAUGH You can’t have Christmas without the musical “Annie” being performed somewhere. In fact, it’s turned into the theater’s “Nutcracker!” Currently, the musical is enjoying a thunderously well-received production at the Henegar Center. It’s directed by Beth Shestak and features 20 adults and 20 children bringing to life the...
AUDITIONS December 2017

By PAM HARBAUGH Yep. You’re busy as anything, but steel yourself and take a quick look: The Henegar Center’s I & YOU needs one male and female who can play 17 or 18 years of age. The production also needs ethnic diversity, so all are encouraged to consider auditioning. Auditions will...