From left, Glen Krasny, Mark Blackledge and Tori Smith in MCT’s ‘The Game’s Afoot’ By PAM HARBAUGH My esteem for our area actors keeps growing and growing. The latest example comes from the cast of Melbourne Civic Theatre’s “The Curious Savage.” The production (all sold out, BTW) features a wonderful ensemble...
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PLAY READING TODAY: ‘Black Tie’ at MCT
By PAM HARBAUGH This is what I wrote in June: “If you haven’t made it to one of Melbourne Civic Theatre’s most appealing and artistically stimulating playreadings, then you’ve missed some very cool and most artsy theater experiences.” It’s still true, you know. And if you haven’t partaken of this smart...
REVIEW: ‘The Curious Savage’ at MCT
From left: Susan Suomi, Dana Blanchard, Nathaly Morales, Nellie Brannan and Dan Wilkerson in Melbourne Civic Theatre’s “The Curious Savage.” Photo by Max Thornton By PAM HARBAUGH There has got to be something pretty doggoned dear about a show if it elicits an audible “awwww” from audience members. But that’s what...
VIDEO: Melbourne Civic Theatre’s ‘Curious Savage’
By PAM HARBAUGH Here’s a quick glimpse of Melbourne Civic Theatre’s winning, warm and witty production of “The Curious Savage.” Be sure to read below the video window. And, to read Brevard Culture’s review, click here. ……. SIDE O’ GRITS: “The Curious Savage” runs through Nov. 8 at Melbourne Civic Theatre,...
Open CAST PARTY??
The Duplex in New York City By PAM HARBAUGH When locals head to New York City to take in theater, those in the know realize that the night isn’t over when the curtain comes down. There are a few piano bars with an open mike for cast members from numerous shows...
Review: MCT’s ‘Fox on the Fairway’
Rachel Greshes, Terrence Girard and Mark Blackledge in Melbourne Civic Theatre’s “Fox on the Fairway.” Photo by Pam Harbaugh By PAM HARBAUGH Inhibition gets kicked to the curb in Melbourne Civic Theatre’s tightly drawn, high romp take of Ken Ludwig’s “The Fox on the Fairway.” As if Mr. Ludwig’s farce about...
AUDITIONS: August 2015
By PAM HARBAUGH Start your engines….the season is upon us. HENEGAR CENTER, 625 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne. 321-723-8698 or email auditions@henegar.org. For more information about auditions, visit Henegar.org. E-mail auditions@henegar.org. The Henegar will hold professional and non-professional auditions for both ‘Memphis’ and ‘Smokey Joe’s Cafe’ Aug. 7 to 10. Professional...
Video: MCT’s Comic Timing in ‘Fox on Fairway’
Jessica Foix in rehearsal for ‘The Fox on the Fairway” By PAM HARBAUGH It’s been said that when it comes to comedy, timing is everything. That theatrical truism rang loud and clear at a recent rehearsal for “The Fox on the Fairway,” the comedy opening Friday, Aug. 7, at Melbourne Civic...
Curtain Going Up on Theater Seasons 2015/2016: Brevard and Beyond
By PAM HARBAUGH Better watch out professional theater, the area community theater scene is breathing down your necks. And that means good news for theater patrons. And for all you strictly community theater patrons, here’s hoping you carve some time to venture to Vero Beach or Orlando to see some stunning...
Lunch with the Love Birds: TORI TERHUNE and JOSH HUSS
Tori Terhune and Josh Huss, photo by Pam Harbaugh By PAM HARBAUGH Facebook feeds in Brevard’s theater community have been agog with news about yet another theater couple becoming engaged. This time it’s Tori Terhune and Josh Huss — the most adorable couple on the entire planet! Their story couldn’t be...