Circle Theatre’s Marketing and Outreach Intern, Annie Egan, had the opportunity to sit down with the playwright of Circle’s current production, Girls’ Weekend, written by Karen Schaeffer.
We often only witness the actors in a show – telling a story in their radiating glow in front of countless people. Their headshots adorn the program fliers, their faces the center of attention, and their voices and songs echo throughout the theatre. There is always a spectacle to a performance. Every audience member, every […]
If you’re one of the few Grand Rapidians who hasn’t had the privilege of crossing paths with the Kaecheles, allow me to introduce you. I sat down with the Director and Assistant Director of The Complete Works Of William Shakespeare (Abridged), Tom and Linus Kaechele, who are also father and son!
It’s 2010, and Itawamba Agricultural High School’s Prom was just cancelled due to backlash received after senior Constance McMillen’s request to bring her girlfriend, and to wear a tuxedo. The courageous 18 year old would later take the Mississippi school district to court, and win, resulting in a precedent-setting ruling and an achievement in LGBTQIA+ […]
A Raisin in the Sun. A world where an age-old play reveals timeless truths.
What does it look like to direct such a funny yet wonderfully huge musical such as Spamalot? Director Will Gearring got the chance to talk all things Spamalot!
Tick, Tick…BOOM! has taken the stage for Circle’s 2024 Season opener. What is an autobiographical musical and why is it important?
Meaghan Gietzen has been a part of the Circle Theatre community for quite some time, and with more roles and accomplishments than we can list, let’s get right into her story.
Emily Diener is back in our Circle Spotlight, this time as the Director of Magic Circle: Dogs Love Cupcakes!
Meet Tom Kaechele (he/him) – Director for our 2022 Main Stage Production of The Play That Goes Wrong!
Meet Marcus Jordan (he/him) – Co-Director and Vocal Director for our 2022 Main Stage Production of RENT!
For this week’s Circle Spotlight, we are highlighting our very first Stage Manager, Josie Gonzalez!
Cabaret has officially opened at Circle Theatre and we have had so much fun bringing this musical masterpiece to life in West Michigan. On stage until July 31, we are introducing you to our Cabaret Master of Ceremonies and Emcee, Brooke Bruce!
Cabaret is coming to Circle Theatre, July 15-31! This week, we would like to highlight Erica Soto as our Circle Spotlight. See Erica as Sally Bowles in Cabaret on July 22, 24, and 25!
Emily Diener, currently known as Circle Theatre’s Patsy Cline in ‘Always…Patsy Cline’, is this week’s Circle Spotlight! Learn about how Emily prepares for her roles, what pre-show looks like, and about her very musical background.
This week for Circle Spotlight, Circle Theatre would like to highlight Lynne Brown Tepper. As some of you know, Lynne is Circle Theatre’s Executive and Artistic Director!
Circle Theatre is excited to announce a new series on our blog called “Circle Spotlight”. Each week we will highlight different members of our Circle family. This week we are excited to introduce Mary Kate Murnen!