Grand Rapids Theatre Pros Take a Look at “The Adams Family”

Well, this is fun!  Sue Merrell brought some familiar faces along with her to review The Adams Family at Broadway Grand Rapids.  Check out the full review on MLive.com.

What Grand Rapids theater professionals say about ‘The Addams Family’ from Broadway Grand Rapids

“The Addams Family” musical opens at DeVos Performance Hall Tuesday, May 22, in Grand Rapids. (Photo credit: Katie Greene | MLive.com)

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — MLive theater critic Sue Merrell said it was “a snap” to enjoy “The Addams Family” musical brought to DeVos Performance Hall this week by Broadway Grand Rapids.

Her review acknowledges: “Much of the humor is the predictable macabre twist on everyday life, and the dialogue is often choppy, bare bones, but the show has some moments of innovation that really soar.”

As she reviewed Tuesday night’s opening performance, Merrell was joined by three colleagues from the Grand Rapids theater community. We were curious how local theater professionals would review the Grand Rapids appearance of a Broadway show on national tour.
Below are mini-reviews by Mary Beth Quillin of GEM Theatrics, Larry Young of Creative Edge Productions, and Joe Dulin, former managing director of Circle Theatre. (…)

Read what Mary Beth, Larry and Joe had to say here on www.MLive.com.

Internship Opportunity at Broadway Grand Rapids

Broadway Grand Rapids seeks an enthusiastic intern with a desire to learn about business and the non-profit industry.  Responsibilities include assisting with marketing and public relations; marketing material distribution; managing fundraiser donations; social media; Seat 4 Kids project management; sponsorship campaigns; assisting with phone calls; assisting with mailings; organizing filing system; researching potential sources for funding, including individuals, companies and foundations; assisting with grant writing; special projects as needed; administrative tasks as needed.

Requirements: Excellent communication skills, ability to manage multiple tasks, ability to work unsupervised and take initiative, highly organized, must like to talk on the phone and to the public, must be able to efficiently and effectively interact with staff, board, and volunteers, must be resourceful, excellent proofreading skills, working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. Experience with graphic design and social media marketing encouraged. Must be able to provide transportation to and from internship. Hours are flexible and negotiable. Position is unpaid, but qualified intern will be eligible to receive free tickets to our Broadway productions and parking assistance.

Send resume and cover letter by mail, email, or fax to Nicole King, Director of Marketing and Public Relations, Broadway Grand Rapids, 122 Lyon Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI  49503; fax (616) 235-6282, phone: (616) 235-6285, email: nking@bwaygr.org