The First Rocky Horror Show Review Is In! Freaky but Fun

Posted on April 17, 2012 by American Stage

The 1st Rocky Horror Show review is in! Read the full article! Click here.

“ROCKY HORROR makes for freaky but fun night in the park…ridiculous, and that is just what the doctor ordered for this year’s edition of American Stage in the Park…draws the audience into the show with a vengeance…benefits from the best band in town…These guys rock hard, and sound designer Kyle Easley deserves credit for a mix in which each instrument can be heard clearly. Joe Oshry’s lighting design is the most effective to be seen in a park production.” -John Fleming, Tampa Bay Times

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Rocky Horror Hits American Stage in the Park!

Posted on April 11, 2012 by American Stage

Check out the new advance article that just came out in the Tampa Bay Times for THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW. Be the first to see what all the buzz is about at Demens Landing. Tonight and tomorrow night are “PAY WHAT YOU CAN NIGHTS.” Gates open at 6pm and performance is at 8pm. Read the article.

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Party of the Year at American Stage – GALA UNDER THE STARS – 4/13. RSVP today!

Posted on April 7, 2012 by American Stage

American Stage’s Gala Under the Stars, our signature fundraising event, is held annually on the opening night of our American Stage in the Park production in Demens Landing Park.  This year at Gala, we are proud to bring you The Rocky Horror Show on Friday, April 13, 2012!

“Dammit, Janet!” mark your calendar for April to join us for the “Time Warp”.

Parkshore Grill Catering has “Rose Tint(ed) My World” by agreeing to return to Gala with an incredible sit down, full course, gourmet dinner.

There will be many “Wild and Untamed Thing(s)” in our silent and live auctions.

Live Auction Items
Luxury cruise on Holland America
North Carolina Mountain vacation
Late Show with David Letterman weekend in NYC
Original glass art by Duncan McClellan
Surf ‘n’ Turf (sailing & gourmet dinner package)

To view our 2012 Tier Chair Seating, please click here.

To RSVP and purchase a sponsored table or individual tickets, please
click here.

For more information, click here.

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Countdown to Rocky in the Park! Only 4 days left

Posted on April 7, 2012 by American Stage

Sneak Previews April 11 and 12 are BOTH “PAY WHAT YOU CAN” Nights Gates open at 6pm.  Show begins at 8pm  
It’s the biggest and baddest rock ‘n’ roll musical ever! On the way to visit an old college professor, two clean cut kids, Brad and his fiancée Janet, run into car trouble and see a light down the road. It’s coming from the Frankenstein place, where Dr. Frank’n’Furter is in the midst of one of his maniacal experiments. Follow the squeaky-clean sweethearts on an adventure they’ll never forget, with the scandalous Frank’n’Furter, rippling Rocky, and vivacious Magenta. Get ready for a night of fun, frolics, and frivolity in this thrilling production of Richard O’Brien’s cult classic!

JOIN US at Jim’s Harley Davidson on
Saturday April 14, from 12-2 pm

for a Rocky Costume Contest and special Cast appearance and performance of
THE TIME WARP.  Ticket giveaways and lots of fun!  Dress to Impress!

No Need to Pack Your Cooler!
Parkshore Grill Catering will be cooking up fabulous food – cheese boxes, salads, and sandwiches for sale at the park. Have them take care of your food, so you can just relax and enjoy the show! A portion of the proceeds benefit American Stage.

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A Ride Like No Other… Fasten YOUR seatbelt!

Posted on April 7, 2012 by American Stage

Lisa Kay Powers is pure perfection. This one-woman cast commands the audience and connects like no other. She will make you cry and laugh while shocking you when you least expect it. Get in line for the ride of your life!

“A must-see production…remarkable…splendid…Lisa Powers delivers as near perfect a performance in this one-woman show as you can hope to see anywhere, and I’m including New York and London and Mars… an evening that delivers such powerhouse acting…Powers is formidable, funny, tender, imposing, heart-rending, and just plain definitive. Kron’s text is exceedingly intelligent and emotionally urgent…This is inspired acting, and reason for excitement. A missing luminary has just returned, oh so brightly, to the Bay area…” - Mark E. Leib, Creative Loafing

Click here to read the full review.

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Don’t Miss a 4-Star Production in the Heart of St. Petersburg!

Posted on April 7, 2012 by American Stage

Read the review below as why you can’t miss this production! Acting at its best!

“Provocative…Drew DeCaro and Justin Campbell are superb… beautifully directed by T. Scott Wooten.” – Mark E. Leib, Creative Loafing

Click here to read the full review.

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A Play Not to Miss… A Steady Rain!

Posted on April 7, 2012 by American Stage

This is one play not to miss this year. Don’t be fooled by small cast and minimal set. It’s everything, but small. The acting is flawless and will leave you wanting more.

“The stuff of great drama…Now theater has its own noir thriller…dark…twisted…captures the profane poetry of beat cops perfectly…Drew DeCaro and Justin Campbell give powerful performances as a pair of cops who make a horrific mistake in A Steady Rain…There’s an almost Shakespearean gravity and rightness to their relationship.”
-John Fleming, Tampa Bay Times.

Click here to read the full review.

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Enroll your child today for our Summer Theatre Programs! FUN = American Stage Theatre Programs

Posted on April 4, 2012 by American Stage

At American Stage, our summer theatre programs are designed to create opportunities for children and teens while providing them with the confidence and skills needed to excel onstage and beyond.  Our programs are for both beginners as well as for students who already love the performing arts. Take your acting to the next level!  7 exciting Summer Camp sessions are available for students 5-12 years old.  Our Summer Teen Institute offers 5 enriching sessions for students 13-17 years old. Our programs this year include Show Choir goes Broadway, No Fear Shakespeare, Musical Theatre and more.  Enroll today!

“The skills my child acquired from American Stage’s summer camp are life long lessons and a magical experience she will never forget.” – 2011 Summer Camp Parent

Dates Range: July 11 – August 10

Summer Camp meets Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm.  Pre-Care and After-Care are available. Pre-Care meets from 8am-9am and After-Care meets from 3pm-5pm.  Classrooms are broken down into age groups of 5-7 and 8-12

Both Summer Camp and the American Stage Teen Summer Institute will be held at First Presbyterian Church in downtown St. Petersburg – 701 Beach Drive Northeast, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701.

For more information, contact Meg Heimstead, the director of education, at 727-823-1600 x 201 or email her at mheimstead@americanstage.org.

Learn more about our summer programs!

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Lisa Kay Powers on Senior Voice America Radio

Posted on March 26, 2012 by American Stage

Lisa Kay Powers was promoting 2.5 Minute Ride on Senior Voice Radio today. In case you missed it, click here to get her views on this play. She covers the complexity and layers of this production with humor and family experiences infused and creating a unique story.

 

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Check out the cast and director for 2.5 Minute Ride on Studio 10!

Posted on March 22, 2012 by American Stage

In case you missed Lisa Kay Powers and Todd Olson yesterday on Studio 10 promoting one of our mainstage productions of 2.5 Minute Ride, click here to watch the video.

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