Amana- Shear Madness, opens July 23 and runs through August 16 on the Old Creamery's Main Stage, with shows on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays at 2:00 pm and on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm.

Voted "Best Comedy of the Year" seven times by the Boston Globe!

This unique comic-whodunit takes place today in the "Shear Madness" hairstyling salon.  During the course of the action, a murder is committed and the audience gets to spot the clues, question the suspects, and solve the funniest mystery seen on stage. The outcome is never the same, which is why many audience members return again and again to the scene of the mayhem. Shear Madness is written Paul Portner and adapted by Marilyn Abrams and Bruce Jordan.

The cast includes Josh Cahn, Mike Long, Jeff Haffner, Jackie McCall, Sean McCall, and Marquetta Senters. The director is Bryan Garey.

Tickets are $30 for adults and $18.50 for students, with a $12 special student rush rate for students purchase their tickets 30 minutes before the performance begins. Sponsored by Capper Auto Group. Media Sponsors: Z102.9 and Little Village Magazine. Shear Madness is rated Theatre PG. Call the box office for tickets and information 319-622-6262 or visit us online at www.oldcreamery.com.

The members wrote about the deaths of Kathryn Steinle and Angelica Martinez who were killed by illegal immigrants residing in sanctuary cities where local officials don't cooperate with federal immigration representatives.

"Rather than enhance the successful Secure Communities program, confront sanctuary jurisdictions, defend federal law enforcement's legitimate use of detainers, request additional resources, or ask Congress for a legislative solution, your Department has unilaterally designed a program that will endanger the American people," the members wrote to Johnson.

The members pointed out the disparity between the enforcement priorities the department claims to be making and the reality of the department's actions and its new "Priority Enforcement Program" where criminals of all sorts are not being detained and instead being released into communities across the country.

Grassley has been conducting oversight of the administration's release of individuals who illegally entered the United States and who have subsequently committed other crimes.  Reports show that many of these people are going on to commit new crimes that could have been avoided if they were deported after their initial prison sentence

The letter to Johnson was sent by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and the National Interest Chairman and Deputy Chairman Jeff Sessions and David Vitter, and senators David Perdue, John Cornyn, Mike Lee, Ted Cruz, Thom Tillis and Orrin Hatch.

A copy of the text of the letter is below.  A signed copy can be found here.

SHOW DESCRIPTION
Set in an unnamed police state under the control of a fascist regime, Martin McDonagh's The Pillowman is the darkly comedic tale of fiction writer Katurian, whose violent short stories appear to have been the inspiration for a series of recent, gruesome murders. As he's interrogated by the "good cop/bad cop" pairing of detectives Tapulski and Ariel, several of the author's stories come to life as mounting evidence suggests the homicidal involvement of both Katurian and his abused brother Michal, who's being held in the room next door.

Filled with suspense, excitement, piercing drama, and unexpected hilarity, The Pillowman is a thrilling stage entertainment that's also a singular exploration of the powers, and perils, of storytelling, and its 2005 Broadway production earned two Tony Awards among the six nominations it received. With the New York Times describing The Pillowman as "a spellbinding stunner of a play," and Newsday calling it "chilling and strangely enchanting," Oscar winner McDonagh's exceptional work was also lauded with England's Laurence Olivier Award and the Evening Standard Award for Best Play of the Year.

We are asking for submissions for involvement in this play. If you are interested in taking part, please e-mail qctheatreworkshop@gmail.com with your information (as detailed below). We will be in touch after that, and may request that actors come in and read for a role, and that designers meet with the theatre's staff.

All roles and staff/designer positions are paid a small stipend.

PERFORMANCES
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30, Sundays at 3:00
October 30 - November 15

REHEARSALS
Typically evenings and/or some weekends. Roughly 4-5 weeks prior to performances.
Rehearsals are mostly arranged according to the availability of the staff and cast.

INFORMATION REQUESTED
-A resume. (If you don't have a resume, please let us know what theatrical experience you have, if any.)
-A photo.
-Let us know if you are only interested in a specific role or position, or if you are interested in being involved in any capacity.

DEADLINE
Submissions must be received by Saturday, July 11^th.

AVAILABLE ROLES AND POSITIONS
CAST:
(Specific ages are not important. Actors will be cast without regard to race or ethnicity.)
(The role of Katurian has been cast.)
-Tupolski
-Ariel
-Michal
-Mother
-Father
-Boy
-Girl

STAFF/DESIGNERS:
-Stage Manager
-Assistant Stage Manager
-Scenic Designer
-Technical Director
-Lighting Designer
-Costume Designer
-Makeup and Prosthetics Designer
-Sound Designer
-Props Designer
-House Manager

Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Classics at Brucemore with an outdoor performance of Our Town?July 9 - 11 and 16 - 18 at 8:00 p.m. Watch as Thornton Wilder's beloved American classic comes to life as Brucemore's scenic outdoor amphitheater becomes the backdrop of Grover's Corners. Audiences are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, picnics, and beverages to the show; the gates will open at 7:00 p.m.  Advance tickets are $15 for Brucemore Members and students and $20 for adults.  All tickets at the gate are $25.  Tickets may be purchased online at www.brucemore.org, by calling (319) 362-7375, or by visiting the Brucemore Store located in the Visitor Center.

One of the most iconic pieces of American theater, Our Town tells the story of two families living in the small town of Grover's Corner as they navigate the joys and difficulties of everyday life. With its universal themes of love, marriage, and death, Our Town has been translated into dozens of languages and is one of the most frequently performed plays in the world. The characters' experiences will resonate with audiences of diverse backgrounds. The show will feature original music commissioned from Cedar Rapids native Luke Gullickson, who will play along with the Grant Wallace Band in the show.

Audiences attend the Classics once and realize that what is in their picnic basket is nearly as important as what is onstage. From carryout pizza or deli-sandwiches to elaborate spreads of antipasto plates and roasted chicken, dining is taken to a new level with Brucemore's version of dinner and a show. Packing for a Classics picnic just became easier. Brucemore is partnering with The Early Bird to offer patrons the opportunity to have their picnic waiting for them at the show. Select one of three dining options, call Brucemore (319) 362-7375 to place an order, pick it up in the Visitor Center the night of the event, and enjoy the Classics experience. Picnics must be purchased at least 24 hours before the show date by calling (319) 362-7375. A "Classics Package" is also available, including a wine tote, two picnics, and a bottle of wine. A complete list of the picnic options can be found at www.brucemore.org.

Sponsored by Rockwell Collins and media sponsored by The Gazette and KCRG-TV9, Our Town features a cast of the area's finest actors. Nineteen return to the Classics stage, including Jason Alberty, David Bolt, Ben Charles, Leslie Charipar, Taylor Foster, Harrison Ginsberg, Lincoln Ginsberg, Megan Ginsberg, Steve Ginsberg, Larry Hansen, Scott Humeston, Jim Kern, Jessica Link, David Morton, Marty Norton, Rip Russell, Susan Streit, Cherryl Moon Thomason, and Rick Titus. Making their Classics debut are Alisa Gerhold and Anna Neumann, as well as members of the Grant Wallace Band?Chris Fischer-Lockhead, Luke Gullickson, and Ben Hjertmann. For additional information, please visit the Brucemore website, www.brucemore.org.

The Classics at Brucemore began as collaboration between Torchlight Theatrics and Brucemore in 1996, thus launching outdoor theater in Eastern Iowa. The Classics celebrates a rich history of quality live theater, from Greek tragedy to Shakespearean comedy and twentieth century American drama. Much more than a play performed outdoors, the Classics fully utilizes the natural amphitheater, incorporating the estate itself into the action; actors emerge from the woods, get dunked in the pond, and help themselves to the audience's picnics.