Waitress Seeks Young Female Actress

Detroiters, WAITRESS is coming to town and is looking for two young female actresses. Do you know anyone?

WAITRESS, the Tony nominated musical will be premiering at Detroit’s Fisher Theatre, May 7-19, 2019 for a limited engagement and is looking for two young girls to perform the role of “Lulu” for the duration of the engagement.

 
WAITRESS tells the story of “Jenna”, an expert pie baker working at a local diner and stuck in a loveless marriage.   Her salvation comes in the form of her daughter, “Lulu.”
 
The character of “Lulu” is a sweet and carefree 4 to 5-year-old who appears in the production’s finale scene.  Qualified young girls should be shorter than 4’2 and be no older than 5 years and 3 months.  Individual applicants are welcome, as are sets of twins or siblings.
 
The “Search for Lulu” will take place in Detroit on Tuesday, February 5 from 12 – 3:30 PM at the Fisher Theatre, located at 3011 W. Grand Blvd.  The audition will consist of the child reading two lines from the show. If possible, parents should bring a current head shot and resume for each child. Headshot, resume and prior acting experience is not required.
 
Parents or legal guardians must register their child for a time slot in advance of the auditions using Sign Up Genius at this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/luluauditionsdetroit.  A limited number of time slots are available, and auditions strictly limited to the first 36 people who sign-up.  No walk-ups will be allowed on the day of the auditions.
 
The character of “Lulu” will be cast locally in each tour market and two girls are chosen to share the role.  Each girl chosen will perform in 4 performances each week during the two-week engagement.
 
Brought to life by a groundbreaking all-female creative team, this irresistible new hit features original music and lyrics by 6-time Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles (“Brave,” “Love Song”), a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson (“I Am Sam”) and direction by Tony Award winner Diane Paulus (Finding Neverland, Pippin, Hair).
 
Inspired by Adrienne Shelley’s beloved film WAITRESS tells the story of Jenna – a waitress and expert pie maker, Jenna dreams of a way out of her small town and loveless marriage.  A baking contest in a nearby county and the town’s new doctor may offer her a chance at a fresh start, while her fellow waitresses offer their own recipes for happiness.  But Jenna must summon the strength and courage to rebuild her own life.
 
“It’s an empowering musical of the highest order!” raves the Chicago Tribune.  “WAITRESS is a little slice of heaven!” says Entertainment Weekly and “a monumental contribution to Broadway!” according to Marie Claire.  Don’t miss this uplifting musical celebrating friendship, motherhood, and the magic of a well-made pie.
 
For more tour information, please visit http://waitressthemusical.com.
Connect with #WAITRESSTOUR
Twitter: @WaitressMusical
Instagram: @WaitressMusical
 
Performance times for WAITRESS appearing May 7 – 19, 2019 at the Fisher Theatre, located at 3011 West Grand Blvd., in Detroit are:
·         Tuesday – Saturday evening performances at 8:00 p.m.
·         Sunday evening performances at 7:30 p.m.
·         Saturday & Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m.
·         Special open captioned performance on Sunday, May 12 at 7:30 p.m.
 
Tickets for WAITRESSstart at $39 (includes facility and parking fees) and are now on sale. Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.broadwayindetroit.com or http://www.ticketmaster.com, and also by phone at 800-982-2787. A limited number of premium seats will be available through Ticketmaster and at the Fisher Theatre box office. For group sales (12 or more) please call 313-871-1132 or email groups@broadwayindetroit.com. Tickets for the open captioned performance may be purchased in person at the Fisher Theatre box office or by phone at 313-872-1000, ext. 0. Performance schedule, prices and cast are subject to change without notice.
 
Broadway In Detroit uses Ticketmaster as its sole, authorized ticketing agent. Individual tickets purchased from a ticket broker or “third party” ticket reseller involves risk and may not be authentic, sold at box office prices, or with correct performance and venue information. Broadway In Detroit box offices cannot reprint or replace lost or stolen tickets sold through a third party or ticket reseller. Broadway In Detroit is also unable to contact third party purchasers with pertinent updates or changes regarding performances.

2019 Winter To-Do List

This time last year I was standing on Lake St. Clair among fishing shanties, this year that is not the story at all. You see, it has been an incredibly mild winter thus far in Michigan. Cold temperatures are finally starting to set in, and you can bet snow and ice are right around the corner. In the meantime I have decided to share with you my Winter 2019 To-Do list. 


Winter To-Do List

1. Dine inside an igloo (plastic ones are popping up all over Michigan and they’re so cute)

2. Watch a winter sunset over the water

3. Try snowboarding

4. Go snowshoeing through a state park

5. Enjoy pizza by a fireplace

6. Hot tub under the stars while the snow falls

7. Romantic weekend in a cozy cabin

8. Go snowmobiling

9. Try new restaurants and ‘eat around the world’

10. Have a game night

11. Go ice skating

12. Take a snowy hike

13. Go on a carriage ride

14. Take a hot yoga class

15. Go bowling

Restaurant Review: Johnny Noodle King

Ramen is a staple for anyone in college, right?! Wrong! While away at college many of my friends and fellow students would eat ramen, this girl… not so much. My roommate would chow down on ramen, and I would indulge in my peanut butter and jelly sandwich, because there was no way I was eating ramen noodles as a meal. Last week while I was at the North American International Auto Show with friends they decided that after the show we would go to Johnny Noodle King. 


Johnny Noodle King is basically ramen noodles with a grown up price, and if I wasn’t paying 25 cents for ramen in college I sure was not going to pay 14 plus dollars for a grown up version. Another thing to know about me is that I really dislike pasta, so going to a place with noodles wasn’t what I was excited about. However my goal in 2019 is to try new things and not say no – therefore I went to Johnny Noodle King. 



Despite my avoidance of pasta and ramen I ended up giving Johnny Noodle King a try and order the Chicken Pho with Ramen Noodles instead of the Rice Noodles.

Chicken Pho comes with chashu chicken, scallions, onion, bean sprouts, cilantro, basil leaf, jalapeno, lime, fish sauce and rice noodles (I got ramen noodles instead). I was actually really impressed with the meal. First the amount of food was unreal, it was about three meals for me. Second, the taste was absolutely amazing. Even if you avoid ramen like me, I highly recommend giving the grown up version a try – you definitely will not regret it.


DesB Timeless Workout Plan

Can you believe January is almost over? It’s crazy, right? If you’ve been following along you know that I am not a fan of resolutions, and that this year I decided to talk about my intentions instead. If you missed the post you can check it out here. 



Recently, there was a little saying floating around online that I am sure you have seen, it says… “I’ve decided my 2019 will start on February 1st. January is a free trial month.” January has been a slow month for me, and the old me would use that as an excuse, but not this girl. I am done with excuses. January is NOT a trial month. I may be struggling a little bit getting into habit this month, however it doesn’t mean it was my trial month, there are still days left to make moves to create my best year ever. That’s why yesterday I decided to start a completely new workout plan.



Most of you know that I am a huge fan of Tone It Up, and have been doing there programs for years. Currently they have the Love Your Body Challenge going on which I am a huge advocate of. If you follow my fitness account you know that I took a break from TIU for a little bit to get real about the food I eat and have been following what Lauren Gleisberg offers. That being said, it’s a new year and it’s the perfect opportunity to give a new plan a try. That’s where DesB comes into play.



Haven’t heard of DesB before, no problem I didn’t either. But I love her instagram, and the fact she isn’t gimmicky, and that’s why I am giving her brand new TIMELESS Plan a try. 



What is TIMELESS?


TIMELESS was created for anyone looking to get into the gym or looking to break past a plateau. Which means right now is the perfect opportunity to give it a try.



The guide is a 6-week plan with a 4 day/week workout split with an optional 5th day that focuses on total body toning and fat loss. 



You’ll be working

Glutes and Hamstrings

Biceps and Shoulders

Back and Quads

Chest and Triceps

with the optional Plyometric and Ab day.



Once you finish the first three weeks you will go to a new split with new workouts that follow the same layout you have come to know during the first three weeks.



For those who want to follow along check out my stories on @erica.terry, follow my fitness account @petitefitnessista and check back here every Tuesday for an update. I will give you my real thoughts on the plan, if I’m seeing progress, what I like and don’t like, what I’ve been eating and more.



For the next six weeks, and for the first time ever I am giving you a complete inside look into my fitness routine from the ground up.


Week One: Monday, January 21

Week Two: Monday, January 28

Week Three: Monday, February 4

Week Four: Monday, February 11

Week Five: Monday, February 18

Week Six: Monday, February 25




Each Tuesday I will give you a rundown of that week. If you want real time thoughts, see what I am eating and more make sure you follow me on follow me on social media.



On Tuesday, March 5 I will share my before and after pictures with all of you, as well as give my final thoughts about the plan. Putting this all out there will not only hold me accountable, but will also help me feel more confident with myself and what my body is capable of doing. 



I cannot wait to share this journey that I am embarking on with all of you. If you have any questions, special requests, please feel free to let me know.

Mitten Crate

Thanks so much to Mitten Crate for providing me with this amazing box.


Winter has finally arrived in Michigan, and with its perfect timing the Mitten Crate arrived at my doorstep. In a market saturated with subscription boxes, Mitten Crate stands out. Mitten Crate is committed to curating boxes filled with Michigan goodies. Since receiving the Michigan Crate for the past few months I have discovered so many great brands and products. That being said this months was filled with plenty of goodies, so let\’s see what’s inside.

Speaking of made in Detroit, have you tried Better Made chips before. They taste amazing and the recipe hasn’t changed since the company opened in 1930. Better Made is actually my favorite  potato chip company and I especially love to pair the chips with a good old PB&J sandwich.

Bodhi Tree Switchel is an age old tonic used by farmers to cool off after working in the fields. Popular in the 1700’s Bodhi Tree Juice Company’s is delicious and refreshing. I receive the Ginger Turmeric Brew, and it was definitely a refreshing drink. The company is out of one of my favorite Michigan beach towns, Grand Haven.

Germack mixers are the perfect snack for on the go. Made in Detroit, Michigan they’re an essential part of any Michiganders road trips.

Guilt Chocolates bon bons definitely look too pretty to eat, but they taste even better once you accept that you have to eat these delicious treats. Made in Redford, Michigan – I highly recommend giving these little chocolates a try.

Mackinac Jerky company makes beef jerky the slow and traditional way. This process ensures that everything is tender and delicious. Made in Cheboygan, Michigan I highly recommend giving Mackinac Jerky a try on your next road trip.

Mitten Bites made in Detroit, Michigan make the perfect addition to your gym bag and will help you fuel your goals this year. These bars are not only delicious, they taste amazing as well.