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2/28/2020 Live From BIFF

Hour Two live from BIFF. Joining us this hour:

  • Filmmaker Katharina Stieffenhofer

  • Filmmakers Philip Knowlton and Cynthia Bauer

  • Director Nicholas Strange

  • Official BIFF Photographers, Marjorie and Brenton Driscoll

 

2/28/2020 Live from BIFF

We're live from the Beloit International Film Festival (BIFF).  Joining the program this hour

  • BIFF Executive Director Greg Gerard

  • Filmmaker Gavin Michael Booth

 

2/26/2020 Jim Tropp Talks The Upcoming Parker High School lay Chaplin

Parker High School presents “CHAPLIN the musical”

“CHAPLIN the musical” is based on the real-life story of Charlie Chaplin, the iconic film actor, writer, producer and director. The new musical spans the comic’s entire career, from Chaplin’s first performance as a child in 19th-century London to his tearful acceptance of an honorary Academy Award in 1972. The show documents the beloved actor’s rise to fame and the people who shaped his life, including his mother Hannah, his older brother Sydney, his fourth wife Oona O’Neill and gossip columnist Hedda Hopper. The musical dramatizes the making of Chaplin’s legendary films, including The Kid, The Circus, Modern Times and The Great Dictator as well as his turbulent childhood, frenzied love life and political beliefs. Featuring an original score by Christopher Curtis, including “Look at All the People,” “Just Another Day in Hollywood” and “This Man,” Book by Thomas Meehan Thomas Meehan was an American playwright. He was best known for writing the books for the musicals Annie, The Producers, and Hairspray. Meehan also wrote the books for the musicals Young Frankenstein and Cry-Baby and co-wrote the books for Elf: The Musical and Chaplin: The Musical.

“CHAPLIN the musical” tells the touching story of the man who makes the world laugh as his legendary screen persona, the Tramp, but struggles to find happiness in his own life.

Directed by Jim Tropp, Music Directed by Jan Knutson and Choreographed by Michael Stanek.

“CHAPLIN the musical” will be presented March 6,7,13 & 14 @ at 7:00pm and March 8 & 14 at 1pm at Parker High School, 3125 Mineral Point Ave, Janesville, WI 53548. All tickets are $15 and are available at Voigt Music, 38 S. Main St, Janesville, Knapton Musik Knotes, 2475 Milton Ave, Janesville. Tickets will also be available at the box office on the day of performances or by calling 608.743.5591. Opening Night performance, Friday, March 6 at 7:00pm all tickets will be $12. For further information, contact Jan Knutson at 608.743.5591 or email: jknutson@janesville.k12.wi.us

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2/26/2020 Ms. Emily Pelz,Principal of Beloit Memorial High School and Mr. Mitch Breisemeister, Director of Career and Technical Education

Ms. Emily Pelz,Principal of Beloit Memorial High School and Mr. Mitch Breisemeister, Director of Career and Technical Education are excited to talk about the first-of-its-kind program in Rock County! Both Emily and Mitch have been involved since the start- and have worked really hard to bring the program to fruition. We'll take calls and texts at 608-752-4000

https://www.sdb.k12.wi.us/collegiateacademy