A History of Mime in Ann Arbor with Performances by Michael Lee

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 10:55am

Join us for a series of short performances and interviews with local mime Michael Lee and special guests O.J. Anderson and Perry Perrault. The performance, which will consist of short 4-6 minute pieces will be for many, an introduction to “the actor’s art” of mime. With credit given to the mime artists that inspired and taught Michael Lee, we’ll connect the dots between legendary mimes, and the local Ann Arbor mimes who knew and trained with them.

This project is part of AADL’s commemoration of the city’s bicentennial year.

AADL Talks To: John Gutoskey, Artist, Designer, Printmaker & Collector

Sun, 10/13/2024 - 1:26pm

In this episode, AADL talks to John Gutoskey. John talks to us about his career as a visual artist from his early years in costume design to his work in massage therapy and eventually owning a printmaking studio. John recalls the galleries he has shown at, the theatrical and dance companies he collaborated with, how his career path has followed his varied interests, and reflects on the changes in Ann Arbor's art scene.