Artscene With Erika Funke

Elizabeth Powers, Adjunct Professor at King's College & Director of the Fall 2025 production of "Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really" by Kate Hamill at the George P. Maffei ll Theatre on the King's campus, 133 N. River Street in Wilkes-Barre.Shows October 2 and 3 at 7:30 pm; October 4 at 2:00 and 10:00 pm, and October 5at 2:00 pm. https://www.onthestage.tickets/kings-college-theatre/or by phone at (570) 208-5828.

Julie Esty, founder & artistic director of the Dearly Departed Players, and Roger Mattes,a member of the troupe, speaking about the 2025 Dunmore Cemetery Tour taking place October 5th and 12th at 2:00 pm on the grounds in Dunmore PA. The tour is free and lasts 2 hours and walking shoes are recommended. For more information: Facebook.com/TheDunmoreCemeteryTour/

Resident Artists/Ensemble Members Amy Rene Byrne, Kimmie Muroya& Aaron White, actors in the cast of "The 39 Steps" adapted by PatrickBarlow from the novel by John Buchan & the film by Alfred Hitchcock,running at the Alvina Krause Theatre, 226 Center Street in downtownBloomsburg October 2, 3, 4, & 5; October 9, 10, 11, &12, 2025.Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays at 3:00 pm.www.bte.org/

Ty Kim, Emmy Award-Winning filmmaker and director of the recent documentary titled, "Earl." The film tells the story of the life and music of the distinguished 20th composer and educator who retired from Harvard University in 1990 and died in 1998. Earl studied with Arnold Schoenberg and Ernest Bloch and taught Paul Salerni and John Harbison, award-winning composers in their own right. Earl Kim's association with writer Samuel Beckett is explored in the film as well as Earl's service during World War II. We hear in this feature Dr. Salerni's memories of Earl Kim as his teacher & mentor, as well. The documentary has been screened internationally and has won a number of prizes. For more information: earlkimcomposer.com

Bill O'Boyle, Member of the Steering Committee of the Luzerne CountyArts & Entertainment Hall of Fame, and columnist & staff writer for theTimes Leader, speaking about the 2025 Induction Ceremony takingplace on Saturday, October 4th, at the F.M. Kirby Center on PublicSquare in downtown Wilkes-Barre. There is a special VIPreception at 5:00 and tickets should be purchased by 5:00 pm onMonday, September 29th. There are still general admissiontickets available--doors opening at 6:30 with showtime at 7:30 pm.You can find information on Facebook and at kirbycenter.org/We heard briefly in the prologue from Heather Sincavage, Directorof the Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University.

Bill O'Boyle, Member of the Steering Committee of the Luzerne CountyArts & Entertainment Hall of Fame, and columnist & staff writer for theTimes Leader, speaking about the 2025 Induction Ceremony takingplace on Saturday, October 4th, at the F.M. Kirby Center on PublicSquare in downtown Wilkes-Barre. There is a special VIPreception at 5:00 and tickets should be purchased by 5:00 pm onMonday, September 29th. There are still general admissiontickets available--doors opening at 6:30 with showtime at 7:30 pm.You can find information on Facebook and at kirbycenter.org/We heard briefly in the prologue from Heather Sincavage, Directorof the Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University.

Thomas Putnam, Artistic Director of Hamilton-Gibson Productions, who acts inand directs the current production of "Under the Lintel" by Glen Berger, running nowthrough October 5, 2025, at the Warehouse Theatre, Central Avenue, in Wellsboro, PA.Shows are Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2:30 pm.www.hamiltongibson.org/

Rob Padden, Creative Director, & Karen Padden, Assistant Director, speaking about the 25th anniversary of Gravestone Manor, a TheatricalHaunted House, at 1095 HWY 315 inside the Trion warehouse.Shows run weekends from September 26 through October 26, 2025.Fridays & Saturdays from 7:00 to 10:00pm and Sundays from 7:00 to9:30 pm. www.gravestonemanor.com/ All proceeds benefit theUnited Way of Wyoming Valley.

Ryan Keberle, trombonist, composer, band leader & educator,speaking about his passion for the music of Brazil in anticipationof his performance with his band mates in Collectiv do Brasilat The Cooperage Project, 1030 Main Street in Honesdale, PAon Friday, September 26, 2025 at 7 pm. They will present musicfrom their new album, "Choro das Aguas."www.thecooperageproject.org/ www.ryankeberle.com/

Conor Kelly O'Brien, Co-founder/Executive Director of the Scranton Fringe Festival,speaking about the history of the event and a number of the original productionsscheduled as part of this year's Festival, running from September 25th throughOctober 5th. There will be live theater, visual arts displays, live music, comedy, film and more, in many different venues. The Festival will kick off on Thursday (9/25) at Marywood University from 6 to 9 pm and will feature a 3D projection light show.For more information and a complete schedule: www.scrantonfringe.org/

Ronnie Harvey, General Theater Manager & Film Booker at theDietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga Street in Tunkhannock,speaking about Fall Fest 2025 when 20 films will be screenedin 21 days--September 19th through October 9th.For listings and times: www.dietrichtheater.com

Actors Joe Hudak and Lauren Hudak, speaking about theNEPA premiere of the jukebox musical "Disaster," writtenby Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick, at the Little Theatreof Wilkes-Barre, 537 N. Main Street. The show runsfrom September 12 through September 21, 2025,with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at8:00 pm and Sundays at 3:00.For information and tickets: www.ltwb.org/570-823-1875

David Hicks, author of the novel-in-storiesWhite Plains and The Magic Ticket for children,speaking about his new novel, The GospelAccording to Danny, issued by Vine Leaves Press.Dr. Hicks is Director of the Maslow Family GraduateProgram in Creative Writing at Wilkes University,where he is on the faculty, and he will offer a programat the 2025 Milford Readers and Writers Festivalin Pike County, on Sunday, September 14th at12:30, in conversation with Matthew Hinton ofMisericordia University. www.milfordreadersandwriters.com/ Hicks will alsotake part in book events in October & Novemberin Binghamton, Bethlehem, Scranton & Wilkes-Barre. For more information: www.david-hicks.com/

Jeff Boam, filmmaker & playwright from NEPA,speaking about his award-winning drama,The Judas Sheep, to be presented byDiva Productions at the Olde Brick Theater,126 W. Market Street, in Scranton, runningSeptember 12 through September 21, 2025, withshows Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pmand Sunday matinees at 2:00. PaigeBalitski directs.For more information: Facebook.com/DivaTheaterScranton

Dr. George Aulisio, Dean of the Weinberg Memorial Library andDirector of the Schemel Forum at the University of Scranton,speaking about the Fall 2025 offerings that include eveningcourses, the World Affairs Luncheon Seminars;collaborative programs and University for a Day.For information and to register:www.scranton.edu/schemelforum/570-941-4740

Historian & Author Dayne Rugh, speaking about his new study, "John Durkee: The Forgotten Story of Connecticut's Bold Man From Bean Hill," in anticipation of his presentation at theLuzerne County Historical Society's President's Dinner on Thursday, September 18th at6:00 pm, in the Grand Hall at the Westmoreland Club, 59 South Franklin Street indowntown Wilkes-Barre. Rugh will be dressed as a Colonel in the RevolutionaryArmy, and he will talk about Durkee's impact on Wilkes-Barre. Attendees willalso be able to view original artifacts from the Battle of Wyoming and the AmericanRevolutionary War era from the LCHS collection.For more information: www.luzernehistory.org/and for the book: www.keystohistory.com/

Chason Goldschmitz, Executive Director of the NEPA Philharmonic, speaking about theSensory-Friendly performance by the Philharmonic Wind Quartet at the Pittston MemorialLibrary, on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 10 am and again at 1 pm. There will be arts activities and many resources for families about autism. For reservations call (570)654-9565 and for more information; www.nepaphil.org/The library is located at 47 Broad Street in Pittston.

John Weiss, Co-Chair of the series, and Rev Bill Carter, Pastor of the FP Church CS &jazz pianist, composer & band leader, speaking about the 2025-2026 Arts atFirst Presbyterian season. The opening performance will featurethe Bloom/Funkhouser Duo in a Salute to Duke Ellington on Sunday, September 14that 4:00 at the church, 300 School Street in Clarks Summit. The Duo will also performon Friday, September 12th at 7 pm in Carver Hall at the Commonwealth University atBloomsburg. The concerts are free and open to the public. For the completeseason: www.fpccs.org/

Vaughn Faison and JE McKissic, 2 members of Kings Return, speaking about their a cappella singing and their music and mission, in anticipation of the group's performance at the Weis Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA, on Thursday, September 11th at 7:30 pm to open the 2025-26 season. www.bucknell.edu/weiscenter

Musician James Barrett, singer-songwriter & event producer, speaking about the 2025Good Things Are Happening Fest, taking place on Saturday, September 6th at theScranton Iron Furnaces. Doors open at Noon & the music begins at 12:30.This year's headlining band is The Menzingers. For information: goodthingsfestpa.com and all social media platforms.