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Oklahoma Theatre Guild Presents Dustin Lance Black's '8', 9/30
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2012


The Oklahoma Theatre Guild, in cooperation with The Cimarron Alliance, with license from the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) and Broadway Impact, has announced a one-night-only reading of "8," a play chronicling the historic trial in the federal constitutional challenge to California's Proposition 8, written by Academy Award-winning screenwriter and AFER Founding Board Member Dustin Lance Black.

IN FOCUS WITH MARTIN SHEEN Explores Civil War Battlefields and Museums
by TV News Desk - Sep 21, 2012


The producers of In Focus with Martin Sheen have announced an upcoming series of reports showcasing many of the important places and artifacts related to the Civil War.

Public Theatre of Southern California Holds Reading of Dustin Lance Black's '8' Tonight, 9/21
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2012


Civic leaders and a star-studded cast will perform a one-night- only reading of "8, The Play," with Public Theatre of Southern California, with license from the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) and Broadway Impact. "8, The Play," chronicles the historic trial in the federal constitutional challenge to California's Proposition 8, written by Academy Award-winning screenwriter and AFER Founding Board Member Dustin Lance Black. The performance will take place at 8 p.m. tonight, September 21st at The Ernest Borgnine Theater, located at 855 Elm Avenue in downtown Long Beach.

VIDEO: Cast of THE WEST WING Reunite for Political Message Video
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 20, 2012


The cast of the long-running NBC drama series THE WEST WING, including Alllison Janney and Bradley Whitford, reunited recently in a video to walk and talk about why it's important to vote on the nonpartisan section of the ballot - and why Bridget Mary McCormack should be on the Michigan Supreme Court. Check out the video below!

IN FOCUS WITH MARTIN SHEEN to Examine the Future of Healthcare
by TV News Desk - Sep 19, 2012


The producers of In Focus with Martin Sheen have announced an upcoming series exploring the rapid changes that will be affecting the healthcare industry in the coming years.

Holland Taylor, Luke Macfarlane, and More Set for 8 Reading at ACT, 10/7
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 19, 2012


American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.), in association with the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) and Broadway Impact, announced today the casting for the one-night-only staged reading of "8" taking place on Sunday, October 7, 2012, at 7 p.m., at A.C.T.'s Geary Theater (415 Geary Street, San Francisco). The landmark marriage equality play, written by Academy Award-winning screenwriter (Milk) and AFER Founding Board Member Dustin Lance Black, chronicles the historic trial in the federal constitutional challenge to California's Proposition 8. Proceeds from the reading benefit AFER and LGBTQ youth participating in A.C.T.'s ACTsmart (formerly known as ArtReach) program, which offers free student matinee tickets and theater-based pre- and postshow workshops at no cost to 23 public high schools in the Bay Area (including all 18 San Francisco public high schools) with large populations of underserved, low-income students who otherwise would have little exposure to the arts. Tickets range in price from $50 to $100. A limited number of $250 seats are available and include premium seating and access to a postperformance reception with the cast. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased online at act-sf.org or by calling 415.749.2228.

IN FOCUS WITH MARTIN SHEEN to Explore Higher Education Financial Aid Options
by TV News Desk - Sep 17, 2012


The producers of In Focus with Martin Sheen have announced an upcoming report highlighting financial aid options for American students seeking higher education. The report is part of the show's continuing commitment to education in the United States.

Denver Center Theatre Company Will Present '8,' 10/15
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 17, 2012


Denver Center Theatre Company (DCTC), with license from the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) and Broadway Impact, is proud to announce a one-night-only reading of "8," a play chronicling the historic trial in the federal constitutional challenge to California's Proposition 8, written by Academy Award-winning screenwriter and AFER Founding Board Member Dustin Lance Black. The reading is in partnership with One Colorado Education Fund, a statewide advocacy organization dedicated to securing and protecting equality and opportunity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Coloradans and their families.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - PBS's PIONEERS OF THIRTEEN, Premiering Tonight
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 17, 2012


In honor of THIRTEEN's 50th anniversary on September 16, 2012, the flagship station of PBS is kicking off a year-long celebration the week of September 17-23, 2012 with the premiere of PIONEERS OF THIRTEEN, a four-part documentary chronicling the growth and breadth of the station's programming over 50 years.

Four-Part Series PIONEERS OF THIRTEEN Premieres Tonight, 9/17
by TV News Desk - Sep 17, 2012


In honor of THIRTEEN's 50th anniversary this weekend on September 16, 2012, the flagship station of PBS is kicking off a year-long celebration this week, September 17-23, 2012 with the premiere of Pioneers of THIRTEEN, a four-part documentary chronicling the growth and breadth of the station's programming over 50 years.

IN FOCUS WITH MARTIN SHEEN to Examine Language Disorders in Children
by TV News Desk - Sep 14, 2012


The producers of In Focus with Martin Sheen have announced the latest in an effort to address issues facing America's young people. The program is set to examine language disorders that are impacting communication skills in children.

IN FOCUS WITH MARTIN SHEEN to Explore English Language Programs
by TV News Desk - Sep 12, 2012


The producers of In Focus with Martin Sheen are excited to announce an upcoming report highlighting community programs that are teaching new immigrants the English language.

Candice Hicks' FEELING GOOD Comes to Palm Desert's Newman Theater, 9/23
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2012


Feeling Good is a one-woman musical cabaret concert and marks Candice's first appearance at the Arthur Newman Theater at the Joslyn Center where she will be joined by Musical Director, Ron Snyder and special guest Ms. Jessica Unland. The show will take place on Sunday, September 23, 2012 at 2 PM.

In Focus with Martin Sheen to Explore Adult Literacy Programs
by Robert Diamond - Sep 10, 2012


The producers of In Focus Martin Sheen have announced a new effort to highlight programs around the country that are helping adults learn the essential skill of reading.

Reading of Dustin Lance Black's '8' Held at Alley Theatre Tonight, 9/10
by BWW News Desk - Sep 10, 2012


A one-night-only reading of 8 will be performed on the Alley Theatre's Neuhaus Stage, with license from the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) and Broadway Impact. Academy Award-winning screenwriter and AFER Founding Board Member Dustin Lance Black's play chronicles the historic trial in the federal constitutional challenge to California's Proposition 8. The reading will be Monday, September 10 at 7:30 PM.

IN FOCUS WITH MARTIN SHEEN Report Explores Innovative Investments
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2012


The producers of In Focus with Martin Sheen have announced an upcoming report exploring alternative market strategies that are helping people grow their money through innovative approaches to investment.

UUFHC Presents One-Night Reading of Dustin Lance Black's '8' Tonight, 9/8
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2012


Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Harford County (UUFHC), with license from the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) and Broadway Impact, has announced a one-night-only reading of "8," a play chronicling the historic trial in the federal constitutional challenge to California's Proposition 8, written by Academy Award-winning screenwriter and AFER Founding Board Member Dustin Lance Black.

Four-Part Series PIONEERS OF THIRTEEN to Premiere 9/17
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 7, 2012


In honor of THIRTEEN's 50th anniversary on September 16, 2012, the flagship station of PBS is kicking off a year-long celebration the week of September 17-23, 2012 with the premiere of Pioneers of THIRTEEN, a four-part documentary chronicling the growth and breadth of the station's programming over 50 years.

IN FOCUS WITH MARTIN SHEEN Explores Education for Autistic Students
by TV News Desk - Sep 6, 2012


The producers of In Focus with Martin Sheen have announced an upcoming report outlining an innovative approach to working with autistic children in the classroom.

In Focus with Martin Sheen to Premiere on PBS with Mayan Prophecies Investigation
by Robert Diamond - Sep 5, 2012


The producers of In Focus with Martin Sheen have announced details of the premiere episode - an exploration of the concern over Mayan calendar suggestions of a coming global calamity.

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