Ted Grant News

Kim Renz, Executive Director of Theater at Lime Kiln, today announced two events just added to the 2010 season's roster. On August 27th, Lime Kiln will host a CD Release party, and on September 26th, the theater will present the Carolina Chocolate Drops to honor Mike Seeger.

The Take Back Pride Campaign, GNW Charitable Trust, The Gay and Lesbian Center and Jamie McGonnigal will present a star-studded concert of William Finn's Elegies: A Song Cycle.

Kim Renz, Executive Director of Theater at Lime Kiln, today announced two events just added to the 2010 season's roster. On August 27th, Lime Kiln will host a CD Release party, and on September 26th, the theater will present the Carolina Chocolate Drops to honor Mike Seeger.

Deaf West Theatre, Ed Waterstreet, Artistic Director, has announced their next production, My Sister In This House by Wendy Kesselman. Directed by Michael Unger, My Sister In This House will begin previews on Saturday, April 10 and is set to open on Saturday, April 17 at 8pm. The engagement will run through Sunday, May 30.

Sony MASTERWORKS announces the signing of 4TROOPS. Their debut self-titled CD will be available on May 11th with a portion of the proceeds from the sales to benefit veteran-related organizations. Sony chose to release the album during Armed Forces Week (May 8-May 15) which honors Americans serving in all five services - Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard.

Deaf West Theatre, Ed Waterstreet, Artistic Director, has announced their next production, My Sister In This House by Wendy Kesselman. Directed by Michael Unger, My Sister In This House began previews on Saturday, April 10 and is set to open on Saturday, April 17 at 8pm.

Deaf West Theatre, Ed Waterstreet, Artistic Director, has announced their next production, My Sister In This House by Wendy Kesselman. Directed by Michael Unger, My Sister In This House will begin previews on Saturday, April 10 and is set to open on Saturday, April 17 at 8pm. The engagement will run through Sunday, May 30.

Deaf West Theatre, Ed Waterstreet, Artistic Director, has announced their next production, My Sister In This House by Wendy Kesselman. Directed by Michael Unger, My Sister In This House will begin previews on Saturday, April 10 and is set to open on Saturday, April 17 at 8pm. The engagement will run through Sunday, May 30.

Sony MASTERWORKS announces the signing of 4TROOPS. Their debut self-titled CD will be available on May 11th with a portion of the proceeds from the sales to benefit veteran-related organizations. Sony chose to release the album during Armed Forces Week (May 8-May 15) which honors Americans serving in all five services - Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard.

Film Independent, the non-profit arts organization that produces the Spirit Awards and the Los Angeles Film Festival, announced nominations this morning for the 25th Film Independent Spirit Awards. Nominees for Best Feature include (500) Days Of Summer, Amreeka, Precious, Sin Nombre and The Last Station. Taraji P. Henson and Matt Dillon also announced finalists for the Acura Someone to Watch Award, the Truer Than Fiction Award, and the Piaget Producers Award. A Serious Man was selected for the Robert Altman Award, which is given to one film's director, casting director and ensemble cast.

Deaf West Theatre, Ed Waterstreet, Artistic Director, has announced their next production, My Sister In This House by Wendy Kesselman. Directed by Michael Unger, My Sister In This House will begin previews on Saturday, April 10 and is set to open on Saturday, April 17 at 8pm. The engagement will run through Sunday, May 30.

Comedian Eddie Izzard will host the 25th Annual Film Independent Spirit Awards, Film Independent has announced. The awards will take place the night of March 5th at LA Live's event deck in Los Angeles. Film Independent said of the comedian, 'Izzard's tangential, absurd, bizarre, and surreal comic narratives are lauded for their creativity and wit, which suits the irreverent, laid-back style of the Spirit Awards.'

TimeLine Theatre Company announces that it has been chosen as a recipient of a $25,000 unrestricted grant from the Lester and Hope Abelson Fund for the Performing Arts.

Comedian Eddie Izzard will host the 25th Annual Film Independent Spirit Awards, Film Independent has announced. The awards will take place the night of March 5th at LA Live's event deck in Los Angeles. Film Independent said of the comedian, 'Izzard's tangential, absurd, bizarre, and surreal comic narratives are lauded for their creativity and wit, which suits the irreverent, laid-back style of the Spirit Awards.'

Several New Jersey theatres have faced budget cuts and loss of grants during these tough economic times. While some theatres have been forced to cut back on the number of productions this season, other have used resourcefulness and assistance of their employees in order to push through a difficult season.

Film Independent, the non-profit arts organization that produces the Spirit Awards and the Los Angeles Film Festival, announced nominations this morning for the 25th Film Independent Spirit Awards. Nominees for Best Feature include (500) Days Of Summer, Amreeka, Precious, Sin Nombre and The Last Station. Taraji P. Henson and Matt Dillon also announced finalists for the Acura Someone to Watch Award, the Truer Than Fiction Award, and the Piaget Producers Award. A Serious Man was selected for the Robert Altman Award, which is given to one film's director, casting director and ensemble cast.

Theatre Communications Group (TCG) announced that it is the recipient of a re-granting award from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The grants represent renewed and increased support for TCG's three-pronged New Generations Program: Future Leaders, Future Audiences and Future Collaborators.

On the heels of the news that Penguin Rep Theatre had extended the run of its acclaimed 2009 season-opener, Tom Dudzick's comedy Our Lady of South Division Street, executive director Andrew M. Horn announced today that the company had just been awarded a grant from The Shubert Foundation, a prominent grant-maker to nonprofit theatres and dance companies throughout the United States.

The Board of Directors of The Shubert Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce that The Foundation has awarded $17,588,000 in general operating support to 448 not-for-profit organizations throughout the United States in May 2009.