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Displaying the bold spirit of celebrated poet and Black Arts Movement playwright Sonia Sanchez, The Riverside Theatre and BeBop Theatre Collective are presenting performances of two one-act plays from early in Sanchez' career that have not been performed since the late ?60s, running from Thursday, August 6 to Monday, August 17, at The Riverside Theatre, 91 Claremont Ave. (bet. 120th & 122nd St.), Morningside Heights.

The Castillo Theatre is presenting Castillo's Friends Film Series featuring four films. The film series will take place on Thursday evenings from July 16th to August 6th at the Castillo Theater, located on 543 West 42nd Street between 10th and 11th Ave. TDF accepted; group rates available. For tickets call 212-941-1234

Executive Artistic Director Kristianne Kurner, originally slated to direct David Ives' SURE THING as part of New Village Arts' Summer Comedy Festival, has just accepted the role of Doctor Flora Whetstone in Moxie Theatre's upcoming DRINK ME, OR THE STRANGE TALE OF ALICE TIMES THREE. Taking over the role of director of SURE THING will be Mark Stephan.

Tempe Little Theatre, the city's only all-volunteer, not for profit, community theatre group celebrating 38 years in bringing quality, affordable theater to our community, has announced its 2009-2010 season. All performances will be at the Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W Rio Salado Parkway, at Tempe Town Lake, in the Studio.

The City of Chicago's Outdoor Film Festival (COFF), in partnership with the Goodman Theatre, invites you to break a Guinness World RecordTM. Be part of the largest group of people ever to wear Groucho Marx's iconic look-black glasses, bushy eyebrows, greasepaint mustache, and signature schnoz- at the same time at Tuesday's (7-21-09) presentation of the American classic movie Duck Soup in Grant Park.

Tennessee Repertory Theatre will partner with The Acorn restaurant and Nashville Scene for a special event to celebrate its 25th Anniversary. The evening-titled 'Nashville Scenes'-- will feature staged readings of scenes from Tennessee Rep's 2009-2010 season and hot hors d'oeuvres and will be held Wednesday, July 29 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at The Acorn (114 28th Avenue North).

Justin Allen Pifer, in association with The Present Company, presents the World-Premiere of THE BOYS UPSTAIRS - Jason Mitchell's new comedy about and sex, dating, friendship and all the blurry lines in between - as part of the 13th Annual New York International Fringe Festival with five performances only, between August 14-30 at the SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam Street) in Manhattan.

Ivoryton Playhouse presents THE ODD COUPLE, directed by Lawrence Thelen and written by Neil Simon. THE ODD COUPLE plays August 5 through August 30, 2009.

Their story unfolds this month at the Mobtown Theater with The Little Dog Laughed, a hilarious commentary on ambition, deceit and the price of dreams. The Little Dog Laughed is the first production for the newly formed Teatro101.

The Broken Arrow Community Playhouse is proud to present our summer Youth Theatre production, 'Nottingham A Totally Teen Musical.' Book by Flip Kobler and Cindy Marcus with music by Dennis Poore and lyrics by Flip Kobler.

On July 13, Noreen Heron Zautcke hosted a party celebrating the former Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, the legendary Chicago theater that closed its doors in 1997 after producing decades of award-winning theater.

Mid-Michigan's newest professional theatre company, the Williamston Theatre, 122 S. Putnam in downtown Williamston, begins its fourth season this October. The 2009-2010 Season includes two World Premieres and a musical.

Chill out at the Michigan Theater! Ann Arbor Art Fair is back! Once again, the Michigan Theater will be the coolest place in town during the annual Ann Arbor Art Fairs Wednesday, July 15 through Saturday, July 18.

Beechmont Players of Cincinnati is having a membership meeting on Wednesday, July 15 at 7:30pm at the Anderson Center. Come and meet the cast of 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' and hear the cast perform a short excerpt of the show!

Jefferson Performing Arts Society Announces its 32nd Season of Musicals, Comedies and New Works!

After a successful opening at this year's Seattle Outdoor Theater Festival, GreenStage continues this year's shows this weekend at Lower Woodland Park by Greenlake and Lincoln Park in West Seattle. As always, all performances are presented free of charge. GreenStage is thrilled to present its 21st annual Shakespeare in the Park series, featuring THE COMEDY OF ERRORS and KING JOHN.

Friends of Dorothy Productions released a new ad campaign for their upcoming production of The Green Room - the College Musical, Who Were You?

Perth Theatre Company and His Majesty's Theatre present an Australian exclusive, EQUUS by Sir Peter Shaffer, with previews September 12-14, and opening September 15 through 26. Sir Peter Shaffer's seminal work is presented in Perth in startling new light for the first time in over thirty years. EQUUS rocked the conservative majority when it stampeded the London stage in 1973, prompting outrage and awe in equal measure. Today it remains as potent, confronting and astounding as ever.

While other institutions are jacking up prices to match the wallets of tourists and visitors alike, Bay Street Theatre is continuing to offer less expensive programming so that all may enjoy some summer fun. The week ahead includes free music and a free Salon Night, as well as a $20 ticket for experiencing a Live Radio Broadcast or a chat with ?floral designers to the stars.'

The Cooperstown Chamber Music Festival kicks off its 11th season August 2 with jazz vocalist Hilary Kole and her trio. Hilary Kole co-created and originated the lead female roles in the award-winning Off-Broadway musicals, 'Our Sinatra.' and 'Singing Astaire.'