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The Directors Studios is opening its doors (and floors) in September 2009 as the newest Twin Cities rehearsal home for the arts and entertainment community!

Continuing a tradition that dates back to 1920, when Burns Mantle founded the annual Best Plays Theater Yearbook, the Best Plays of 2008-2009 were announced today by editor Jeffrey Eric Jenkins.

The American Theatre Wing has announced that Tony Award-nominee Brian d'Arcy James (currently playing the title role in Shrek), is the next guest on their popular interview show, 'Downstage Center.' Hosted by American Theatre Wing Executive Director Howard Sherman, 'Downstage Center' features weekly in-depth interviews with the leading artists and professionals working on stage today.

Eastwind Theatre Company presents GREENDALE, G.P., written and directed by Brad Saville.

Ralph Lee's Mettawee River Theatre Company presents the New York premiere of BEYOND THE HIGH VALLEY, based on a folk story of the Quechua people.

The Irish Repertory Theatre and its guests, including Marian Seldes and Frances Sternhagen, celebrated last Thursday's Off-Broadway opening of Conal Creedon's AFTER LUKE and WHEN I WAS GOD -- two short plays, set in present-day Ireland, about the powerful bond between fathers and their sons -- at The Irish Repertory (132 West 22nd Street) in Manhattan.

Readers' Ensemble Company presents Intimate Apparel, written by Lynn Nottage and directed by Leslie Guyton.

THE PROCESS GROUP and PURPLE MAN THEATER in association with the 13th Annual New York International Fringe Festival present the production of the world premiere of Nicholas Gray's Population: 8 at the Soho Playhouse on Tuesday August 18th at 4pm, Friday, August 21st at 10pm, Saturday, August 22nd at 3:45pm, Tuesday, August 25th at 7:15pm, and Sunday, August 30th at 2:45pm

I CAN HAS CHEEZBURGER: THE MUSICLOL! comes to the New York International Fringe Festival - FringeNYC as a production of The Present Company from August 14th to 30th. Tickets: $15.

Join Art & Soul featured artist Mike Graves as he paints on and off the canvas - maybe even spectators - at the Indianapolis Artsgarden, on Thursday, August 13 at 7 p.m.

Ars Nova presents two upcoming shows for the month of August, Katie Schorr: Did I Do That? and Story Pirates AfterDark.

Brooklyn Center launches its 55th anniversary season with Irving Berlin's I LOVE A PIANO on Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 3pm at the Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts.

The Wau Wau Sisters return home for their only show in NYC this summer to conjure a funny, raucous, ridiculous reinvention of The Last Supper - complete with 12 Disciples, umpteen cocktails, endless fun and fearless abandon!

The New York Public Library (NYPL) presents free programs for the month of August.

The Lark Play Development Center and the Indo-American Arts Council are proud to announce the selections for Playwrights' Week 2009. Eight plays were chosen from over 600 submissions.

International masters Yuko Kaseki, Ko Murobushi, Mari Osanai and Daisuke Yoshimoto will offer beginning and advanced Butoh training in NYC from October 23 to November 25, 2009 as part of the 'Fourth CAVE New York Butoh Festival -- Butoh-Kan Phase.'

Slick back that hair and put on those poodle skirts...Bowzer's Ultimate Doo-Wop Party is cruising into the Mid Hudson Civic Center on Friday, September 11th.

Maine State Music Theatre's final production of the 2009 season is the rousing musical within a comedy, 'The Drowsy Chaperone.' This Tony Award winning musical for Best Book and Score boasts delightful music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Gregg Morrison and a book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar.

New Repertory Theatre, in residence at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, is pleased to announce that it will be holding an Open House on Thursday, August 20, 2009 from 5pm to 8pm.

Celebrate the past and ignite the future with Atlanta Ballet's start to the 80th Anniversary season, Mozart's Magic Flute, choreographed by Mark Godden. This tale is one of romance, adventure, and fantasy as our hero and heroine, the love-struck Tamino and Pamina, embark on a journey inspired by passion.