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With echoes of Stoppard, Kafka, and the Brothers Grimm, 'The Pillowman' centers on a writer in an unnamed totalitarian state who is being interrogated about the gruesome content of his short stories and their similarities to a series of child murders. 'Comedies don't come any blacker than 'The Pillowman,' stated the New York Times. 'Even those familiar with this British dramatist's [McDonagh's] blithe way with murder, mutilation and dismemberment may be jolted by the events described and simulated so picturesquely...(Advisory note: severed fingers and heads, electric drills, barbed wire and premature burial all figure prominently.)'

An explosive play by an Israeli about three Palestinian brothers locked in a life-and-death struggle over issues of deception and betrayal. Set in a village on the West Bank in 1990, with the Israeli-Arab struggle as its backdrop, the play depicts the tragedy of one family torn between duty, kinship, principles and survival.

The RiverPark Center event will feature a retrospective on Peter Falk, who played Columbo on television and died June 23. William Link, co-creator of the television series 'Columbo,' has written several Columbo short stories. Four will be selected and presented as Live Broadcast Theatre productions (formerly called Live Radio Theatre and presented in the style of old-fashioned radio shows).

William A. Meyer, Chairman of the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, today announced that Jeffrey Bateman has been named to the nonprofit organization's Board of Directors. Also announced was the election of the officers for the organization. Jeffrey Bateman, Regional Vice President of the legendary Tiffany & Co. is also a caring and compassionate philanthropist and active community leader in the Palm Beaches, who - in addition to the Kravis Center - has worked with many outstanding local and national organizations.

Caldwell Theatre Company announced a summer season that embraces diversity and theatricality. Embarking on the successful formula of summers past, they will open the summer season with a World Premiere by South Florida playwright Michael McKeever, and his comedic take on the famous Collyer Brothers of Harlem, titled Stuff. The comedy will be followed by a classically executed drama, Six Years, by the up and coming writer Sharr White.

Rising Action Theatre announced its 2011-2012 Fifth Anniversary Season. Five plays and musicals, celebrating the diversity and promoting tolerance through the theatre arts, will comprise the Season, beginning in September.

New Theatre will be having its 2nd Annual Midsummer Night's Dream Party Fundraiser on Saturday, July 30 from 7:00 pm - 11:00. This year's festivities takes place at the law firm of Lipscomb, Eisenberg & Baker, P.L. located at One Biscayne Boulevard, Penthouse 3800, Miami, Florida 33131 in Downtown Miami.

FST will present the regional premiere of Our Son's Wedding. The new play had its world premiere at Gloucester Stage Company, and went on to a recent run at Lake George Dinner Theatre in New York. New York actress Marina Re returns to FST as the wife, Mary, after appearing as the mother in both The Miamians and Boleros for the Disenchanted. She also appeared in Our Son's Wedding at Lake George Dinner Theatre and Gloucester Stage in the same role. Marina's husband, actor Paul D'Amato, will join her on stage in what will surely be a chemistry filled portrayal of the couple Angelo and Mary Lo Presto.

The Promethean Theatre (TPT) seeks daring and creative approaches to classical pieces as well as contemporary and new works that engage the imagination and inspire passionate discourse among its artists and the audience.

FST's hit country musical Cowgirls has been extended through July 17, due to popular demand. The 'energetic' musical is under the direction of Mary Murfitt (concept of COWGIRLS/composer/lyricist) and music direction by Mary Ehlinger (musical arrangments for COWGIRLS), and brings together six talented actresses-singers-musicians 'for a thoroughly enjoyable evening of musical theatre.' (SCENE Magazine)

The Summer Jazz Camp at the Arts at St. Johns in Miami Beach includes Jazz music history, introduction to the fundamental language of Jazz, Latin rhythms, Jazz theory and technique, Jazz improvisation, and small-group ensemble jam sessions.

An explosive play by an Israeli about three Palestinian brothers locked in a life-and-death struggle over issues of deception and betrayal. Set in a village on the West Bank in 1990, with the Israeli-Arab struggle as its backdrop, the play depicts the tragedy of one family torn between duty, kinship, principles and survival.

Benise's The Spanish Guitar has been hailed as 'The Latin Riverdance!' A former street musician now a celebrated International guitarist, Benise (Buh-ness-say) and his Emmy award-winning Nights of Fire cast, perform The World Music & Dance Spectacular The Spanish Guitar at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, November 6 at 7 p.m. in the Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall.

The Main Street Players is pleased to announce its upcoming production of Extremities by William Mastrosimone. This riveting, thought-provoking drama about a woman, Marjorie, who escapes her would-be rapist and then metes out her own justice has been intriguing and gripping audiences for over twenty years, all the time demanding that we examine our own attitudes towards crime and the justice system. As Marjorie's justice becomes more and more like revenge, the arrival of her two roommates forces all four people - rapist, victim, and bystanders - to examine where we draw the line between intent and action, and between what is justifiable and what is not. The play contains adult content and strong language, and parents are cautioned.

The RiverPark Center event will feature a retrospective on Peter Falk, who played Columbo on television and died June 23. William Link, co-creator of the television series 'Columbo,' has written several Columbo short stories. Four will be selected and presented as Live Broadcast Theatre productions (formerly called Live Radio Theatre and presented in the style of old-fashioned radio shows).

The Island Players is a new community theatre group founded by a trio of longtime theatre aficionados and Marco Islanders Pat Berry (founder of the Marco Island Film Festival and SoapFest), Jean Ann Rowles and Pattie Ziesig (founder of Pattie's Playhouse). All three women bring extensive stage and directing experience as well as strong affiliations with local community organizations. According to Ms. Berry, The Island Players was created to provide an outlet for fun, creative community involvement while seeking to produce quality entertainment not currently served by the professional theatre groups.

'Crossing Delancey' is best remembered by audiences for the movie version in the 1980's that made Amy Irving a star as the character of Isabelle. In the Stage Door version, Isabelle is being played by New York actress Laura Kaldis. The play is a heart warming comedy about modern times clashing with old world traditions.

The Promethean Theatre (TPT) seeks daring and creative approaches to classical pieces as well as contemporary and new works that engage the imagination and inspire passionate discourse among its artists and the audience.

RISING ACTION THEATRE ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR TWO FALL PRODUCTIONS - 'AS BEES IN HONEY DROWN' and 'THRILL ME' Audition Dates: Monday, July 11 - 7 pm - 10 pm Wednesday, July 13 - 6 pm - 7:30 pm (Call Backs to follow at 7:30 pm) Appointments not required.

An explosive play by an Israeli about three Palestinian brothers locked in a life-and-death struggle over issues of deception and betrayal. Set in a village on the West Bank in 1990, with the Israeli-Arab struggle as its backdrop, the play depicts the tragedy of one family torn between duty, kinship, principles and survival.