While some of the subjects of my 'Actors Around Town' series have been performing since they were kids, others decided to step out of the box and try their hand at acting later on in life. This is the story of someone who was a little later than some to the realization of her dreams to perform....
With an original libretto by Hector Cremieux and Ludovac Halevy and now directed by Ralph Bott and orchestrated by Jon Smith, this version is based on 2nd version, of 1874. The sub-title is Opera Feerie which translates as "extravaganza", and in 1874 it was an absolute extravaganza. The cast was co...
Hard-Bitten Productions' play #scarecrow will be produced at this year's 2016 Toronto Fringe Festival. #scarecrow tells the story of how a group of friends deal with their guilt when their childhood friend, Tesai, is found unconscious in a motel room. ...
Eleven years after winning Best of Fest in Toronto Fringe with "BoyGroove" (also 2006 Audience Choice Dora Award), RibbitRePublic is back! Three Fringe veterans join forces to play a cast of thousands in this epic, critically acclaimed tour de force. Plank Magazine says, 'These three are truly F...
We move from sea to land for tonight's penultimate episode of Season Two before the mid-season finale. Yes, it's from the Abigail boat to the Abigail vineyard as the gang finally arrives in Mexico. Safety at last… right?...
The award-winning series MetroFocus premieres new episodes in the New York and tri-state region weeknights at 5 p.m. on WLIW21, 5:30 p.m. on NJTV and 6 p.m. on THIRTEEN. All episodes are available at metrofocus.org following the broadcast....
London 2012. The world is watching. Can the city deliver the greatest Olympics ever? Pulling the strings is media mogul, broadcaster and puppet master, Jeremiah Peachum. Together with his star of the show, Lockitt, the Mayor of London, they are perfectly placed to capitalise on Team GB's gold and dr...
Since co-founding Griot Theatre in 2011, Artistic Director Malik B. El-Amin has pushed the company's mission, finding not just roles but entire productions that could feature female artists, artists of color and artists with physical disabilities and using what some would call creative casting as an...
Since co-founding Griot Theatre in 2011, Artistic Director Malik B. El-Amin has pushed the company's mission, finding not just roles but entire productions that could feature female artists, artists of color and artists with physical disabilities and using what some would call creative casting as an...
'In Lady Justice and the Conspiracy Trial,' author, Robert Thornhill, continues to ask the question, 'Are we being poisoned?' Investigative reporter, Jack Carson, has been murdered, but by whom? Police arrest mob boss Carmine Marchetti, but Walt is convinced that it was the work of government ...
Casting has been announced for The Buskers Opera, a brand new musical from the pen of Dougal Irvine (Departure Lounge, The Snow Queen, Britain's Got Bhangra), which will open at Park Theatre on 28 April and play until 4 June, with a press night on 5 May....
Catherine Victoria Thompson, a new author, has completed her new book 'The Summoning': a bone chilling fictional tale that will keep the reader holding their breath to see what will happen next....
An assignment has just turned interesting for GFI investigator Malachi Whitetail. When a shy, mousy woman walks into his local diner, it takes him a minute to recognize her as an employee of the real estate office he's been monitoring. Not a believer in coincidence, Mal decides a closer look at the ...
NEW YORK, Dec. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire-iReach/ Rudy Franchi's just published mystery novel, Murder On The Road Show(Henchman Press, Somerville, MA) is the latest entry in the 'accidental detective' genre. In this example, the amateur sleuth is Carlo Parigi, a roguish New York collectibles dealer who wa...
Rudy Franchi's just published mystery novel, Murder On The Road Show (Henchman Press, Somerville, MA) is the latest entry in the 'accidental detective' genre. In this example, the amateur sleuth is Carlo Parigi, a roguish New York collectibles dealer who wangles his way onto a new TV program, Antiqu...
Eastbound Theatre, a division of the Milford Arts Council, announces auditions for the second show of its 22nd season, the living memoir HOLLYWOOD ARMS, by Carrie Hamilton and Carol Burnett, directed by Chris Peterson. Performances will be February 5th through February 21st, 2016, with a special be...
MCL Chicago, the first theater in Chicago dedicated to innovative musical comedy, is proud to announce the premiere of its production ONE BRAIN MORE: A ZOMBIE LES MISICAL this fall. Set in the nottoodistant future of Chicago, the musical pays homage to the industry titan of 'Les Miserables' whi...
Author D.R. Lon has read to his son every night since he was born. So, when Lon wanted to write his own book, he turned to his son for input. His new fantasy novel, 'The Wither' (published by Lulu), is the story of a group of 8-year-olds on an incredible adventure....
After SOLD-OUT performances of 'SERIOUSLY FRANK', JimmyFerraro's STUDIO THEATRE, 5732 Main Street, New Port Richey,FL presents, 'Martin Preston as LIBERACE', a musical tribute to the legendary'Mr. Showmanship' in a limited FOUR performance engagement this weekend, August 27th, 28th and 30th....
MCL Chicago, the first theater in Chicago dedicated to innovative musical comedy, is proud to announce the premiere of its production ONE BRAIN MORE: A ZOMBIE LES MISICAL this fall. Set in the nottoodistant future of Chicago, the musical pays homage to the industry titan of 'Les Miserables' whi...
The Community Players, Rhode Island's oldest community theatre, proudly announce their 95th anniversary season of plays. Founded in 1921, The Community Players continue their dedication to producing engaging live productions by the community, for the community of Rhode Island. The Community Players ...
After SOLD-OUT performances of ""SERIOUSLY FRANK"", JimmyFerraro's STUDIO THEATRE, 5732 Main Street, New Port Richey,FL presents, 'Martin Preston as LIBERACE', a musical tribute to the legendary"Mr. Showmanship" in a limited FOUR performance engagement August 27th, 28th and 30th....
In Episode 3: As the new Mercutio, Orson realizes he's bitten off more than he can chew, finding himself both tormented by Ian and dragged into the middle of the cast/crew feud. But could a surprise meeting with Martina, the resident costume designer, turn a bud of love to a beauteous flower? Writt...
Tomorrow, July 10th, Rooftop Films will present the charming independent drama Bloomin Mud Shuffle on the roof of The Old American Can Factory in Gowanus, Brooklyn. Screener available upon request....
The Academy of Canadians in Sports and Entertainment - Los Angeles (ACISE-LA) just held the inaugural 2015 Golden Maple Awards at the SLS Hotel in Los Angeles on Canada Day, July 1, 2015....
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