To bring the most powerful people in the world to their knees... threaten what they hold most dear.
It's ?eld trip day for the students of Ballard High, a school that educates the children of DC's elite, top-of-their-industry CEOs, international diplomats, political power players, even the President's son. But when their bus is ambushed on a secluded rural road, the teenagers and their chaperones are taken, igniting a national crisis.
Now, with some of the country's most powerful parents at the mercy of one vengeful mastermind, the question arises: how far would you go and what would you become to ensure your child's safe return? With so many parents and dignitaries put into play with nowhere to turn and no one to trust, the unthinkable grows from the select families at risk to an entire nation at stake.
From executive producer/writer Rand Ravich, and starring Gillian Anderson, Dermot Mulroney, Lance Gross and Rachael Taylor comes the most emotionally charged action thriller of the season. One-hour drama.
It's ?eld trip day for the students of Ballard High, a school that educates the children of DC's elite, top-of-their-industry CEOs, international diplomats, political power players, even the President's son. But when their bus is ambushed on a secluded rural road, the teenagers and their chaperones are taken, igniting a national crisis.
Now, with some of the country's most powerful parents at the mercy of one vengeful mastermind, the question arises: how far would you go and what would you become to ensure your child's safe return? With so many parents and dignitaries put into play with nowhere to turn and no one to trust, the unthinkable grows from the select families at risk to an entire nation at stake.
From executive producer/writer Rand Ravich, and starring Gillian Anderson, Dermot Mulroney, Lance Gross and Rachael Taylor comes the most emotionally charged action thriller of the season. One-hour drama.
VIDEO: HowlRound Theatre Commons Offers Insight Into Financial Strategies For Freelance Artists
by Stephi Wild - March 28, 2020
HowlRound Theatre Commons streamed the #ArtistResource panel Financial Strategies for Freelance Artists in a Time of Crisis on the global, commons-based, peer-produced HowlRound TV network....
HBO Delays Production on SUCCESSION and BARRY; Writing Will Continue
by Stephi Wild - March 28, 2020
HBO has delayed production on its shows Succession and Barry, amidst the current health crisis, according to Deadline....
American Ballet Theatre Launches ABT Crisis Relief Fund
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 26, 2020
American Ballet Theatre's artists - dancers, production crew, rehearsal pianists and ballet masters - directly impacted by the loss of income due to canceled tour engagements in four cities this spring are now receiving supplemental benefits and financial support through the newly established ABT Cr...
Jane Fonda & Greenpeace Announce The Launch Of Virtual Fire Drill Fridays Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic
by A.A. Cristi - March 25, 2020
In an effort to prioritize the health and well-being of Fire Drill Friday supporters Jane Fonda and Greenpeace USA have announced that Fire Drill Fridays will continue with full-force virtually. Fonda will be hosting monthly virtual rallies as well as additional programming throughout the month o...
TRG Arts Provides Survive And Thrive Guidance For Arts And Culture Organizations
by A.A. Cristi - March 24, 2020
To ensure the field of arts and culture thrives now and after the COVID-19 crisis, TRG Arts, a global data-driven consulting firm is offering a range of free resources for cultural and arts professionals throughout the U.S., Canada, the UK and the EU. TRG will share its crisis counsel and best pract...
TRG Arts Provides Survive And Thrive Guidance For Arts And Culture Organisations
by A.A. Cristi - March 24, 2020
To ensure the field of arts and culture thrives now and after the COVID-19 crisis, TRG Arts, a global data-driven consulting firm, is offering a range of free resources for cultural and arts professionals throughout the U.S., Canada, the UK and the EU. TRG will share its crisis counsel and best prac...
Arts Council England Announces Emergency Response Package For Current Health Crisis
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 24, 2020
Arts Council England has announced an Emergency Response Package for the current health crisis. ...
Tituss Burgess, Caitlin Kinnunen, and More Will Teach Online Courses For Kids and Teens
by Stephi Wild - March 24, 2020
Next week, Tituss Burgess, Caitlin Kinnunen, Stephanie Hsu and Josh Lamon will lead a team of Broadway performers to host virtual courses for kids and teens in everything from reading books and leading sing alongs, to learning Broadway choreography and taking part in Q&As....
Hartford Stage Announces a Decrease of 70 Percent of its Operating Staff in Response to the Current Health Crisis
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 20, 2020
One week after cancelling the four remaining performances of Jane Eyre, and the entire run of The King's Speech as well as the financial impact of having to cancel its premier annual fundraising gala, Hartford Stage has announced that it has taken action to reduce its employee workforce by way of p...
Marie's Crisis Pianists Will Continue the Sing-A-Long Via Livestream
by Nicole Rosky - March 19, 2020
According to TimeOut NY, West Village dive Marie's Crisis has found a way to keep the music playing this spring. The piano bar, popular with the theatre crowd for its sing-a-long showtunes, is currently closed in accordance with NY law, but pianists will continue to play their regular sets (and ta...
Return Sydney Season of BRAN NUE DAE Cancelled
by Stephi Wild - March 19, 2020
The return season of Bran Nue Dae has been cancelled in Sydney....
Wisconsin Veterans Chamber Of Commerce Calls On Congress To Recognize Unique Needs Of Veterans
by A.A. Cristi - March 18, 2020
The Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce today called on Wisconsin's Congressional Delegation to keep veterans and veteran owned businesses at the top of their agenda as they work through economic relief packages due to the coronavirus pandemic....
Square One Theatre's THE DINING ROOM Is Now Closed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 18, 2020
'Extinguishing' the candles in Square One Theatre's critically and popularly acclaimed production of A.R. Gurney's The Dining Room. The production is now officially closed with performances originally scheduled through March 20-21-22, 2020 canceled due to the worldwide health crisis....
American Composers Orchestra Will Not Perform April 2 Concert At Carnegie Hall
by A.A. Cristi - March 16, 2020
American Composers Orchestra (ACO) will not perform its April 2, 2020 concert at Carnegie Hall, which has extended its public closure through Sunday, May 10, 2020 in an effort to reduce the spread of the new coronavirus (COVID-19). The concert, led by ACO Music Director George Manahan, was to have f...
MACBETH Reading Postponed at Shakespeare on the Sound
by Stephi Wild - March 13, 2020
Shakespeare on the Sound has announced that their reading of Macbeth will be rescheduled for the fall....
Birdland to Play Reduced Schedule Due to COVID-19
by A.A. Cristi - March 12, 2020
Birdland Jazz Club has issued a statement regarding the COVID-19 Crisis:...
Royal Court Theatre Announces March 2020 Events; and Summary of Strategies For Becoming Carbon Net Zero
by Stephi Wild - March 05, 2020
In October 2019 the Royal Court Theatre committed to spending 2020 transitioning to becoming a carbon net zero arts venue. Working groups across the organisation led on strategic areas, and consultants were engaged to advise on energy, waste, food and drink, water (cleaning and chemicals), travel an...
Dreamscape Media Partners With Turner Publishing For Release Of DO NO HARM: THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC
by A.A. Cristi - February 25, 2020
Dreamscape Media, the publishing and entertainment arm of Midwest Tape, today announced the release of DO NO HARM: THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC, a multimedia educational series that chronicles the progression of what experts deem the 'worst man-made public health epidemic in American history.' Documented thr...
VIDEO: Netflix Debuts Trailer for TAYLOR TOMLINSON: QUARTER-LIFE CRISIS
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 20, 2020
Now halfway through her twenties, Taylor Tomlinson is ready to leave her mistakes behind her. Following her Netflix debut on The Comedy Lineup Part 1 (2018), Taylor divulges the lessons she's learned in her first hour-long comedy special, Taylor Tomlinson: Quarter-Life Crisis. Premiering globally on...
Netflix Announces Taylor Tomlinson's First Hour-Long Comedy Special
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 05, 2020
Now halfway through her twenties, Taylor Tomlinson is ready to leave her mistakes behind her. Following her Netflix debut on The Comedy Lineup Part 1 (2018), Taylor divulges the lessons she's learned in her first hour-long comedy special, Taylor Tomlinson: Quarter-Life Crisis. Premiering globally on...
Jane Fonda & Greenpeace Bring Fire Drill Fridays to Los Angeles
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 28, 2020
After three months of iconic protests to demand leaders act to address the climate crisis in Washington D.C, Jane Fonda and Greenpeace USA are bringing Fire Drill Fridays to California. On Friday, February 7th at 11AM PST, Fonda and Greenpeace USA Executive Director Annie Leonard will launch the nex...
China Crisis and Rational Youth Unite for Sonic Feast
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 20, 2020
The UK's own China Crisis and Canada's new wave pioneers Rational Youth, two of the most illustrious bands of the 1980s, will unite for a special show at Toronto's Revival Bar. Organized by The Sousa Group, this event will take place on January 25 with local new wave outfit Slave to the SQUAREwave o...
VIDEO: See a Spotlight on Kevin Conroy from CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS
by Sarah Leiber - December 23, 2019
See a spotlight on Kevin Conroy, who plays Bruce Wayne on 'Crisis on Infinite Earths.'...
Hulu Will Produce Greta Thunberg Documentary
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 16, 2019
Deadline reports that Hulu will premiere a documentary about sixteen-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg in 2020. The film is currently called 'Greta.'...
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