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Jen Rudin Offers Free Weekly Online Support Chats For Young Actors and Their Parents
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2020
Award-winning casting director Jen Rudin and author of Confessions of a Casting Director continues to offer weekly online support chats to for young actors and their parents at this time. Each week, the hour-long chats focus on a specific theme such as headshots, self-tapes and best practices for the audition waiting room.
MSG Entertainment Becomes A New Public Company
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2020
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. announced that it has completed its spin-off from Madison Square Garden Sports Corp., formerly The Madison Square Garden Company, and that it will begin trading today on the NYSE under the symbol a?oeMSGE.'
TRU Presents April Panel Via Zoom - SOLO STRATEGIES: FINDING YOUR STORY (AND THE PEOPLE WHO'LL WANT TO HEAR IT)
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2020
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) presents the April Panel Solo Strategies: Finding Your Story (and the People Who'll Want to Hear It) on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 via Zoom.
The Theatrical Sound Designers and Composers Association Announce The Student Sound Designer Connection
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2020
In response to Covid-19, TSDCA (tsdca.org) has launched the Student Sound Designer Connection, a new Facebook group specifically for college students studying sound design to connect with one another, as well as receive mentorship from professional sound designers.
Live Nation Announces Credit Agreement Amendment, Additional Revolving Credit Facility And Cost Reduction Program
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2020
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. today announced an amendment to its existing credit agreement, the completion of a new revolving credit facility and a cost reduction and cash management program.
HowlRound Livestreams Panel 'Look For the Helpers: Learning and Teachings For Building Resiliance'
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2020
HowlRound is livestreaming the #ArtistResource panel Look for the Helpers: Learnings and Teachings for Building Resilience (ASL & Captioned) on the global, commons-based, peer-produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv.
HowlRound Will Host a Livestreamed Playwrighting Class With Playwright Lauren Gunderson
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2020
Playwright Lauren Gunderson presents a free playwrighting class livestreaming on the global, commons-based, peer-produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv on Wednesday 8 April 2020 at 12 p.m. PDT (San Francisco, UTC-7) / 2 p.m. CDT (Chicago, UTC-5) / 3 p.m. EDT (New York, UTC-4).
HB Studio is Now Offering Online Classes
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2020
HB Studio, one of New York's original institutions for theatrical training, recently introduced virtual learning opportunities for actors and playwrights. Artists located around the globe can now train with the legendary studio's notable faculty for the first time since its inception 75 years ago.
Steinberg Playwriting Award Has Named its Six Finalists
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2020
The American Theatre Critics Association (ATCA) has selected six finalists for the Harold and Mimi Steinberg / American Theatre Critics Association 2020 New Play Award, recognizing playwrights for the best scripts that premiered professionally outside New York City during 2019.
VIDEO: IATSE President Matthew D. Loeb Discusses the Union's Response to the Health Crisis
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2020
IATSE president Matthew Loeb gave a video statement regarding the union's response to the current health crisis.
Sue Gilad and Larry Rogowsky Will Host Producing Workshop Via Zoom
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2020
Tony award-winning producers of Moulin Rouge!, Jagged Little Pill, The Other Josh Cohen, and Angels in America host a Producing 101 class for current and aspiring producers.
OvationTix Releases Statement on New Processes to Repay Customers and Clients
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2020
As first reported by the Chicago Tribune, small theatres and event organizers continue to have issues with ticketing agencies, who have resorted to new processes to repay their clients in this time of uncertainty. In the case of Chicago's Griffin Theatre, $3000 in emergency donations have not yet been received from OvationTix, the company which collected the funds in the wake of the pandemic.
Concord Announces Executive Promotions In Concord Theatricals
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2020
Sean Patrick Flahaven, who became President of Concord Theatricals upon its formation in December 2018, has been promoted to Chief Theatricals Executive for Concord. He will now report to the company's CEO, Scott Pascucci.
Creative Capital Launches Free Online Coping Workshops
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2020
Organized by Yara Travieso and Brighid Greene of La Medeaa?" a Creative Capital project that, as an immersive musical and simulcast film, re-imagines Euripides' myth into a Latin-disco-pop-feminist variety showa?" the panel will focus on livestreaming for artists and art institutions from creative, curatorial, and technical perspectives.
Artist Relief Tree (ART) Announces Phase II Of Global Grassroots Fundraiser For Artists Affected By COVID-19
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2020
Artist Relief Tree (ART), an online fundraiser supporting artists affected financially by COVID-19, announced today that it is beginning a second phase of fundraising toward US$1,000,000. Funds will be used to support artists of any discipline with a one-time 'solidarity' donation of US$250.
CreateTheater Announces Online Readings
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2020
CreateTheater.com, an online community of theater professionals, announces their new Monday Night Reading Series that will take place completely online starting Monday, March 23, 2020. The series' goal is to help keep new work in development moving forward during the current crisis.
PlayGround Announces Four Producing Fellows
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2020
According to American Theatre, PlayGround Company has announced a producer fellowship program, which will add Chris Steele, Lana Richards, Donny Goglio, and Edna Mira Raia to the leadership team as part-time paid fellows.
League Of Professional Theatre Women Supports Members With Waldman Emergency Fund
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2020
The League of Professional Theatre Women (Shellen Lubin and Catherine Porter, Co-Presidents), an organization which has been championing women in the professional theatre for over three decades, responds to the recent Broadway shut down by offering full members of the League, in good standing, access to an emergency loan fund.
Stage Managers' Association Provides Resources In Light Of Challenging Times
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2020
Read a statement from from the Chair of the Stage Managers' Association (TSq Station NYC and across US cities) regarding the Covid-19 outbreak:
DRIFT Cancels Performances Through April 12 at New World Stages
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2020
Per Governor Cuomo's order effective today, Thursday, March 12, closing all Broadway theaters and public gatherings with a capacity of 500 or more, which includes New World Stages, all performances of the off-Broadway production of Drift at New World Stages through Sunday, April 12, 2020 are cancelled.
Theodore S. Chapin Will Be Honored With the Floria V. Lasky Award
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2020
The directors of The Jerome Robbins Foundation today announced that Theodore S. Chapin, President and Chief Creative Officer of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization: A Concord Company, will be honored with the Floria V. Lasky Award in recognition of his invaluable contributions to the cultural landscape of New York City.
The York Theatre Company to Present Industry Reading of COME THE DARKNESS Starring Courtney Reed and More
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2020
The York Theatre Company as part of its Developmental Reading Series, in association with Que Sera Sera Productions, will present a private industry reading of the new musical Come the Darkness, with book, music, and lyrics by Don Nolan at The York Theatre Company at Saint Peter's. Admission to the Friday, March 13 reading of Come the Darkness is by invitation only.

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