Kenneth Johnson

In celebration of one of the most iconic and enduring series in daytime television and on the heels of its 55th anniversary, the stars of NBC's longest-running drama, 'Days of our Lives,' will be continuing its annual 'Day of Days' tradition with a special virtual fan event on Saturday, Nov. 21.

Tony-nominee Grey Henson is the lead musical performer in the season one finale episode of the podcast, [insert movie here]: The Musical!

A live-streamed memorial service for Lee Kenneth Richardson will be held Sunday, June 14 at 4:00 p.m. (EST). Richardson, who passed away May 24 of natural causes, was a man of many artistic and theatrical talents.

TimeLine Theatre Company, in partnership with the Chicago Teachers Union Foundation and the Chicago Teachers Union, will present a reading of John Conroy's play My Kind of Town in support of curriculum that teaches Chicago Public school students about the police torture scandal that plagued Chicago for more than three decades, focusing on learning about abuse of government power and violation of the public trust and empowering students to be agents of change. The reading will take place on Monday, April 29 at 11 a.m. at Chicago Teachers Union, 1901 W. Carroll Ave., Chicago, for an audience of approximately 300 students from four schools, and their teachers.

Love conquering prejudice is one of the powerful themes of Rodgers and Hammerstein's memorable musical SOUTH PACIFIC, the second production on Theatre in the Park's (TTIP) 2018 summer outdoor season. TTIP's most often requested musical, SOUTH PACIFIC will have seven performances at the outdoor amphitheater Today through Sunday, June 22-24 and the following Wednesday through Saturday June 27-30. Showtime for all productions is 8:30 p.m. with gates opening at 7 p.m.

Love conquering prejudice is one of the powerful themes of Rodgers and Hammerstein's memorable musical SOUTH PACIFIC, the second production on Theatre in the Park's (TTIP) 2018 summer outdoor season. TTIP's most often requested musical, SOUTH PACIFIC will have seven performances at the outdoor amphitheater Friday through Sunday, June 22-24 and the following Wednesday through Saturday June 27-30. Showtime for all productions is 8:30 p.m. with gates opening at 7 p.m.

Desilu Studios, Inc announced today that it will bring the long awaited sci-fi feature film V THE MOVIE, a big-budget treatment of the highly successful,critically-acclaimed 80's mini-series to movie screens worldwide. The film will be written and directed by the original's creator, Kenneth Johnson and produced by John Hermansenand Barry Opper.

David Lim has been upped to series regular on the new drama series, S.W.A.T. Lim portrays Victor Tan, a relatively new S.W.A.T. officer who made his name in the Hollywood division before advancing to the heights of the LAPD and Metro S.W.A.T. Tan has a nose for action and a willingness to place a bet on anything.

STAGES St. Louis is proud to announce casting for its blockbuster 31st Season: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, 9 to 5, The Musical, and South Pacific. According to Artistic Director Michael Hamilton, this season's exceptional talent "explores the triumphant powers of family, friendship, loyalty, and community in an ever challenging world." STAGES also announces the cast for its Theatre for Young Audiences production, the fantastical family adventure, Seussical. All subscription and single tickets are on sale now.

Funky Little Theater Company, the newest, grooviest, funkiest theatre in town, has seen the regional premiere of six productions and two world premieres, as well as many other productions and special events in its short time here in Colorado Springs. FLTC is now very proud to present its newest theatrical endeavor, [spectrum: lgbt new play festival], a world premiere of eight plays from playwrights around the country. This World Premiere event will have performances March 4th - March 19th, 2016 (Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm). All tickets are $15 and can be purchased online or at the door (www.funkylittletheater.org). Thursday tickets are only $11 (great for students or date night). Funky Little Theater Company accepts cash, check or most major credit cards. All performances will be at Funky Little Theater Company located at 2109 Templeton Gap Road, 80907.

According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, nearly 20 people are physically abused by an intimate partner every minute.

TimeLine Theatre Company in collaboration with North Grand High School will present a staged reading of its acclaimed 2012 hit My Kind of Town, Monday, November 10 at 6 p.m. at North Grand High School, 4338 W. Wabansia Ave., Chicago.

'She's Not Herself: A Psychotherapist's Journey Into and Beyond Her Mother's Mental Illness' by Linda Appleman Shapiro is now available in trade paperback and e-book editions from book publisher Dream of Things. 'She's Not Herself' tells the story of Shapiro's childhood in the iconic immigrant community of Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, with her parents and a gifted older brother. Young Linda spent her days at home alone with a mother who suffered major bouts of depression. At such times, Linda was told, 'Your mother...she's not herself today.' Those words did little to help Linda understand what she was witnessing. Instead, she experienced the anxiety and hyper-vigilance that often take root when secrecy and shame surround a family member who is ill. Years later, after receiving invaluable tools from skilled therapists whose help she had sought and after more than thirty years as a behavioral psychotherapist helping others, Shapiro revisits her past in an effort to make sense of the effects of multi-generational traumas. Shapiro is ultimately able to forgive (without forgetting) those who left her to fend for herself-and to provide readers with the wisdom of a seasoned psychotherapist who has examined human vulnerability in its many disguises and has moved through it all with dignity and hope. The result is a memoir of love, loss, loyalty, and healing. Praise for She's Not Herself 'An honest and compelling story by a brave and gifted writer.' -Wally Lamb, author of She's Come Undone and I Know This Much Is True; winner of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill's Kenneth Johnson Award for the anti-stigmatization of mental illness 'A story that applies to us all-truthful, carefully crafted, and created with a clear-eyed affection.' -David Watts, MD, poet, writer, musician, NPR commentator 'A riveting tale wrapped in elegant prose. A very human story-one of hope and perseverance that resonates deeply within the soul.' -Peggy Sanders, retired journalist, award-winning author She's Not Herself ($14.00 trade paperback, $2.99 e-book, Dream of Things, 268 pages, ISBN 9780988439078) is available from Ingram Book Company and from Dream of Things (dreamofthings.com). About the Author The daughter of Russian immigrant parents, Shapiro was born and raised in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn. As a behavioral psychotherapist, Shapiro has treated adolescents, couples, and families, and has served as senior therapist at a facility for recovering addicts and their families. She has also led workshops advocating for mental illness, parenting, bereavement, and healing through meditation, hands-on healing, and dream interpretation. In addition, Shapiro served as a senior staff member at an out-patient facility for addicts and their families; she is a contributing author in the casebook, Leaves Before the Wind: Leading Applications of N.L.P.; and as an oral historian, she has documented the lives of many of New York's elderly. For her blog of three years, A Psychotherapist's Journey, Shapiro was named Top Blogger in the field of mental health by WELLsphere. Shapiro earned her B.A. in literature from Bennington College, a Master's degree in Human Development/Counseling from the Bank Street College of Education, and a Master Certification in Neuro-Linguistic Programming from the New York Institute of N.L.P. She has further certifications in Ericksonian Hypnosis and Substance Abuse/Addictions Counseling. Shapiro and her husband, actor and audiobook narrator George Guidall, live in Westchester County, New York. They have two daughters and two grandchildren. About Dream of Things Founded in 2009, Dream of Things is a book publisher and online book store that focuses on memoirs, essay collections, and other books that align with its mission to publish 'distinctive voices, meaningful books.' For more information, visit dreamofthings.com.