Tess Harper

Dances With Film aka DWF:LA is about to unleash its 26th annual independent film festival from June 22-July 2 at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood. 

Mariette Hartley and Jerry Sroka sparkle in OUR ALMOST COMPLETELY TRUE STORY, a sterling account of their love story, told with humor and poignancy. One of the features to be screened at this year's Sedona International Film Festival on Saturday, February 26th at the Sedona Performing Arts Center.

Theatre Artists Studio's current production of Horton Foote's THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL, directed by Carol MacLeod, is a tenderly drawn and moving portrayal of lives lived in constant search of fulfillment. In a performance that is rich and golden, Judy Lebeau gives the drama its heartbeat. Runs through December 15th at The Studio in Scottsdale, AZ.

With college theatre program auditions just around the corner, we're highlighting some of the most prestigious theatre programs from all across the United States to give you insight into what to expect from their programs, from audition advice to real world experience and more. Today we're chatting with faculty from Missouri State University's Theatre Department about its professional summer theatre and showcases on both coasts.

Hallmark Movies & Mysteries favorite super sleuths are back on the case with all new original mysteries premiering in September and October, including 'Mystery 101: Words Can Kill' (Sunday, September 15th 9 p.m. ET/PT), 'Mystery 101: Dead Talk' (Sunday, September 22nd 9 p.m. ET/PT), 'Ruby Herring Mysteries: Her Last Breath' (Sunday, September 29th 9p.m, ET/PT), 'Matchmaker Mysteries: A Killer Engagement' (Sunday, October 6th, 2019 9p.m. ET/PT), 'Crossword Mysteries: Proposing Murder' (Sunday, October 13th, 2019 9p.m. ET/PT) and 'Crossword Mysteries: Abracadaver' (Sunday, October 20th, 2019 9p.m. ET/PT).

Ross Valley Players presents Crimes of the Heart written by Beth Henley and directed by Patrick Nims. The play will run from July 12 to August 11 at the Ross Valley Players: Barn Theatre.

“The Dougherty Gang,” is based on a true story and the GQ article 'The Whole True Story of the Dougherty Gang' by Kathy Dobie. Written & directed by acclaimed filmmaker Sean McEwen (Whaling”), The Dougherty Gang is his second directorial feature film, having also shepherded as a producer a number of hit films including: “Another Happy Day,” “Bernie” “Graceland” and “Punching Henry.” Starring Emory Cohen (“Brooklyn,” “The Place Beyond the Pines” “War Machine”), India Eisley (Patty Jenkins “I Am The Night,” “Underworld: Awakening,” “The Secret Life of the American Teenager”), and Sam Strike (“Timeless,” “Leatherface,” “EastEnders”), as three siblings whom embark on a cross-country crime spree, hoping to start a new life across the border. Tess Harper (“No Country For Old Men,” “Tender Mercies,” “Crimes of the Heart”), meets them on their journey, while Cory Hardrict (“American Sniper,” “Warm Bodies,” “Battle Los Angeles”), and Treat Williams (“Chicago Fire,” Deep Rising,” “Blue Bloods”) work to bring them to justice. 

"Dietrich," a compelling solo play about iconic German actress Marlene Dietrich, will wow New York audiences in a special one-night performance at the Triad Theater June 22. 

Lewis & Tolkien: Of Wardrobes and Rings, written by and featuring David Payne and directed by Marc Whitmore,will make its New York debut at the Black Box Theater at The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture. Performances began on May 23 with opening night scheduled for May 31, the engagement runs throughJune 14.

'Marlene,' a compelling solo play about iconic German actress Marlene Dietrich, will celebrate its world premiere at the New York Theatre Festival's Winterfest 2018.  

Actress Cindy Marinangel will star in next month's World Premiere of Marlene, a new one-woman play about German actress, singer, patriot and feminist Marlene Dietrich, at the New York Theatre Festival's Winterfest 2018.

GUNS is a ground-breaking concept album aimed at the most controversial and widely debated issue in America. Recorded in Los Angeles with an eclectic group of artists from all across the nation, these songs chronicle the vast and ever-evolving points of view encompassing the American gun discussion.

getTV will add back-to-back episodes of the supernatural drama series Ghost Whisperer, starring Jennifer Love Hewitt, to its weekday lineup beginning September 25 at 1 and 2PM ET/12N and 1PM C.

The first thing that drew me to SPARK was the theatre influence. What are some of your favorite stage plays and/or musicals? You don't have to live in the heart of New York City to love the theater, do you? I'm a lifelong resident of Springfield, Missouri, which has a fairly long history of producing actors—Brad Pitt, John Goodman, Kathleen Turner, Tess Harper have all lived here. There's definitely something in the air! Springfield's also home to several vintage theaters—I grew up going to productions inside them. I referenced a few in SPARK (The Fantasticks), as well as a few Shakespeare works (especially Romeo and Juliet). But I also wanted to show my readers what was in my mind's eye as I created the Avery theater. My local color video takes you on a tour:

Hallmark Channel's month-long 'June Weddings' programming event came to a successful close this past weekend, with the world premiere of 'My Favorite Wedding' on Saturday, June 24, averaging a 2.1 HH rating and 2.1 million Total Viewers.

Hallmark Channel sets wedding bells ringing in new, original movies every Saturday night this June, honoring marriage's iconic month with its annual 'June Weddings' programming event.

Magic Ring Productions, Vision Films, the Tourette Association of America (TAA) and the Lake Worth Playhouse have announced that Award-winning indie feature film 'Hello, My Name is Frank' will have its Florida premiere in Lake Worth, Florida, today, September 24, 2016, at a special premiere and fundraising event in association with and benefitting the TAA and in conjunction with National Art House Theater Day.

Magic Ring Productions, Vision Films, the Tourette Association of America (TAA) and the Lake Worth Playhouse have announced that Award-winning indie feature film 'Hello, My Name is Frank' will have its Florida premiere in Lake Worth, Florida, on Saturday, September 24, 2016, at a special premiere and fundraising event in association with and benefitting the TAA and in conjunction with National Art House Theater Day.

It was announced today that 'charlie' has been short listed as one of 30 films in competition for the highly coveted Iris Prize, which is the world's biggest award for LGBT short films. The Award will be presented at the International Iris Prize Festival from October 7 - 11, 2015 in Cardiff, Wales.

Del Shores - playwright/author and movie director will perform his one man show, 'SINgularly Sordid' at Lannie's Clocktower Cabaret on Friday and Saturday, June 5th and 6th at 8 p.m. http://lannies.com/?p=30062