Aristophanes News

Author Gary Beck is proud to announce the release of his short story collection, 'A Glimpse of Youth.' 'A Glimpse of Youth' follows the lives of three boys growing up in Brooklyn during the 1950s. The riveting book trailer for 'A Glimpse of Youth' was revealed today on DGT Book Promotion news. In addition, Gary Beck shared a guest post article this week on the Reading and Writing Addiction blog about himself and the early start of his writing career. Gary's article can be read at www.readinwritin.blogspot.com and the official book video trailer for A Glimpse of Youth can be viewed on YouTube. About The Book 'A Glimpse of Youth' is a collection of stories about a boy who grew up in the 1950s, in Brooklyn. They explore his early teens when he is still innocent going camping with his two close friends. He joins a street gang to avoid being beaten by them. His life in the gang includes a camping trip with the gang that ends in disaster. Growing disillusionment with the gang leads to the three friends making a plan to leave the gang. One of them dies in an accident; and in the last story the boy is 18 years old, has left the gang, is going to college and experiences the huge loss of his first love. Praise for A Glimpse of Youth: 'I like the characters. The setting was well captured. Nice job' - Noneuclidian Cafe Literary Magazine About The Author Gary Beck has spent most of his adult life as a theater director. His book 'The Conquest of Somalia' was published by Cervena Barva Press, 'The Dance of Hate' was published by Calliope Nerve Media, 'Material Questions' was published by Silkworms Ink, 'Dispossessed' was published by Medulla Press and 'Mutilated Girls' was published by Heavy Hands Ink. A collection of his poetry Days of Destruction was published by Skive Press. Another collection 'Expectations' was published by Rogue Scholars press and 'Dawn in Cities' was published by Winter Goose Publishing. 'Assault on Nature' will be published by Winter Goose Publishing. His novel 'Extreme Change' was published by Cogwheel Press and 'Acts of Defiance' was published by Artema Press. A collection of his short stories, 'A Glimpse of Youth,' was published by Sweatshoppe Publications. His original plays and translations of Moliere, Aristophanes and Sophocles have been produced Off Broadway and has toured many colleges and outdoor performance venues. 'A Glimpse of Youth' is available at Amazon.com. To learn more about Gary Beck and 'A Glimpse of Youth,' visit www.garycbeck.com.

The BAM Next Wave Festival performances at the BAM Fisher continue this November with thought-provoking dance and theater offerings.

Author Gary Beck is proud to announce the recent release of his novel Acts of Defiance. Acts of Defiance is a fiction novel that explores the lifelong friendship and adventures of two boys. The compelling book trailer for Acts of Defiance was revealed today on DGT Book Promotion news. In addition, Gary Beck shared an insightful interview this week on the Reading and Writing Addiction blog about himself and the release of Acts of Defiance. Gary's interview can be read at www.readinwritin.blogspot.com and the official Acts of Defiance trailer can be viewed on YouTube. About The Book: Acts of Defiance explores the lifelong friendship of two boys. When Randy's father takes a poor city boy, Steve, for the summer, the boys become fast friends destined for great adventures. From persuading a Marine Corps recruiter to enlist them at the age of fourteen to surviving a wild storm under sail, the boys move on to college with a commitment to change the world. For Steve, this means playing by the rules and working within the system. For Randy, this means studying Chinese to read the worlds of Chairman Mao and joining a group committed to overthrowing the international yoke of capitalism in underprivileged countries, preferably by violence. As men, Steve and Randy's choices lead in opposite directions, but when Randy becomes a wanted criminal, Steve is there to help him. As much as Acts of Defiance is about different approaches to combating prejudice and injustice, it is, at its heart, a story of the enduring bonds of friendship. Publisher Statement: Artema Press is both proud and privileged to represent this author, who is well known for his preceding novels, beautifully polished prose, masterful storytelling, and an exquisite sense of timing. Interested reviewers are welcome to request advance review copies (in any eBook format) and should contact Artema Press directly at artemaepress at gmail dot com. Praise for Acts of Defiance: Acts of Defiance is 'a beautiful and moving story'-Whortleberry Press About The Author: Gary Beck describes Acts of Defiance as 'an intensive ride through different worlds of poverty, wealth, politics and adventure.' The author has spent most of his adult life as a theater director. He has published several novels and poetry collections: Remembrance, The Conquest of Somalia, The Dance of Hate, Material Questions, Dispossessed, Mutilated Girls, Days of Destruction, Expectations, Dawn in Cities, Extreme Change , Assault on Nature which will be published by Winter Goose Publishing and Acts of Defiance published by Artema Press. Beck's original plays and translations of Moliere, Aristophanes and Sophocles have been produced Off Broadway and have toured many colleges and outdoor performance venues. Acts of Defiance is available at Amazon.com. To learn more about Gary Beck and Acts of Defiance, visit www.garycbeck.com.

Public dialogues led by the noted philosopher and author Simon Critchley, a new series; a tribute to celebrated filmmaker Costa-Gavras launching new conversation series 'Profiles' hosted by Paul Holdengraber; a discussion about the contest in today's world between tyranny and freedom; and a concert pairing prominent U.S. and Greek composers of the same generation, Giorgos Koumendakis and Steven Mackey, will be among the programs that the Onassis Cultural Center NY will offer in its Fall 2013 Cultural Series.

Public dialogues led by the noted philosopher and author Simon Critchley, a new series; a tribute to celebrated filmmaker Costa-Gavras launching new conversation series 'Profiles' hosted by Paul Holdengraber; a discussion about the contest in today's world between tyranny and freedom; and a concert pairing prominent U.S. and Greek composers of the same generation, Giorgos Koumendakis and Steven Mackey, will be among the programs that the Onassis Cultural Center NY will offer in its Fall 2013 Cultural Series.

Anne Washburn's audacious and original drama sees a future where an episode of The Simpsons stands as one of the few remaining examples of pre-Apocalypse art.

Red Bull Theater (Jesse Berger, Artistic Director) will present their Tenth Anniversary Season at Off-Broadway's Lucille Lortel Theater, including Off Broadway revivals of modern classics by the iconoclastic Joe Orton and Charles Ludlam - writing in the tradition of Marlowe and Aristophanes - alongside Revelation Readings of Jacobean gems such as 'Tis Pity She's a Whore and The Roaring Girl, and of rarities like the American Premiere of Nabokov's Tragedy of Mr. Morn, Brecht & Weill's musical Happy End, and Thornton Wilder's Alcestiad, offering something for every lover of classic theater to relish.

Tutto Theatre Company announces the world premiere of Zeus in Therapy, an original theatrical experience adapted from the unpublished poetry of Douglass Stott Parker by the company, and directed by Gary Jaffe.

The Onomatopoeia Theatre Company (OTC), under the artistic direction of Thomas R. Gordon, continues its 2nd season ("a season focused on dreams") with the world premiere new play DRACULA: BLOODLINES, penned by Mr. Gordon, with performances beginning August 22nd prior to an official press opening of August 25th at the Gene Frankel Theatre (24 Bond Street) in Manhattan.

Iconic screenwriter, director and actor Woody Allen comments on fellow legends Stephen Sondheim, David Mamet and Mel Brooks in a series of anecdotes revealed in a new interview with the caustic BLUE JASMINE helmer.

Ignite Theatre presents the Regional Premiere of 'Lysistrata Jones' for 6 performances only August 2 -11 at the Aurora Fox Theatre, 9900 East Colfax Avenue in Aurora. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Tickets and $27 Adult, $20 Student, $24 Group (6+). Optional Gala tickets are $45 on Aug. 2 Call 720-362-2697 or online atwww.ignitetheatre.com

This is not your Grandfather's "Lysistrata". It's not even your Great great great great (you get the idea) Grandfather's version. The Intiman has taken this classic Anti-War story and amped it up to 11 making it resonate with modern sensibilities and given it a hard hitting ending that you won't soon forget.

Wasps will run from July 24th through July 28th at the Connelly Theater. July 24th- 26th performances are at 8pm, July 27th at 5pm and 9pm, and July 28th at 2pm. The Connelly Theater is located at 220 East 4th Street in Manhattan (between Avenues A and B). All tickets are $18 and can be purchased at www.stu42.com.

STRANGE RAIN follows two reporters as they try to unravel the mystery of a prolonged rain with the aid of lesbian psychics, comic meteorologists, a street-kid poet, and a mysterious man who talks of UFOs and secret experiments in the desert, all leading back decades to the real-life experiments of Wilhelm Reich in the 1950s. The story, though, is not so much about Reich as about deciding what is real and making peace with a difficult past. There are several love stories-central, a boy's love for his father.

Wasps will run from July 24th through July 28th at the Connelly Theater. July 24th- 26th performances are at 8pm, July 27th at 5pm and 9pm, and July 28th at 2pm. The Connelly Theater is located at 220 East 4th Street in Manhattan (between Avenues A and B). All tickets are $18 and can be purchased at www.stu42.com.

Composer and cellist Peri Mauer will premiere her new work LIFE ON EARTH tonight, June 19, 7 PM, as part of the Music With a View Festival 2013 at the Flea Theater (41 White St. NY, NY). The piece is for chamber orchestra. Mauer will be conducting and playing cello.

It's that time of year again. Time to bust out those shorts and bathing suits and catch the few rays of sunshine we get here in Seattle. But it's also time to catch what Seattle has to offer theatrically this summer. From Shakespeare to big hair to singing nuns and pirates, there's something for everyone. And here are a few top bets for the Seattle Summer.

Composer and cellist Peri Mauer will premiere her new work LIFE ON EARTH on June 19, 7 PM, as part of the Music With a View Festival 2013 at the Flea Theater (41 White St. NY, NY). The piece is for chamber orchestra. Mauer will be conducting and playing cello.

Socrates and His Clouds begins tonight, June 4, at Jermyn Street Theatre. With Alexander Andreou (National Theatre, Manchester Royal Exchange) as Socrates, Paul Hutton as Strepsiades (Mack & Mabel Southwark Playhouse), and Jack Montgomery (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Mary Poppins), as Phidippides, this modern day re-interpretation of a classic Greek comedy will also feature Riana Athanasiou, Lucyelle Cliffe and Rahil Liapopoulou as The Chorus.

Tutto Theatre Company announces the world premiere of Zeus in Therapy, an original theatrical experience adapted from the unpublished poetry of Douglass Stott Parker by the company, and directed by Gary Jaffe.