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Reading of Dustin Lance Black's '8' Held at Alley Theatre, 9/10
by BWW News Desk - Aug 24, 2012


A one-night-only reading of 8 will be performed on the Alley Theatre's Neuhaus Stage, with license from the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) and Broadway Impact. Academy Award-winning screenwriter and AFER Founding Board Member Dustin Lance Black's play chronicles the historic trial in the federal constitutional challenge to California's Proposition 8. The reading will be Monday, September 10 at 7:30 PM.

Public Theatre of Southern California Announces Reading of Dustin Lance Black's '8', 9/21
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2012


Civic leaders and a star-studded cast will perform a one-night- only reading of "8, The Play," with Public Theatre of Southern California, with license from the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) and Broadway Impact. "8, The Play," chronicles the historic trial in the federal constitutional challenge to California's Proposition 8, written by Academy Award-winning screenwriter and AFER Founding Board Member Dustin Lance Black. The performance will take place at 8 p.m. on Friday, September 21st at The Ernest Borgnine Theater, located at 855 Elm Avenue in downtown Long Beach.

Oregon Shakespeare Festival Presents Reading of Dustin Lance Black's '8' Tonight, 8/5
by BWW News Desk - Aug 5, 2012


The Oregon Shakespeare Festival, with license from the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) and Broadway Impact, has announced a one-night-only reading of '8,' a play chronicling the historic trial in the federal constitutional challenge to California's Proposition 8, written by Academy Award-winning screenwriter and AFER Founding Member Dustin Lance Black. The reading will be held at 8:30 p.m. tonight, August 5 in the New Theatre.

Bobby Cannavale, Matt McGrath to Take Part in 8 Benefit Reading at Williamstown Theatre Festival, 8/6
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 3, 2012


Williamstown Theatre Festival will take a look at arguably the most contentious social issue of the 21st Century when the Festival presents a reading of "8" on Monday. Artistic Director Jenny Gersten announced today the cast and creative team for the one-night-only event, which will be presented on the Main Stage on Monday, August 6 in a staged reading benefitting Broadway Impact and American Foundation for Equal Rights. T he performance will be followed by a talkback.

TRUE BLOOD, THE NEWSROOM, GAME OF THRONES, GIRLS and More Set for HBO/Cinemax's 2012-13 Programming
by Movies News Desk - Aug 1, 2012


HBO/Cinemax has released the 2012-13 programming overview.

Ethel Kennedy, Rosie O'Donnell and More Set for HBO's Continuing Documentary Lineup, 2012
by Movies News Desk - Aug 1, 2012


HBO Documentary Films continues its commitment to groundbreaking films in the second half of 2012. From an in-depth portrait of Ethel Kennedy by her daughter, to Rosie O'Donnell's DON'T DIVORCE ME! KIDS' RULES FOR PARENTS ON DIVORCE, to a moving look at dyslexia from James Redford, HBO showcases works by top directors who tackle thought-provoking topics.

A.C.T. Announces One-Night Staged Reading of Black's '8', 10/7
by BWW News Desk - Jul 31, 2012


American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.), in association with the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) and Broadway Impact, has announced a one-night-only staged reading of "8," the landmark play chronicling the historic trial in the federal constitutional challenge to California's Proposition 8. The play was written by Academy Award-winning screenwriter and AFER Founding Board Member Dustin Lance Black. The reading will take place on Sunday, October 7, 2012, at 7 p.m. at the American Conservatory Theater (415 Geary Street, San Francisco).

Oregon Shakespeare Festival Presents Reading of Dustin Lance Black's '8', 8/5
by BWW News Desk - Jul 27, 2012


The Oregon Shakespeare Festival, with license from the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) and Broadway Impact, has announced a one-night-only reading of '8,' a play chronicling the historic trial in the federal constitutional challenge to California's Proposition 8, written by Academy Award-winning screenwriter and AFER Founding Board Member Dustin Lance Black. The reading will be held at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, August 5 in the New Theatre.

Roger Rees, Rick Elice Lead Reading of Dustin Lance Black's 8, 7/27
by Alyssa Holcomb - Jul 25, 2012


All Out Arts, with license from the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) and Broadway Impact, is proud to announce as part of the Fresh Fruit Festival a one-night only reading of 8, a play chronicling the historic trial in the federal constitutional challenge to California's Proposition 8, written by Academy Award-winning screenwriter and AFER founding board member Dustin Lance Black.

UUFHC Presents One-Night Reading of Dustin Lance Black's '8', 9/8
by BWW News Desk - Jul 24, 2012


Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Harford County (UUFHC), with license from the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) and Broadway Impact, has announced a one-night-only reading of "8," a play chronicling the historic trial in the federal constitutional challenge to California's Proposition 8, written by Academy Award-winning screenwriter and AFER Founding Board Member Dustin Lance Black.

Uptown Players' PRIDE PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL Runs 9/6-15
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 13, 2012


Uptown Players, a professional theatre group located in the Uptown area of Dallas, has announced its programming for the 2nd annual Dallas Pride Performing Arts Festival. From September 6 - 15, 2012, Uptown Players will present a 10-day festival of plays, musicals and cabaret acts celebrating Dallas Gay Pride.

Uptown Players Announce Dallas Pride Performing Arts Festival, 9/6-15
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 10, 2012


Uptown Players, a professional theatre group located in the Uptown area of Dallas, has announced its programming for the 2nd annual Dallas Pride Performing Arts Festival. From September 6 - 15, 2012, Uptown Players will present a 10-day festival of plays, musicals and cabaret acts celebrating Dallas Gay Pride.

Plan-B Theatre to Present the Utah Premiere of Dustin Lance Black's '8,' 8/4 & 5
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 19, 2012


See what happens when discrimination is put on trial in the Utah premiere of 8, a docudrama inspired by the passage (and overturning) of Proposition 8.

LATW's Dramatization of 8, Featuring Brad Pitt, Kevin Bacon, et al. Hits the Airwaves Today, 6/9
by BWW News Desk - Jun 9, 2012


L.A. Theatre Works (LATW) has recorded "8," a dramatization of the legal fight against California's Proposition 8 written by Academy Award-winning screenwriter and American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) founding board member Dustin Lance Black, for release on audiobook and for broadcast on LATW's nationally syndicated radio theater series. Directed by Rob Reiner and featuring an all-star cast that includes Kevin Bacon, George Clooney, Jamie Lee Curtis, Christine Lahti, Jane Lynch, Brad Pitt, Martin Sheen and John C. Reilly, "8" will air on public radio stations across the U.S. this week, beginning June 9.

LATW's Dramatization of 8, Featuring Brad Pitt, Kevin Bacon, et al. Hits the airwaves, 6/9
by Sally Henry Fuller - May 18, 2012


L.A. Theatre Works (LATW) has recorded "8," a dramatization of the legal fight against California's Proposition 8 written by Academy Award-winning screenwriter and American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) founding board member Dustin Lance Black, for release on audiobook and for broadcast on LATW's nationally syndicated radio theater series. Directed by Rob Reiner and featuring an all-star cast that includes Kevin Bacon, George Clooney, Jamie Lee Curtis, Christine Lahti, Jane Lynch, Brad Pitt, Martin Sheen and John C. Reilly, "8" will air on public radio stations across the U.S. during the week of June 9.

Star-Studded '8,' Featuring George Clooney, Brad Pitt and More, Receives Broadcasts and CD Release in June
by Kelsey Denette - May 3, 2012


L.A. Theatre Works has recorded "8," a dramatization of the legal fight against California's Proposition 8 written by Academy Award-winning screenwriter and American Foundation for Equal Rights founding board member Dustin Lance Black, for release on audiobook and for broadcast on LATW's nationally syndicated radio theater series.

Dustin Lance Black's '8' to Make New Jersey Premiere With Rachel de Benedet, Roscoe Orman and More
by BWW News Desk - Mar 24, 2012


A one-night-only staged reading of 8, the play about the federal court trial contesting the Proposition 8 voter ban in 2008 on same sex marriage in California, will have its New Jersey premiere at Montclair State University on Saturday, March 24, at 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Auditorium. 8 had its single-night Broadway premiere last September and its only West Coast performance in Los Angeles on March 3, starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt.

Dustin Lance Black's '8' to Make New Jersey Premiere With Rachel de Benedet, Roscoe Orman and More
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 9, 2012


A one-night-only staged reading of 8, the play about the federal court trial contesting the Proposition 8 voter ban in 2008 on same sex marriage in California, will have its New Jersey premiere at Montclair State University on Saturday, March 24, at 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Auditorium. 8 had its single-night Broadway premiere last September and its only West Coast performance in Los Angeles on March 3, starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt.

STAGE TUBE: Brad Pitt Joins Cast of Proposition 8 Play Reading for Live YouTube Broadcast
by Harmony Wheeler - Mar 1, 2012


The American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) and Broadway Impact have announced the addition of Golden Globe-winner and Academy and Emmy Award-nominee Brad Pitt to the cast of the West Coast premiere reading of the play '8.' The reading is an unprecedented account of the Federal District Court trial in Perry v. Schwarzenegger (now Perry v. Brown), the case filed by AFER to overturn Proposition 8, which stripped gay and lesbian Californians of the right to marry. Watch the video announcement below.

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