Lee Strasberg News

Taking a page from the High School Musical songbook, Executive Producers James Brolin and Dr. William Lewis, alongside Producer Diane Kirman, will soon present the 'Junior High School Musical' equivalent in the soon-to-be-released Standing Ovation family film. A positive tale of perseverance and passion, Standing Ovation arrives in theaters on July 16, 2010, featuring 20 original songs and 13 never-before-seen dance numbers that showcase a cast of talented young newcomers as they learn the importance of loyalty, friendship and family on a journey to fulfilling their dreams. Featuring actors, singers, songwriters, dancers, gymnasts and musicians from Philadelphia, Atlantic City and the surrounding areas, Standing Ovation reveals the undiscovered talent and drive of the East Coast's youth. Every cast member has their own success story to tell that embodies the Standing Ovation message to all young people who have a similar dream, 'If you are a Wannabe, then you Gonnabe!'

Steve Julian, host of KPCC's Morning Edition, will lead an audience talkback on the subject of spousal abuse following the June 26 performance of Wendy Graf's play, Behind the Gates. A former police officer, Mr. Julian wrote the domestic violence policy for the Baldwin Park Police Department in 1987, when California codified new laws prohibiting spousal abuse.

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and Upright Cabaret are thrilled to announce the performers for their fifth and final 'American Icon Series' concert experience for the 2009/2010 season at the NEW Cabaret Lounge at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.

LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & UPRIGHT CABARET are thrilled to announce the performers for their fifth and final UPRIGHT CABARET experience for the 2009/2010 season at the NEW Cabaret Lounge at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.

Steve Julian, host of KPCC's Morning Edition, will lead an audience talkback on the subject of spousal abuse following the June 26 performance of Wendy Graf's play, Behind the Gates. A former police officer, Mr. Julian wrote the domestic violence policy for the Baldwin Park Police Department in 1987, when California codified new laws prohibiting spousal abuse.

A-lee Lulee Productions presents the world premiere of sugar happens: a one girl show by Emmy Award-winner Sherry Coben (CBS's 'Kate and Allie' and NBC's 'Hot Hero Sandwich' with Richard Pryor) and starring Rachel Bailit (Henry Jaglom's Festival in Cannes).

A-lee Lulee Productions presents the world premiere of sugar happens: a one girl show by Emmy Award-winner Sherry Coben (CBS's 'Kate and Allie' and NBC's 'Hot Hero Sandwich' with Richard Pryor) and starring Rachel Bailit (Henry Jaglom's Festival in Cannes).

The Open Fist Theatre Company presents a new show in their 2010 season SORORITY QUEEN IN A MOBILE HOME, written by Michael DiGaetano & Kevin A. Mahoney and directed by Paul Kampf . SORORITY QUEEN IN A MOBILE HOME will preview on Wednesday, June 9 at 8pm; Thursday, June 10 at 8pm; and will open on Wednesday, June 16 at 8pm and run through Thursday, July 15 at The Open Fist Theatre, 6209 Santa Monica Blvd. in Hollywood.

Everyman Theatre's Baltimore will close the 09/10 season with the premiere of Blackbird, Examines the Boundaries of Love, May 12 through June 13. Blackbird, a haunting, powerful drama that has left London and New York audiences breathless. The Baltimore premiere directed by Derek Goldman will star Everyman Resident Company member Megan Anderson and David Parkes in his Everyman debut. For tickets call the Everyman Theatre Box Office at 410.752.2208 or online at www.everymantheatre.org.

Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) kicks off this summer's Second Stage Theatre Uptown Series with the New York premiere of Year Zero, written by Michael Golamco (Cowboy versus Samurai).

The Ridgefield Theater Barn is thrilled to be able to offer an adults-only acting class this summer, to be taught by Susan Grace Cohen of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, where she has been a faculty member for 20 years.

The Open Fist Theatre Company presents a new show in their 2010 season SORORITY QUEEN IN A MOBILE HOME, written by Michael DiGaetano & Kevin A. Mahoney and directed by Paul Kampf . SORORITY QUEEN IN A MOBILE HOME will preview on Wednesday, June 9 at 8pm; Thursday, June 10 at 8pm; and will open on Wednesday, June 16 at 8pm and run through Thursday, July 15 at The Open Fist Theatre, 6209 Santa Monica Blvd. in Hollywood.

A 2010 revival of David Rabe's Hurlyburly, opens this week, June 2, 2010 at the American Theatre of Actors (Sargent Theatre) with sets designed by the Saks Fifth Avenue windows' designer, Kant Smith, and true period costuming by Kathleen Doyle.

The New School for Drama has announced that the award-winning director Joe Mantello will be the distinguished artist-in-residence for the 2010-2011 academic year. Mantello's directing credits include the wildly popular Wicked, as well as Assassins and Take Me Out, each of which earned him a Tony Award for directing.

A Noise Within (ANW) ends run of AWAKE AND SING!, an American classic by CLIFFORD ODETS, Sunday, May 23, 2010 (previews begin Saturday, March 13), directed by Andrew J. Traister. Featuring veteran actor Len Lesser (Jacob), who is well known to contemporary audiences at Seinfeld's 'Uncle Leo' and highly regarded ANW Resident Artists Deborah Strang (Bessie Berger) and Joel Swetow (Myron Berger), the play also features Alan Blumenfeld (Uncle Morty), Molly Leland (Hennie Berger), David Lengel (Sam Feinschreiber), Daniel Reichert (Moe Axelrod), Adam Silver (Ralph Berger) and Alan Waserman (Schlosser).

Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) kicks off this summer's Second Stage Theatre Uptown Series with the New York premiere of Year Zero, written by Michael Golamco (Cowboy versus Samurai).

SCRIPT INTERPRETATION FOR SCENES AND COMMERCIALS Starts Monday April 26- May 17 (may be delayed one week on the end date if we attend Film Meetup on May 3)TBD Will end on May 17 if we need to do that.)

Clones, robots and teenage time travelers search for connection at a dance party aboard a satellite. So what if its purpose is to celebrate an exploding star? For the kids in this 'sci-fi dance party spectacle' this is going to be the BEST NIGHT EVER.

In a parent's worst nightmare, a troubled American teen vanishes into the mysterious world of Jerusalem's ultra-Orthodox haredi community while on a summer trip to Israel, cutting off all communication with her desperate mother and father.

Everyman Theatre's Baltimore will close the 09/10 season with the premiere of Blackbird, Examines the Boundaries of Love, May 12 through June 13. Blackbird, a haunting, powerful drama that has left London and New York audiences breathless. The Baltimore premiere directed by Derek Goldman will star Everyman Resident Company member Megan Anderson and David Parkes in his Everyman debut. For tickets call the Everyman Theatre Box Office at 410.752.2208 or online at www.everymantheatre.org.