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Theresa Stroll, an overweight actress, moved to Los Angeles to pursue her acting dreams, but found it difficult to avoid the negativity both around her and coming from within her. As she worked toward her goals, she got hit not just with the reality of having to work to pay back her student loans, leaving her little time and energy to put towards actually making her dreams come true, but also with the roadblocks and closed doors she felt were caused by her weight...She'd had enough!

Theresa Stroll, an overweight actress, moved to Los Angeles to pursue her acting dreams, but found it difficult to avoid the negativity both around her and coming from within her. As she worked toward her goals, she got hit not just with the reality of having to work to pay back her student loans, leaving her little time and energy to put towards actually making her dreams come true, but also with the roadblocks and closed doors she felt were caused by her weight...She'd had enough!

Theresa Stroll, an overweight actress, moved to Los Angeles to pursue her acting dreams, but found it difficult to avoid the negativity both around her and coming from within her. As she worked toward her goals, she got hit not just with the reality of having to work to pay back her student loans, leaving her little time and energy to put towards actually making her dreams come true, but also with the roadblocks and closed doors she felt were caused by her weight...She'd had enough!

Contra Costa Civic Theatre (CCCT) continues its 56th season with Sarah Ruhl's insightful comedy, The Clean House, directed by former Woman's Will Artistic Director Erin Merritt in her CCCT debut. The Clean House plays from February 12 through March 6; performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 2pm at the theatre.

 Theatre Unleashed has been an active participant in the Hollywood Fringe Festival since its inception; producing, co-producing, sponsoring an award, volunteering and more. According to Artistic Director Jenn Scuderi Crafts, one of the highlights of the festival is not only the number of talented people you get to meet but the creative relationships you can build. So when she thought of how to kick off TU's new Spotlight Series, she knew exactly where to go.

The one-woman show 'That's What She Didn't Say: A True Story of Taboo, Redemption, & Musical Theatre' is hitting LA one more time before making it's NYC debut. Shows will be Oct 2, 8pm in Hollywood, CA, and Oct 25, 2pm in NYC.

Theater Works' revolutionary PuppetWorks season continues with Boo! A Halloween Spooktacular in the black light style of puppetry which causes the puppets, scenery and even the audience to glow-in-the-dark. Taking place October 17, 24 and 31, Boo! will be performed at 10:30 am and 12 pm at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts. Full of spooky shenanigans, Boo! tells the story of the scariest street in town, so scary no kid dares go trick-or-treating, where three friends set out on a fun filled Halloween adventure.

Heather Dowling is finally ready to give up all the pay-the-bills jobs that have made up the majority of her life. It's been many, many years of ridiculous work, learning experiences, never-ending personal growth and bizarre characters. But now, finally, she says…

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announces the line-up for its January Gallery Crawl taking place Friday, January 23, 2015, from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., in downtown Pittsburgh's Cultural District. The Gallery Crawl is a free and festive showcase that features a wide variety of thought-provoking art exhibitions, live bands, DJs, dance, comedy and more. The showcase of arts and entertainment is on display for art connoisseurs of all ages.

Fatima NeJame, president and chief executive officer of the world-renowned Palm Beach Photographic Centre (PBPC), today announced that the nonprofit organization is dedicating the 20th annual FOTOfusion to women in photography. The popular five-day festival for amateur and professional photographers will be held January 20-24 in downtown West Palm Beach, and will include several FREE events for the public.

Kyla Garcia is the epitome of the well-rounded actor. She has performed Off Broadway, at the Globe in London, locally at Boston Court, in several indie films, digital works and most recently as Mrs. Zeller in Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. But now she's taking on a whole new (and deeply personal) challenge by debuting her solo show The Mermaid Who Learned How to Fly at the Elephant @ Theatre Asylum as part of the 2014 Hollywood Fringe Festival.

THE 2014 HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL PRESENTS The World Premiere of That's What She Didn't Say: A True Story of Taboo, Redemption, & Musical Theatre, written and performed by Bonnie Joy Sludikoff, directed by Jessica Lynn Johnson.

Kyla Garcia is the epitome of the well-rounded actor. She has performed Off Broadway, at the Globe in London, locally at Boston Court, in several indie films, digital works and most recently as Mrs. Zeller in Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. But now she's taking on a whole new (and deeply personal) challenge by debuting her solo show The Mermaid Who Learned How to Fly at the Elephant @ Theatre Asylum as part of the 2014 Hollywood Fringe Festival.

Kyla Garcia is the epitome of the well-rounded actor. She has performed Off Broadway, at the Globe in London, locally at Boston Court, in several indie films, digital works and most recently as Mrs. Zeller in Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. But now she's taking on a whole new (and deeply personal) challenge by debuting her solo show The Mermaid Who Learned How to Fly at the Elephant @ Theatre Asylum as part of the 2014 Hollywood Fringe Festival.

Kyla Garcia is the epitome of the well-rounded actor. She has performed Off Broadway, at the Globe in London, locally at Boston Court, in several indie films, digital works and most recently as Mrs. Zeller in Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. But now she's taking on a whole new (and deeply personal) challenge by debuting her solo show The Mermaid Who Learned How to Fly at the Elephant @ Theatre Asylum as part of the 2014 Hollywood Fringe Festival.

The Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children's Media, home of the archives of the late Fred Rogers, beloved creator and host of the celebrated television program Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, and a national and international resource continuing his commitment to early learning, will honor world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma as the inaugural recipient of the Fred Rogers Legacy Award tonight, May 23, 2014. The renowned musician will also give a recital to benefit the Center, based at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, which is currently celebrating its 10th anniversary.

The Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children's Media, home of the archives of the late Fred Rogers, beloved creator and host of the celebrated television program Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, and a national and international resource continuing his commitment to early learning, will honor world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma as the inaugural recipient of the Fred Rogers Legacy Award on Friday, May 23, 2014. The renowned musician will also give a recital to benefit the Center, based at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, which is currently celebrating its 10th anniversary.

'Shazaaaam!' When the Angel of the Lord speaks, people listen! Especially when that angel is Gladys Herdman, the youngest, meanest and bitey-est of the whole Herdman crew. The first play that SteppingStone Theatre produced is back again for the 22nd time! Revel in yuletide chaos and hilarity as baby angels, church ladies, firefighters, the Bradleys, and even the Herdmans, discover the true meaning of Christmas. This popular classic returns to SteppingStone¹s stage for the 22nd time, re-imagined, but as funny and touching as ever. (Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.)

'Shazaaaam!' When the Angel of the Lord speaks, people listen! Especially when that angel is Gladys Herdman, the youngest, meanest and bitey-est of the whole Herdman crew. The first play that SteppingStone Theatre produced is back again for the 22nd time! Revel in yuletide chaos and hilarity as baby angels, church ladies, firefighters, the Bradleys, and even the Herdmans, discover the true meaning of Christmas. This popular classic returns to SteppingStone¹s stage for the 22nd time, re-imagined, but as funny and touching as ever. (Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.)