Morgan Thomas News

In the days leading up to the Weathervane Playhouse's production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, Layne Roate approached director Adam Karsten with an idea.

Actress Susan Sarandon and Filmmakers Thomas Morgan and Jonathan Bricklin announced the launch of their film company, Reframed Pictures, at the Sedona International Film festival today. Reframed Pictures mission is to create and support films that are not only entertaining, but also raise awareness about human rights and social justice issues. But Reframed Pictures plans to take awareness raising one step further by creating opportunities for action associated with each film.

Mary Fisher - artist, author, advocate - spent a decade partnering with at-risk women in Africa, designing jewelry made by the women to earn a dignified livelihood. Today, Fisher, leader in global social change, announces the launch of the 100 Good Deeds Bracelet, a handcrafted collection that symbolizes a commitment to perform good deeds and bring about positive change in the world. The collection will launch in time for International Good Deeds Day on Sunday, March 9, an event that celebrates acts of kindness on a global scale, and the bracelet serves as a reminder to pay it forward.

Roulette Presents Craig Taborn, Chants, featuring Thomas Morgan and Gerald Cleaver, on Monday, May 6, 8pm.

The CAP21 Writers Residency January 2013, concluded this past Friday in New York City. The residency provides 80 hours of free space, a stipend, and guidance from the Artistic Director, Eliza Ventura. Selected writers are chosen and given the opportunity to begin or further develop new musicals in a supportive and focused environment.

The Old Red Lion Theatre's production of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest transfers to the Theatre Royal Haymarket for 2 weeks only from 31 January 2012, immediately following the end of its run at the Old Red Lion Theatre in Islington.

ShenanArts is set to present Disney's Mulan Jr. on October 21st, 22nd, 28th, & 29th: 7:00 pm, and October 23rd & 30th: 3:00 pm.

The Fa family Ancestors (Juliette Aaslestad, Grayson Katzenbach, Kylie Nabers, Savannah Olshove, Elle Wood) help to tell the story of Mulan (played by sisters, Gwynne and Audrey Wood). After bringing dishonor to her family in front of the village Matchmaker (Katy Laser), Mulan strives to regain honor by going to war in place of her father. The Ancestors have no choice but to send the misfit dragon Mushu (Tate Snyder) to stop Mulan, who will be killed if she is discovered.

ShenanArts is set to present Disney's Mulan Jr. on October 21st, 22nd, 28th, & 29th: 7:00 pm, and October 23rd & 30th: 3:00 pm.

The Fa family Ancestors (Juliette Aaslestad, Grayson Katzenbach, Kylie Nabers, Savannah Olshove, Elle Wood) help to tell the story of Mulan (played by sisters, Gwynne and Audrey Wood). After bringing dishonor to her family in front of the village Matchmaker (Katy Laser), Mulan strives to regain honor by going to war in place of her father. The Ancestors have no choice but to send the misfit dragon Mushu (Tate Snyder) to stop Mulan, who will be killed if she is discovered.

Brad Linde Quartet featuring Dan Tepfer will perform Fri., Aug. 26 & Sat., Aug. 27 for 9pm & 11pm sets

Brad Linde Quartet featuring Dan Tepfer will perform Fri., Aug. 26 & Sat., Aug. 27 for 9pm & 11pm sets

It's been 22 years since Dr Frank N. Furter last threw a party on the Bathurst Street Theatre stage. The doctor is due to strut his way back into the historic theatre this July in a production of Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show. The production features the Randolph Academy College Program's Class of 2011 under the direction of Thomas Morgan Jones (The Winter's Tale-Stratford Festival), with musical direction by Jeannie Wyse (The Sound of Music-Mirvish) and choreography by Kerry Gage (Triple Sensation, Camelot-Stratford Festival).

It's been 22 years since Dr Frank N. Furter last threw a party on the Bathurst Street Theatre stage. The doctor is due to strut his way back into the historic theatre this July in a production of Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show.

On February 28, Golden Rivet Productions and Irondale Ensemble will hold an industry backers audition for the new musical adaptation of TREASURE ISLAND. The production began previews February 15 and will open March 5.

Treasure Island, A New Musical will hold a backers' audition in November of 2010. BroadwayWorld.com has learned that in the workshop will be....

This Week At Cornelia Street Café Mon Sep 27 8:30PM 21ST CENTURY SCHIZOID MUSIC:THE YIN YANG OF DANA HANCHARD (Dana Hanchard, vocals, piano, bamboo flute; Willard Dyson, drums; Jimmy Cruiz, bamboo flute, percussion; Tony Cedras, accordion, guitar)

Tonight At Cornelia Street Café Tue Sep 21st 8:30PM BLUE TUESDAYS: SARA SERPA

The Quintet, a group lead by the pianist Aruán Ortiz, is inspired by eccletic influences such as Afro-Cuban music, jazz, contemporary classical composition and visual arts, etc. as the impetus for generating musical material. The idea of creating an ensemble that pushes boundaries and expands the language of the music from the foundation of jazz has been Aruán's goal since its beginning.

The Cornelia Street Cafe has announced its weekly line-up. The Cafe is located at 29 Cornelia Street, NYC, New York (between West 4th and Bleecker Sts, Greenwich Village). Take the 1 Subway to Sheridan Square or A, C, E, B, D, V, F to West 4th St. For more information, please call 212-989-9319 or visit www.corneliastreetcafe.com.