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What puppeteer doesn't wonder what will happen to him as he impersonates the creator? In 'Wake Up, You're Dead!,' Aaron Haskell of Brooklyn Art Department (www.brooklynartdepartment.com), one of the original designers of Nightmare: NYC's Haunted House, gives us a Halloween-flavored creation myth. It's a De La Guarda-type event and spectacle that adds a late-night attraction to 'La MaMa Puppet Series IV--Built to Perform.' It will be presented October 29 to November 7 in the second-floor Club of La MaMa E.T.C., 74A East Fourth Street.

Charlotte Street's Urban Culture Project hosts an art-packed Third Friday Art Downtown the evening of Friday October 15.

EndTimes Productions will present a return engagement of Annoyance Theater's cult hit MANSON: THE MUSICAL! A long-running 1990's hit in Chicago, this dark musical comedy about Charles Manson features music, book and lyrics by Annoyance Theater (developed through improv by its members -- including Kate Flannery of The Office). It premiered in New York in October 2009 and ran for 4 months. This new production, which is directed by Russell Dobular, begins performances October 3rd at Ace of Clubs Theater. Opening is slated for October 24th.

The U.S. premiere of Trans-Euro Express, Dublin playwright Gary Duggan's theatrical rail odyssey, runs for 17 performances from September 16 -October 3, 2010 at New York City's Irish Arts Center in partnership with NY-based Fundamental Theater Project.

Charlotte Street's Urban Culture Project hosts an art-packed Third Friday Art Downtown the evening of Friday October 15.

If you've seen any of Neil Nathan's music videos ("California Run", which guest-stars Rosario Dawson and "When the Rain Falls" are his latest), it will come as no surprise to you that he's taking part in the Philadelphia Film and Music Festival, which prides itself on combining music and film elements rather than segregating them.

Psycho Clan, the creative team behind NIGHTMARE, New York's most horrifying haunted house and AOL Cityguide's No. 1 rated haunted attraction in New York City announced today - Friday the 13th (appropriately), the 13 Superstitions that will pervade the House of Horrors September 24 through November 7 at the NOHO Event Center (623 Broadway, NYC).

PSYCHO CLAN presents NIGHTMARE: SUPERSTITIONS NEW YORK'S MOST HORRIFYING HAUNTED HOUSE from September 24 - November 6, 2010 at NOHO Event Center 623 Broadway (at Houston Street, enter on Mercer)

What puppeteer doesn't wonder what will happen to him as he impersonates the creator? In 'Wake Up, You're Dead!,' Aaron Haskell of Brooklyn Art Department (www.brooklynartdepartment.com), one of the original designers of Nightmare: NYC's Haunted House, gives us a Halloween-flavored creation myth. It's a De La Guarda-type event and spectacle that adds a late-night attraction to 'La MaMa Puppet Series IV--Built to Perform.' It will be presented October 29 to November 7 in the second-floor Club of La MaMa E.T.C., 74A East Fourth Street.

If you've seen any of Neil Nathan's music videos ("California Run", which guest-stars Rosario Dawson and "When the Rain Falls" are his latest), it will come as no surprise to you that he's taking part in the Philadelphia Film and Music Festival, which prides itself on combining music and film elements rather than segregating them.

The U.S. premiere of Trans-Euro Express, Dublin playwright Gary Duggan's theatrical rail odyssey, runs for 17 performances from September 16 -October 3, 2010 at New York City's Irish Arts Center in partnership with NY-based Fundamental Theater Project.

The U.S. premiere of Trans-Euro Express, Dublin playwright Gary Duggan's theatrical rail odyssey, runs for 17 performances from September 16 -October 3, 2010 at New York City's Irish Arts Center in partnership with NY-based Fundamental Theater Project.

EndTimes Productions will present a return engagement of Annoyance Theater's cult hit MANSON: THE MUSICAL! A long-running 1990's hit in Chicago, this dark musical comedy about Charles Manson features music, book and lyrics by Annoyance Theater (developed through improv by its members -- including Kate Flannery of The Office). It premiered in New York in October 2009 and ran for 4 months. This new production, which is directed by Russell Dobular, begins performances October 3rd at Ace of Clubs Theater. Opening is slated for October 24th.

Psycho Clan, the creative team behind NIGHTMARE, New York's most horrifying haunted house and AOL Cityguide's No. 1 rated haunted attraction in New York City announced today - Friday the 13th (appropriately), the 13 Superstitions that will pervade the House of Horrors September 24 through November 7 at the NOHO Event Center (623 Broadway, NYC).

The U.S. premiere of Trans-Euro Express, Dublin playwright Gary Duggan's theatrical rail odyssey, runs for 17 performances from September 16 -October 3, 2010 at New York City's Irish Arts Center in partnership with NY-based Fundamental Theater Project.

The U.S. premiere of Trans-Euro Express, Dublin playwright Gary Duggan's theatrical rail odyssey, runs for 17 performances from September 16 -October 3, 2010 at New York City's Irish Arts Center in partnership with NY-based Fundamental Theater Project.

Three Cat Productions is excited to announce Three Cat Education and 'A Summer in the Theater' programs that will be offered at Skokie Theatre Music Foundation beginning in June 2010. Lead by Jacque Lueken, Three Cat Education Executive Director, 'A Summer in the Theater' offers children and teens an opportunity to experience the world of theater and cabaret in a safe nurturing environment. Exploring musicals, plays, cabaret, and show choir, our camps teach kids the fundamentals of performance with potential opportunities to appear in one of Three Cat Productions 'Cabaret Concerts' as well as in venues throughout the Chicagoland area.

Three Cat Productions is excited to announce Three Cat Education and 'A Summer in the Theater' programs that will be offered at Skokie Theatre Music Foundation beginning in June 2010. Lead by Jacque Lueken, Three Cat Education Executive Director, 'A Summer in the Theater' offers children and teens an opportunity to experience the world of theater and cabaret in a safe nurturing environment. Exploring musicals, plays, cabaret, and show choir, our camps teach kids the fundamentals of performance with potential opportunities to appear in one of Three Cat Productions 'Cabaret Concerts' as well as in venues throughout the Chicagoland area.

Performances and scheduling for the 19th Annual Dixon HOT! Festival has been announced; the festival will feature performances and works by Julie Halston and Michael Lynch, among countless others.

PSYCHO CLAN presents NIGHTMARE: SUPERSTITIONS NEW YORK'S MOST HORRIFYING HAUNTED HOUSE from September 24 - November 6, 2010 at NOHO Event Center 623 Broadway (at Houston Street, enter on Mercer)