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Brad Torgersen will see his second short fiction collection, 'Racers of the Night' published with Wordfire Press debut at Salt Lake City Comic Con today, September 4th.

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Brad Torgersen will see his second short fiction collection, 'Racers of the Night' published with Wordfire Press debut at Salt Lake City Comic Con on September 4th.

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59E59 Theaters has announced the line-up of shows for Fall 2014.

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The newest show at American Music Theatre is MUSIC OF THE NIGHT. This show highlights all the great music of Andrew Lloyd Webber who wrote the music for shows such as CATS and THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. This newest show at American Music Theatre is a wonderful way to commemorate Andrew Lloyd Webber, and a reminded of why Webber is one of the great musical composers of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. This show celebrates the enchanting music of Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Hollywood, CA -- The 30th anniversary of the L. Ron Hubbard Awards for winners of the internationally-acclaimed Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests will be held in Los Angeles at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre on Sunday, April 13th and contest organizers announced today that Mark Lefebvre of Kobo, Inc. will speak at the event on the future of publishing.

Gideon Productions will present the stage adaption of Anthony Del Col and Conor McCreery's graphic novel KILL SHAKESPEARE for a limited engagement, March 1-5 at HERE (145 Sixth Avenue). The production will be directed by Jordana Williams and will feature Becky Byers* (Blast Radius), Neimah Djourabchi* (The Inexplicable Redemption of Agent G), Abe Goldfarb* (I Hope They Serve Beer on Broadway), Stephen Heskett (BrainExplode!), Daryl Lathon* (Sovereign), Kelley Rae O'Donnell* (Clown Bar), Mac Rogers (Ligature Marks), Brian Silliman* (The Particulars), and Sean Williams (Advance Man). The production will be Stage Managed by Devan Hibbard*. *Appears courtesy of the Actors' Equity Association.

The Secret Theatre has announced the production of Kari Bentley-Quinn's The Unlikely Ascent of Sybil Stevens directed by New Voices Co-Director Christopher Diercksen. The Unlikely Ascent of Sybil Stevens will play a three-week limited engagement at The Secret Theatre (4402 23rd Street, Long Island City, NY 11101). Performances begin Thursday, February 6 and continue through Sunday, February 23, 2014.

What do you think of when you hear Idaho? Boise, maybe? Potatoes? well, now you can add comedy to that list. Idaho now has it's very own annual Laugh Fest. Megan Bryant took it upon herself to create and do the arrangements for the First Annual IDAHO LAUGH FEST, with the help of a few local comedians. They should all be commended for putting together such a GREAT comedy filled event.

The Secret Theatre has announced the production of Kari Bentley-Quinn's The Unlikely Ascent of Sybil Stevens directed by New Voices Co-Director Christopher Diercksen. The Unlikely Ascent of Sybil Stevens will play a three-week limited engagement at The Secret Theatre (4402 23rd Street, Long Island City, NY 11101). Performances begin Thursday, February 6 and continue through Sunday, February 23, 2014.

Brad Torgersen will see his next short story published in 'Analog' in the March 2014 issue. The story 'Life Flight' will appear on the cover. Brad is still pinching himself and stated, 'I've got cover prominence... alongside David Brin no less. Jerry Oltion and Karl Schroeder are on the cover too!' This is Brad's eighth story published by the magazine.

Hollywood, CA -- In what is the largest contest of its kind in the world, finalists for the 4th quarter of the 30th year of the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest, specializing in fantasy and science fiction were announced today by Dave Wolverton, contest coordinating judge.

Science fiction/fantasy fans and authors will explore the subject of scientific ideas at this year's festivities at the 40th annual Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society convention on Thanksgiving weekend at the LAX Marriott. The annual panel will be moderated by the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future contest director Joni Labaqui and the panels will also include judges Todd McCaffrey, Tim Powers, and Gregory Benford. Several past winners of the contest will also participate, including 1991 Grand Prize winner James C. Glass, 2010 Grand Prize winner Laurie Tom, winners Brennan Harvey, and Scott T. Barnes.

Every quarter the thousands of entries in the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future contest - the world's largest science fiction and fantasy contest for new writers - are reviewed to see what the current popular subjects are. The current trend leans towards new ideas, original concepts. Those are categorized as science fiction.

It is that time of year when the holiday shows are beginning in theatres all over the country. Some shows put us in the holiday spirit by singing catchy tunes such as "Holly Jolly Christmas" or "Frosty the Snowman." Others tell classic tales such as A Christmas Carol or 'Twas the Night before Christmas. In addition, some shows remind us about the true meaning of Christmas by telling the story of the First Christmas. The 2013 CHRISTMAS SHOW: THE FIRST NOEL at American Music Theatre does all of this, and they do it well.

Patty Jansen of Sydney, Australia and 2011 winner of the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future contest, announced the release of her novel, 'Ambassador', through Ticonderoga Publications. The publishing house has been in business since 1996 and has also won the Ditmar Award, Australia's version of the Hugo Awards in the United States.

Kicking off its 26th Season, Lookingglass Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of Marguerite Duras' The North China Lover, adapted and directed by Ensemble Member Heidi Stillman. The North China Lover runs tonight, September 25 - October 4, 2013 at Lookingglass Theatre Company, located inside Chicago's historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave. at Pearson. The Press Opening is Saturday, October 5, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.

Boomerang Theatre Company, currently celebrating its 15th Anniversary, will present three shows in repertory - a world premiere, a classic and a New York premiere - from September 14 through October 13 at Theatre Lab (357 West 36th Street, 3rd Floor) in Manhattan.