The Actors Studio News

The New York Athletic Club with its sweeping views of Central Park was the elegant setting for the 3RD ANNUAL GIVE KIDS A SHOT!, National Meningitis Association Gala.

The Katselas Theatre Company presents; The World Premiere of Mutant Olive, Written and performed by Mitch Hara, Directed by Terri Hanauer.

The Accidental Repertory Theater (ART) is please to announce its next production, ADAMS' APPLES inspired by Chekhov's CHERRY ORCHARD, written and directed by John Strasberg and being presented at the Living Theatre.

The World Premiere of Frank J. Avella's new play "Vatican Falls" will take place at Teatro Il Vascello in Rome, Italy, on May 10, 2011.

This year's 27 Master of Fine Arts (MFA) candidates of the Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University includes

Pace's Actor's Studio Drama School celebrates its 13th Repertory Season, including an All-star MFA Candidate line-up consisting of 20 actors, 4 directors and 3 playwrights. There will be free theater performances open to the general public including world premieres of Night Bames, Sharp Edges and Starfishes.

At its 48th Annual Leaders in Management Awards Dinner this spring, Pace University will recognize Robert S. Sands, Esq., Law '84, an important philanthropist and business entrepreneur in upstate New York who is President and Chief Executive Officer, Constellation Brands, Inc., the world's largest premium wine company; and F. Daniel Gabel, a significant early supporter of environmental organizations who is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hagedorn & Company, a major insurance brokerage firm.

This year's 27 Master of Fine Arts (MFA) candidates of the Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University includes

At its 48th Annual Leaders in Management Awards Dinner this spring, Pace University will recognize Robert S. Sands, Esq., Law '84, an important philanthropist and business entrepreneur in upstate New York who is President and Chief Executive Officer, Constellation Brands, Inc., the world's largest premium wine company; and F. Daniel Gabel, a significant early supporter of environmental organizations who is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hagedorn & Company, a major insurance brokerage firm.

Academy Award-winning actress and Broadway veteran Estelle Parsons is back on Broadway in David Lindsay-Abaire's Good People at Manhattan Theatre Club's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. She most recently starred on Broadway in August: Osage County, and then went on to tour with the production. Parsons has received multiple Tony nominations for her work in The Seven Descents of Myrtle, And Miss Reardon Drinks a Little, Miss Margarida's Way, and Mornings at Seven.

New Village Arts has become known as one of the best ensemble theatres in Southern California. But what exactly does that mean? And how does an ensemble actually work? For its eleventh season, NVA has decided to delve fully into these questions to emerge with a strong, specific artistic vision.

The Accidental Repertory Theater (ART) is please to announce its next production, ADAMS' APPLES inspired by Chekhov's CHERRY ORCHARD, written and directed by John Strasberg and being presented at the Living Theatre.

The Katselas Theatre Company presents; The World Premiere of Mutant Olive, Written and performed by Mitch Hara, Directed by Terri Hanauer.

Sally Kellerman, the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award nominated actress and singer who created the infamous role of Major Margaret 'Hot Lips' O'Houlihan in Robert Altman's classic film, 'M*A*SH,' will appear as a vocalist in her show, SALLY KELLERMAN SINGS THE BLUES, with Pianist/Music Director, Andy Langham, on Monday, March 28, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. at Upstairs At Vitello's Jazz & Supper Club; Vitello's Restaurant; 4349 Tujunga Avenue; Studio City, CA 91604.

'Modern Family' stars Ed O'Neill, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell, Sofia Vergara, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Eric Stonestreet will be answering James Lipton's famous 'Inside the Actors Studio' questions this May.

Jack Garfein, theater-film director and acting teacher, has written a book, LIFE and ACTING: Techniques for the Actor (Northwestern University Press). Mr. Garfein is one of the last living links to the Golden Age of The Actors Studio. Required reading for anyone interested in theatre, the book is being launched with a signing at The Drama Book Shop this Friday, March 18th, 5:30-7:00 pm.

Jack Garfein, theater-film director and acting teacher, has written a book, LIFE and ACTING: Techniques for the Actor (Northwestern University Press). Mr. Garfein is one of the last living links to the Golden Age of The Actors Studio. Required reading for anyone interested in theatre, the book is being launched with a signing at The Drama Book Shop this Friday, March 18th, 5:30-7:00 pm.

New Theatre's (THE NEW) 25th Anniversary continues with acclaimed stage and film actress Angelica Torn starring as Marie Curie in the World Premiere of The Radiant by Tony-nominated playwright Shirley Lauro, running March 25 - April 17, 2011. The Radiant tells the story of the tempestuous, dramatic life of Marie Curie, one of the world's first recognized woman scientists, whose discovery and isolation of radium earned her two Nobel Prizes and revolutionized science forever, as she ushered in 'The Atomic Age' and the first cure for cancer. 2011 marks the 100th Anniversary of Marie Curie's second Nobel Prize win and befittingly, Poland and France have named 2011 'Marie Curie Year' and The United Nations designated it 'The International Year of Chemistry.'

He is a Roman general, handsome & brave. She is the Queen of Egypt, beautiful & proud. Together they will defy the power of an Emperor. Together they will destroy that which they strive to uphold. Join us as the AUDELCO Award-winning Take Wing And Soar Productions presents Shakespeare's ANTONY & CLEOPATRA from March 17-27, at The Poet's Den Theater. Award-winning actress & director Petronia Paley leads the TWAS Classical Actors of Color as they share the stage with classical actor Michael Early* as Antony and Take Wing And Soar's Producing Artistic Director, Debra Ann Byrd*, as she takes on the role of Egypt's last Queen. The Opening Night Gala on March 17th at 7pm, will honor Councilwoman Inez Dickens.

Jack Garfein, theater-film director and acting teacher, has written a book, LIFE and ACTING: Techniques for the Actor (Northwestern University Press). Mr. Garfein is one of the last living links to the Golden Age of The Actors Studio. Required reading for anyone interested in theatre, the book is being launched with a signing at The Drama Book Shop this Friday, March 18th, 5:30-7:00 pm.