The Actors Studio News

Rich Affannato in association with Meri Krassner will present a special invitational reading of the new musical, CALIGULA, with book, music & lyrics by Eric Svejcar, for two performances next Monday, July 13 and Tuesday, July 14 at 3 p.m. at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). Under the direction of Chris Presley, the cast features Euan Morton (Taboo) in the title role, with Autumn Hurlbert (MTV's Legally Blonde: The Search for Elle Woods), Matt Bogart (Jersey Boys, Aida), and Anastasia Barzee (White Christmas, Urinetown). These presentations of CALIGULA will be backed by a six-piece band led by Musical Director David Andrews Rogers.

Sally Kellerman, the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award nominated actress who created the infamous role of Major Margaret 'Hot Lips' O'Holuihan in Robert Altman's classic film, 'M*A*SH,' has just signed with management company, Chuck Bender & Associates to represent her. Kellerman's will next appear as the singer, Madame ZinZanni at San Francisco's popular historic waterfront, Teatro ZinZanni, in an evening of European Cabaret and Cirque, from July 22 - August 9, 2009. This is her third appearance at Teatro ZinZanni.

The consequences of love can be horrifying, yet miraculously tender. Callie meets Sara and an astonishing chain of events is set into motion. This story pays homage to life's abrupt and unexpected transformations...to romance, and to the search for personal identity.

Ripped apart when they were teenagers, ten years later, Elle & Jeremy are thrust into each other's lives again and forced to discover if maybe they're meant to be together after all. THE CONSEQUENCES is a bittersweet rock and roll love story about the road not taken, dreams not followed, and whether you can start over again.

John Montgomery Theatre Company announces the World Premiere of Benny, a bold new play about adoption and identity by Suzanne Bachner presented as part of the Midtown International Theater Festival to run from July 16th through August 1st at The June Havoc Theatre, 312 West 36th Street, 1st Floor, New York City.

The ETC Theatre Company and Encore Entertainment Productions Proudly Present REED IN THE WIND An Unusual Irish Love Story, Written by JOE MCDONALD. Starring HEATHER SNOW CLARK, NIC TYLER*, DOUGLAS B. GIORGIS*, BOB ADRIAN* *Performing courtesy of Actors? Equity Association. AEA approved Showcase.

Rich Affannato in association with Meri Krassner will present a special invitational reading of the new musical, CALIGULA, with book, music & lyrics by Eric Svejcar, for two performances on Monday, July 13 and Tuesday, July 14 at 3 p.m. at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street).

The consequences of love can be horrifying, yet miraculously tender. Callie meets Sara and an astonishing chain of events is set into motion. This story pays homage to life's abrupt and unexpected transformations...to romance, and to the search for personal identity.

John Montgomery Theatre Company announces the World Premiere of Benny, a bold new play about adoption and identity by Suzanne Bachner presented as part of the Midtown International Theater Festival to run from July 16th through August 1st at The June Havoc Theatre, 312 West 36th Street, 1st Floor, New York City.

The ETC Theatre Company and Encore Entertainment Productions Proudly Present REED IN THE WIND An Unusual Irish Love Story, Written by JOE MCDONALD. Starring HEATHER SNOW CLARK, NIC TYLER*, DOUGLAS B. GIORGIS*, BOB ADRIAN* *Performing courtesy of Actors' Equity Association. AEA approved Showcase.

RACE, the new play written and directed by David Mamet, is proud to announce that RICHARD THOMAS will co-star with previously announced James Spader in this world premiere production on Broadway. THOMAS, who was recently seen on Broadway in Democracy directed by Michael Blakemore and who is beloved for his role as John-Boy Walton in 'The Walton's' will be celebrating his 50th year as a stage actor.

Fluid Motion Theater & Film presents the world premiere of PIOUS POETIC PIE, a new spoken word play adapted from Euripides' Medea by Latina slam poet Yubelky Rodriguez. Directed by Denyse Owens, previews begin May 21 at the Hudson Guild Theater. Opening night is set for Saturday, May 23.

Watson, a grieving widower, takes up lodgings once again with famous consulting detective Sherlock Holmes, a man the world believed to be dead. Holmes is approached with a case that involves a Hound from Hell. Could this Hell Hound be the key to the afterlife, and to Watson's lost love Mary?

The Collective is proud to present 'True North', An Evening of One-Acts, presented by Special Arrangement with Edward Allan Baker Directed by Michelle Chivu and Suzannah Quincy Beard Written by Edward Allan Baker, Featuring: Melissa Rindell, Brielle Silvestri*, Craig Butta and Victoria Dicce*

Two Obie Award-winning theater companies -- The Play Company and Ma-Yi Theater -- collaborate to present the New York premiere of Lloyd Suh's new play AMERICAN HWANGAP, previews began May 9, prior to an official press opening tonight, May 17 Off-Broadway at The Wild Project (195 East 3rd Street) in Manhattan. Trip Cullman directs an ensemble cast featuring some of the country's most accomplished Asian American actors, including James Saito (TV's 'Eli Stone' and Obie winner for DURANGO), Michi Barall (Charles Mee's QUEENS BOULEVARD), Mia Katigbak (DOGEATERS), Peter Kim (THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE), and Hoon Lee (YELLOWFACE).

AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, a brand new dynamic family drama and winner of the 2008 Pulitzer Prize and five 2008 Tony Awards, will play the Curran Theatre beginning August 11 through September 6. Tickets for AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY will go on sale Sunday, May 17. AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY is presented as a part of the 2008-2009 Citibank Best of Broadway series under the direction of Carole Shorenstein Hays.

The 2008/2009 POW! Professional Performance season concludes in May 16, 2009 with a rare live appearance by the peerless screen legend Eva Marie Saint (On the Waterfront, Raintree County, North by Northwest, etc.).

The Collective is proud to present 'True North', An Evening of One-Acts, presented by Special Arrangement with Edward Allan Baker Directed by Michelle Chivu and Suzannah Quincy Beard Written by Edward Allan Baker, Featuring: Melissa Rindell, Brielle Silvestri*, Craig Butta and Victoria Dicce*

Fluid Motion Theater & Film presents the world premiere of PIOUS POETIC PIE, a new spoken word play adapted from Euripides' Medea by Latina slam poet Yubelky Rodriguez. Directed by Denyse Owens, previews begin May 21 at the Hudson Guild Theater. Opening night is set for Saturday, May 23.

SALLY KELLERMAN, the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award nominated actress who created the infamous role of Major Margaret 'Hot Lips' O'Holuihan in Robert Altman's classic film, 'M*A*SH,' will be honored with the prestigious Art Gilmore Career Achievement Award presented by the Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters (PPB) at an exclusive luncheon for 450 guests to be held at the Warner Center Marriott Hotel in Woodland Hills, CA on Friday, May 15, 2009.