Universes News

MARBLEHEAD, Mass.

Berkeley Repertory Theatre proudly announces the Bay Area premiere of Party People, a high-wattage fusion of story and song about the legacy of the Black Panthers and Young Lords. In the 1960s these revolutionaries fought injustice, provided free food and medical care for their communities - and struggled against a government determined to suppress them.

Jeremy Renner revealed in a recent interview with Capitol File magazine that he secretly married Sonni Pacheco, the mother of his young daughter, Ava Berlin.

The Queer New York International Arts Festival (QNYIA) -- a festival of contemporary performance that explores and broadens the concept of queer (in) art -- returns for a third year with a diverse slate of performances by international artists, many presenting their work in New York City for the first time.

Hollywood, CA

Luis Alfaro, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival's Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Playwright-in-Residence, will perform his autobiographical play St. Jude tonight, September 11 at 8 p.m. in the Thomas Theatre as part of the Festival's four-day CultureFest celebration. The production is the final OSF Presents production of the season.

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival's CultureFest will celebrate multiethnic heritage and the diverse work on the Festival's stages this weekend, September 11-14, 2014. Held every other year, among CultureFest's 2014 offerings are play readings and discussions, multicultural Green Shows and Spanish open-captioned performances of three plays.

Luis Alfaro, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival's Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Playwright-in-Residence, will perform his autobiographical play St. Jude on September 11 at 8 p.m. in the Thomas Theatre as part of the Festival's four-day CultureFest celebration. The production is the final OSF Presents production of the season.

TED SOD: Tell us about yourself: Where were you born and educated? When did you realize you wanted to be a director?

Stargazer Literary Prizes has announced these three finalists that have been shortlisted for its annual prize competition. Tantric Coconuts by New York Times bestselling author Greg Kincaid is a finalist in the Visionary & Metaphysical Fiction category. Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance meets Life of Pi in this quirky spiritual journey across the wild highways and byways of America. The Universe Builders: Bernie and the Putty by Steve LeBel was also named a finalist in the Visionary & Metaphysical Fiction category. This story dives into a humorous fantasy world unlike anything you have imagined-a world of gods and goddesses who build universes for a living. It's a fascinating tale of good vs. evil and a young hero on a journey of self-discovery. Compass by Jennifer Gibson is a finalist in the Young Adult category. The book follows the life of a girl who is hearing impaired. Life for Jessie is a juggling act, learning to be happy and whole in a world of persistent antagonists and obstacles impeding her path towards a 'normal life.' These three finalists received awards for their achievements and have been added to their category's shortlist. Each category has one Prize Winner that will be announced in October 2015. Stargazer Literary Prizes fills a niche in the vast vortex of books by recognizing life-changing books for excellence in the following categories: · Social & Environmental Issues Nonfiction · Historical & Controversial Nonfiction/Fiction · Visionary & Metaphysical Fiction · Body, Mind & Spirit · Young Adult · Fantasy & Science Fiction In an effort to help excellent books stand out from the crowd, Stargazer Literary Prizes promotes all winners on social media, as well as their blog and website, which allows authors to network and reach new audiences. Stargazer Literary Prizes also donates 10% of entry fees to nonprofits, as another way to help make the world a better place. This prestigious literary competition is currently accepting submissions. About: Stargazer Literary Prizes writing competition recognizes life-changing fiction and nonfiction with prizes at a global level. Winners will have demonstrated an outstanding ability to courageously communicate pressing issues, provide insights into the human dilemma and inspire the spirit. Stargazer will display the Prize Winners and Finalists and Honorable Mention award winners on our website and blog to bring attention to these outstanding books and hopefully change the world, one book at a time. The annual competition awards a total of $1,000 in prizes between the Prize Winners. More information can be found at the Stargazer Literary Prizes website: http://www.stargazerliteraryprizes.com

There is a rule that is generally accepted by all movie fans; while a sequel might eclipse its original in box office receipts, merchandise sales, and social media presence, it is only on rare occasions when it can match its predecessor in terms in quality. That rule is especially true when it comes to originals that are marked by an innovation or creative flare that revolutionizes, or defies, its genre. Unfortunately, 'Sin City: A Dame to Kill For' is not one of those rare occasions. Titular grammatical error aside, this listless sequel provides none of the awe-inspiring spectacle of its far superior original.

The Queer New York International Arts Festival (QNYIA) -- a festival of contemporary performance that explores and broadens the concept of queer (in) art -- returns for a third year with a diverse slate of performances by international artists, many presenting their work in New York City for the first time.

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival's CultureFest will celebrate multiethnic heritage and the diverse work on the Festival's stages September 11-14, 2014. Held every other year, among CultureFest's 2014 offerings are play readings and discussions, multicultural Green Shows and Spanish open-captioned performances of three plays.

HarperVoyager presents George RR Martin and Robin Hobb in conversation on Tuesday, 19 August 2014 from 19:30 to 21:00 (BST) in London.

Jobsite wraps their most successful season to date with Steven Dietz's quasi-historical mystery Inventing Van Gogh. This potent meditation on the nature of truth and art is on stage through August 3, 2014, in the Shimberg Playhouse at the Straz Center where Jobsite is resident theater company. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Jobsite wraps their most successful season to date with Steven Dietz's quasi-historical mystery Inventing Van Gogh. This potent meditation on the nature of truth and art is on stage tomorrow, July 9, through August 3, 2014, in the Shimberg Playhouse at the Straz Center where Jobsite is resident theater company. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Jobsite wraps their most successful season to date with Steven Dietz's quasi-historical mystery Inventing Van Gogh. This potent meditation on the nature of truth and art is on stage July 9 - Aug. 3, 2014, in the Shimberg Playhouse at the Straz Center where Jobsite is resident theater company.

Illinois

Due to early ticket demand, Victory Gardens Theater adds an additional week of performances to the run of Death and the Maiden by Ariel Dorfman, directed by Artistic Director Chay Yew. Death and the Maiden now runs June 13 - July 20, 2014, with the press performance on June 20, 2014, at Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue.