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Neck and neck (or other appropriate appendages) in the race for the International CringeFest's coveted Golden Pineapple at the Grand Theatre, Producers' Club, are: SWAMP HO (by David C. Hayes, dir. Tom Amici) in the theme evening of Sex Encounters of the Absurd Kind, playing two more performances, August 2 & 7 at 8 p.m.

John Waters superstar MINK STOLE is the latest celeb summoned to be crowned with an Honorary Golden Pineapple on Friday, July 24, at International CringeFest '09. Often cast as the foil for Divine in such cult classics as Hairspray, Female Trouble and Pink Flamingos, she also appeared with Kathleen Turner in Serial Mom.

Chicago is officially one theater company richer after The Ruckus Theater recently karate-chopped and high-fived its way into the Central Time Zone. Made up of an industrious group of Michigan ex-pats, The Ruckus is composed of actors, directors, playwrights, musicians, casting directors, publicity managers, grant writers, baristas, grad students, poets, computer fixers, appointment-makers and census-takers who aim to create a new kind of company-a casteless theater that blends the lines between playwright and actor, audience and company member.

America?s preeminent commissioning organization?has revolutionized the practice of music commissioning by reviving the role of the individual patron. An entire body of new musical work has been created, thanks to dozens of private citizens and music lovers across the country, who are often motivated by a desire to mark an occasion or honor a person.

John Waters superstar MINK STOLE is the latest celeb summoned to be crowned with an Honorary Golden Pineapple on Friday, July 24, at International CringeFest '09. Often cast as the foil for Divine in such cult classics as Hairspray, Female Trouble and Pink Flamingos, she also appeared with Kathleen Turner in Serial Mom.

America?s preeminent commissioning organization?has revolutionized the practice of music commissioning by reviving the role of the individual patron. An entire body of new musical work has been created, thanks to dozens of private citizens and music lovers across the country, who are often motivated by a desire to mark an occasion or honor a person.

Cyndi Lauper launches the True Colors Fund's Summer Online Auction, which includes celebrity experiences and autographed memorabilia in support of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) and straight ally community.

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).

Two Obie Award-winning theater companies -- The Play Company and Ma-Yi Theater -- will collaborate this spring to present the New York premiere of Lloyd Suh's new play AMERICAN HWANGAP, with previews to begin May 9, prior to an official press opening 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).

The Williamsburg Art and Historical Center's Theater for the Performing Arts Presents THE WOMAN ARTIST'S JOURNEY, An evening of plays by members of The Brooklyn Playwrights Collective As part of the Center's Women Forward! Art Exhibition

Two Obie Award-winning theater companies -- The Play Company and Ma-Yi Theater -- will collaborate this spring to present the New York premiere of Lloyd Suh's new play AMERICAN HWANGAP, with previews to begin May 9, prior to an official press opening 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).

LongHouse Reserve's Spring Benefit will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2009 at the Lotos Club (New York City) 5 East Sixty-sixth Street from 6:30 pm - Reception and Dinner 8:00 pm - Reading and Dessert. During this time Edward Albee and Marian Seldes will present a reading of Mr. Albee's play Counting the Ways.

LongHouse Reserve's Spring Benefit will take place Thursday, March 19, 2009 at Lotos Club (New York City) 5 East Sixty-sixth Street Time: 6:30 pm - Reception and Dinner 8:00 pm - Reading and Dessert Edward Albee and Marian Seldes will present a reading of Mr. Albee's play Counting the Ways. Tickets: $250, $500, and $1,000 - Reception, Dinner and Reading; $150- Reading and Dessert only Tickets can be purchased by calling

IN THE HEIGHTS star Mandy Gonzalez is set to play Lauren Hoffman, a representative from a drug treatment center on the ABC soap opera 'One Live To Live' beginning March 26th. The actress is currently set for four episodes as drug counselor Hoffman on the fabled daytime drama.

LongHouse Reserve's Spring Benefit will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2009 at the Lotos Club (New York City) 5 East Sixty-sixth Street from 6:30 pm - Reception and Dinner 8:00 pm - Reading and Dessert. During this time Edward Albee and Marian Seldes will present a reading of Mr. Albee's play Counting the Ways.

Dana Tai Soon Burgess & Company returns to New York City for a special performance on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 8:00 pm at Skirball Center for the Performing Arts at NYU, 566 LaGuardia Place at Washington Square South, NYC.

Dana Tai Soon Burgess & Company returns to New York City for a special performance on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 8:00 pm at Skirball Center for the Performing Arts at NYU, 566 LaGuardia Place at Washington Square South, NYC.

Dana Tai Soon Burgess & Company returns to New York City for a special performance this Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 8:00 pm at Skirball Center for the Performing Arts at NYU, 566 LaGuardia Place at Washington Square South, NYC. Co-presented by the A/P/A Institute at NYU, this special Free program choreographed by Burgess deals with relationships and finding a sense of self and calm in the calamity of life.

Dana Tai Soon Burgess & Company returns to New York City for a special performance on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 8:00 pm at Skirball Center for the Performing Arts at NYU, 566 LaGuardia Place at Washington Square South, NYC.

LongHouse Reserve's Spring Benefit will take place Thursday, March 19, 2009 at Lotos Club (New York City) 5 East Sixty-sixth Street Time: 6:30 pm - Reception and Dinner 8:00 pm - Reading and Dessert Edward Albee and Marian Seldes will present a reading of Mr. Albee's play Counting the Ways. Tickets: $250, $500, and $1,000 - Reception, Dinner and Reading; $150- Reading and Dessert only Tickets can be purchased by calling