Ian Belknap News

NEW THIS WEEK! Audition notices! New Theatre Company Offers Open House! New shows at FPCT, LMP, and the Theatre Project! More!!

NEW THIS WEEK! Best Bet at BSF! New discounts and workshops! Plus news of BPF, Baltimore Black Arts, and a new production of Little Shop of Horrors!

REVIEW: The Baltimore Shakespeare Festival opens its teen performance of Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors.

The Up and Comers and The Masters: 46 men, women, and a few youngsters who made their mark on the Baltimore theatre scene in 2007.

WHO: Everyman Theatre WHAT: Much Ado About Nothing WHEN: Through December 16. Weds - Thurs at 7:30 PM; Fri - Sat at 8PM; Sat - Sun at 2PM; Sun at 7PM. HOW MUCH: $24 - $35 INFORMATION: www.everymantheatre.com or 410-752-2208

The 26th BPF - showcase of local talent - on the page and on the stage.

Part three of a three part series about recent graduates of the Towson University Theatre Program - an actor, a director and a playwright - all of whom have made the successful, if difficult transition to life as a working artist.

Part two of a three part series about recent graduates of the Towson University Theatre Program - an actor, a director and a playwright - all of whom have made the successful, if difficult transition to life as a working artist.

WHO: Baltimore Playwrights Festival WHAT: Stephanie Zadravec's Save Me WHEN: Through September 2. Thurs - Sat at 8PM, Sun at 7PM WHERE: Fells Point Corner Theatre INFORMATION: www.fpct.org or 410-276-7837.

Part one of a three part series about recent graduates of the Towson University Theatre Program - an actor, a director and a playwright - all of whom have made the successful, if difficult, transition to life as a working artist.

This week: Best Bet: Rep Stage's Mrs. Farnsworth! Spotlighters goes dark! BPF to perform at the Kennedy Center! News of The Wedding Singer and My Fair Lady tours!

WHO: Run of the Mill Theater WHAT: Variations of Justice WHEN: Through May 27; Thurs - Sat at 8PM, Sun at 3PM WHERE: Theatre Project on Preston Street HOW MUCH: $16.00; $8.00 with BroadwayWorld discount!

WHO: Chesapeake Shakespeare Company WHAT: The Front Page WHEN: Friday - Saturday at 8PM, Sunday at 2PM WHERE & HOW MUCH: Go to www.chesapeakeshakespeare.com for tickets and information.

Year-end round up of the best in college level theatre productions seen in Baltimore in 2006.

Ira Gamerman, author of Split on writing, Neil Simon and giving back to Towson University

2 Best Bets! Major discounts for readers! Split Remounted! UMBC Theatre Event! New Show at FPCT!

Playwrights Festival Awards Announced! New discounts at FPCT and Toby's Baltimore! Spelling Bee Winners Announced! New shows at the Hippodrome, CenterStage and Rep Stage!

Calling all producers and directors – nominate your unsung heroes for Baltimore/BWW recognition! The return of Mamma Mia! BPF plays the Kennedy Center! Toby’s to open Ragtime! Summer wrap up – best shows of the summer and 15 young artists to watch for!

WHO: Uncommon Voices WHAT: Split a new play, part of Baltimore Playwrights Festival WHEN: Friday and Saturday at 8PM, Sunday at 2PM WHERE: Fells Point Corner Theatre HOW MUCH: $14.00