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This is the third year of Playmarket's annual award, open to any new unproduced New Zealand play. They have announced that thanks to the generosity of the Adam Foundation, they are now able to offer a cash prize of $5000 to the winner, along with a professional public reading of one of the shortlisted plays at Circa Theatre, produced by Circa and Playmarket; followed by a celebratory function! The award, previously the Playmarket New Play Award, will now be known as the Adam New Zealand Play Award.

Le Petit Prince has now sold out for the evening performance but the company are kindly opening up their dress rehearsal for free on Friday 16 October at 3.30pm. If you would like to see this rehearsal please call to book a seat on 020 7702 2789.

O Duo, comprised of Oliver Cox and Owen Gunnell, is offering a free showcase event on Wednesday 14 October at 7 pm. Bogo Fury! will be a unique evening of high-energy and show stopping virtuoso performances from two remarkable young percussionists.

Long Wharf Theatre presents the classic musical THE FANTASTICKS. The production is directed by Amanda Dehnert and will run through November 1st.

Orchard Street Productions invites the public to audition for the world premiere of My Catskills Summer, which will move on from Nashville to tour nationally before settling into New York for an extended run. Auditions will be held at Baymont Inn & Suites, 5612 Lenox Ave in Nashville. Casting calls for principal players and ensemble will begin at 10:00 a.m.

THE HAPPY EMBALMER -- a World-Premiere new musical with book, music and lyrics by Mark Noonan and Nick Oddy, directed and choreographed by Kelly Devine -- is presented by The New York Musical Theatre Festival, starting October 6, 2009 at Theatre Row's Acorn Theatre (410 West 42nd Street, btw 9th and 10th Avenues) in New York City.

101 DALMATIANS The Musical is an experience for the entire family about what it means to be a family, canine and courageous. More than a simple story about good versus bad, the family bands together to overcome every hurdle and hardship in the most difficult times. The 101 Dalmatians Musical North American tour kicks off at the historic Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis on October 13, 2009. This Broadway/San Diego - A Nederlander Presentation will leap into your hearts at the San Diego Civic Theatre from June 1 - 6, 2010.

The Carnegie Arts Center is very pleased to be starting a string ensemble under the direction of Kenton Lanier. Mr. Lanier received his BA in Music Composition and Theory from Thomas Edison State College, and is currently teaching piano, viola, and violin at the Carnegie Arts Center.

The Skin Cancer Foundation's annual Skin Sense Award Gala, held on October 6 at the Pierre Hotel in New York City, was a great success.

The critically-acclaimed new American two-character play by Keith Huff is directed by Tony Award nominee John Crowley, and began previews on Thursday, September 10, 2009, and celebrated Opening Night on Tuesday, September 29, 2009.

Candy & The Sweet Tooths presents two family shows, Gobble Gobble Turkey Dance Party and Kickin' Off the Holidays Dance & CD Release Party this November.

The 42nd Street Moon presents Jubilee with music and lyrics by Cole Porter, book by Moss Hart and directed by Greg MacKellan. The show will run from November 25 - December 13 with opening / press night on Saturday, November 28 at 6 pm.

Boxcar Theatre presents Museum by Tina Howe and directed by Stephanie Renee Maysonave. The show will run from November 2 - November 22, with the opening night performance on November 2. Performances will be held at various locations, which are to be announced via the theatre's website. The opening night performance is set to be held at the Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf located at 145 Jefferson Street, San Francisco.

Bay Area Cabaret presents Jane Monheit - The Lovers, the Dreamers & Me on Sunday, November 8 at 7pm at the Empire Ballroom in the Sir Francis Drake Hotel.

Folk dances, a fashion show, Turkish music, shadow puppetry, art and textiles, Turkish foods and more celebrate the multiple cultures that link modern Turkey to the East and West at Safeco Insurance Festál: TurkFest - Turkish Cultural Festival, Oct. 17, 12 noon - 7:30 p.m., and Oct. 18, 12 noon - 6 p.m. at Center House and Fisher Pavilion Roof.

Comedy Works has announced that BRAD UPTON will perform at the Comedy Works Larimer Square November 19 - 22, 2009.

Haunted Illusions, a magic spectacular for the entire family featuring several original illusions, starring David Caserta will appear at the State Theatre on Halloween Night, Saturday, October 31st at 7 PM.

It is the final weekend for WCT's opening production of the 2009 / 2010 season, a revival of Neil Simon's 1960s' hit comedy Barefoot in the Park. The productions final performances are Friday, October 9 at 8:00 PM, Saturday, October 10 at 8:00 PM and Sunday, October 11 at 2:00 PM.

Comedy Works is pleased to announce that JON REEP will perform at the Comedy Works Larimer Square November 5-7, 2009.

Charlotte Street Foundation's Urban Culture Project is thrilled to present Installation Operettas: Moon Bears and Sister Wives, a series of two unique performances conceived and curated by composer, musician, performer, and sculptor Mark Southerland, a 2008 Charlotte Street Generative Performing Artist Award Fellow. Performances take place October 23 and November 6, 2009, 8pm, at Urban Culture Project's la Esquina, 1000 West 25th Street, KCMO.