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Broward County Commission's Broward Cultural council has chosen fifteen young professionals to participate in a new initiative-Emerging Cultural Leaders Program. An orientation ceremony to welcome the fifteen individuals to this brand new program will be held on Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Broward County Main Library, 6th Floor, Bienes Ceremonial Room, 100 South Andrews Ave. in Fort Lauderdale

Miami's Home for Improv and Sketch Comedy is offering South Florida's first ever Improv Summer Camp

New Theatre kicks off the 2008 - 2009 season with one of the Bard's most accessible romantic comedies, As You Like It, which follows Shakespeare's gorgeous heroine, Rosalind, into a forest of possibilities.

New Theatre kicks off the season with one of the Bard's most accessible romantic comedies, As You Like It (August 14 - September 14, 2008,) which follows Shakespeare's gorgeous heroine, Rosalind, into a forest of possibilities. The nature of true love versus romantic love are put to the test amidst misunderstandings, gender confusions, and mistaken identities. The season moves from this adaptation of Shakespeare's classic comedy to New Theatre's first World Premiere of the season, The Rant by Andrew Case (September 25 - October 26, 2008.) In this contemporary drama, an investigator is assigned to the murder case of a 16 year old African American boy, killed by an NYPD police officer

The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told is by Paul Rudnick who gave us Jeffrey, I Hate Hamlet and The New Century. The play originated with Rudnick pondering the anti-gay slogan, 'God Made Adam and Eve… not Adam and Steve.' So he wrote a play supposing that God made Adam and Steve and their lesbian counterparts, Jane and Mabel. Join the foursome as they go through the Garden of Eden, The Flood, and journey with them to present day where they meet Santa Claus and Rabbi Sharon.

The Zeffirelli production of Aida, which was recorded in front of a live audience at Milan's La Scala in High Definition television format with Dolby Digital sound, was the premier performance in the venerable opera house's 2006-2007 Season. The production features the costumes of Maurizio Mellenotti and stars Roberto Alagna as Radames, Ildiko Komlosi as Amneris and Violeta Urmana in the title role. Riccardo Chailly conducts La Scala's orchestra, chorus and ballet company. This is the production in which Roberto Alagna angrily left the stage during the opera's second performance; the recording was made on opening night - the only one Alagna completed.

The dancers will strut their stuff before a live audience with their professional partners provided by Quanita's Ballroom, Fred Astaire Dance Studios, Floor Play Dance, as well as freelance dance professionals. The cast boasts a Mayor, a Magazine Publisher, an Orthopaedic Surgeon, a Realtor, and several other Professionals in the Volusia County area

Escorts, male and female, are everywhere in the press. They are linked to Governor Eliot Spitzer, Governor James McGreevy of New Jersey, Reverend Ted Haggard, and Senator Larry Craig of Idaho. Heidi Fleiss is setting up a male brothel near Las Vegas. Perhaps you can't buy 'love,' but there are many new attempts in this century and that's what 'Escorts' is all about.

'There's a need out there for quiz shows that regular people can actually win, with questions that don't require a PH.d. We reward people for good grades in school; should we not equally reward those who know all the American Idol winners, Luke Skywalker's home planet, or Screech's real name?! Answer - Yes we should!'

Caldwell Theatre Company will hold children's acting classes on August 9 in connection with Boca Festival Days events, part of a month-long, city-wide celebration, organized by the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce

Tour is produced by Downstairs Cabaret Theatre, which is well-known nationally for developing Nunsense and producing the world premiere of Forever Plaid, as well as recent National Tours of Ain't Misbehavin', Snoopy: The Musical, Shout: The Mod Musical, and The Great American Trailer Park Musical.

MIAMI LIBRE, a new bilingual stage musical about a musician's search for love and liberty from Miami to Havana, that unites our community's most talented musicians, dancers, and creative artists. Starring Telemundo NBC telenovela star Jencarlos Canela and Cuban-born actress and dancer Everlayn Borges, this sexy new musical

Playwright Peter Morgan (of 'The Queen' and 'The Last King of Scotland' movie fame) confirms the accuracy of the events in Frost/Nixon yet considers it a work of fiction.

Ron Feingold showcases the 'Only One Man Comedy A Cappella Show in the World!' What makes his show special is the fact that Ron performs ALL of his own vocals including the bass, baritone, tenor, alto and soprano parts…even the drums. His television appearances include Comedy Central and A&E

Michael Winslow, 'the man of 10,000 sound effects,' stand up comedian, and actor, whose appearances in film include: Police Academy 1-7, Spaceballs and Gremlins, as well as a current run of Geico commercials

REACH Dance Company will present its first full length jazz ballet, 'Alice - Traditionally Twisted', on August 9th and 10th at The Atlantic Theater located in Jupiter. This is a collaborative effort with REACH's resident choreographer Maria Konrad and guest choreographer Devon Shearsby. 'Alice - Traditionally Twisted' is a playful adaptation of the children's classic Alice in Wonderland. Young and curious Alice falls through the rabbit hole into Lewis Carroll's

A free service of the Broward County Commission, the Cultural Quarterly fine arts magazine, provides in-depth articles on the local, cultural scene, featuring profiles of exceptional artists and detailed listings of events and attractions. The Culturally Speaking column is a monthly article that features Broward County cultural organizations and/or Cultural Division programs within the downtown core; and the Arts Teacher of the Year

T' Keyah Crystal Keymah (That's So Raven, Cosby, In Living Color) and Ella Joyce ( TV's Roc and Guest appearances on Seinfeld, My Wife and Kids) will perform in the 1st Annual Aurora Jacksonville Black Arts Festival.

SLAVA'S SNOWSHOW is the creation of Russian-born Slava Poulin. Inspired by the most famous mime artists of all time, including Charlie Chaplin, Marcel Marceau and Engibaro, Slava has dedicated his life since the age of 17 to re-claiming and re-establishing the art and craft of the true clown. After founding his own theater company 'Litsedei' in 1979, Slava has taken clowning out of the circus and into the streets, and from there to the major theaters around the world. Since its debut in1993, the show has traveled to over 25 countries, performing to more than 2.5 million patrons in 80 cities including London, Toronto, Paris, Rome, Lisbon, and Berlin

The Jove's recent appearances include the 2007 Miami Improv Festival opening for The Groundlings from Los Angeles and Upright Citizens Brigade from New York City. It was their third straight year performing at the Miami Improv Festival, a collection of the nation's best Improv comedy troupes. The Jove has also been invited to perform on the main stage at Artigras 2006, as well as countless corporate training and entertainment events all across Palm Beach County, including the Kravis Center, The Maltz Jupiter Theater, Duncan Theater and The Cuillo Centre for the Arts. The group received a 2005 Impy award for best sketch comedy in Palm Beach County. They were also an integral part in raising thousands of dollars for the American Red Cross in 2004 and 2005, donating proceeds from their show to benefit hurricane victims.