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The Summer Jazz Camp at the Arts at St. Johns in Miami Beach includes Jazz music history, introduction to the fundamental language of Jazz, Latin rhythms, Jazz theory and technique, Jazz improvisation, and small-group ensemble jam sessions.

An explosive play by an Israeli about three Palestinian brothers locked in a life-and-death struggle over issues of deception and betrayal. Set in a village on the West Bank in 1990, with the Israeli-Arab struggle as its backdrop, the play depicts the tragedy of one family torn between duty, kinship, principles and survival.

Benise's The Spanish Guitar has been hailed as 'The Latin Riverdance!' A former street musician now a celebrated International guitarist, Benise (Buh-ness-say) and his Emmy award-winning Nights of Fire cast, perform The World Music & Dance Spectacular The Spanish Guitar at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, November 6 at 7 p.m. in the Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall.

The Main Street Players is pleased to announce its upcoming production of Extremities by William Mastrosimone. This riveting, thought-provoking drama about a woman, Marjorie, who escapes her would-be rapist and then metes out her own justice has been intriguing and gripping audiences for over twenty years, all the time demanding that we examine our own attitudes towards crime and the justice system. As Marjorie's justice becomes more and more like revenge, the arrival of her two roommates forces all four people - rapist, victim, and bystanders - to examine where we draw the line between intent and action, and between what is justifiable and what is not. The play contains adult content and strong language, and parents are cautioned.

The RiverPark Center event will feature a retrospective on Peter Falk, who played Columbo on television and died June 23. William Link, co-creator of the television series 'Columbo,' has written several Columbo short stories. Four will be selected and presented as Live Broadcast Theatre productions (formerly called Live Radio Theatre and presented in the style of old-fashioned radio shows).

The Island Players is a new community theatre group founded by a trio of longtime theatre aficionados and Marco Islanders Pat Berry (founder of the Marco Island Film Festival and SoapFest), Jean Ann Rowles and Pattie Ziesig (founder of Pattie's Playhouse). All three women bring extensive stage and directing experience as well as strong affiliations with local community organizations. According to Ms. Berry, The Island Players was created to provide an outlet for fun, creative community involvement while seeking to produce quality entertainment not currently served by the professional theatre groups.

'Crossing Delancey' is best remembered by audiences for the movie version in the 1980's that made Amy Irving a star as the character of Isabelle. In the Stage Door version, Isabelle is being played by New York actress Laura Kaldis. The play is a heart warming comedy about modern times clashing with old world traditions.

The Promethean Theatre (TPT) seeks daring and creative approaches to classical pieces as well as contemporary and new works that engage the imagination and inspire passionate discourse among its artists and the audience.

RISING ACTION THEATRE ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR TWO FALL PRODUCTIONS - 'AS BEES IN HONEY DROWN' and 'THRILL ME' Audition Dates: Monday, July 11 - 7 pm - 10 pm Wednesday, July 13 - 6 pm - 7:30 pm (Call Backs to follow at 7:30 pm) Appointments not required.

An explosive play by an Israeli about three Palestinian brothers locked in a life-and-death struggle over issues of deception and betrayal. Set in a village on the West Bank in 1990, with the Israeli-Arab struggle as its backdrop, the play depicts the tragedy of one family torn between duty, kinship, principles and survival.

FST's hit country musical Cowgirls has been extended through July 17, due to popular demand. The 'energetic' musical is under the direction of Mary Murfitt (concept of COWGIRLS/composer/lyricist) and music direction by Mary Ehlinger (musical arrangments for COWGIRLS), and brings together six talented actresses-singers-musicians 'for a thoroughly enjoyable evening of musical theatre.' (SCENE Magazine)

The winner of the 2010 MAC Award for Jazz Vocalist by the Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs, Mary Foster Conklin is a true jazz original. Her hip, smoky style has been described as both recognizably traditional yet unmistakably contemporary, as she puts her personal stamp on a smart repertoire that spans over eight decades. Her sets are a mix of contemporary material and standards, with an emphasis on the lesser-known treasures of the Great American Songbook. A natural storyteller, Conklin has wowed audiences at The Blue Note, The Iridium, The Metropolitan Room, Sweet Rhythm and the Triad Theatre in New York, as well as The Plush Room in San Francisco and the Jazz Bakery in Los Angeles. For more information, please visit www.maryfosterconklin.com.

An explosive play by an Israeli about three Palestinian brothers locked in a life-and-death struggle over issues of deception and betrayal. Set in a village on the West Bank in 1990, with the Israeli-Arab struggle as its backdrop, the play depicts the tragedy of one family torn between duty, kinship, principles and survival.

Caldwell Theatre Company announced a summer season that embraces diversity and theatricality. Embarking on the successful formula of summers past, they will open the summer season with a World Premiere by South Florida playwright Michael McKeever, and his comedic take on the famous Collyer Brothers of Harlem, titled Stuff. The comedy will be followed by a classically executed drama, Six Years, by the up and coming writer Sharr White.

The Stage Door Theatre has announced their summer shows, including a musical for their new venue in North Miami Beach. In Theatre 1 in Coral Springs will be the play 'Crossing Delancey'; in the Theatre 2, the musical 'Song Man, Dance Man', and in Miami at the at it's new location at the Byron Carlyle Theatre will be last season's long running hit, 'Suds'.

FST will present the regional premiere of Our Son's Wedding. The new play had its world premiere at Gloucester Stage Company, and went on to a recent run at Lake George Dinner Theatre in New York. New York actress Marina Re returns to FST as the wife, Mary, after appearing as the mother in both The Miamians and Boleros for the Disenchanted. She also appeared in Our Son's Wedding at Lake George Dinner Theatre and Gloucester Stage in the same role. Marina's husband, actor Paul D'Amato, will join her on stage in what will surely be a chemistry filled portrayal of the couple Angelo and Mary Lo Presto.

A multi-faceted singer/actress renowned for her sultry alto voice and dynamic stage presence, Paulette Dozier infuses every one of her performances with a depth far beyond the usual - her voice has been called ‘deep, steady, and sexy'. Dozier's repertoire combines the greatest jazz standards with today's edgy and contemporary sounds. She will be backed by three of South Florida's top musicians: Brad Keller (piano), Dave Tomasello (bass) and James Cotmon (drums).

Benise's The Spanish Guitar has been hailed as 'The Latin Riverdance!' A former street musician now a celebrated International guitarist, Benise (Buh-ness-say) and his Emmy award-winning Nights of Fire cast, perform The World Music & Dance Spectacular The Spanish Guitar at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, November 6 at 7 p.m. in the Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall.

Seen by over 45 million people around the world, Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA!, is celebrating over 4,000 performances in its tenth smash hit year on Broadway'. The current North American Tour has played over 3,600 performances in over 135 cities with 145 repeat visits. The original West End production of MAMMA MIA! is now in its twelfth year and has celebrated over 5,000 performances in London. The international tour has visited more than 50 foreign cities and been seen by 3.7 million people.

Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre closes the 2010-2011 season with the world premiere of See Jane Run!, a new musical by Maribeth Graham and Dana P. Rowe. A multiple nominee and three-time recipient of the Carbonell Award, Graham has appeared in New York City Off-Broadway, many times at Actors' Playhouse and in most major South Florida regional theaters. Rowe, whose musical works include Zombie Prom, The Fix, and The Witches of Eastwick, has received Olivier Award nominations for The Fix and The Witches of Eastwick, both of which were produced in London's West End by Sir Cameron Mackintosh.