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Playwright James Sherman, author of Beau Jest and member of the Victory Gardens Playwrights Ensemble, presents this workshop to explore the building blocks for creating a play. Through the use of lectures and demonstrations, Sherman examines the process of play writing. Examples of classic and contemporary plays will be viewed, in-class exercises will be utilized, and Sherman will be available to discuss his decades long career in the theatre and the life of a playwright. (Note: James Sherman will also be holding a special talk-back after the performances of Beau Jest on Thursday February 25th and Friday February 26th.)

Making Porn, a comedy by Ronnie Larsen, chronicles the life of Jack Hawk, a straight, out-of-work actor hired by a gay porn producer to star in his upcoming movie. Joining Jack in the filming are a jaded porn star and an industry newcomer. Complications arise when Jack's wife finds out about her husband's new career. The original production ran Off-Broadway for over 500 performances and has toured throughout the United States.

The Maddens have contributed enormously to Florida Rep's Outreach & Education programs over the past 12 years through Madden Charities, and on Feb. 13, Mr. Madden and over forty of his guests will have VIP status for the 2pm matinee of You Can't Take It With You.

Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS. This 2 time Tony and Drama Desk Award winner will open Wednesday, February 10 through Sunday, February 28, presented by the Florida Theatrical Association at the Parker Playhouse.

Florida Repertory Theatre announced Harmonic Collage, its annual benefit concert given by Emmy Award-winning and Grammy Nominated flutist & composer, Kat Epple.

At the time of her acclaimed Carnegie Hall debut, the New York Times hailed Velia's 'impressive precision' and 'vibrant, spotlessly clean performances.' She has appeared often as a soloist with the Orquesta Sinfonica de Venezuela, Orquesta Sinfonica Sociedad Filarmonica de Mexico, Florida Philharmonic, Sinfonica de Maracaibo, Symphony of the Americas, Festival Miami, Amigos Canarios de la Musica, and Orquesta Sinfonica del Peru, among others. She is a graduate of The Manhattan School of Music and also holds a Doctor's degree from the University of Miami. An active proponent of Ibero American music, Velia has premiered major works by classical composers of the Americas and Spain. She recently released a landmark recording of the complete volume of Cuban Dances by Ignacio Cervantes -Adios a Cuba

The story centers around Sarah Goldman, an independent, young, teacher living in Chicago. When her parents, Miriam and Abe, don't approve of her choice of boyfriend because he is a gentile she begrudgingly hires an out-of-work actor, Bob, to portray their idea of an ideal mate - Dr. David Steinberg! The twist comes when it is revealed to Sarah that he isn't Jewish as she had assumed. But it's okay, he's toured with 'Fiddler on the Roof' and is sure he can pull it off. Hilarity ensues in this charming comedy as the the two try to keep the charade going.

Soprano Renée Fleming comes to the University of Miami Frost School of Music to give her first master class in Florida on Friday, March 5, 2010 at 2 pm in the Maurice Gusman Concert Hall.

'This party is not to be missed,' said Florida Rep Associate Director and event Co-Chair, Rachel Burttram, 'the theme of this year's gala will allow the guests to really cut loose and have a good time. We're also very excited that this season's event will feature a catered dinner from Vino de Notte - and an open bar!'

A new musical by Arts at St. Johns, THE HISTORY OF MIAMI BEACH 'WISH YOU WERE HERE' is NOW looking for triple threats= singer/actor/dancers, Male and Female all ages.

Gulfshore Playhouse announced it's newest Educational Initiative, The Saturday Series. The Saturday Series is an array of offerings from Playhouse Designers, Directors and visiting Playwrights and Actors, each offered in one-day bite-sized pieces. They're informational, educational, fun and enriching. And because you only need sign up for one, they're easy to commit to as well. For adults ages 16 and up.

With music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Pippin, Academy Award-winner for Pocahontas and The Prince of Egypt) and book by Winnie Holzman ('My So Called Life,' 'Once And Again' and 'thirtysomething'), WICKED, the untold story of the witches of Oz, is directed by two time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello (Take Me Out, Love! Valour! Compassion!, The Vagina Monologues, 9 to 5) and features musical staging by Tony Award winner Wayne Cilento (Aida, The Who's Tommy, How To Succeed...).

Making Porn, a comedy by Ronnie Larsen, chronicles the life of Jack Hawk, a straight, out-of-work actor hired by a gay porn producer to star in his upcoming movie. Joining Jack in the filming are a jaded porn star and an industry newcomer. Complications arise when Jack's wife finds out about her husband's new career. The original production ran Off-Broadway for over 500 performances and has toured throughout the United States.

Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS. This 2 time Tony and Drama Desk Award winner will open Wednesday, February 10 through Sunday, February 28, presented by the Florida Theatrical Association at the Parker Playhouse.

New Theatre of Coral Gables will raise funds throughout the run of its world premiere play, The Hour of the Tiger, to aid Haiti earthquake relief efforts. Audience donations will be requested by the actors following each performance. The donations will be collected through New Theatre's partner in this effort, the Humanity Project, a South Florida-based 501c3 nonprofit group. The Humanity Project will ensure that every dollar is carefully accounted for and turned over to the Red Cross, Doctors Without Borders or the Salvation Army - and that all money is dedicated solely to humanitarian relief for Haitians suffering in the earthquake's terrible aftermath.

This farcical romp became a hit movie starring Frank Sinatra. Broadway veteran Michael Leeds directs this milestone Simon play.

The musical British Invasion was an influx of British bands from 1964-1967 who brought their songs to millions of listeners and fans from the United States and around the world. The 1960s were characterized by music of and for the times. The Lads of Liverpool play a tribute to the British bands of rock music that influenced a generation and dominated the airwaves and our memories ever since.

Florida Repertory Theatre is pleased announced the opening of Kaufman & Hart's Pulitzer Prize Winning comedy, You Can't Take It With You.

Soprano Renée Fleming comes to the University of Miami Frost School of Music to give her first master class in Florida on Friday, March 5, 2010 at 2 pm in the Maurice Gusman Concert Hall.

Making Porn, a comedy by Ronnie Larsen, chronicles the life of Jack Hawk, a straight, out-of-work actor hired by a gay porn producer to star in his upcoming movie. Joining Jack in the filming are a jaded porn star and an industry newcomer. Complications arise when Jack's wife finds out about her husband's new career. The original production ran Off-Broadway for over 500 performances and has toured throughout the United States.