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Duda is here appearing in 'Tartuffe' at the Gulfshore Playhouse. He has been performing professionally since the age of 20, on Broadway, National Tours & Regionally. He made his Broadway debut, opposite Laura Linney, in Dangerous Liaisons, for The Roundabout Theatre Company. Mr. Duda also appeared in the Broadway National Tour of Little Women: The Musical, starring Maureen McGovern, and Guys & Dolls in Macau, China.

Known as Sarasota's Contemporary Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre was founded in 1973 by Jon Spelman. Starting out as a small touring company, FST traveled to places such as migrant camps and prisons. The company eventually settled down into a permanent home, acquiring the former Woman's Club building, now renamed the Keating Theatre. In the years that followed, Florida Studio Theatre established itself as a major force in American Theatre, presenting contemporary theatre in its three theatre venues: the Keating Theatre, the Goldstein Cabaret and its newest space, the Gompertz Theatre.

As part of this collaboration, the ArtSouth venue will host the following Ground Up & Rising productions after The Hate U Gave: The Tupac Shakur Story: - On an Average Day, by John Kolvenbach - Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train, by Stephen Adly Guirgis - A Chamber Music & Theatre Collaboration Piece with Project Copernicus - The Pillowman, by Martin McDonagh

'A people's art is the genesis of their freedom.' Claudia Jones, Founder London Carnival, 1959

Having performed in 71 countries across six continents, Alvin Ailey® American Dance Theater is the most-traveled dance company in the world and was recently recognized by U.S. Congressional resolution as a vital American ?Cultural Ambassador to the World.? A universal beacon of inspiration over the last five decades, the Company uplifts and enlightens audiences in a universal celebration of the human spirit using the African-American cultural experience and the American modern dance tradition.

Gulfshore Playhouse is not only bringing the best professional theatre to Naples audiences, it is making the audiences part of the creative process. Their new educational and interactive experience 'On the Scene' will be offered for their upcoming production of Moliere's classic comedy, 'Tartuffe.'

Something's Afoot opens on a dark and stormy night at an English country estate. Guests invited to Lord Dudley Rancor's home discover that not only is the host dead, but so is his butler. Based on Agatha Christie's 'Ten Little Indians,' Something's Afoot will keep you guessing as the determined guests unmask the murderer among them.

The Life opened at the Ethel Barrymore Theater in the spring of 1997 under the direction of Michael Blakemore. It ran for 450 performances and won several awards for 'Best Musical' of 1997, including the Drama Desk Award, the Outer Critics Award, and the Drama League.

Winner of the Edgar Award for Best Mystery Play, Art of Murder plunges audiences into the art world, exposing some of its most dangerous and grasping personalities. It tells the story of a world-renowned & eccentric artist, Jack Brooks, and his devious plot to murder his flamboyant art dealer, Vincent.

'Send in the Queens' features a cast of drag performers who will channel some of the hottest singers of stage and screen, honoring legendary performers ranging from Connie Francis to Jennifer Lopez, and presenting song-and-dance numbers from such musicals as Grease, Chicago, The Great American Trailer Park Musical and Mamma Mia.

Denis Hyland ('Rocky Horror Show,' 'Equus,') plays Jack the super smooth proprietor of the Reefer Den, with Mary Falconer ('The Best Man,' 'Urinetown') playing Mae - the long-suffering hostess of the Den. Nulita Loder ('Urinetown,' 'My Way') plays Sally, the seductive Reefer Slut, and Michael Aaglan ('The Best Man') plays Ralph, a former fraternity man who's become a giggling reefer addict. Kristen Wilson ('Urinetown,' 'Bat Boy') plays the Placard Girl who parades lessons to be learned from the dangers of the leafy menace.

The Take the Stage artists will come together for one night only for the March 21st fundraising performance. All proceeds go toward operations for the not-for-profit community theatre, which is currently in its 56th season. Variety show audiences will be treated to a sneak preview of select musical numbers presented by the cast of upcoming main stage show, Always Patsy Cline (April 17 thru May 3, 2009) and annual Playhouse Pride Week drag show, Send in the Queens (March 27 and 28).

This is a forties flavored musical complete with Andrews Sisters standards like 'Hold Tight,' 'Rum and Coca Cola,' 'Beer Barrel Polka,' 'Beat Me Daddy Eight to the Bar', 'Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy' and more.

The University of Miami Frost School of Music continues the Stamps Family Distinguished Visitors Series with Anthony Davis, Dafnis Prieto, and Charles Koppelman. They will be 'In Conversation,' discussing their opera-in- progress, Revolution of Forms. The opera examines the rise and fall of Cuba's National Art Schools. The work is presented through the eyes of architect Ricardo Porro, who helped design these national schools.

The role of the wily Tartuffe will be tackled by English actor Richard Crawford. He will also double as Madame Perenlle, the benefactor's aged mother. Mr. Crawford Trained at Ecole Jacques Lecoq and Rose Bruford College. He has appeared in productions at the La Jolla Playhouse and other prominent regional theatres. Richard served as lead clown in 'Slava's Snowshow' at the Union Square Theater and has directed clown work for Cirque du Soleil's 'Dralion' and 'Petrushka' at Carnegie Hall. In addition to performing he teaches Lecoq technique at S.U.N.Y Purchase.

'I love a good murder mystery, like Sleuth or Deathtrap, ' said Producing Artistic Director, and Art of Murder director, Robert Cacioppo, 'but once you know the ending, the thrill is gone. This production of Art of Murder is only the second in the country, so I assure you, I am the only one who knows how it ends. You are in for a real treat.'

Package includes Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Celebrity Chef Tom Colicchio, Broadway Performer Mandy Patinkin, and the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre.

Created in the early 1980s, the coveted, gold-plated, bronze award was designed by abstract sculptor Henry E. Moretti. Born and raised in France, Moretti studied architecture and city planning at the University of Paris. After working in New York City as a design consultant for ten years, he made Fort Lauderdale his home. In the late 1960s Moretti delved into the world of art and received numerous awards, and exhibited throughout the state of Florida in both one man and group exhibitions. His work is also part of many public and private collections.

Through its dedicated artistry and deep respect for the Japanese taiko drum, Kodo fuses thunderous beats, traditional dance and martial arts with innovative interpretations - offering audiences a mystical and exciting experience in witnessing the Japanese performing arts. The ensemble spends its time overseas, touring throughout Japan, and preparing contemporary and original material on Sado Island.

The use of masks in acting and performance date back to the very origins of theatre in ancient Greece. Throughout time, mask work has been a vital teaching tool and stylistic force, such as in the Commedia dell'Arte style of theatre developed in Italy.