PBS' Chief Optimistic on Pubcaster's Relevance; Announces New ProjectsJuly 31, 2011PBS' president and CEO Paula Kerger is optimistic about the pubcasters, according to Deadline. During PBS' portion of the TCA summer press tour, Kerger explained that the government funding crisis that was happening the last time she faced critics (in January) was less severe now.
MCAT Announces Auditions for CAMP ROCK THE MUSICAL, 8/13July 30, 2011MCAT announces auditions for its production of Disney's Camp Rock the Musical to open Sept. 16th at the historic Virginia Samford Theatre in collaboration with Shades Valley Theatre Academy. Auditions will at Shades Valley High School auditorium on Saturday, Aug. 13 with sign up starting at 1 PM. A dance call will be held at 2:00 for ALL auditioning. After the dance call, you may be asked to stay and sing. Be prepared with 16 bars of a contemporary pop or pop/rock musical theatre song. No monologues will be required at the open call.
Photo Flash: Ryan Scott Oliver's OUT OF MY HEAD Plays Pico PlayhouseJuly 30, 2011The Mechanicals Theatre Group, a professional acting company (Los Angeles) has joined forces with Ryan Scott Oliver (Disney's musical adaptation of Freaky Friday) for the LA Premiere of 'Out of My Head', music by Ryan Scott Oliver , book by Kirsten Guenther, and directed by Jacob Harvey.
Deep In a Dream – the Life and Music of Chet Baker Set for One Night Only, 8/21July 30, 2011The event, Deep In a Dream - the Life and Music of Chet Baker features readings by NAACP Image Award Nominated author James Gavin of passages from the biography (just out in paperback), interwoven with live music well associated with the talented yet troubled Baker, who died a mysterious death on a street in Amsterdam in 1988. Jazz singer Spider Saloff and Bay Area trumpeter Erik Jekabson re-create Baker's trumpet and vocal solos.
Photo Flash: Gere, Sciorra, Lowell et al. Attend MANIPULATIONJuly 30, 2011On Thursday, July 28, actors Richard Gere, Annabella Sciorra, and Carey Lowell attended Off-Broadway's MANIPULATION, a new play by Victoria E. Calderon at the Cherry Lane Theatre, directed by Will Pomerantz. After the performance, they visited with Manipulation cast members Marina Squerciati and Saundra Santiago.
STAGE TUBE: GLEE PROJECT Takes on 'Teenage Dream'July 30, 2011Click below for the newest music video from THE GLEE PROJECT! The final six contenders take on Katy Perry's 'Teenage Dream' and guest mentors Mark Salling (Puck) and Ashley Fink (Lauren) help the contenders take their performance to the next level in the 'Sexuality' episode.
STAGE TUBE: Lea Salonga Answers Fan Questions!July 30, 2011International star Lea Salonga, singing voice of Disney's Princess Jasmine and Mulan and a Tony and Olivier winner for MISS SAIGON, sat down to answer fan-submitted questions in a contest for LML Music in a promotion for her new album, THE JOURNEY SO FAR.