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The Inugaural Photoville has been announced to be held in Brooklyn Bridge Park. This first major event from Emerging Photography Collective and United Photo Industries will include: free exhibitions in over 35 shipping containers, site-specific works, outdoor projection shows, tents with vendors, publishers and gear demonstrators, a camera obscura, panel discussions and talks, workshops, a foto canine run and a food & beer garden.

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble (BTE) concludes the season with Michael Healey's THE DRAWER BOY at the McAninch Arts Center, at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, Ill. July 13 - 29. THE DRAWER BOY directed by Ensemble member Kurt Naebig, features BTE Ensemble actor Robert Jordan Bailey (Angus), and guest artists Chicago's Jacob Abbas (Miles) and Indian Head Park's Jonathan Kraft (Morgan). Surprisingly funny, tender but tough, THE DRAWER BOY tells the story of two Canadian famers living in self-imposed isolation, who have their lives thrown into confusion by a young actor. The actor asks to observe their routines to prepare for a play when he unwittingly happens on a long-hidden personal story that shaped the lives of the two older men.

Promethean Theatre Ensemble invites friends, theatre supporters, and Shakespeare lovers to gather on Sunday, April 22, to celebrate the birthday of William Shakespeare. The birthday party will be from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at The Red Lion Lincoln Square, 4749 N. Rockwell (www.theredlionlincolnsquare.com).

The Trap Door Theatre has announced that Artistic Director Beata Pilch has been selected for an Artist Residency at the Program Cite Internationale des Arts-Home of foreign artists in France. Pilch was the only person from the United States to be selected for this honor, as well as the only theatre artist. During her three month long residency in Paris, beginning in April, Pilch will network with French actors, playwrights and directors to seek out new productions to bring to Chicago. This residency was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Cultural services of the French Embassy in Chicago and New York.

The Hampstead Theatre has announced the world premiere of CHARIOTS OF FIRE. Award-winning playwright Mike Bartlett brings the Olympic story to the stage for the first time in a new adaptation inspired by Colin Welland's original screenplay. Directed by Hampstead Theatre's Artistic Director Edward Hall, CHARIOTS OF FIRE will be performed on a spectacular set by award-winning designer Miriam Buether, which transforms Hampstead Theatre into a stadium, making an immersive experience that evokes the 1924 Paris games. The production will also feature the legendary music of the Vangelis score with additional live music and arrangements by Tony Award-winning composer Jason Carr.

The Wheelock Family Theatre presents THE MIRACLE WORKER by William Gibson from April 13 to May 13, Friday nights at 7:30 PM and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 3 PM.

SOHO Rep announces public presentations of work from its two signature development programs: The Writer/Director Lab and The SOHO Rep Studio.

Highlighted by professional choreography by Kristen Daley, Nancy Lyons, Scott Wells and Christine Cali, featuring new music by Jesse Olsen Bay and showcasing 30 dancers - the 2012 Spring Dance Concert will feature four contemporary, physical, athletic and humorous dance works as it explores the pleasure of dance; rituals and desire; human connections; and the technological state of being.

RENT makes its Brevard County debut at Surfside Players. RENT runs for three weekends, April 20 - May 6, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and active military, $15 for students. Call (321) 783-3127 for reservations. The show contains strong language and mature themes.

boom! theater company is two weeks away from the opening of the second half the New Works Festival taking place at the boom! theater in South Lake Union from April 12th through May 5th. Offering 8 new works from within and outside the company as well as 2 living installations, any night at the theater will be completely different than the next.

CM Performing Arts Center in Oakdale presents THE JOURNEY, CROSS & CRUCIFIXION. On Good Friday, April 6 at 12:00, 3:00 and 8:00 Creative Ministries will present THE JOURNEY, CROSS & CRUCIFIXION which is a live dramatic re-enactment of the Stations of the Cross.

The Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center's Nancy and Frederick DeMatteis Arts Education Program will host a free, on campus, Arts Education "Open (Fun!) House" for children and their families on Saturday, April 22 from 2pm - 4pm at the Center.

Throughout the month of April, the Asolo Repertory Theatre is promoting its TAKE THE REP CHALLENGE. Participants are able to see three or four different shows, all in one week, all in the same theatre, in reperetory fashion.

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) welcomes anecdota with the Off-Broadway premiere of TAKE WHAT IS YOURS, with a script by Erica Fae and Jill A. Samuels, and directed by Jill A. Samuels.

Dog & Pony Theatre Company announces its two latest works: THE DINNER PARTY PROJECT, a one-night only performance April 17 at Ada Street restaurant that incorporates a three-course meal from celebrated chef Michael Kornick of DMK Burger Bar and Fish Bar; and THE WHOLE WORLD IS WATCHING, a world premiere play with music that offers a look at the Democratic National Convention of 1968 in Chicago May 4-June 9 at the Victory Gardens Biograph Theater.

HSC announces the cast for its upcoming Spring mainstage production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning timeless romantic comedy, TALLEY'S FOLLY, by Lanford Wilson. Featuring actors Danton Stone and Margot White.

Atlanta Ballet has announced its 2012-13 season, highlighted by the return of Michael Pink's DRACULA and the North American premiere of the reinterpretation of CARMINA BURANA by choreographer David Bintley.

Magnet Theater hosts a variety of performances and special events by the best of New York's improv masters and visiting international artists on Mondays through Sundays in March at 254 W. 29th Street, ground floor (between 7th and 8th Avenues), NYC. A detailed schedule and description of each night's line-up can be found at www.magnettheater.com. Ticket prices vary; reservations are recommended and can be made by calling (212) 244-8824.

Pine Box Theater Company kicks off its 2012 Season with THE JAMMER by Rolin Jones, directed by Artistic Director Vincent Teninty, playing May 19 - July 1, 2012 at the Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave., Chicago.

Raquel Castro, who appeared in her first role as the daughter of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez in their movie, JERSEY GIRL, has released her new hit single, "Diary." Castro was a finalist in NBC's THE VOICE.