FREEDOM & UNITY: THE VERMONT MOVIE to Screen at the Town Hall, 10/7September 20, 2013This month, after seven years of production, Upper Valley Arts of Norwich, VT will release Freedom & Unity: The Vermont Movie, the first ever documentary series about the many voices, cultural and political traditions that give the Green Mountain State its egalitarian ideals and bold, iconoclastic spirit. The six-part film, a collaboration of three dozen critically acclaimed Vermont filmmakers and historians, is led by award-winning filmmaker Nora Jacobson.
Review Roundup: ANNA NICOLE: THE OPERASeptember 19, 2013ANNA NICOLE tells the story of Anna Nicole Smith, a small-town Texas waitress (and later, exotic dancer) in pursuit of the American Dream. Smith wed an octogenarian billionaire and became a Playboy model and tabloid celebrity, living a life of excess and substance abuse under the constant glare of the media until her death at the age of 39.
HELLO HERMAN to Celebrate DVD Release at Edgermar Center for the Arts, 10/10September 17, 2013The Edgermar Center for the Arts is hosting a red carpet premiere for the DVD Release of a new feature film directed by Michelle Danner, Hello Herman, on Thursday, October 10th, 2013 at 7:30pm. The movie stars Norman Reedus from the Walking Dead and his love interest is played by Martha Higareda, an acclaimed star in her native Mexico who starred with Keanu Reeves in Street Kings. The film also stars newcomer Garrett Backstrom as the troubled teen shooter Herman Howards.
Ricky Martin Pens New Children's Book SANTIAGO THE DREAMER IN THE LAND AMONG THE STARSSeptember 17, 2013Ricky Martin, who is known worldwide for his musical career, is now taking his career to a new level: children's books. According to Penguin publishing company, SANTIAGO THE DREAMER IN LAND AMONG THE STARS is about a boy whose 'biggest dream is to perform on stage. But when he doesn't get the lead role in the school play, he can't help but doubt himself.
Patrick Stewart Weds Sunny Ozell in Lake Tahoe; Ian McKellen OfficiatesSeptember 17, 2013On September 7th, Patrick Stewart and Sunny Ozell made their marriage official at a ceremony officiated by Sir Ian McKellen. The small ceremony took place at Lake Tahoe, with only a hundred people attending. The couple told the press by taking a picture of themselves neck-deep in a ball pit with the caption 'Yes, Married', while Ian McKellen took a picture of himself with a shirt that said 'Minister', the couple's wedding certificate, and the caption 'I did my part'. This is the third wedding for Stewart, after meeting Ozell four years ago in 2009.
Review Roundup: THE OLD FRIENDSSeptember 13, 2013THE OLD FRIENDS, a play written by Horton Foote and had been worked on since the 1960's, but took until four years after the playwright's death to be put on. This is the story of friends as they deal with drama, loyalty, and alchol
BUYER AND CELLAR Turns a Profit in Less Than Ten Weeks at Barrow Street TheatreSeptember 12, 2013BUYER AND CELLER is an off-Broadway show that has done the impossible nine weeks: pulled a profit. The show, starring Michael Urie (Ugly Betty) as Alex More, a struggling actor. Alex takes a job working in the Malibu basement of a beloved megastar. One day, the Lady Herself comes downstairs to play. It feels like real bonding in the basement, but will their relationship ever make it upstairs? Buyer & Cellar is an outrageous comedy about the price of fame, the cost of things, and the oddest of odd jobs.
Peoria Center for the Performing Arts YOUTHWORKS ACADEMY Fall Sign-UpSeptember 3, 2013YWA arts education classes are designed for students ages 3 to 18. They are instructed by local and national professional teaching artists in the various disciplines of performing arts including: voice, acting, improvisation, dance, puppetry, creative drama, and more. The YWA program teaches life-skills, enriches self-esteem, and broadens horizons.
Geva Unveils 2014 Fielding Studio Series of Four ShowsAugust 23, 2013Geva Theatre Center's Artistic Director Mark Cuddy and Executive Director Tom Parrish are proud to announce the line-up of the 2014 Fielding Studio Series of contemporary plays, including two world premiere productions.