Guest Blog: 'I Feel So Grateful to Be a Part of It': Actor Baker Mukasa on Jazz, Smooth Rehearsals and Being Part of BRIEF ENCOUNTER
by Aliya Al-Hassan - November 23, 2023 Baker Mukasa gives an insight into preparing for the role of this iconic story which has been re-imagined as a musical at Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre this Christmas....
Black Theatre Network to Present 37th Annual Conference AFROFUTURISM: Envisioning Black Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 10, 2023 The Black Theatre Network, the nation's oldest organization dedicated to the exploration and preservation of the theatrical visions of the African Diaspora, will present 'AFROFUTURISM: Envisioning Black Theatre,' the theme of its 37th annual conference. ...
Lois Morgan Gay Wins Alpha Unsigned Talent Competition
by Marissa Tomeo - March 30, 2022 In an incredible final at the Indigo O2 tonight (30th March 2022), Lois Morgan Gay has been named the winner of Alpha Unsigned. With ten finalists performing knock out songs, alongside Broadway and West End sensation Marisha Wallace, The X Factor winner Ben Haenow and Sorsha Seven, who has recent...
Evansville Civic Theatre Announces 'Save Civic Theatre' Campaign
by Stephi Wild - November 10, 2020 The Evansville Civic Theatre has launched the 'Save Civic Theatre' campaign to help raise necessary funds they have lost due to the pandemic....
Traveling Players to Present COMMEDIA CHRISTMAS CAROL, A New Spin On A Dickens' Holiday Classic
by Blair Ingenthron - November 04, 2023 Tickets are now available for Commedia Christmas Carol, which runs weekends Dec. 1 - Dec. 10 at Traveling Players Studio in Tysons Corner Center. ...
Stray Kats Theatre Company Presents THE LITTLE SISTERS OF LITTLETON Staged Reading
by A.A. Cristi - August 16, 2021 The Stray Kats Theatre Company presents a staged reading of a new comedy by Kate Katcher, The Little Sisters of Littleton, with the support of Friends of Newtown Seniors (FONS), ...
Front Row Productions Launches 2022 Fellowship
by Stephi Wild - June 29, 2022 Front Row Productions was established by award-winning producers Stephen Byrd and Alia Jones-Harvey to bring major works to Broadway and the West End featuring diverse casts, creative teams and management. In furtherance of that mission, the producing team founded the Front Row Productions Fellowshi...
MATT AND JENI ARE UNPREPARED: STORYTELLING ON A HIGHWIRE Comes to Playhouse on Park
by Stephi Wild - October 24, 2024 Join record 61-time Moth StorySLAM winner Matthew Dicks and Moth storyteller Jeni Bonaldo on Friday, November 8th at 7:30pm for an evening of heartfelt, hilarious storytelling improvised, crafted, and told right on the spot! ...
SOUL SWEET BOUTIQUE Based in Newark, NJ Launches Nationwide Availability and Shipping
by Marina Kennedy - December 10, 2020 The current economic crisis isn't stopping serial entrepreneur Thatiana Rangel, founder and owner of Soul Sweet Boutique, from boldly expanding her Newark-based business. This month, Rangel introduces online nationwide ordering via www.soulsweetboutique.com, just in time for holiday celebrations and...
Centerstage Participates in #GivingTuesday December 1-20
by A.A. Cristi - December 02, 2020 Centerstage Theatre is expanding its #GivingTuesday campaign until December 20 to raise $10,000 to keep operations going through tough COVID-19 restrictions. #GivingTuesday is a day that encourages people to do good in their community. ...
Dan Nicholson Releases New Book RIGGING THE GAME
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 14, 2022 Legacy Launch Pad Publishing has released 'RIGGING THE GAME: How to Achieve Financial Certainty, Navigate Risk and Make Money on Your Own Terms', written by Dan Nicholson....
Student Blog: What Now?
by Student Blogger: Aingea Venuto - June 05, 2023 If you’re not going out on a contract for the summer, DO NOT BE WORRIED! This is not a time to bog yourself down and feel bad for yourself - in fact, there’s two things you can do about it......
Traveling Players' COMMEDIA CHRISTMAS CAROL to Return in December
by Blair Ingenthron - October 13, 2024 Tickets are now available for Commedia Christmas Carol, which runs weekends Dec. 6 - Dec. 15 at Traveling Players Studio in Tysons Corner Center. Now in its fourth year of performances, the play is a Tysons Corner Center holiday tradition, tailored to the whole family....
Actors' Equity Association Speaks Out Against New Legislation Restricting Drag Performances in Tennessee
by Nicole Rosky - March 08, 2023 President Kate Shindle and Executive Director Al Vincent, Jr. of Actors' Equity Association -- the national labor union representing more than 51,000 professional actors and stage managers in live theatre -- have issued a joint statement regarding Tennessee's new legislation restricting drag perform...
THE IVY LEAGUE OF COMEDY Returns To Warner Theater, March 31
by A.A. Cristi - December 06, 2022 The Warner Theatre will welcome comedians Kerri Louise, Clayton Fletcher, and Shaun Eli of The Ivy League of Comedy to the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre on Friday, March 31, 2023, at 8 pm! ...
THE CRAZY TIME By Sam Bobrick Comes to West Coast Players
by Stephi Wild - October 11, 2023 THE CRAZY TIME by Sam Bobrick comes to West Coast Players this month. Learn more about the production here!...
Actors' Equity Association Responds to Calls to Put Scott Rudin on 'Do Not Work' List
by Nicole Rosky - April 21, 2021 As outrage over the accusations surrounding Broadway producer Scott Rudin continues, Actors' Equity is speaking out about how it will handle Rudin-produced projects moving forward. Many have called upon Equity to place Rudin on its 'Do Not Work' list, essentially barring the union's members from emp...
Tommy Genesis Hops on New Version of Banx & Ranx's Hit Single 'Headphones'
by Michael Major - May 26, 2022 “Headphones”, Banx & Ranx’s first single since announcing their signing with Universal Music Canada, continues to climb the Top 15 Canadian radio chart and has earned them the titles of both the iHeartRadio Future Star and the Rogers One to Watch....
Asolo Repertory Theatre Begins New Program For Local Businesses
by Blair Ingenthron - November 09, 2024 Asolo Repertory Theatre, the largest professional theatre in Florida, has announced the commencement of the Asolo Business Council. Learn more about the new program here!...
The Comparison Game: The Actor's Nightmare
by Spencer Glass - June 20, 2024 Spencer Glass, career coach for actors and actor himself, discusses the toxicity of comparing yourself as an actor, and measuring your career to others. Check back monthly for more actor wisdom from Spencer. ...
Don Barnhart to Kick Off Grand Opening of the Aloha Ha Comedy Club in Waikiki With Comedy Hypnosis Show
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 15, 2022 Direct from his own show in Las Vegas, comedian and comedy hypnotist Don Barnhart is kicking off the grand opening of the Aloha Ha Comedy Club in Waikiki September 17th with his standup and comedy hypnosis show....
Recording Academy Announces 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 22, 2020 The Lifetime Achievement Award honorees are Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five, Lionel Hampton, Marilyn Horne, Salt-N-Pepa, Selena, and Talking Heads. ...
Black Theatre United to Launch New Discussion Series: 'The Business of Show' in Honor of Black History Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 31, 2023 Black Theatre United is launching discussion series titled “The Business of the Show,” in honor of Black History Month. The four-part series will kick off with conversations with the Founders of Black Theatre United, hosted by Ernst & Young, LLP....
Broward County Cultural Division Presents Business Skills for the Modern Creator Institute
by A.A. Cristi - May 24, 2022 Registration is now open for the Business Skills for the Modern Creator Institute, presented by Broward Cultural Division. This popular annual series kicks off on Saturday, June 4, and is designed to help artists of all disciplines increase their sales and grow their businesses. ...
Kayne The LoveChild Releases First Single 'WE OUTSIDE'
by Michael Major - November 02, 2023 Kayne The LoveChild’s first single 'WE OUTSIDE' is out now! This upbeat track spreads joy and positivity, encouraging listeners to be their authentic selves. Kayne's charming attitude and universal message of inclusivity make this a must-listen.... |