Bill Straus
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AFTER I'M DEAD, YOU'LL HAVE TO FEED EVERYONE Comes to United Solo (Jul 10, 2023)
Dark Star Pictures Acquires Larry Cohen Documentary KING COHEN (May 25, 2018)
Dark Star Pictures Rocks Out With THE ICARUS LINE MUST DIE (May 2, 2018)
AFTER I'M DEAD, YOU'LL HAVE TO FEED EVERYONE Comes to United Solo (Jul 10, 2023)
Dark Star Pictures Acquires Larry Cohen Documentary KING COHEN (May 25, 2018)
Dark Star Pictures Rocks Out With THE ICARUS LINE MUST DIE (May 2, 2018)
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AFTER I'M DEAD, YOU'LL HAVE TO FEED EVERYONE Comes to United Solo
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2023
“After I’m Dead, You’ll Have to Feed Everyone,” is a daughter’s comical love letter to her immigrant mother, Ellen Straus, a European city kid who fled the Nazi, grew up in NYC, found love on a California dairy farm and emerged as an environmental pioneer and matriarch of the organic dairy movement.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2023
“After I’m Dead, You’ll Have to Feed Everyone,” is a daughter’s comical love letter to her immigrant mother, Ellen Straus, a European city kid who fled the Nazi, grew up in NYC, found love on a California dairy farm and emerged as an environmental pioneer and matriarch of the organic dairy movement.
Dark Star Pictures Acquires Larry Cohen Documentary KING COHEN
by Macon Prickett - May 25, 2018
Dark Star Pictures has acquired North American rights to Steve Mitchell's King Cohen, the true story of writer, producer, director, creator and all-around maverick, Larry Cohen.
by Macon Prickett - May 25, 2018
Dark Star Pictures has acquired North American rights to Steve Mitchell's King Cohen, the true story of writer, producer, director, creator and all-around maverick, Larry Cohen.
Dark Star Pictures Rocks Out With THE ICARUS LINE MUST DIE
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2018
Dark Star Pictures has acquired all North American rights for punk-rock thriller The Icarus Line Must Die. Dark Star will release the film theatrically in June of 2018 with July home video release. The Icarus Line Must Die made its world premiere at the 2017 Nonplussed Fest (Opening Night Feature) and went on to screen at Highland Park IFF (Winner Best Feature), Chicago Movies & Music Festival (Special Jury Award), and San Francisco Independent Film Festival. Dark Star Pictures President Michael Repsch negotiated the deal with Bridge Independents' Bill Straus and writer/director Michael Grodner.
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2018
Dark Star Pictures has acquired all North American rights for punk-rock thriller The Icarus Line Must Die. Dark Star will release the film theatrically in June of 2018 with July home video release. The Icarus Line Must Die made its world premiere at the 2017 Nonplussed Fest (Opening Night Feature) and went on to screen at Highland Park IFF (Winner Best Feature), Chicago Movies & Music Festival (Special Jury Award), and San Francisco Independent Film Festival. Dark Star Pictures President Michael Repsch negotiated the deal with Bridge Independents' Bill Straus and writer/director Michael Grodner.
BWW Review: Theatre Artists Studio Present Its Annual Festival Of NEW SUMMER SHORTS
by Herbert Paine - Jun 16, 2017
At the end of every Season, the members of the creative collective known as Theatre Artists Studio put their muses to work and author, produce, direct, and act in a series of playlets. This year's installment of NEW SUMMER SHORTS, the company's 11th, includes a mix of eight 10-15 minute plays, each of which has something to satisfy one's theatrical palate. Some amusing, some inspiring, some provocative, some whimsical ~ all together, a satisfying potpourri.
by Herbert Paine - Jun 16, 2017
At the end of every Season, the members of the creative collective known as Theatre Artists Studio put their muses to work and author, produce, direct, and act in a series of playlets. This year's installment of NEW SUMMER SHORTS, the company's 11th, includes a mix of eight 10-15 minute plays, each of which has something to satisfy one's theatrical palate. Some amusing, some inspiring, some provocative, some whimsical ~ all together, a satisfying potpourri.
Theatre Artists Studio Announces 2017 New Summer Shorts
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2017
Summer in Arizona means two things: Triple digit temperatures and blazing creativity at Theatre Artists Studio as we present our 11th annual 'New Summer Shorts' festival of 10-minute plays!
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2017
Summer in Arizona means two things: Triple digit temperatures and blazing creativity at Theatre Artists Studio as we present our 11th annual 'New Summer Shorts' festival of 10-minute plays!
BWW Review: Close Encounters Of The Ethical Kind Converge In STOREFRONT CHURCH
by Herbert Paine - Mar 6, 2017
Theatre Artists Studio's Carol McLeod has created a taut and well-paced interpretation of STOREFRONT CHURCH. Her cast delivers the goods, balancing wit and intensity to produce a provocative reflection on the limits of morality. The show runs through March 12th.
by Herbert Paine - Mar 6, 2017
Theatre Artists Studio's Carol McLeod has created a taut and well-paced interpretation of STOREFRONT CHURCH. Her cast delivers the goods, balancing wit and intensity to produce a provocative reflection on the limits of morality. The show runs through March 12th.
Photo Flash: First Look at STOREFRONT CHURCH at Theatre Artists Studio
by Christina Mancuso - Feb 28, 2017
John Patrick Shanley's Storefront Church is runing at Theatre Artists Studio (4848 E. Cactus Rd, #406, Scottsdale, AZ 85254) thru March 12, 2017. Carol MacLeod directs.
by Christina Mancuso - Feb 28, 2017
John Patrick Shanley's Storefront Church is runing at Theatre Artists Studio (4848 E. Cactus Rd, #406, Scottsdale, AZ 85254) thru March 12, 2017. Carol MacLeod directs.
Theatre Artists Studio Presents STOREFRONT CHURCH by John Patrick Shanley
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2017
The three great American institutions: Business, Religion and Politics, collide in the engaging, humorous play by Pulitzer, Tony, and Oscar award winning playwright John Patrick Shanley. Completing Shanley's "Church and State" trilogy which includes Doubt and Defiance, Storefront Church examines the intricate, and sometimes tenuous, relationships of a Bronx borough as its residents are confronted with spiritual, financial, and moral crossroads.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2017
The three great American institutions: Business, Religion and Politics, collide in the engaging, humorous play by Pulitzer, Tony, and Oscar award winning playwright John Patrick Shanley. Completing Shanley's "Church and State" trilogy which includes Doubt and Defiance, Storefront Church examines the intricate, and sometimes tenuous, relationships of a Bronx borough as its residents are confronted with spiritual, financial, and moral crossroads.
BWW Review: TIDE POOLS Reflects Well On Theatre Artists Studio's New Summer Shorts
by Herbert Paine - Jun 17, 2016
Michael Fleck's TIDE POOLS ~ a creative, contemplative, and lovely 'paean' to Steinbeck ~ is one of eight engaging short plays on themes comical and whimsical and all relevant in Theatre Artists Studio's ninth annual festival of innovations, New Summer Shorts.
by Herbert Paine - Jun 17, 2016
Michael Fleck's TIDE POOLS ~ a creative, contemplative, and lovely 'paean' to Steinbeck ~ is one of eight engaging short plays on themes comical and whimsical and all relevant in Theatre Artists Studio's ninth annual festival of innovations, New Summer Shorts.
Theatre Artists Studio Announces 2016 New Summer Shorts
by Louisa Brady - May 22, 2016
Summer in Arizona means two things: Triple digit temperatures and blazing creativity at Theatre Artists Studio as we present our 9th annual 'New Summer Shorts' festival of 10-minute plays! Join us for this audience favorite, which features a sizzling selection of shorts penned by Studio members. Take a break from the heat this summer and plunge into the Studio's cool pool of talented theatre artists.
by Louisa Brady - May 22, 2016
Summer in Arizona means two things: Triple digit temperatures and blazing creativity at Theatre Artists Studio as we present our 9th annual 'New Summer Shorts' festival of 10-minute plays! Join us for this audience favorite, which features a sizzling selection of shorts penned by Studio members. Take a break from the heat this summer and plunge into the Studio's cool pool of talented theatre artists.
Docu-Drama SWEATY BETTY in Theaters and VOD This January
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 11, 2015
Breaking Glass Pictures is releasing the acclaimed docu-drama SWEATY BETTY in Los Angeles, New York City, and Washington D.C. January 8, 2016 and VOD/DVD January 12.
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 11, 2015
Breaking Glass Pictures is releasing the acclaimed docu-drama SWEATY BETTY in Los Angeles, New York City, and Washington D.C. January 8, 2016 and VOD/DVD January 12.
HOLLYWOOD SPEAKS AT THE ADLER Welcomes Bill Straus Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2015
The Stella Adler Academy & Theatre presents its Hollywood Speaks at the Adler series, An Evening With Executive Producer & Principle of Bridge Independent, Bill Straus (formally of New Line Cinema), as the special guest tonight, November 4th, 2015, at 8:00 pm (The Stella Adler Theatre 6773 Hollywood Blvd. 2nd Floor, 90028).
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2015
The Stella Adler Academy & Theatre presents its Hollywood Speaks at the Adler series, An Evening With Executive Producer & Principle of Bridge Independent, Bill Straus (formally of New Line Cinema), as the special guest tonight, November 4th, 2015, at 8:00 pm (The Stella Adler Theatre 6773 Hollywood Blvd. 2nd Floor, 90028).
Hollywood Speaks at the Adler to Welcome Bill Straus
by Reilly Hickey - Nov 3, 2015
The Stella Adler Academy & Theatre continues its Hollywood Speaks at the Adler series, An Evening With Executive Producer & Principle of Bridge Independent, Bill Straus (formally of New Line Cinema), as the special guest on November 4th, 2015, at 8:00 pm (The Stella Adler Theatre 6773 Hollywood Blvd. 2nd Floor, 90028). One Evening Only. More Info: www.stellaadler-la.com Admission is Free (100% of All Donations go to benefit The Stella Adler Academy Scholarship Program).
by Reilly Hickey - Nov 3, 2015
The Stella Adler Academy & Theatre continues its Hollywood Speaks at the Adler series, An Evening With Executive Producer & Principle of Bridge Independent, Bill Straus (formally of New Line Cinema), as the special guest on November 4th, 2015, at 8:00 pm (The Stella Adler Theatre 6773 Hollywood Blvd. 2nd Floor, 90028). One Evening Only. More Info: www.stellaadler-la.com Admission is Free (100% of All Donations go to benefit The Stella Adler Academy Scholarship Program).
HOLLYWOOD SPEAKS AT THE ADLER Welcomes Bill Straus, 11/4
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 27, 2015
The Stella Adler Academy & Theatre presents its Hollywood Speaks at the Adler series, An Evening With Executive Producer & Principle of Bridge Independent, Bill Straus (formally of New Line Cinema), as the special guest on November 4th, 2015, at 8:00 pm (The Stella Adler Theatre 6773 Hollywood Blvd. 2nd Floor, 90028).
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 27, 2015
The Stella Adler Academy & Theatre presents its Hollywood Speaks at the Adler series, An Evening With Executive Producer & Principle of Bridge Independent, Bill Straus (formally of New Line Cinema), as the special guest on November 4th, 2015, at 8:00 pm (The Stella Adler Theatre 6773 Hollywood Blvd. 2nd Floor, 90028).
Hollywood Speaks at the Adler Series Continues with Bill Straus Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2015
The Stella Adler Academy & Theatre continues its Hollywood Speaks at the Adler series with An Evening With Executive Producer & Principle of Bridge Independent, Bill Straus (formally of New Line Cinema), as the special guest tonight, October 7th, 2015, at 8:00 pm (The Stella Adler Theatre 6773 Hollywood Blvd. 2nd Floor, 90028). ONE EVENING ONLY.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2015
The Stella Adler Academy & Theatre continues its Hollywood Speaks at the Adler series with An Evening With Executive Producer & Principle of Bridge Independent, Bill Straus (formally of New Line Cinema), as the special guest tonight, October 7th, 2015, at 8:00 pm (The Stella Adler Theatre 6773 Hollywood Blvd. 2nd Floor, 90028). ONE EVENING ONLY.
Theatre Artists Studio to Present AMERICAN MYTH
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 5, 2015
Christina Gorman's compelling drama challenges moral principles, personal loyalties, and relationships while exploring the often-blurred lines between history and truth.
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 5, 2015
Christina Gorman's compelling drama challenges moral principles, personal loyalties, and relationships while exploring the often-blurred lines between history and truth.
Hollywood Speaks at the Adler Series to Continue with Bill Straus, 10/7
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 23, 2015
The Stella Adler Academy & Theatre continues its Hollywood Speaks at the Adler series with An Evening With Executive Producer & Principle of Bridge Independent, Bill Straus (formally of New Line Cinema), as the special guest on October 7th, 2015, at 8:00 pm (The Stella Adler Theatre 6773 Hollywood Blvd. 2nd Floor, 90028). ONE EVENING ONLY.
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 23, 2015
The Stella Adler Academy & Theatre continues its Hollywood Speaks at the Adler series with An Evening With Executive Producer & Principle of Bridge Independent, Bill Straus (formally of New Line Cinema), as the special guest on October 7th, 2015, at 8:00 pm (The Stella Adler Theatre 6773 Hollywood Blvd. 2nd Floor, 90028). ONE EVENING ONLY.
BG Pics Acquires SXSW Hit SWEATY BETTY
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 8, 2015
Breaking Glass Pictures has acquired U.S. distribution rights to the acclaimed docu-drama SWEATY BETTY. From the Producer of STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON, Bill Straus, SWEATY BETTY is a 'snapshot of life' (Austin Chronicle) from first-time directors Joseph Frank and Zachary Reed.
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 8, 2015
Breaking Glass Pictures has acquired U.S. distribution rights to the acclaimed docu-drama SWEATY BETTY. From the Producer of STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON, Bill Straus, SWEATY BETTY is a 'snapshot of life' (Austin Chronicle) from first-time directors Joseph Frank and Zachary Reed.
New Summer 'Shorts' Start Today at The Studio
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2014
Summer in Arizona means two things: Triple digit temperatures and blazing creativity at Theatre Artists Studio as we present our 7th annual 'New Summer Shorts' festival of 10-minute plays! Join us for this audience favorite, which features a sizzling selection of shorts penned by Studio members. Take a break from the heat this summer and plunge into the Studio's cool pool of talented theatre artists.
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2014
Summer in Arizona means two things: Triple digit temperatures and blazing creativity at Theatre Artists Studio as we present our 7th annual 'New Summer Shorts' festival of 10-minute plays! Join us for this audience favorite, which features a sizzling selection of shorts penned by Studio members. Take a break from the heat this summer and plunge into the Studio's cool pool of talented theatre artists.
New Summer "Shorts" Start Thursday at The Studio, 6/12-22
by Courtnie Mele - Jun 8, 2014
Summer in Arizona means two things: Triple digit temperatures and blazing creativity at Theatre Artists Studio as we present our 7th annual 'New Summer Shorts' festival of 10-minute plays! Join us for this audience favorite, which features a sizzling selection of shorts penned by Studio members. Take a break from the heat this summer and plunge into the Studio's cool pool of talented theatre artists.
by Courtnie Mele - Jun 8, 2014
Summer in Arizona means two things: Triple digit temperatures and blazing creativity at Theatre Artists Studio as we present our 7th annual 'New Summer Shorts' festival of 10-minute plays! Join us for this audience favorite, which features a sizzling selection of shorts penned by Studio members. Take a break from the heat this summer and plunge into the Studio's cool pool of talented theatre artists.
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