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Chip Bolcik - The Writer won The Seven Festival in Albuquerque, NM; was part of Organised Chaos’ Midwinter Ignition in Manchester, UK; The Abingdon Theatre’s New Works festival in New York; The InspiraTO Festival in Toronto; The Future Ten 10-Minute Festival in Pittsburgh, and the Unchained Festival in NYC. A Rocky Relationship was performed at The Durango Lively Arts Company’s Crossroads Cafe project; M.T. Pockets Theatre’s One Act Fest, Morgantown, WV; The StoreFront Theatre’s We Like Shorts Festival in Waxhaw, NC; The Artist’s Exchange One-Act Festival in Cranston, RI. Not Enough made it’s world premiere at the Warner International Playwrights Festival, Torrington, CT. The Blizzard won best play at the Strawberry One-Act Festival, Manhattan; was an official selection of the Last Frontier Theatre Conference in Valdez, AK, and was a finalist at the Hurricane Season Festival in Los Angeles. In The Third Person and Suit Yourself each won best play at the Manhattan Rep One-Act competition in NYC. Staten Island Fairy Tale and Lovin’ The Boat each won Sundog Theatre’s Scenes from the Staten Island Ferry. Equity Library Theatre recently mounted Expecting Hamilton, as did the Caleb Reese Festival of New Plays, Phoenix, AZ. Caleb Reese also mounted Jungle Dining. The End Of Times (or How Becky Got Lucky) debuted at Manhattan Rep, and was a smash hit at LA’s Fresh Produce’d, which also mounted The Carravagio and Jungle Dining. Breaking Out Is Hard To Do was a finalist at the Strawberry One-Act Festival, where Betsy True won best director for her work on that piece. The World’s Worst Puppeteers and Jungle Dining were each official selections of the Last Frontier Theater Conference in Valdez, AK. Séance, played to SRO audiences at New Jersey’s 12 Miles West Theatre. Chip regularly writes for The Ruskin Group Theater and for InterACT, Los Angeles.

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Robert M. Jimenez, Marian Licha and More Will Star in the World Premiere of CELIA AND FIDEL at Arena Stage

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has announced the full company for the world premiere of Eduardo Machado's (Havana Is Waiting, The Cook) Celia and Fidel.
BoxFest Detroit Announces 2019 Festival Schedule And Artists

BoxFest Detroit, an annual theatre festival that showcases and creates opportunities for female-identifying directors, has announced the schedule for its 2019 festival. BoxFest Detroit 2019 runs Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons and evenings, August 16 a?" 24, at Planet Ant Theatre. Planet Ant Theatre is located at 2357 Caniff, Hamtramck, MI, 48212. Admission is payable by cash and credit cards at the door with day passes for $10. A limited number of festival passes are on sale for $30 and may also be purchased at the door. More information and a link to BoxFest Detroit's annual Indiegogo fundraiser can be found at www.boxfestdetroit.com.  
BWW Review: PARADISE, a Divine Bluegrass Musical Comedy Made Great Again at Ruskin Group Theatre

This satirical musical hoedown about living the American Dream tells the tale of what happens when the town gets convinced by the new Preacher as their "For Profit Prophet" and the son of a reality TV producer from Hollywood, Peter Martinez (Jamie Daniels), that the way to its salvation, fame and fortune is through being the subject of a new "Reality TV" show so the Preacher can raise funds to build a new "Mega-Church" in town to spread the gospel and bring more citizens into his flock. After all, he claims, "If they believe 'The Bachelor' is real, they'll believe anything."
Short Plays Are Out Of This World In Week 3!

Same-sex marriage, blind love, end-of-life decisions, prejudice, and various absurdist inversions of reality all feature in Week Three of 'the biggest little play festival in the world'.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL, BABY and More Set for Sundog Theatre's 2017-18 Season

Staten Island's Sundog Theatre has announced its 2017-2018 Season: A Christmas Carol, The Originals: Radio Play Readings, Scenes from the Staten Island Ferry and the musical, Baby.
Ruskin Group Theatre to Premiere THE RAINBOW BRIDGE This Summer

Directed by Michael Myers at Ruskin Group Theatre in Santa Monica, California, the world premiere of Ron Nelson's The Rainbow Bridge opens July 21st. Lynne Marie Stewart stars alongside an award winning cast which includes Mary Carrig, Emily Jerez, Jaimi Paige, Paul Schackman, L. Emille Thomas, and Mouchette Van Helsdingen.
City Lit presents ART OF ADAPTATION FESTIVAL 7/28-30

THE ART OF ADAPTATION Returns July 28-30, 2017
Ruskin Group Theatre to Premiere THE RAINBOW BRIDGE This Summer

Directed by Michael Myers at Ruskin Group Theatre in Santa Monica, California, the world premiere of Ron Nelson's The Rainbow Bridge opens July 21st. Lynne Marie Stewart stars alongside an award winning cast which includes Mary Carrig, Emily Jerez, Jaimi Paige, Paul Schackman, L. Emille Thomas, and Mouchette Van Helsdingen.
DUAF presents Karen Ludwig's WHERE WAS I?

Downtown Urban Arts Festival (DUAF), an annual multi-disciplinary arts event -- with cultural offerings in theater, film, music and poetry -- presented in various downtown Manhattan venues, kicked off on Saturday, April 8th with a sold-out concert from legendary chart-topper Lisa Lisa ("I Wonder If I Take You Home," "Can You Feel the Beat," "All Cried Out," "Head to Toe," "Lost in Emotion") at Joe's Pub at The Public.
Lisa Lisa to Launch 2017 Downtown Urban Arts Festival at Joe's Pub; Lineup announced!

Downtown Urban Arts Festival (DUAF), presented by Creative Ammo Inc., is a renowned multi-disciplinary arts event with cultural offerings in theater, film, music and poetry held annually during the spring at venues in downtown Manhattan, NYC.
2017 Downtown Urban Arts Festival to Kick Off with LISA LISA at Joe's Pub; Lineup Announced!

Downtown Urban Arts Festival (DUAF), presented by Creative Ammo Inc., is a renowned multi-disciplinary arts event with cultural offerings in theater, film, music and poetry held annually during the spring at venues in downtown Manhattan, NYC.
Downtown Urban Arts Festival Announces 2017 Lineup at Cherry Lane, Joe's Pub

Downtown Urban Arts Festival (DUAF) announces the playwrights accepted for the 15th Anniversary season of its Theater series to run at the Cherry Lane Theatre and Joe's Pub at The Pubic Theater, April 8 to May 20, 2017.
Ruskin Group Theatre Presents the World Premiere of IT'S TIME

IT'S TIME originates from Paul Linke's true story Time Flies When You're Alive,an HBO Showcase (Ace Award nominee). This remarkable journey, directed by Edward Edwards, celebrates the paths we choose in life and the resilience of a young family, once broken, living in Los Angeles. Award winning writer/performer Paul Linke's new chapter gives audiences a look at how a once lost young man found his way to a success future, by taking a chance and grabbing at the opportunities and strength that he saw around him.
Ruskin Group Theatre to Present A RAISIN IN THE SUN

Ruskin Group Theatre Opens A RAISIN IN THE SUN Featuring Starletta DuPois - Begins July 22nd in Los Angeles
Sundog Theatre Honors SCENES FROM THE STATEN ISLAND FERRY National Awardees

Sundog Theatre is pleased to announce the 2016 Scenes From The Staten Island Ferry awardees. The six awardees' plays will be produced as 6 original, 1-act plays about life on the historic Staten Island Ferry. This year submissions came from all over the world. The five performances will be held at New Dorp Moravian Church Theatre, 2205 Richmond Road on Staten Island and Tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for students/seniors. For additional information, please visit www.sundogtheatre.org.
Sundog Theatre Announces SCENES FROM THE STATEN ISLAND FERRY National Awardees

Sundog Theatre is pleased to announce the 2016 Scenes From The Staten Island Ferry awardees. The six awardees' plays will be produced as 6 original, 1-act plays about life on the historic Staten Island Ferry. This year submissions came from all over the world. The five performances will be held at New Dorp Moravian Church Theatre, 2205 Richmond Road on Staten Island and Tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for students/seniors. For additional information, please visit www.sundogtheatre.org.
Ruskin Group Theatre to Stage Los Angeles Premiere of A GAMBLER'S GUIDE TO DYING

Ruskin Group Theatre presents the Los Angeles Premiere of A GAMBLER'S GUIDE TO DYING, written by Gary McNair and directed by Paul Linke, opening March 4, 2016, and running Fridays-Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 2pm through April 29, 2016 3000 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Sundog Theatre Honors SCENES FROM THE STATEN ISLAND FERRY National Awardees

Sundog Theatre is pleased to announce the 2016 Scenes From The Staten Island Ferry awardees. The six awardees' plays will be produced as 6 original, 1-act plays about life on the historic Staten Island Ferry. This year submissions came from all over the world. The five performances will be held at New Dorp Moravian Church Theatre, 2205 Richmond Road on Staten Island and Tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for students/seniors. For additional information, please visit www.sundogtheatre.org.
Sundog Theatre Announces SCENES FROM THE STATEN ISLAND FERRY National Awardees

Sundog Theatre is pleased to announce the 2016 Scenes From The Staten Island Ferry awardees. The six awardees' plays will be produced as 6 original, 1-act plays about life on the historic Staten Island Ferry. This year submissions came from all over the world. The five performances will be held at New Dorp Moravian Church Theatre, 2205 Richmond Road on Staten Island and Tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for students/seniors. For additional information, please visit www.sundogtheatre.org.
2016 Downtown Urban Arts Festival to Run 3/4-4/2

Now in its 14th year, the Downtown Urban Arts Festival (DUTF) is becoming New York's premiere winter/spring theatre event showcasing independent theatre artists. The month-long festival, produced by Creative Ammo, Inc., provides writers and performance artists from America's burgeoning multicultural landscape the opportunity to share their stories that interpret our history and our times.

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