Go Comedy! Will Host HOMECOMING WEEK Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2023
For nearly 15 years, Go Comedy! Improv Theater has been a cornerstone of improv and sketch comedy in metro Detroit. From impacting the lives of more than 1,000 students in Go U! The Improv Academy to being the home of hundreds of improvisers, Go Comedy! has positively influenced Metro Detroit and beyond.
Indie Rights Acquires Sean Michael Beyer's New Comedy POOR PAUL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2023
Indie Rights Distribution has acquired Sean Michael Beyer's Poor Paul, a self-aware romantic comedy adventure that follows an eccentric socially-awkward college student, who lives vicariously through his hero fantasies.
DYNASTY Star Elaine Hendrix to Receive Celebrity Activist Award at Last Chance for Animals' Compassion Gala
by Michael Major - Aug 10, 2022
Past celebrity honorees and VIP participants have included Kim Basinger, Priscilla Presley, Donna D'Errico, Pamela Anderson, Mena Suvari, Virunga National Park's Prince Emmanuel de Merode and Anthony Caere, Kenya Kinski-Jones, Joe Mantegna, Chrissy Metz, Katie Cleary, Rick Springfield, Alexandra Paul, Cindy Landon, and more.
Casting Complete for TheatreSquared's DESIGNING WOMEN
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2021
Broadway’s Carmen Cusack (Wicked, Bright Star, South Pacific), a Tony Award nominee, plays the indomitable Julia Sugarbaker through October 11, when she returns to Broadway in Flying Over Sunset.
TheatreSquared Announces Principal Casting For DESIGNING WOMEN
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2021
The debut cast for the show includes actors from stage and screen. Broadway's Carmen Cusack (Wicked, Bright Star, South Pacific), a Tony Award nominee, plays the indomitable Julia Sugarbaker. Amy Pietz (Caroline in the City, The Office) will portray Suzanne Sugarbaker. Actor and comedian Sarah Colonna (Shameless, Chelsea Lately) takes on the role of Mary Jo Shively, while Elaine Hendrix (Dynasty, Parent Trap) plays Charlene Frazier to round out the iconic quartet.
The New Works Virtual Festival Begins Tonight
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2020
The first-ever New Works Virtual Festival kicks off tonight! Every evening from December 5th - 25th of 2020 at 8PM EST/5PM PT, the New Works Virtual Festival will stream video readings of 20 new scripts of non-musical pieces (19 plays, 1 teleplay) as well as an 21st (a 'Christmas Special') featuring the work of a diverse group of writers and all-star cast members.
New Works Virtual Festival Announces Final Plays And New Dates
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2020
The New Works Virtual Festival will stream 20 new non-musical scripts every day from December 4th - 24th of 2020 (19 plays, 1 teleplay) featuring the work of a diverse group of writers and all-star cast members. A 21st piece will be selected from holiday-themed submissions to be streamed on December 25th.
New Works Virtual Festival Announces New Plays And Dates
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2020
The first ever New Works Virtual Festival will stream video readings of 20 new non-musical scripts (19 plays, 1 teleplay) featuring the work of a diverse group of writers and all-star cast members.
Santino Fontana, Eva Noblezada and More Announced for New Works Virtual Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2020
Filming via Zoom has begun for New Works Virtual Festival. From Sunday October 25th to Saturday the 31st, the NWVF will stream video readings of 20 new scripts of non-musical pieces (19 plays, 1 teleplay) featuring the work of a diverse group of writers and all-star cast members. 4 new play scripts have been announced by the team.
Sean Michael Beyer Creates Sketch Comedy Podcast NATIONAL DAY RIFF
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 23, 2020
Award winning writer-director Sean Michael Beyer knew there was always a national “something” to celebrate, whether it be Tacos, Postal Workers, or Step Children, he created a podcast to celebrate, and occasionally educate, in his own style of sardonic humor.
The CW Network to Launch Its New Season in January 2021
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 14, 2020
The CW Network will officially launch its new season in January 2021 with its regularly scheduled series line-up, while loading up Fall 2020 with fresh original and acquired scripted series and alternative programming, it was announced today by Mark Pedowitz, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The CW Network.