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André De Shields, Jordan Fisher & More to Star in TARTUFFE Industry Reading

Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award winner André De Shields will star as the title character in an upcoming reading of Molière’s Tartuffe. Learn more about the upcoming reading and see who else is starring.
The Negro Ensemble Company, Inc. Announces Emerging Playwrights Competition

One of the ways The Negro Ensemble Company, Inc. (NEC) fulfills its mission to discover and nurture new, innovative works by skilled and creative artists is its NEC Cutting Edge Playhouse: Emerging Playwrights Competition, which will be mounted for the second time May 5 to 29, 2022.  
New Comedy TILL THERE WAS YOU To Receive Virtual Reading March 12

Strange Bird Productions presents a virtual reading of TILL THERE WAS YOU a new romantic comedy with a twist by Raven Petretti, at 7:15pm on Friday, March 12th as part of the Front Row Fringe Festival. Tickets are available here, through Eventbrite.
Laura Esterman, Austin Pendleton And Robert LuPone Will Lead Industry Reading Of AN ENDING

Domani Productions, a new production company launched earlier this year, will present an intimate reading of AN ENDING, a new play by Traci Parks, featuring Laura Esterman, Austin Pendleton, Robert LuPone, Hannah Beck, Sean Patrick Folster and JJ Pyle.
Nylon Fusion Theatre Presents New Plays Including John Patrick Shanley's I'M GOING TO TOUCH YOUR NECK

Nylon Fusion Theatre Company features new plays including John Patrick Shanley's 'I'm Going To Touch Your Neck'
Quick Silver Theater Company CITIZEN ONE Casting Complete

Quick Silver Theater Company's (QSTC) third annual Citizen One Reading Series launches Friday November 16th.  QSTC will present staged readings of four emerging playwrights of color as part of their series.
#METHREE By Natalie Menna Comes to the Gene Frankel Theatre

Resident playwright Natalie Menna offers an evening of three comedies about the role of narcissism in the battle of the sexes.
August Strindberg Rep Presents Strindberg's THE FATHER And #METHREE By Natalie Menna In Rep

August Strindberg Rep will present Strindberg's 'The Father,' newly translated and directed by Robert Greer, in rotation with '#MeThree,' an evening of three original short one-acts by resident playwright Natalie Menna, in rotating rep from November 9 to December 1. The two evenings are designed to enable audiences of the #MeToo era to examine the war between the sexes from both a classical and a modern perspective. Performances are at Gene Frankel Theatre, 24 Bond Street (between Bowery and Lafayette, East Village).
#METHREE By Natalie Menna Comes to the Gene Frankel Theatre

Resident playwright Natalie Menna offers an evening of three comedies about the role of narcissism in the battle of the sexes.
August Strindberg Rep Presents Strindberg's THE FATHER And #METHREE By Natalie Menna In Rep

August Strindberg Rep will present Strindberg's 'The Father,' newly translated and directed by Robert Greer, in rotation with '#MeThree,' an evening of three original short one-acts by resident playwright Natalie Menna, in rotating rep from November 9 to December 1. The two evenings are designed to enable audiences of the #MeToo era to examine the war between the sexes from both a classical and a modern perspective. Performances are at Gene Frankel Theatre, 24 Bond Street (between Bowery and Lafayette, East Village).
Broadway And Local Talent Join Forces For Riverdale YM-YWHA Gala's GUYS AND DOLLS

Broadway luminaries and Riverdale's most talented performers will join forces for a Gala concert production of the classic musical comedy GUYS AND DOLLS, Frank Loesser's immortal musical fable of Broadway. The one-night only gala event will be held at the Riverdale YM-YWHA on Sunday, June 17, 2018, and will begin at 4:00pm. The performance and honoree ceremony will be preceded by a cocktail hour and entertainment by the award-winning Riverdale Rising Stars youth theatre company.
Tribute to Karen Allen, Theatre, Dance, Film, Art & More Set for 6th Annual MADE IN THE BERKSHIRES Festival

Berkshire Theatre Group is pleased to announce the full schedule of events for the Made in the Berkshires Festival, which will be held on November 11 through November 13, at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, MA and The Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge, MA, celebrating the sixth year of this wonderful festival featuring local art and artists.
Schedule Announced for 6th Annual Made in the Berkshires Festival

The 6th annual festival features cutting-edge theatrical works performed as staged readings, live music, film, short stories and dance in a festival atmosphere like no other. New and innovative pieces as well as established work will be presented by local Berkshire County playwrights, actors, directors, musicians and performers. Featured as performance blocks, Made in the Berkshires will allow audiences to enjoy the breadth and depth of the artistic talent that has landed in Berkshire County while celebrating the best in the visual and performing arts. Professional artists and artists-in-the-making gather to share their talent with the Berkshire community. The festival will once again be curated by Hilary Somers Deely and Barbara Sims; two local artists who have helped create the rich cultural tapestry that permeates the area.
Tribute to Karen Allen, Theatre, Dance, Film, Art & More Set for 6th Annual MADE IN THE BERKSHIRES Festival

Berkshire Theatre Group is pleased to announce the full schedule of events for the Made in the Berkshires Festival, which will be held on November 11 through November 13, at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, MA and The Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge, MA, celebrating the sixth year of this wonderful festival featuring local art and artists.
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for THE GOD GAFFE at FringeNYC

THE GOD GAFFE, a new play by John William Schiffbauer, will make its world premiere in the 2015 New York International Fringe Festival.
THE GOD GAFFE to Receive World Premiere at FringeNYC

THE GOD GAFFE, a new play by John William Schiffbauer, will make its world premiere in the 2015 New York International Fringe Festival.
Top Reads: Donna Tartt's THE GOLDFINCH Rises to the Top of Amazon, Week Ending 1/5

On the Amazon side, Donna Tartt's THE GOLDFINCH rose to the top of this list, with Ian Smith's SUPER SHRED taking the second spot, and Veronica Roth's DIVERGENT, soon coming to the big screen, rounding out the top three.
Top Reads: Markus Zusak's THE BOOK THIEF Climbs to Top of Amazon Best Seller List, Week Ending 12/29

On the Amazon side, Markus Zusak's THE BOOK THIEF, recently adapted for the big screen, climbed to the top of the list, with O'Reilly and Dugard's KILLING JESUS taking the second spot, and Krauthammer's THINGS THAT MATTER rounding out the top three.
Top Reads: Michael Connelly's THE GODS OF GUILT Tops New York Times' Fiction List, Week Ending 12/22

Michael Connelly's THE GODS OF GUILT topped the New York Times' fiction list for the week ending Dec. 22, with Tom Clany and Mark Greaney's COMMAND AUTHORITY in second, and John Grisham's follow-up to A TIME TO KILL, SYCARMORE ROW, in third.
Top Reads: James Patterson's CROSS MY HEART Tops New York Times' Best Seller List, Week Ending 12/15

James Patterson's CROSS MY HEART topped the New York Times' fiction list for the week ending Dec. 15, with John Grisham's SYCAMORE ROW in second, and last week's top seller, TAKEDOWN TWENTY by Janet Evanovich, in third.

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