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JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING, HERE WE ARE, & More Receive Artios Awards Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 1, 2024

Casting Society has announced nominations in the theatre, television, commercials, short film and short-form series for the 2025 Artios Awards. The awards will be presented in multiple locations on February 12, 2025.

THE LADY OF THE LAKE: THE LEGEND OF LAKE RONKONKOMA Coming to Digital Platforms This August
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 16, 2024

Based on the Native American folklore of the Princess of Lake Ronkonkoma, the movie was filmed in the actual childhood home of the Ronkonkoma-raised filmmaker. The thriller uses the legend as the backdrop for a modern-day tale designed to resonate with anyone grieving the loss of a loved one.

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, KIMBERLY AKIMBO And More Nominated for 2023 Artios Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2023

Casting Society has announced nominations in the theatre, television, commercials, short film and short form series for the 2023 Artios Awards.

Feature: ChaShaMa Gala Celebrates BroadwayHD with Bonnie Comley & Stewart F. Lane, and Rosenberg Law
by James Blinken - Jun 10, 2023

Anita Durst, the founder of ChaShaMa, held a two-day celebration to honor theater streaming service BroadwayHD, Bonnie Comley & Stewart F. Lane, and Gary Rosenberg of Rosenberg & Estis, P.C.

Photos: Go Inside the ChaShaMa Gala Kick-Off To Celebrate Broadway Industry Innovator, BroadwayHD
by James Blinken - May 13, 2023

ChaShaMa held a kick-off party celebrating BroadwayHD, the premiere theater streaming service, at Anita's Way in Times Square.

Photos: ChaShaMa Celebrates BroadwayHD at Art Soiree in Times Square
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 10, 2023

ChaShaMa’s founder Anita Durst hosted an Art Soiree kick-off event celebrating BroadwayHD, the premiere theater streaming service.

The Talent Managers Association Announces The 2022 Heller Award Nominees
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2022

After an extended pause due to the Covid-19 pandemic, The Heller Awards will return in-person Thursday, November 10th, 2022 at the Taglyan Complex in Los Angeles.

Cast Announced For THE LEGEND OF LAKE RONKONKOMA: THE LADY OF THE LAKE Film
by Michael Major - Sep 8, 2022

The cast includes Seth Gilliam (The Walking Dead, Teen Wolf), Nia Sioux, (Dance Moms, Runnin From My Roots), Emery Kelly (Alexa and Katie, Big Shot), Larry Saperstein (High School Musical: the Musical: The Series), Del Zamora (True Blood) and Steven Thomas Capp (Fat Camp, Reach, How I Met Your Mother) and more.

Photo Flash: Industry Gathers To Celebrate Colleagues At The 2019 Heller Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2019

Thursday, November 7th, the Talent Managers Association announced the 15th Annual Heller Awards at the Taglyan Complex in Los Angeles. 

The Talent Managers Association Announces The 2019 Heller Award Nominees 
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2019

The Talent Managers Association Announces The 2019 Heller Award Nominees

Willie Dee & NikoFrank Productions Introduce New Podcast, The Cool Kids Table, Celebrating Kindness On Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2019

Maggie Politi & Spiro Marcos, Executive producers and co-founders of NikoFrank Productions are delighted to co-host a brand new podcast, The Cool Kids Table celebrating kindness in the entertainment business. The podcast, produced by Willie Dee (Safe Word) of Loving You Productions, welcomes a new guest each week to talk humbly about the ups and downs of their perspective journey's and offer advice to all the dreamers paving their own road towards success.

NYC Casting Offices Join Forces for COATS FOR MONOLOGUES
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 26, 2018

On Tuesday, November 27, various NYC casting offices will participate in COATS FOR MONOLOGUES.

Casting Society of America Gives Back at MEALS FOR MONOLOGUES AND SONGS
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 14, 2017

On Sunday, November 12, various NYC casting offices participated in the latest edition of MEALS FOR MONOLOGUES AND SONGS.

GROWING UP FAT & ALBANIAN Set for Tribeca Film Center Screening Room, Today
by BWW News Desk - Jan 13, 2017

A story that's messy, complicated, violent. A movie about FAMILY. Rocky from Da Bronx Productions presents GROWING UP FAT & ALBANIAN, a new film by Elza Zagreda directed by award winning filmmaker Dhimitri Ismailaj (Cannes International Film Festival) and Elza Zagreda.

GROWING UP FAT & ALBANIAN Set for Tribeca Film Center Screening Room, 1/13
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 3, 2017

A story that's messy, complicated, violent. A movie about FAMILY. Rocky from Da Bronx Productions presents GROWING UP FAT & ALBANIAN, a new film by Elza Zagreda directed by award winning filmmaker Dhimitri Ismailaj (Cannes International Film Festival) and Elza Zagreda.

Sharon Stone, Shirley Maclaine & More to Present Awards at 14TH ANNUAL HELLER AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 4, 2016

Film icons Sharon Stone and Shirley MacLaine, and The Walking Dead star Michael Rooker have been confirmed to present the Lifetime Achievement awards at the 14TH ANNUAL HELLER AWARDS.

Nominees and Lifetime Achievement Honorees Announced for 2016 TMA Heller Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 26, 2016

The Talent Managers Association (TMA) is proud to announce this year's Lifetime Achievement honor in Management will be given to Chuck Binder, who founded Binder & Associates in 1978. The TMA recently announced the agent and casting director nominees for the 14th Annual Heller Awards, along with two other Lifetime Achievement honorees: legendary agent Jack Gilardi (ICM Partners) and casting director Craig Fincannon (Fincannon and Associates).

Talent Managers Association Announces 2016 Heller Award Nominees
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2016

The Talent Managers Association (TMA) announces this year's nominees for the 14th Annual Heller Awards. Each year, the TMA honors colleagues in talent representation and casting with a live ceremony. Lifetime achievement honors will be presented to legendary agent Jack Gilardi from ICM Partners and casting director Craig Fincannon of Fincannon and Associates. Additionally, awards are presented to agents and casting directors for their work throughout the year, who've been nominated by the TMA members. The organization will host this year's event at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Thursday, November 10, 2016 from 6:30 PM to 11:00 PM.

Warner Bros. Records Bolsters Brand Partnerships & Creative Synch Licensing Team
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 17, 2015

Warner Bros. Records (WBR) today announced two changes in its Brand Partnerships & Creative Synch Licensing team

BWW Interviews: A Conversation with Beautiful City Theatre's Natalie Gershtein
by Noelle Hannibal - Jan 28, 2015

Natalie Gershtein, Beautiful City Theatre's (BCT) Artistic Producer, is taking on another role, directing BCT's upcoming CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION written by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Annie Baker. CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION marks the first time BCT will open a show in New York City and transfer to Montreal. I had the chance to catch up with Gershtein about the evolution of BCT, directing CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION and what's next for BCT.