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Renaissance Theatre's MIDSUMMER Opens This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2023

Renaissance Now Theatre & Film, led by Kathy Curtiss, specializes in freely adapting Shakespearean plays. The troupe will present 'A Midsummer Night's Dream,' transported to the California Rock Music scene of Laurel Canyon in the early 1970's, from July 26 to 29 at The Chain Theatre, 312 West 36th Street, 4th floor.

HAMLET SPEAK and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Come to the Chain Theatre in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2023

Renaissance Now Theatre & Film, led by Kathy Curtiss, specializes in freely adapting Shakespearean plays with additions of dialogue in contemporary prose.  This 'now speak' is used to highlight social issues, including political and moral themes, from the viewpoint of characters in the plays.  

Grassroots Shakespeare Presents TWELFTH NIGHT
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2020

Seven years ago, Steven Pond was watching a production of Shakespeare done in the style that would have been presented during the famous playwright's time. He turned to his wife and said, a?oeI really want to be part of this.a??

FROZEN Wins Big at 12th Annual Visual Effects Awards
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 13, 2014

Disney's mega animated hit Frozen was also among the night's big winners, winning the four awards for an animated feature, including outstanding VFX, animated character, created environment, and FX and simulation animation.

FROZEN Wins Best Animated Feature, Music, Voice Acting at the 2014 Annie Awards; Full List!
by Movies News Desk - Feb 2, 2014

The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, hosted its 41st Annual Annie Awards, recognizing the year's best in the field of animation, last night, February 1, 2014. The Annie Awards cover 30 categories and include Best Animated Feature, Best Animated Special Production, Commercials, Short and Outstanding Individual Achievements.

GRAVITY, GAME OF THRONES Among Visual Effects Society Nominations; Full List Announced
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 14, 2014

Today, the Visual Effects Society, the industry's professional honoray society , announced the nominees for the 12th Annual VES Awards, recognizing outstanding visual effects artistry and innovation in film, animation, television, commercials? and video games.

Disney's FROZEN Tops 41st Annual Annie Award Nominations
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 2, 2013

Nominations for the 41st Annie Awards have been announced. Topping the list with 10 nominations each are Disney's Frozen and Monster's University.

Pixar's BRAVE Among 2012 Annie Award Nominations
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 3, 2012

Nominations for the 40th Annual Annie Awards have been announced. Winners will be announced during the awards ceremony which will take place on February 2 at UCLA's Royce Hall.