'Portland's Complicity in African Enslavement' Presentation Will Be Held at First Parish This Weekend
Seth Goldstein, instructor at Maine College of Art and educational director of Atlantic Black Box, will speak Sunday, May 29, 2022, at 10 a.m. at First Parish Unitarian Universalist, 425 Congress St. His talk will cover “Portland’s Complicity in African Enslavement,” growing out of his work with Atlantic Black Box, a nonprofit that examines the roles played by Maine and New England white families in the Atlantic slave economy.
BREAKING: Andrea Martin, LaChanze, and More Will Star in A CHRISTMAS CAROL on Broadway; Complete Cast Announced!
Complete casting has been announced today for the holiday masterpiece, A Christmas Carol, coming to Broadway this holiday season for eight weeks only, following critically acclaimed runs at The Old Vic, London. Two visionary talents, playwright Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) and director Matthew Warchus (Matilda The Musical), offer a magical new interpretation of Charles Dickens' classic story. Beginning previews on Thursday, November 7 at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street), with the opening night set for Wednesday, November 20, A Christmas Carol will play a strictly limited engagement through Sunday, January 5, 2020 only.
The Recording Academy Presents Social Media Summit, 2/10
In celebration of its continuing commitment to the intersection of music and social media, The Recording Academy® (www.grammy.com) will once again recognize the pioneers and influencers in this space at its 3rd Annual Social Media Rock Stars Summit: How Musicians Monetize Through Social, Mobile & Gaming. These trail-blazers will engage in a milestone conversation regarding how musicians monetize through social, mobile and gaming. The Summit will be streamed live from 2-3:30 p.m. PT/5-6:30 p.m. ET on GRAMMY.com (http:/www.grammy.com/live) kicking off GRAMMY Live - a real-time, innovative three-day online broadcastof the VIP events leading up to Music's Biggest Night®. Viewers can check-in to GRAMMY Live via GetGlue for a sticker.
The Recording Academy Presents Social Media Summit, 2/10
In celebration of its continuing commitment to the intersection of music and social media, The Recording Academy® (www.grammy.com) will once again recognize the pioneers and influencers in this space at its 3rd Annual Social Media Rock Stars Summit: How Musicians Monetize Through Social, Mobile & Gaming. These trail-blazers will engage in a milestone conversation regarding how musicians monetize through social, mobile and gaming. The Summit will be streamed live from 2-3:30 p.m. PT/5-6:30 p.m. ET on GRAMMY.com (http:/www.grammy.com/live) kicking off GRAMMY Live - a real-time, innovative three-day online broadcastof the VIP events leading up to Music's Biggest Night®. Viewers can check-in to GRAMMY Live via GetGlue for a sticker.
Final Selections Announced For TRU Voices New Play Reading Series 6/1,15, 22
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) announces the winning selections of the 2009 TRU Voices New Plays Reading Series. In a series that is unique because it develops new producers as well as new plays, three works were chosen from submissions by emerging or established producers, as well as from writers who hoped to be matched with a producer. Fulfilling TRU's mission of nurturing the producer-writer relationship, each of the plays this year is either produced by, or with the assistance of, a member of the TRU Producer Mentorship program.
Final Selections Announced For TRU Voices New Play Reading Series 6/1,15, 22
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) announces the winning selections of the 2009 TRU Voices New Plays Reading Series. In a series that is unique because it develops new producers as well as new plays, three works were chosen from submissions by emerging or established producers, as well as from writers who hoped to be matched with a producer. Fulfilling TRU's mission of nurturing the producer-writer relationship, each of the plays this year is either produced by, or with the assistance of, a member of the TRU Producer Mentorship program.
Photo Flash: 'Masked' Celebrates 100th Performance
Masked, currently playing at The DR2 Theatre (103 E. 15th Street), celebrated its 100th performance on Saturday. The company of Masked marked this occasion with a celebration following the October 20 evening performance at The DR2 Theatre lobby.
SPF Holds Panel on 'Producing 101,' December 9
The Living Room for Artists Inc / Summer Play Festival (SPF) and The Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre, and Broadcasting (MOFTB) will present its fourth panel -- examining producing, how to get a show on the stage, and an audience in the seats -- on December 9.
Photo Coverage: NAMT Showcase and Reception
The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT)'s 18th Annual Festival of New Musicals was held at New World Stages (340 West 50th St. between 8th and 9th Avenues) on Sunday, October 8 and Monday, October 9