Kathryn Grayson, a classical movie star has died today at the age of 88. Kathryn Grayson is well known for her graceful beauty as well as her angelic ...
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Hingham Police two men broke into the Loring Hall Theater on Main Street overnight on Wednesday and stole a safe full of cash and movie tickets. ...
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Janell Wheeler, a 24-four-year-old blues singer from Florida, was the first American Idol contestant called out for a spot in the Top 24. ...
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This seems to be the week for plane crashes. Yesterday, a small plane crashed in Palo Alto making the world go dark there as the plane had crashed into ...
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NBC has released the numbers that the Olympian & superstar Shaun White and gold medalist Lindsey Vonn brought in substantial viewers. ...
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Lady GaGa at the brit awards singing "Telephone" and "Dance in the Dark" Wonderful performance. Chime in! Become a Gather member to comment. ...
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The artists participate for free, and in appreciation, CMA donates half the net proceeds of the festival to support music education in Metro Nashville ...
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The Harvard Cultural Rhythms festival will begin that day at 3 pm in Sanders Theatre. The award will be presented around 4 pm There also will be an 8 pm ...
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We recently had a very bad experience with a neglectful, abusive, and incompetent studio teacher.

We recently had a very bad experience with a neglectful, abusive, and incompetent studio teacher.

It's 10:29 a.m. The city is Beverly Hills. I'm your narrator, Secret Agent Man. Those who know me say I'm a good man in a bad town. Those who don't wish they did. These are my stories.

A number of cities across the country have instituted a business tax that applies to individuals who receive cash income.

"I consider myself an actress for life. So thanks for telling people not to worry, and if it's time, to just do it. The road to every acting gig is paved with fun, friendships, and love."

"When building a team, an actor hires agents—legit, commercial, voiceover—and a manager who can work together, complement each other, and provide opportunities to achieve success."

Everyone has got a f--king opinion. And I'm not talking about sexual orientation preference, fav fetish, or predilection of position. But everyone does have a position. On something.

The quicker this exuberant, funny, and touching musical show with a societal message bursts out of these cramped quarters and finds a bigger stage and a broader audience, the better.

Sheri Sanders has figured something out about the relationship of rock musicals to rock music that she claims few others guiding rock-musical aspirants these days have wised up to.

Sheri Sanders has figured something out about the relationship of rock musicals to rock music that she claims few others guiding rock-musical aspirants these days have wised up to.

Actors: Do you sing in a choir on the side as a way to get some vocal exercise, extra cash, or creative or spiritual fulfillment?  If you do, we'd like to speak with you for an upcoming story.

When the series finale of ABC's "Ugly Betty" airs April 14, devoted viewers of the dramedy will see Michael Urie as the flamboyant Marc St. James for the last time.

Kathryn Grayson, the lilting soprano who starred in the classic MGM musicals "Show Boat," "Kiss Me Kate" and "Anchors Aweigh," died Wednesday at her Los Angeles home.

Not long ago, Lee Daniels received a phone call out of left field: George Lucas had seen his film "Precious" and wanted the director to come to his Skywalker Ranch for a visit.

As part of Back Stage's ongoing "An Evening With…" program, Maggie Gyllenhaal spoke to a sold-out house following a screening of "Crazy Heart" on Thursday, Feb. 11 in Los Angeles.

Better known for his creativity on the screen, Welsh actor Anthony Hopkins has extended his artistic talent to the canvas, unveiling 50 acrylic and ink paintings in London this week.

A combination of ability, preparedness, experience, and professionalism helped Stephanie Bashall land the role of the Cheshire Cat in "Alice in Wonderland Thru the Looking Glass."

Have no doubt: The Tony- and Emmy-nominated Garber is thrilled to be back on a Broadway stage and adores inhabiting Garry Essendine, the self-indulgent, self-absorbed, womanizing matinee idol.

The 2010 Tribeca Film Festival is seeking volunteers to work April 21st through May 2nd in New York City.

"I've gotten to the point where I've gotten comfortable with my awkwardness," says Alexandra Daddario, although there are no signs of any uneasiness that we can detect.

Infrastructure funding has been denied, but Plymouth Rock Studios is moving forward with their plans.Backers: Studio is real deal: State funds denial a snag, they say (Christine Legere, Globe Correspondent - June 18, 2009)The state's recent refusal to provide $50 million in infrastructure bonds for the movie studio planned in Plymouth surprised Plymouth Rock Studios executives as well as local officials.But studio principals were quick to recover, getting a word of assurance out to Plymouth [...]

ISG, developers of the planned SouthField Studios in Weymouth, MA, have announced that they're "ready to start accepting tenants." More good news for the Boston film scene, coming on the heels of Plymouth Rock Studios announcement that they were proceeding with their planned construction, despite losing out on some expected public infrastructure funding.
SouthField Studios Boston ready to start accepting tenants
The Patriot Ledger
The developers of a proposed movie studio complex in South Wey [...]

Some good stuff in the news today (from my handy-dandy Google Alerts):

Boston GlobeBono, The Edge Arrive At Somerville TheatreBoston Channel.com - ‎14 hours ago‎NewsCenter 5’s Steve Lacy reported that fans lined the outside of the theater waiting to catch a glimpse of the band, which arrived at the&n [...]

Elizabeth Banks graced the State House with her presence on Tuesday for the Commonwealth Awards, as reported in the Herald's Inside Track :

‘Porno’ star Elizabeth Banks praises humble Pittsfield roots

Boston Herald
January 15, 2009

Pittsfield homegal Elizabeth Banks might never have tried to seduce “The 40-Year-Old Virgin” if it weren’t for the drama program at her alma mater.

“I owe my life to arts programming,” said the r [...]

More good signs for the MA production industry from the Massachusetts Film Office :

Media Services Acquires Crewstar, Inc. and Expands Payroll Operations for New England's Burgeoning Production Industry

MFO NEWS January 13, 2008

Media Services, a leading entertainment accounting, payroll, and software provider, today announced the acquisition of CrewStar, Inc., a production crew payroll, search and booking company in Boston, Massachusetts. The acquisition is part of Media Se [...]

Cast needed for short film titled The Orchard. The film is a modern retelling of the Adam and Eve story with a hint of magical realism. Auditions will be held during the month of August, shooting will be in mid-late September in Boston, MA. Roles needing to be filled are: 1) Male, 22-35, tough looking, doesn't have to be incredibly muscular, underlying fragility contradicts his coarse demeanor 2) Female, 25-40, playing two parts, must be able to play both sexy temptress and wholesome woman. If you're interested in auditioning or learning more about the project, please contact MeganRoy1@gmail.com or WillSimmons1@gmail.com. Thank you!

Weisswoman Productions is a full-service video production company based in the Boston area. We make video for all walks of work and life, using excellent equipment and experienced, personable crew. We work with you and your budget to create great video that you'll love and want to share with others. Videography: Single or Multi-cameraVideo EditingSound RecordingMedia TransferMedia DuplicationHDV, HD, Mini-DV, DV-CAM, 24p, DVD, VHS, and other formats Our diverse portfolio includes DocumentaryProfessional Events and TrainingEducationalNon-profitFamily occasionsEventsPerformances

Acoustic jazz and classical guitarist with thirty years experience providing live music for events in greater Boston and throughout New England. Jazz and classical music for weddings, receptions, corporate functions and other special occasions.

Jared Voss is an actor, writer, director, and songwriter, living and working in Boston, MA. He most recently played investigative-reporter Roger Pullmocker on the Showtime series Brotherhood. New York credits include the title roles in MacBeth and Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, Iokanaan in Salome, and Burton in Burn This. In Boston Jared created the role of Long Jack in the world premier of Israel Horovitz's Captains and Courage. Other credits include the Pirate King in Pirates of Penzance, Malvolio in Twelfth Night, Longaville in Love's Labours Lost, and Perchik in Fiddler on the Roof. Jared has starred in a variety of independent films, including Behind Bars (http://www.behindbarsmovie.com/), which he also wrote and directed, as well as numerous TV and radio commercials. He holds a BFA in Acting, has performed with ImprovBoston and Boston Comedy Theater, and has performed, toured, and recorded with several bands and as a solo artist. Jared is a member of SAG (Screen Actors Guild) and AEA (Actors' Equity Association). His music is licensed internationally by BMI. Jared is also the Boston and New England Regional Casting Contributor for BackStageBoston.com (http://www.backstageboston.com/). Jared founded LoudSue Films (http://www.loudsue.com/) and provides voice-over and audio production services through Voices On Demand (http://www.voicesondemand.com/).

Founded in 2001 by Jared Voss (http://loudsue.com/jaredvoss.htm), LoudSue Productions offers creative approaches to film, video, and audio production and post-production. We also offer web and graphic design services. LoudSue Films, the creative wing of LSP, produces innovative and inspired features, documentaries, and shorts.

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Cast needed for short film titled The Orchard. The film is a modern retelling of the Adam and Eve story with a hint of magical realism. Auditions will be held during the month of August, shooting will be in mid-late September in Boston, MA. Roles needing to be filled are: 1) Male, 22-35, tough looking, doesn't have to be incredibly muscular, underlying fragility contradicts his coarse demeanor 2) Female, 25-40, playing two parts, must be able to play both sexy temptress and wholesome woman. If you're interested in auditioning or learning more about the project, please contact MeganRoy1@gmail.com or WillSimmons1@gmail.com. Thank you!

Weisswoman Productions is a full-service video production company based in the Boston area. We make video for all walks of work and life, using excellent equipment and experienced, personable crew. We work with you and your budget to create great video that you'll love and want to share with others. Videography: Single or Multi-cameraVideo EditingSound RecordingMedia TransferMedia DuplicationHDV, HD, Mini-DV, DV-CAM, 24p, DVD, VHS, and other formats Our diverse portfolio includes DocumentaryProfessional Events and TrainingEducationalNon-profitFamily occasionsEventsPerformances

Acoustic jazz and classical guitarist with thirty years experience providing live music for events in greater Boston and throughout New England. Jazz and classical music for weddings, receptions, corporate functions and other special occasions.

Jared Voss is an actor, writer, director, and songwriter, living and working in Boston, MA. He most recently played investigative-reporter Roger Pullmocker on the Showtime series Brotherhood. New York credits include the title roles in MacBeth and Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, Iokanaan in Salome, and Burton in Burn This. In Boston Jared created the role of Long Jack in the world premier of Israel Horovitz's Captains and Courage. Other credits include the Pirate King in Pirates of Penzance, Malvolio in Twelfth Night, Longaville in Love's Labours Lost, and Perchik in Fiddler on the Roof. Jared has starred in a variety of independent films, including Behind Bars (http://www.behindbarsmovie.com/), which he also wrote and directed, as well as numerous TV and radio commercials. He holds a BFA in Acting, has performed with ImprovBoston and Boston Comedy Theater, and has performed, toured, and recorded with several bands and as a solo artist. Jared is a member of SAG (Screen Actors Guild) and AEA (Actors' Equity Association). His music is licensed internationally by BMI. Jared is also the Boston and New England Regional Casting Contributor for BackStageBoston.com (http://www.backstageboston.com/). Jared founded LoudSue Films (http://www.loudsue.com/) and provides voice-over and audio production services through Voices On Demand (http://www.voicesondemand.com/).

Founded in 2001 by Jared Voss (http://loudsue.com/jaredvoss.htm), LoudSue Productions offers creative approaches to film, video, and audio production and post-production. We also offer web and graphic design services. LoudSue Films, the creative wing of LSP, produces innovative and inspired features, documentaries, and shorts.

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The newest Scorpio Film Releasing movie THE DISCO EXORCIST is gearing up to begin shooting in late Spring of 2010. And we are now beginning to cast brave non-union actors. THE DISCO EXORCIST is an outrageous tale of supernatural revenge, sex, black magic, disco dancing, and mountains of cocaine! It is set in 1979 and will be filmed almost entirely in Rhode Island. THE DISCO EXORCIST is being produced by Ted Marr, written by Tony Nunes and directed by Richard Griffin and will be filmed in beautiful widescreen Super8mm. Currently in the cast are noted East Coast actors like Michael Reed, Sarah Nicklin, Brandon Luis Aponte, Alexander Lewis, Gio Castellano, David Erin Wilson and Alex Aponte. We are currently looking for all ages and types (over 18 please, this will be an R-rated movie). If you are interested, please send your head shot and resume (and any links to your work) to: discoexorcist@gmail.com. Scorpio Film Releasing is a multiple award-winning Rhode Island-based production company that has produced nine features in less than seven years. Some titles include FEEDING THE MASSES, RAVING MANIACS, CREATURE FROM THE HILLBILLY LAGOON, PRETTY DEAD THINGS, BEYOND THE DUNWICH HORROR, NUN OF THAT and the up-coming ATOMIC BRAIN INVASION. Our films can be found world-wide at Blockbuster, Netflix, Amazon.com, Newbury Comics, and wherever DVDs are sold.

The Booth Theater is auditioning for "Nunsense" and "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee". We are a summer stock theater located in Ogunquit,Maine. Employment is from June 12 - August 21, 2010. Booth Theater is associated with the Betty Doon Hotel and all performers will work in the hotel and theater. For further information email our office with your headshot and resume for review and we will then contact you. All positions are paid.

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"Backroads," a short Emerson College Senior Thesis Film, is seeking a male and female lead. "Backroads" will be shooting on location in New Jersey from October 8-12. Transportation and lodging will be provided for all actors. "Backroads" is the story of a young couple, Raymond and Mona, who take a weekend away from their busy lives in Providence to spend some time together in Mona's family cabin in the backwoods of Connecticut. Their plans change, however, when Mona decides to take a detour into an old park to show Ray that she can be spontaneous and "fun". As the sun sets, and they roam deeper into the trails, they find themselves in a hidden cemetery, where small silver bells adorn each headstone. Committed to her promise of adventure, Mona and Ray have an evening tryst in a clearing near the center of the grounds. When they awake, the two find that the graveyard has changed, and the soft ring of a bell in the distance begins their terrifying attempt to escape from a place filled with the dead that seems quite alive; and determined to have Ray and Mona be its newest inhabitants. Available roles: Ray: Male. Mid-20's to early-30's. Average build, average to tall height. Open to any ethnicity. Mona: Female. Early to mid-20's. Slim to average build, petite to average height. Open to any ethnicity. Auditions will take place on Thursday, September 24th, from 6:00 - 10:00 pm, and on Saturday, September 26th, from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm. Please e-mail covetedentertainment.us@gmail.com for script pages and to schedule an audition slot within those time frames.

"Aflebet City" is looking for 2 "non union" actors (male/female) to be co-hosts for a Reality TV Show. Casting call will be on August 10th from 8-11pm @ Choices Restaurant & Lounge, 381 Somerville Ave. Somerville, MA. For more info, find us on Facebook! Search "Alfebet City" & Join the group...Positions are unpaid; great opportunity for exposure and future projects.

The auditions for Scorpio Film Releasing's newest feature the 50s sci-fi/comedy/horror ATOMIC BEACH PARTY will be taking place on Wednesday July 29th at the West Side Arts Center, 745 Westminster St in Providence, Rhode Island at 6pm. We are looking for all types over 18 years of age. There are still some major roles left, as well as a delightful assortment of colorful supporting roles. This is a non-union production, so no SAG actors, please. ATOMIC BEACH PARTY, which will mark Scorpio Film Releasing's ninth feature, will be shooting in RI, CT, and MA from late September to early November. Scorpio Film Releasing's movies can be found at video stores like Blockbuster, Hollywood Video and on-line at Netflix, Amazon.com, and many more. For more info, email Richard Griffin: scorpiodirector@gmail.com http://backstageboston.com/images/fbfiles/images/Atomic_temp.jpg

The Booth Theater is in need of 2 male and 2 female performers to perform in the musical "Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?" The Booth Theater is located in Ogunquit, Maine. All interested performers should email the Director, Rick, at boothproductions@gmail.com for all specific details. The show will run July 1-18. Rehearsals begin June 13. There is a stipend and free housing at the Betty Doon Hotel for five weeks. A speedy response is desired.

Company One, a resident company at the Boston Center for the Arts, seeks a COSTUME DESIGNER for their July/August 2009 production of AFTER THE QUAKE, by Haruki Murakami, adapted for the stage by Frank Galati. AFTER THE QUAKE is a gentle tale of life in the wake of earth-shaking disaster. A timid man woos an old flame, enchanting her anxious daughter with whimsical bedtime stories of a six foot frog's fight to save Tokyo. Qualified Candidates will have previous costume design experience. Production meetings will begin mid-May. A stipend will be provided. To apply please email your cover letter and resume to Sarah Cohan, Production Manager, at scohan@companyone.org.

Company One, a resident company at the Boston Center for the Arts, is in search of a Stage Manager for their July/August 2009 production of AFTER THE QUAKE, by Haruki Murakami, adapted for the stage by Frank Galati. AFTER THE QUAKE is a gentle tale of life in the wake of earth-shaking disaster. A timid man woos an old flame, enchanting her anxious daughter with whimsical bedtime stories of a six foot frog's fight to save Tokyo. The first full cast mtng + read through are the evening of Tues, May 26, rehearsals will begin June 1 and run Mon-Thurs nights, Sunday mornings/afternoons. Tech week: Mon-Thurs nights. The show schedule is: Friday July 17 through Saturday August 15. Wed + Thurs call at 5:30 for 7:30 shows, Fri + Sat call at 6 for 8pm shows, Sundays call at noon for 2pm shows. Stipend provided. Please email your resume and cover letter to Scohan@companyone.org.

Casting for "Wide Awake" - a short film to be produced at Boston University College of Communication. Auditions will be held at BU on Tuesday, March 24 at 7 pm. Shooting on the film will begin the following week. Vince - male - early 30s ; lead, cop The Connection - male - 20-30; supporting, drug dealer Lieutenant - male - 40-60; supporting E-mail for a script and casting location. SAG and non-SAG please apply, but this will be an UNPAID job. Craft services will be provided on days of shooting.

Before you vote here are some facts that the slight majority of our National Board has neglected to tell you. Main changes if this contract is voted up; 1. Loss of Residuals - At the day-player scale rate, every actor will lose $2,000.00 for each day they work. They will also, lose 14.8% for pension & health($296.00) It will be replaced with $22.77($3.33 for pension and health) for 6 months of streaming on the net. Although this will be bad for each actor on an individual level, can you imagine how fast our pension and health fund will dry up? They are going to show all re-runs on the internet. No more re-runs on TV. There is a lot of room to negotiate between $2,000.00 and $22.77 and many of us feel that they can go back to the table and do a better job! 2. Non-Union work in Original Made for New Media Productions - Unless the budget is $25,000.00/minute or more(average thus far is $2500.00), the producers will use 32 pages of our contract full of exclusions and requirements to decide who is a "Qualified Performer". And then, they can produce with only that one SAG cast member and the rest of the cast can be all Non-Union yet they will want us to call it a SAG Production! If voted up, this trend can easily spread to TV and Film. 3. Clip Consent - Since 1960, we have had Clip Consent. If a producer wants to use one of your clips in a movie, tv show, documentary, on the internet, etc., they must first get your permission, and then negotiate a price for the use. If this contract is voted up, the producers can use your clips 'intact' in any project they choose(what if the project involves subject matter that you are opposed to?). With the current state of Computer Generated Images, they can also take you out of context and have you doing things you would never have consented to do in the first place. They will be able to do all of this without your consent, and without paying you. 4. Product Integration - We all know about Product Placement, but if this contract passes, we will all become commercial spokespeople for the particular products in the tv show or film. If the product is Coke, and you are already a Pepsi spokesperson, make a choice. You will lose either your Pepsi sponsorship, or that roll. You will not be payed for the endorsement of the product. You will not receive residuals when they use the Clip Consent Clause and take your product endorsement out of the project and use it separately as a commercial. And, finally, the pool of regular separate commercials necessary to sell products will become smaller because many of us will be doing commercials and promoting products as part of our artistic expression in a given scene in any given project. 5. Force Majeure - Since 1937, this is what protects you once you have been booked and you spend many hours learning your part and getting into character, and also turning down other lucrative work because you are already booked. If they book you, and production is halted do to a strike, or an act of God, or any other reason, they must pay you five weeks at half your rate. As of right now, the producers owe SAG Actors at least $60,000,000.00 and as much as $400,000,000.00 for last years strike. If this contract is voted up, the producers will have to pay only $20,000,000.00 total, and each member will have to bargain individually for Force Majeure protection. The obvious strength in numbers of the collective bargaining of SAG will no longer provide Force Majeure protection. If you are not an 'A' list actor, good luck! www.myspace.com/sagstars

Are you a filmmaker or an aspiring filmmaker?, What are you waiting for? let’s get those cameras rolling! Submit your 3 to 15-minute short to BigStar.TV´s monthly short film contests to any or all of the categories below and compete with other users to win $1,000. Student Film Short, Submit by March 31, 2009 High Definition Short, Submit by April 15, 2009 Animation short, Submit by April 30, 2009 Thriller Short, Submit by May 14, 2009 Drama Short, Submit by June 15, 2009 *Open Contest - *No specific level of expertise to enter! - *No Entry Fee - *No submission limit For official contest rules & entry information please visit http://www.bigstar.tv/film-contests Good luck, Martin

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The next Filmmaker's Shindig is SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH!!! It will be held at the same super-convenient and super-chic location: Blue 22, 1237 Hancock St., Quincy, MA 02169. Visit www.blue22-barandgrille.com There is a cover charge. As you may recall Blue 22 is easily located off Rt. 93 and is DIRECTLY ACROSS from the Quincy Center T station on the red line. (Same Parking lot)! Also, We want to make sure that everyone knows about the opportunity to have your short pieces screened on the TVs during this classic party. If you are interested, please contact us at this email address info@filmmakersshindig.com. The shorts should be completed works of under 15 minutes and in DVD format. You can also mail DVD's here... Filmmaker's Shindig P.O.Box 890184 Weymouth, Ma 02189 Deadline for submissions is Sept. 15th Remember to check out http://www.filmmakersshindig.com for news, announcements, updates and pictures of the last Shindig! The last Shindig had roughly 100 people there, so get there early! Bring your networking tools like business cards and comp cards (But it's o.k. to just bring yourself)!

Zeitgeist Stage Company will kick-off its eight season with the American premiere of the original three act version of Edward Albee's Seascape, October 3 through 25 at the Boston Center for the Arts Plaza Theater. Seascape is one of Edward Albee's most expressionistic works, depicting an encounter between a retirement age couple picnicking on a beach when they meet another couple, who happen to be lizards – as in reptiles – coming up from the depths of the ocean. Mr. Albee originally wrote Seascape as a three act play, and that version was presented in Vienna and The Hague prior to the show's Broadway premiere. The author was directing the original Broadway production, and he decided to cut it from three acts to two. As Mr. Albee told The New York Times in a 1975 interview, "At one point, part of it took place at the bottom of the sea. It was not necessary, too fantastic and very hard to construct a set that could transform itself. It was turning into a play about set changes." With the excision of the underwater act,Seascape became the well known two act version which went on to win the 1975 Pulitzer Prize. Zeitgeist Stage is pleased to have received permission directly from the playwright to present Seascape in its original three act version for the first time for an American audience. (Talk about a coup de theatre!) Both the length and technical challenges of the three act Seascape are embraced by Zeitgeist Stage Company, renowned in Boston for their recent epic productions of Stuff Happens and The Kentucky Cycle, which both won Elliot Norton Awards for Outstanding Fringe Theater Productions. The Seascape cast features Peter Brown (Stuff Happens, The Kentucky Cycle) and Michelle Dowd (The Story, Bee-luther-hatchee) as the retirement age couple, with Claude Del (Flesh and Blood) and Emma Goodman (The Kentucky Cycle) as the lizards. The production will be directed by Zeitgeist Stage Company's Artistic Director, David J. Miller. Bad Jazz, by Robert Farquhar, chronicles the lives of young artists in pursuit of a shared dream, as an actress takes a role that puts her sanity at risk, an actor struggles to remain true to his artistic ideals, and a director drives his company past the point of reason. When the lines between reality and performance begin to blur, relationships are tested and this group of desperate souls is forced to ask themselves how far they're prepared to go for art's sake. In The New York Times, Neil Genzlinger wrote, "The play is an all-out assault on pretentious theater directors and the idiot actors who follow their commands in the interest of realism. And Mr. Farquhar has a wonderful way of being droll and outrageous at the same time." Zeitgeist Stage will present the New England premiere of Bad Jazz from January 30 through February 21, 2009 in the Plaza Black Box Theater at the Boston Center for the Arts. Spring Awakening, the play by Frank Wedekind, has been called the most censored play in theater history. The complete, unadulterated text was not performed until 1974, eight-two years after it was written in 1891. The play explores the conflict between repressive adulthood and adolescent sexual longings in a provincial town in Germany at the turn of the last century. Wedekind's play was the basis for the Tony Award winning musical of the same name. Zeitgeist Stage will be presenting Wedekind's original play in a new adaptation by Artistic Director David Miller based on a direct translation by Reinhold Mahler, who is both Mr. Miller's partner and a German native. The play will be presented April 17 through May 9, 2009 in the Plaza Black Box Theater at the Boston Center for the Arts. The run will overlap a few weeks with the musical Spring Awakening's National Tour which will play the Colonial Theater in Boston from April 28 through May 24, 2009.

Planning Board Workshop Tonight! Please join us on Monday evening, August 25th , 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall for another very important Planning Board meeting. We appreciate everyone's support throughout this process and we need to continue to show our "Rock Support" as we proceed toward Town Meeting in October. Hope to see you on Monday night to say Yes to the Rock! Thanks so much, Dick Silva Chairman Yes to the Rock Committee If you have any questions please call 508-726-1968 or email at kamkarr@comcast.net www.plymouthrockstudios.com Plymouth ROCK Studios | 36 Cordage Park Circle | Suite 305 | Plymouth | MA | 02360

Important Rock Meetings at Town Hall! Be there! Plymouth Rock Studios has begun a series of very important meetings with the Town of Plymouth and I am writing to urge you to attend. Your continued support is vital to this important process as the Studios move forward. As Chairman of the Yes to the Rock Committee, I ask you to let your voice be heard at these meetings and show the Town how much we need Plymouth Rock Studios. Your attendance will again show the Town that we all need to Say Yes to the Rock! Please help us continue to Say Yes to the Rock by attending these extremely important meetings at Town Hall at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 19 - Joint Meeting, Selectmen, Planning Board, School Committee Wednesday, August 20 - Planning Board Workshop Thank you! Dick Silva Chairman, Yes to the Rock Committee If you have any questions please call 508-726-1968 or e-mail kamkarr@comcast.net.

PRESS RELEASE Come and spend a special evening of music for one night only at steps off Broadway. This Enchanted Evening Cabaret is a must for all music lovers. Come and hear the music of Rogers and Hammerstein as well as Kinder and Ebb. The cast includes Cheryl Swift, Grant Moss and Keith Mottola. This amazing performance takes place at Steps off Broadway Theater at 799 South Main St, Bellingham, MA, on August 15th at 8PM. All Inquiries for interviews and photos to Karen Walsh (774)292-9023 kmwalsh@hotmail.com

I saw the play Red Roses and Petrol in Cambridge some years ago. It was Joseph O'Connor's first stage play. I was amazed by it. I had never seen the play in the theater by the time I saw Red Roses and Petrol. I have seen many stages since I saw it but I still can't forget his one. Does anyone saw it there??

BSB should be up and running completely in the next few days!

I'm adding some fun features to the BSB Community and Blog sections, and they should be up in the next day or two. Enjoy!

An early draft of the BSB User Guide is now online at http://backstageboston.com/BSB-User-Guide.html. Check it out and post any questions of comments here.

This is a place for us to gather and discuss how we can make Boston more fun! I had the honor of gracing Boston Magazine's cover in December and want to continue to send positive vibes to the community all year round. http://backstageboston.com/images/fbfiles/images/BostonMag240_copy.jpg

This thread is a discussion about Jared Voss on 'Brotherhood' (http://backstageboston.com/component/option,com_seyret/Itemid,280/id,1/task,videodirectlink/) video. test