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Music Speaks Volumes In Ars Lyrica's New Outreach Programs Photo Music Speaks Volumes In Ars Lyrica's New Outreach Programs
by A.A. Cristi - February 05, 2021

Ars Lyrica Houston, the Grammy-nominated early music ensemble, announces new outreach programs in multiple languages with a focus on literacy: Musical Storytime Series, the bilingual Orígenes, and Musical Detectives. ...


Meet the 2021 Jimmy Awards Nominees- Part 2 Photo Meet the 2021 Jimmy Awards Nominees- Part 2
by Team BWW - July 11, 2021

It's just under one week until the biggest night in high school musical theatre! The Jimmy Awards officially return as a virtual ceremony on Thursday, July 15, 2021. Get to know just a few, including: Jada Bunch, Miguel Gil, Nathan Hiykel, Laëtitia Hollard, Grant Pace, Nicaya-Isabella Rios, Katie Sm...


IN-CONVERSATION SERIES Arrives At Segerstrom Center For The Arts With Amy Tan, Fran L Photo IN-CONVERSATION SERIES Arrives At Segerstrom Center For The Arts With Amy Tan, Fran Lebowitz, And Erik Larson
by A.A. Cristi - November 21, 2022

An astounding roster of inspiring individuals come to Segerstrom Center for the Arts, as part of an exciting new In-Conversation Series....


Westport Country Playhouse Elects Five To Board Of Trustees Photo Westport Country Playhouse Elects Five To Board Of Trustees
by A.A. Cristi - February 15, 2022

Five new members were elected to the board of trustees at Westport Country Playhouse, bringing the total to 33, led by Ania Czekaj-Farber of Westport, chair....


Staten Island's Sundog Theatre Expands Operations To The 'Windy City' Photo Staten Island's Sundog Theatre Expands Operations To The 'Windy City'
by Stephi Wild - January 10, 2022

Sundog Theatre has extended its arts education reach beyond Staten Island, all the way to Chicago. The arts provider was recently approved as a Qualified Arts Partner to deliver virtual programming to the entire Chicago Public School (CPS) district, reports Susan Fenley, executive director of Sundog...


Pushcart Players Adds Virtual Performances of MIRACLES Photo Pushcart Players Adds Virtual Performances of MIRACLES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 17, 2021

Pushcart Players, New Jersey’s Emmy nominated and award-winning touring theater for young audiences has added a week of virtual performances of “Holiday Tales - A Season of Miracles” in on-line presentations through December 31st....


Review: DREAM HOU$E at Shotgun Players Photo Review: DREAM HOU$E at Shotgun Players
by Steve Murray - July 26, 2022

What did our critic think of DREAM HOU$E at Shotgun Players?...


The Music Center Announces The 2022 Dance At The Music Center Season Photo The Music Center Announces The 2022 Dance At The Music Center Season
by A.A. Cristi - October 19, 2021

Dance springs forward as the 19th season of Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center (Dance at The Music Center) returns with live indoor performances starting March 2022. ...


Society for the Performing Arts Presents An Evening With Fran Lebowitz! Photo Society for the Performing Arts Presents An Evening With Fran Lebowitz!
by A.A. Cristi - December 15, 2021

Society for the Performing Arts presents writer and social commentator Fran Lebowitz, on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, 7:30 PM at Jones Hall. The evening will feature a 30-minute conversation with Houston personality and host Ernie Manouse, followed by a 60-minute audience Q&A and post-event book sign...


Fort Greene Preparatory Academy and PS 46 Celebrate Impactful Education For Brooklyn Photo Fort Greene Preparatory Academy and PS 46 Celebrate Impactful Education For Brooklyn Youth With Community Block Party
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2022

​​​​​​​Fort Greene Preparatory Academy (FGPA) and PS 46, a Brooklyn-based public elementary and middle school campus, will host Stepping Into Spring, a summer block party, on Saturday, May 21, featuring student performances, food, and fun for all ages. Committed to the development of intellectual in...


Big Changes Are Happening At The Springer Theatre Academy Photo Big Changes Are Happening At The Springer Theatre Academy
by Stephi Wild - November 10, 2021

The education footprint at the Springer Opera House continues to expand, adding more responsibilities to staff members of the Springer Theatre Academy Education Office. Celebrating 25 years this year, the Springer Theatre Academy has had a profound impact not only in the community but across the cou...


ROSIE'S RULES Animated Series to Premiere on PBS in October Photo ROSIE'S RULES Animated Series to Premiere on PBS in October
by Michael Major - September 12, 2022

ROSIE’S RULES stars 5-year-old Rosie Fuentes, a bilingual Mexican-American girl from suburban Texas who is just beginning to learn about how the great, big, fascinating world around her works. Featuring social studies curriculum, a cast of characters, music, and hilarious stories, the new series aim...


Kravis Classroom Connection Hosts TURNING 15 ON THE ROAD TO FREEDOM Q&A Session Photo Kravis Classroom Connection Hosts TURNING 15 ON THE ROAD TO FREEDOM Q&A Session
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 28, 2020

 On Friday, October 23rd, The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts presented a live Q&A session to discuss the musical 'Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom' as part of the 'Kravis Classroom Connection.' The virtual program included members of the company, writer and musical supervisor, Lynda Blackmon...


Raymond C. Perkins, Jr. Releases Thriller SPYCHIP ARMAGEDDON Photo Raymond C. Perkins, Jr. Releases Thriller SPYCHIP ARMAGEDDON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 17, 2020

Author Raymond C. Perkins, Jr. has announced the release of his new thriller, Spychip Armageddon. Is the Spychip the world's final salvation or the prophecy of Armageddon the Bible warns us about? ...


Pushcart Performs HOLIDAY TALES at Jersey Shore Arts Center Photo Pushcart Performs HOLIDAY TALES at Jersey Shore Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - October 26, 2022

Pushcart Players, New Jersey's Emmy nominated and award-winning touring theater for young and family audiences presents “Holiday Tales - A Season of Miracles” at The Jersey Shore Arts Center, Ocean Grove, on Sunday, December 11 at 2:00 pm. ...


Signature Theatre Releases World Premiere Film HERE'S THE DEAL Photo Signature Theatre Releases World Premiere Film HERE'S THE DEAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 24, 2021

Signature Theatre’s flagship education program, Signature in the Schools, now in its 26th year, has released the world premiere filmed production, Here’s the Deal. Written by Caleen Sinnette Jennings and directed by Signature’s Education Director David Zobell, Here’s the Deal features a cast and cre...


Chicago High School Students to Compete in 12th Annual AUGUST WILSON MONOLOGUE COMPET Photo Chicago High School Students to Compete in 12th Annual AUGUST WILSON MONOLOGUE COMPETITION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 13, 2021

After two preliminary rounds, twenty finalists in the monologue category will be invited to compete by live stream from the Goodman Theatre on March 22, 2021 at 6pm, provided there are no COVID 19 restrictions are in place to prevent a live stream....


New Jersey State Bar Foundation Funds Pushcart Players Remote Learning Photo New Jersey State Bar Foundation Funds Pushcart Players Remote Learning
by A.A. Cristi - November 09, 2020

Pushcart Players, New Jersey's award winning educational theater for young and family audiences has received a generous investment from The New Jersey State Bar Foundation (NJSBF) with a grant to underwrite distance learning in New Jersey schools. The initiative makes video footage and lesson plans ...


Chicago August Wilson Competition Winners Announced Photo Chicago August Wilson Competition Winners Announced
by A.A. Cristi - April 30, 2021

The August Wilson Monologue Competition announces the Chicago winners of the 2021 August Wilson Monologue Competition and the new “Designing August” competition. ...


Ailey Arts In Education Expands Remote Learning Activities With New Online Programs F Photo Ailey Arts In Education Expands Remote Learning Activities With New Online Programs For Schools & Organizations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 04, 2021

Ailey Arts In Education & Community Programs has announced an inspiring new virtual series that expands available Remote Learning Activities for schools and organizations looking for alternatives to in-person dance classes and residencies, supplements to physical education offerings, or to provide a...


TheaterWorksUSA Launches TWUSA.TV, Streaming Content for Young Audiences and Educator Photo TheaterWorksUSA Launches TWUSA.TV, Streaming Content for Young Audiences and Educator Resources
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 06, 2020

In a continued commitment to create innovative access to theater education and entertainment for young people, TheaterWorksUSA launches TWUSA.TV, a new streaming channel featuring three primary viewing opportunities to play, watch, and learn. ...


VACNJ IMLS Awards Grant To Visual Arts Center Of New Jersey Photo VACNJ IMLS Awards Grant To Visual Arts Center Of New Jersey
by Stephi Wild - September 28, 2022

The Institute of Museum and Library Sciences (IMLS) recently awarded the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey (VACNJ) a $50,760 Museums for America grant to partner with the Elizabeth Public School system and Cultures and Literacies Through Art for the 21st Century (CALTA21). ...


Writer Fran Lebowitz Comes To Berkeley Rep Photo Writer Fran Lebowitz Comes To Berkeley Rep
by A.A. Cristi - January 18, 2022

Berkeley Repertory Theatre has announced a special presentation of Fran Lebowitz in Conversation. Following her bingeworthy hit Netflix series Pretend It's a City, Fran Lebowitz returns for six appearances only at Berkeley Rep where she played to sold-out crowds in the Roda Theatre in 2018. ...


AN EVENING WITH FRAN LEBOWITZ to be Presented at the Aronoff Center Photo AN EVENING WITH FRAN LEBOWITZ to be Presented at the Aronoff Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 14, 2021

Legendary author, journalist, and social observer Fran Lebowitz comes to Cincinnati for a live, in-conversation event at the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 7:30 PM. An Evening with Fran Lebowitz will be hosted by a special guest moderator (TBA), followed by an a...


AN EVENING WITH FRAN LEBOWITZ Coming To Southern Theatre March 6 Photo AN EVENING WITH FRAN LEBOWITZ Coming To Southern Theatre March 6
by A.A. Cristi - December 13, 2022

In a cultural landscape filled with endless pundits and talking heads, Fran Lebowitz stands out as one of our most insightful commentators. Her essays and interviews offer her acerbic views on current events and the media—as well as pet peeves including tourists, baggage-claim areas, after-shave lot...






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