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September, 2005 - Table of Contents & Preview
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COVER STORY
From Stage to Screen: How an Actor Makes the Transition
by Michelle Saturley

Professional Theatre:
bulletThe Wang Center for the Performing Arts & North Shore Music Theatre Announce Two Shows Move to the Shubert Theatre (MA)
bulletWorld-class Artist Roster Announced for FirstWorksProv Arts Festival (RI)
bulletKing Richard's Faire Adds Mini-Broadway Show & New Talent Worthy of A Renaissance King as 2005 Season Opens (MA)
bulletStudio Arena Theatre's Ring of Fire Going to Broadway (NY)
bulletThe Girl in the Frame to Round Out Goodspeed's 2005 Season at the Norma Terris Theatre (CT)
bulletLowell Gets a New "Image" by Anthony LaCotta
bulletWorld Premiere of Revolution Row: A Poignant Civic Rights Drama (NY)
bulletDesi Moreno-Penson's 3 to a Session: A Monster's Tale Wins Top Award at 4th DUTF (NY)
bulletHudson Valley Shakespeare Fest Continues (NY)
bulletNational Tour of Spamalot Begins March 7, 2006 at Boston's Colonial Theatre (MA)
bulletWhat Happened in Boston, Larry? by Larry Stark
bulletBroadway Today: Matthew Morrison by Jim DeBlasi of The CueWestport Country Playhouse Announces "Season of Change" Productions (CT)
bulletThe Lyric Stage Company of Boston Announces Final Selections for the 2005-2006 Season (MA)
bulletMickey Rooney: An Evening of Songs at The Regent (MA)
bulletSouvenir - BTF's Last Show of the Season Opens on Main Stage Prior to Move to Broadway (MA)
bulletActing FAQ: Monologues by Bob Fraser
bulletBoston is Guaranteed to Have a White Christmas in 2005 (MA)
bulletCaroline, or Change Highlights SpeakEasy's 2005-2006 Season (MA)
bulletCD/DVD Round-Up by Brooke Pierce
bulletAt Westchester Broadway, Anything Goes is NOT Just Your Grandfather's Musical by Joanne Greco Rochman
bulletIvoryton Playhouse Bids Farewell to River Rep (CT)
bulletSomething WICKED This Way Comes (CT)
bulletThe Huntington Theatre Times Two by T.J. Fitzgerald
bulletStoneham Theatre Announces 2005-2006 (MA)

Colleges/Universities/Schools/Training

bulletConnecticut College OnStage Series Opens (CT)
bulletFairfield's Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Announces 16th Season (CT)

Community Theatre

bulletExit 7 Players Announce Fall Musical: Children of Eden (MA)
bulletWinchester Auditions Marvin's Room (MA)
bulletSuffield Players Announces 2005-06 (CT)
bulletLucas Play at Theatre Guild of Simsbury (CT)
bulletTheatre III Celebrates 50th Anniversary (MA)
bulletShakespearean Monkey Business at Trinity-on-Main: A Fundraiser for Hole in the Wall Theater (CT)

Children's/Youth/Family Theatre

bulletRhode Island Monthly & the Providence Performing Arts Center Announce Grant Award (RI)
bulletBoston Children's Theatre Plans for Fall Season (MA)

Film/Video/Tech

bulletScreen Reels: Jason Ritteri by Cecille Markell
bulletIndependent Edge Seeks Short Films/Videos (ME)
bulletFeature Film Second Wind to be Shot in New England (MA)
bulletBoston Bike Film Fest (MA)
bulletChicks Make Flicks: New Season Starting September (MA)
bulletHygienic Arts Hosts Filmwerks First Annual Filmfest & Screening Room XII (CT)
bulletFirst Six Judges Revealed for 2005 Bethel Film Festival (CT)
bulletWoodstock Film Festival Offers a Weekend in the Country (NY)
bulletThe Most Creative Shorts in the World, Judged by the Cinema-going Public (NY)
bulletThe Muddy River Environmental Film Festival (MA)

Music

bulletWaits, Brock, Lynn, McDaniels, Madden & Others to Judge ISC
bulletGothStock: Indie Musicians Take Charge of Their Own Careers (CT)
bulletHSO Announces Revised 2005-2006 Season (CT)
bulletSymphony Presents Year-Long Celebration (CT)
bulletBoston Chamber Music Society Announces 2005-2006 Season (MA)
bulletPortland Symphony Orchestra Announces 2005-2006 Season (ME)
bulletSymphonic Eurythmy Tour Features the "New World" Symphony (ME)
bulletGrant Llewellyn & the Handel and Haydn Society Announce 2005-2006 Season (MA)
bulletFall Courses at the Passim School of Music (MA)
bulletTickets Now on Sale for PPAC Doo-Wopp Oldies Concert (RI)
bulletThe Bad Plus at Somerville Theatre (MA)
bulletBank of America Celebrity Series Announces 2005-2006 Season (MA)
bulletWords for the Soul: INXS: Rock Star... It Is Really 'What You Need' by M. William Phelps
bulletMichael Bolton's 13th Annual Charities Gala Benefit at SCA's Palace Theatre (CT)

Dance

bulletFoundation's Scholarships Life Fortunes of New Generation of Artists
bulletBoston Ballet Announces Season Roster for 2005-2006 (MA)
bulletConnecticut Ballet Announces 25th Anniversary Season (CT)
bulletCT Ballet Announces Trainee Program (CT)
bulletFirst U.S. Tour of Music & Dance from China's Yunnan Provicen Held Throughout East Coast
bulletMobius' InBetween Features 24 Artists & 10 Collaborative Projects at an Unused Military/Industrial Building on the South Boston Waterfront (MA)
bulletPortland Ballet Company Announces 2005-2006 Season (ME)
bulletFestival Ballet Providence Hosts Taste of the Season Fundraising Gala (RI)

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Reviewed In This Issue

bulletThe Blonde in the Thunderbird (Brooks Atkinson Theatre, NYC)
bulletChitty Chitty Bang Bang (Hilton Theatre, NYC)
bulletSleeping with Straight Men (ICA Theatre, Boston)
bulletCarousel (Reagle Players, Waltham)
bullet8-Track: The Sounds of the '70s (Stoneham Theatre, Stoneham)
bulletPhiladelphia, Here I Come (The Irish Repertory Theatre, NYC)
bulletThe Skin Game (The Mint Thetre, NYC)
bulletGlengarry Glen Ross (Bernard R. Jacobs Theatre, NYC)
bulletManuscript (Daryl Roth Theatre, NYC)
bulletOrson's Shadow (Barrow Street Theatre, NYC)
bulletThom Pain (based on nothing)
bulletPronouncing Shakespeare: The Globe Experiment book pReview by R.J. Nickerson

Monthly & Regular Features...

bulletNEED Theatre Listings
bulletNEED Audition Listings
bulletNEED Music Listings
bulletNEED Dance Listings
bulletOpportunity Knocks
bulletQuick Takes by Jules Becker
bulletActing FAQ by Bob Fraser
bulletBroadway Today by Jim DeBlasi
bulletBehind the Scenes by Chuckie Finn
bulletTwo on the Aisle by Shirley Esthimer
bulletTheatre Matters - Connecticut Style by Joanne Greco Rochman
bulletProtecting Your Good Ideas by Sydelle Pittas
bulletScreen Reels by Cecille Markell
bulletJump Cut by George T. Marshall
bulletWords for the Soul by M. William Phelps
bulletProtecting Your Good Ideas by Sydelle Pittas

 

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