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Island City (nee Rising Action) and Naked Stage Resurface, Arts Garage Mounts Musical
After an unnerving series of losses, several low-key announcements provide some encouraging news this week for the South Florida theater scene: Rising Action Theatre has succeeded in resurrecting itself as Island City Theatre with a production scheduled for August and hopes for another in the late fall. Naked Stage, which has been in hiatus for nearly a year and half, is preparing shows for July and next winter.
Caldwell Facility Rented Out To Entr’Acte Theatrix Troupe For July Show of J.C. Superstar
The Caldwell Theatre Company remains locked out of the Count de Hoernle Theater, but the Boca Raton facility will reopen in July for a production of Jesus Christ Superstar by Entr’acte Executrix and Palm Beach Principal Players. The court receiver also revealed Monday that he had been in separate discussions with “multiple” Palm Beach entities intrigued by the idea of a long-ter.m lease
Royal Palm Theatre Alumni & Fans To Honor Jan McArt
A Facebook fan page for former employees of the Royal Palm Dinner Theatre has led to a planned reunion of employees, supporters, fans and friends to honor founder Jan McArt on July 8 connected to the production of Jesus Christ Superstar by Entr’acte Executrix and Palm Beach Principal Players.
Mosaic’s New Season: Bengal Tiger, Conor McPherson, Madman (Not Mad Men) And The Old Reliable TBA
Mosaic Theatre continues its pirouette along the leading edge of modern drama with the announcements of its 2012-2013 season that includes two works by up-and-comer Rajiv Joseph playing in repertory, a new work by Conor McPherson and an acclaimed modern adaptation of Gogol’s classic The Diary of a Madman.
Dan Leonard Wins Page To Stage Playwriting Contest
Veteran South Florida actor Dan Leonard has won Actors Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre’s Page to Stage competition recognizing new plays. The three-time Carbonell nominee was selected for his play Aftermath Of A Boom which will be staged in a reading at the Coral Gables theater at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 17.
Knight Foundation Announces Theater Grant Finalists
Several theater-related projects are among the 57 finalists for the 2012 Knight Arts Challenge grants for special projects in South Florida including start-up funds for a regional scene shop co-op and The Project [theatre], the fledgling company created by New World Theater School grads.
Students Win Video Contest at Mosaic
Mosaic Theatre has announced the winners of its Stop! The Violence Video Contest that in ran this spring in conjunction with its recently-closed production of A Measure of Cruelty, a drama inspired by the Michael Brewer tragedy.
M Ensemble Play Scheduled – Probably
M Ensemble’s production of Jar the Floor, postponed from earlier this month, may have been rescheduled. The play is penciled in for June 21-July 8 at the Light Box at the Goldman Warehouse, 404 NW 26th Street in Miami, according …
Take A Chance On Mosaic Casino Fundraiser Next Week
All theater is a risky proposition, emotionally, artistically and financially. You can have a taste of that on June 2 at Mosaic Theatre’s fund raiser, its 2nd annual Monte Carlo Night at Bonaventure Country Club in Weston.
Boca Raton Theatre Guild Announces 2012-2013 Season
The Boca Raton Theatre Guild has announced its ’s 2012-2013 season: the A.R Gurney thinking man’s comedy Sylvia from Sept. 28-Oct. 14 and Kander & Ebb’s acerbic musical Chicago in March 1-17.
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