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Cubalandia, by teatro El Ciervo Encantado 6/14/13-6/15/13

Cubalandia, by teatro El Ciervo Encantado
fundarte_cubalandiaweb_1June 14-15
Colony Theater
1040 Lincoln Rd
Miami Beach, FL

Tickets are $30 and $25 for students/seniors and may be purchased at fundarte.us or ticketmaster.com or by calling (800) 745-3000 or in-person at the Colony Theatre box office (305) 674-1040. For additional information about the event or the festival, visit FUNDarte.us.
Boletos: $30/$25 para estudiantes y personas mayores; disponibles en fundarte.us o ticketmaster.com, llamando al (800) 745-3000 o en persona en la taquilla del Colony Theatre: (305) 674-1040. Para más información sobre este evento, visite a FUNDarte.us.

El Ciervo Encantado presents “Cubalandia” a hilariously profound interactive performance by Cuba’s outrageously daring and controversial Lesbian Feminist theater collective addressing the social and political conditions of present-day Cuba. Presented in Spanish with English supertitles.

El Ciervo Encantado presenta “Cubalandia” atrevidísima y controversial sátira/comedia que revela las condiciones sociales, políticas y económicas de la Cuba de hoy.  Presentada en español con supertítulos en inglés.

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The 20th Century Show by Taylor Mac 6/14/13

The 20th Century Show by Taylor Mac
taylormacFriday, June 14th
The Colony Theater
1040 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach
Tickets are $30 and $25 for students/seniors and may be purchased at fundarte.us or ticketmaster.com or by calling (800) 745-3000 or in-person at the Colony Theatre box office (305) 674-1040.
Festival Pass $60.

From New York: the inimitable and wildly flamboyant Taylor Mac presents his latest work “The 20th Century Show,” an incredible visual feast and concert consisting of one song from each decade of the 20th Century  presented as “a performance ritual to help the audience let go of the 20th century and move into the 21st.”

Taylor Mac is a playwright, actor, singer-songwriter, and sometime director and producer.  TimeOut New York has called him, “One of the most exciting theater artists of our time” and American Theater Magazine says, “Mac is one of this country’s most heroic and disarmingly funny playwrights.”

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Teatro Prometeo Presenta Dos Corazones 5/18/13

Teatro Prometeo Presenta Dos Corazones
Saturday, 05/18/2013, 08:00 pm –
Flyer-Dos-corazones-May-2013Koubek Center
2705 SW 3 Street,
Miami, Florida 33135
Webpage Link

Prometeo Theater at Miami Dade College, the country’s only theater conservatory in Spanish announce today the presentation of Dos Corazones at the Koubek Center on Saturday May 18th at 8 pm and at 9:30 pm.

This micro-theater play (20 minutes) – has been chosen to represent the conservatory at the Lincoln Center’s Director’s Lab West. The presentations will serve as fundraisers for the play to travel to LA.

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GableStage at the Biltmore Presents Cock 5/18/13 – 6/16/13

GableStage at the Biltmore Presents Cock
cockMay 18 thru June 16
Performances:  Thursday, Friday, Saturday @ 8pm, Sunday @ 2pm & 7pm
(No 7pm performance on Sunday, May 19)
GableStage at the Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134

Valet parking is available.
Free parking is available in the Biltmore parking area west of the hotel.

The Southeastern Premiere of a provocatively titled play about an unlikely love triangle

by Mike Bartlett
with
Julie Kleiner, Ryan Didato, Peter Galman and Nicholas Richberg
Directed by Joseph Adler
When John takes a break from his boyfriend, he accidentally meets the girl of his dreams. A playful, candid look at one man’s sexuality and the difficulties that arise when you realize you have a choice.

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New Beginnings – by Wendy White – A Play by the Children, for the Children 5/11/13

New Beginnings – by Wendy White – A Play by the Children, for the Children
Saturday, 05/11/2013, 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
New-Beginnings-May-11-2013ArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
Webpage Link

“New Beginnings” by Wendy White, a Play by the Children, for the Children premieres at ArtServe on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 8:00 p.m.

New Light Theatre is proud to present “New Beginnings”, an original play written and developed by the children residing at the Shepherds Way/HOPE South Florida homeless shelter. The children will showcase their acting and singing talents, as they remind the audience that art transcends any circumstance.

“New Beginnings” will be performed by the children and will be accompanied by the New Light Players – Jessica Pusceddu, Gema Calero and Gabriel Villasmil. Original art by the children will be on exhibit and a film produced by Anais Dominguez portraying the making of “New Beginnings” will be featured.

Wendy White, President of the New Light Foundation, Inc, directs and produces this labor of love as a result of a dream to help children learn to express themselves via the medium of playwrighting. Wendy has been working year-round at the shelter in the children’s after school program, “ACES” (After-school – Art – Academics- Collaborations for Educational Success), and will ultimately present a documentary which shares the children’s hopes and dreams through their eyes.

“I am deeply honored to help the children who participate in the ACES program and reside at the homeless shelter how to express and share their stories – the program’s goal is to give the children hope by being heard and encouraged through their circumstances – what results is a creative way to have fun and joy through the arts,” states Wendy, also a Playwright and Artist.

Donations are accepted for the children and their families residing at Shepherd’s Way/HOPE South Florida. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased online at: www.newlightgallery.org or over the phone at: 954.829.0638.

“If you reach for the stars, all you get are the stars. But we’ve found a whole new spin. If you reach for the heavens, you get the stars thrown in.” —Mary Poppins

“HOPE South Florida is a partnership, a lead organization in a network of partner churches and organizations working together to provide a holistic Christian response to homelessness in our community. The Shepherd’s Way/HOPE South Florida provides shelter and life skill classes to homeless and hurting families throughout Broward County crossing denominational lines, Protestants and Catholics alike came together, united to serve individuals and families living on the streets.” For more information visit:https://www.hopesouthflorida.org/

The playwright and director, Wendy White has written over 120 one-act plays and was a resident playwright, curator and director at the Kraine Theater in the East Village of New York City from 1984 to 1992, and at the Expanded Arts Theater Company from 1994 to 2001, in the Lower East Side of New York City. Her off-Broadway productions are the base for her new venue at the New Light Theatre. She recently produced The Jewish Nun to sold-out audiences in Off-Broadway’s 59e59 Theatre and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland.

In 2009, the New Light Foundation, Inc. represented the United States as Art Ambassadors by the 1-2-3 Kinderlachen e.V. foundation of Rottenburg, Germany by hosting the international “Global Gallery” project (www.123kinderlachen.org). During the course of this important project, the “world’s biggest canvas” emerged; painted by children – transcending all borders and conflicts.

The New Light Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit public foundation, has won numerous awards around the globe, has performed everywhere from Amsterdam to Paris; from Miami to Los Angeles to New York City; and has tackled subjects relating to women, love, politics, and Shakespeare. More information about the writer and director, Wendy White can be found on her website:www.newlightgallery.org.

Wendy White would like to thank Vanessa Garcia, Artistic Director of Krane, Inc. for all her support in the process of developing New Beginnings – In 2010, Garcia, the Founding Artistic Director of Krane, Inc. was named one of Miami’s 20 Under 40 by The Miami Herald for her work in theatre. For more information about Garcia, please visit: www.vanessagarcia.org

This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Funding for this project is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council.

Press Contact: Wendy White – wendywhitelight@hotmail.com
cell: 954-829-0638

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Fort Lauderdale Casting Call 5/14/13

Fort Lauderdale Casting Call
Tuesday, 05/14/2013, 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
Casting-Call-TornTamarac Community Center
8601 W. Commercial Blvd.,
Tamarac, Florida 33351
Webpage Link

The W Theater Ensemble, Inc. Is looking for male and female actors to perform in their gospel play “Torn Between Two Lovers” Written By: Sonya Welch.

Auditions will be held at the Tamarac Community Center located at 8601 W. Commercial Blvd. Tamarac, Fl 33351 on May 14, 2013 from 6:30pm-8:30pm.

This volunteer opportunity will offer real life experience to include on your acting resume.

Company Website: http://thewtheaterensemble-com.webs.com/

Email: thewtheater@att.net Facebook: The W Theater Ensemble, Inc.

Submit To: thewtheater@att.net

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South Florida Casting Call Online Submission Deadline 4/25/13

South Florida Casting Call Online Submission
Deadline: Thursday, 04/25/2013, 09:00 am – 05:00 pm
Casting-Call-PicARTFusion Delray Inc
14000 Military Trail Suite #112,
Delray Beach, Florida 33484
Facebook Link

Casting Call/ Open Auditions: for the dream job of a lifetime in South Florida

We are looking for male and female actors ages 15 and older for our innovative, interactive theater program. Our mission is to utilize The ARTS for social change. Participants must be 15 years of age or older with valid identification. There is no age cap on participation. All individuals under 18 must have signed parental consent.

If you’re interested in becoming a change maker /actor please send electronic resume with headshot and reel / video (maximum 3 minutes) to casting@ARTfusionInc.org.

Submission Deadline: 5pm April 25, 2013 (No Exceptions).

Finalist will be required to do an in person audition on May 2, 2013.

Final Auditions
Date: May 2, 2013
Time: 1pm-3pm & 4pm-7pm
Place: 14000 Military Trail Suite 112 Delray Beach, FL 33484
Link to website: www.ARTfusionInc.org
Email address: casting@ARTfusionInc.org
Phone Number: 561-894-4505

About ARTfusion
Art Fusion, Inc. was formed for charitable and educational purposes. Our mission is to utilize the Arts as a catalyst to address social issues, educate and engage communities and open doors for dialogue. Art Fusion, Inc. partners with community non profit agencies in an effort to assist the agency with moving their mission forward through outreach, training and education around social issues that negatively impact the community.

The current program, Theatrical Fusion, uses improvisational theatre techniques which allow for significant audience / actor Interaction. Subject matter experts facilitate discussion on topics including bullying, cyber stalking, domestic violence, teen dating violence, financial education, substance abuse, teen pregnancy prevention, healthy choices, HIV/AIDS, parenting and topics specific to the aging community and their families. Theatrical Fusion engages the audience in ways beyond traditional lecture-style presentations and uses The Arts as a vehicle for community building, education and social change. The goal is provide “edutainment” and help members of the community make choices that will positively impact their lives.

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Cannonball and Machine Project Present: The Florida Room 4/26/13-4/27/13

Cannonball and Machine Project Present: The Florida Room
floridaroomfinalFriday, April 26, 8:00 PM
Saturday, April 27, 7:30 PM
Saturday, April 27, 10:30 PM
Location TBA
$15 per person. Limited engagement. Contains adult content. Location to be disclosed with ticket purchase.
Friday Tickets – Saturday Early Tickets – Saturday Late Tickets

Cannonball (Miami, FL) and Machine Project (Los Angeles, CA) are thrilled to announce the premiere of Asher Hartman’s new experimental play The Florida Room. This two-hour live, public play will take place at two private residences in the MiMo district of Miami and feature actors Franc Baliton, Rochelle Fabb, Michael Morrissey, Paul Outlaw, and Joe Seely.

The play’s non-linear, poetic narrative concerns a man who has become so alienated from himself at mid-life that he is split into beings, gradually becoming a deity whose creative and destructive impulses have a profound effect on his closest friends. Beneath the mythically charged plot is a terse exploration of psychological violence, debt, friendship, and the American quest for security. Audiences watch as the play unfolds around them. Musical, nastily funny, and haunting, The Florida Room makes us think about the deep emotional attachment we have to the material world.

Hartman’s public performance and workshop, Walking Into Walls, are part of a new collaboration between Cannonball and Machine Project, offering three Los Angeles-based artists research residencies at Cannonball and the resources to create new performance-based works in response to Miami. Participating artists include Corey Fogel, Asher Hartman, and Juliana Snapper. This collaborative project is generously supported, in part, by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

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Young Talent Big Dreams Presented by The Children’s Trust 4/20/13

Young Talent Big Dreams Presented by The Children’s Trust
youngSaturday, April 20 at 7 p.m.
Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre
280 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Open to the Public, Tickets Available for $10
For more information, visit www.actorsplayhouse.org or call 211. To learn more about The Children’s Trust, please visit www.thechildrenstrust.org.

Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, together with presenting sponsor, The Children’s Trust, will culminate Young Talent Big Dreams, the most widespread local youth talent contest in Miami-Dade County history, with the semifinal and final competitions for student performers ages 8-17.
 
The competition features a total of eight categories: individual song, dance, original spoken word, musical instrument and original composition; and group categories (six or fewer members): dance, vocal/instrumental and instrumental. Over six months, hundreds of contestants attended the seven auditions held in distinct neighborhoods throughout the county. Participation was free, but limited to residents of Miami-Dade County. In each category, participants compete for prizes ranging from free master classes with industry leaders and performance opportunities, to cash awards, and tickets to local attractions and professional performances.
 
A special grand prize also will be awarded to the overall winner if from a musical category: a recording studio session and professionally produced song for each act with the renowned multi-award winning producer and musician Paul Fakhourie, who has produced Eric Clapton; Stephen, Damian and Ziggy Marley; and Lauren Hill, just to name a few. Fakhourie’s production and musical arrangement contributed to the success of the album “The Miseducation of Lauren Hill,” which garnered 10 Grammy nominations and won five Grammy Awards.
 
The grand prize winner also will receive $500 cash; individual first place winners receive $250; and first place group winners will receive $50 each up to $300 for a group of six. Each winner will also receive a 2013-14 Actors’ Playhouse Flexible Anytime Subscription for two (valued at $558), headshots courtesy of Alberto Romeu Photography and the winner of the dance category will also receive a Thomas Armour Youth Ballet Unlimited Scholarship to the Ballet Conservatory.
 
The Semi-Finals and Finals take place before a live audience. Each act was allotted up to one minute during their audition performance and will be given two minutes for the final-round performance. Contestants in each performance category from each audition location will compete in the semifinals, and three contestants in each category in the semifinals will advance to the finals. A winner in each category and an overall winner will ultimately be selected.

The judges for the finals on April 20 will be: David Arisco, Actors’ Playhouse Artistic Director; Howard Cohen, Miami Herald Columnist; Natalie Lewis, Executive Director of PATH, Inc./Musician, Spoken Word Artist, and Jodie Langel, Broadway Actor/Singer/Author.

“We initiated this outstanding youth program three years ago with the support of The Children’s Trust, to inspire and motivate children of all diversity and backgrounds to reach their goals by expressing themselves through the arts and their individual talent. The program has proven to be very successful with each and every contestant gaining confidence to explore opportunities to develop a career in the arts,” stated Barbara S. Stein, Actors’ Playhouse executive producing director.

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New Theatre World Premiere of Road Through Heaven 5/17/13-6/2/13

New Theatre World Premiere of Road Through Heaven
May 17 – June 2, 2013
Thursday – Saturday at 8 pm & Sunday at 1 pm
and Sunday at 5:30 pm performances (No 5:30 pm on May 19)
New Theatre
At The Roxy Performing Arts Center
1645 SW 107th Avenue
Miami, FL 33165
www.new-theatre.org

Ticket information:
Thursday & Sunday evening:  $35
All other performances $40.
 
Student Rush (under 25 with ID) Ticket:  $15 at the door based on availability

New Theatre presents its second World Premiere of the season: Road Through Heaven written by and starring Artistic Director Ricky J. Martinez, running May 17 –  June 2, 2013 (new dates) and directed by Carbonell nominated Margaret M. Ledford.
 
Road Through Heaven tells the story of a tension filled, sexually charged, lovers triangle as it unfolds on a forgotten Caribbean island, where the characters face questions of morality, life and death, the occult, and the realizing of their deepest desires.  This beautifully lyrical play features New Theatre’s Artistic Director Ricky J. Martinez (Carbonell nominated), New Theatre veterans Evelyn Perez, Javier Cabrera and making her New Theatre debut, Julissa Calderon; and supported by Production Stage Manager Jerry Jensen, Dramaturgs Jane G. Duncan and Steven A. Chambers,  and Costume Designer K. Blair Brown.

Road Through Heaven has had readings at the Cuban Culture Week in NYC presented by The Cuban Artists Fund, and at Teatro Paraguas, MidnightChild Productions, Performance Network Theatre, Repertorio Español, and Shotgun Productions.

Ricky J. Martinez is Miami-born, is a multi-disciplinary and was schooled at New World School of Arts.   He is currently the Artistic Director of New Theatre in Miami; the Executive Secretary for the National New Play Network; sits on the Advisory Board of the Latino Theatre Commons; and has sat as a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) panelist for a five years.  He is the recipient of two Downtown Miami Playwriting Program mentorship’s with Arthur Kopit and Tina Howe. Martinez has also been invited to direct three times for the MFA Playwrights’ Workshop at the Kennedy Center’s American College Theater Festival and Stanford University’s National Center for New Plays.  He recently directed Anna in the Tropics by Nilo Cruz at Forbes Center for the Performing Arts at James Madison University.

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