23 Articles Under This Category. The Return of the Newspaper Movie? State of Play Revises a Dying Genre - Dave Dozier
State of Play , the newest offering from director Kevin McDonald (The Last King of Scotland) stars Russell Crowe and Ben Affleck. It is a political thriller set in modern day Washington DC with the current war in Iraq and Afghanistan as its vehicle. It is the first enjoyable movie set in the... Submitted 2 years 298 days ago.

He Needs a New Nose; His Old One Is Worn Out, And He's Not Just Clowning Around - Marty RicKard
Michael Jackson's new noses have cost him thousands. Mark Schillerstrom will be getting a new nose, too, but he will spend about 10 to 15 dollars for it. "It's worn out," said Schillerstrom, a Fort Dodge . IA, high school English teacher, referring to the bulbous red rubber clown nose he was... Submitted 3 years 221 days ago.

An Unexpected Baby, the Villain and Nellie and the Unfortunate Farmer - Christofer French
At the French Household in the 80's, Grandpa Burt would delight the young Grandkids and his Kids and In Laws with a recounting of his act when he was jumping from small town to small town between Boston and Cleveland as a young actor in the 40's. It delighted us all because he acted with voices... Submitted 77 days 16 hours ago.

The Woman in Black by Susan Hill at Newcastle Royal Theater Review and Plot Summary - - Connor Davidson
Yes, the cinema is good but it's not the theater. Televised movies are good but they're not the theater. A two dimensional representation of three dimensions is alright but there is clearly something missing. Without this something, Woman in Black would be nothing. The Woman in Black is a... Submitted 2 years 3 days ago.

My Love For Theater, It's Been My Life (Singer / Actor / Stuntman / Symphony) - Gary W. Halsey Sr.
It only seems like yesterday when I first auditioned for a part, whereas my character name was Sir William Wiley, The Elixir Salesman. It was more or less on a dare from Diamond Lil, who was the leading lady at the saloon show, doing a melodrama titled " For The Lands Sake " , where I, as an... Submitted 2 years 311 days ago.

"GREASE" Review of The Broadway Hit - Gary W. Halsey Sr.
After attending the production of "GREASE" last night, it is this writers opinion, that this production of Grease was without a doubt casted with a very high energy cast that portrayed and influenced the good old year of 1959, and the Rydell High School tradition of comedy and mayhem. Danny Zuko... Submitted 2 years 346 days ago.

Home Theater Explained – Answers to Frequently Asked Questions - Warren Thompson
Home Theater Explained – Answers to Frequently Asked Questions So you’re in the market for a new home theater system? Why not? Everyone you know either has one or wants one. Are you sick of having to go to your buddy’s place to watch the game on the big screen? Have you... Submitted 6 years 114 days ago.

Do You Want to Be In The Entertainment Business? Read On - Gary W. Halsey Sr.
I have been in the entertainment business for a good part of my life. Yes, it has been off and on, and occasional show here, and occasional show or theatrical part there, but this is a very rewarding business if you have the right representation. When getting started in show business, I must go... Submitted 2 years 309 days ago.

Top 8 Tips For Memorizing Shakespeare - - David McCormick
Don't you want to learn your lines with perfect accuracy, so that on stage you can concentrate on the acting and not on remembering the next word? Don't you want to learn your lines earlier in the rehearsal process, so you can try different acting choices? Actors and directors hate to have the... Submitted 3 years 75 days ago.

Theatre Critic Lynn Slotkin Discusses The Role Of A Theatre Critic - ngoldman
Today, Norm Goldman Publisher & Editor of Bookpleasures.com is excited to have as our guest Lynn Slotkin Publisher of the monthly theatre newsletter, The Slotkin Letter . The newsletter chronicles her theatre going in Toronto, New York, London and elsewhere and is used as a resource for actors... Submitted 3 years 237 days ago.

Acting Tips: How to Break into the Acting Industry - Norman Csarni
Advice from Corina "Ask yourself why a legitimate agent would rent a hotel room to interview new 'models'. They get hundreds of submission a week and barely have time to wade through those. Advertising in newspapers and public 'searches' for new faces is only designed to make money off of... Submitted 1 year 52 days ago.

The Lion King - Lyceum Theatre London - Andy Horne
Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to enchanting rhythms of African drums, Disney‘s multi award winning musical will redefine any critics pallet for live theatre. This show has been running for over 11 years now and just gets better and better with age, and has certainly... Submitted 1 year 53 days ago.

How Stage A Murder Mystery Dinner Party - Tony Fox
A Murder Mystery dinner party is a great night's entertainment, as it can be hosted in a restaurant, hotel,on a river cruise boat,castles,country houses and on classic trains like the Orient Express. Murder mysteries are an interactive clue game, where you the guests become the detectives in a... Submitted 1 year 140 days ago.

Vampires Rock - - Wayne Sharrocks
A bitterly cold autumnal night heralded the arrival of Steve Steinman's 'Vampires Rock' show to a normally sleepy Suffolk town. Having not witnessed the stage show before I was a little unsure as to what to expect, but within minutes I was being completely bowled over by it. What followed... Submitted 1 year 218 days ago.

Do it Yourself Magazine for Home Entertainment - Jen Barnum
The most helpful and amazing magazines on the market are those that can help the consumer make informed choices about those items that they know very little about. One such magazine is the Home Theater Magazine, and in a similar format to Consumer Reports, they help you get advice and information... Submitted 2 years 123 days ago.

Event Ticket Buying Tips - Gary Ketchum
Have you ever had a bad ticket experience when purchasing events to a show? Whether it’s through primary sources such as ticketmaster, or secondary sources that compromise various ticket brokers and street sellers, problems can arise. So here are a few tips to help ease the pain and... Submitted 4 years 227 days ago.

Broadway, Off Broadway and Off Off Broadway - Just What Is the Difference, Anyway? - - Mark Hester
Most of the theaters in Manhattan are clustered around the Times Square area called, appropriately, the Theater District. However only 6 of the 39 major theaters are actually located on Broadway. To further complicate matters, several "off-Broadway" theaters have addresses on Broadway. And... Submitted 362 days 15 hours ago.

Josephine Baker - The Last of the Great Burleque Artists - Was the Toast of Paris in the 1920s - - Mark Hester
Josephine Baker was one of the most famous acts of the early 1920's, one of the first major black stars and one of the last famous burlesque starlets. Early Life Josephine Baker was born in 1906. She had what might charitivly be called a...very unique look. She was the daughter of a... Submitted 1 year 137 days ago.

Arts Council Cut Backs - Suzy O'Connor
Models Direct have been left saddened by the recent news that the Arts Council's A Night Less Ordinary scheme is set to be axed by the government in a bid to reduce government expenditure. The scheme which seeks to encourage young people to the theatre by offering them free tickets is set to... Submitted 1 year 143 days ago.

How to pick Opera Glasses - - Rashmi Patel
The dictionary defines opera glasses as "a small binocular telescope used at the opera, in theaters, etc." Since the 1800's operagoers and theatre lovers having been using opera glasses to enhance their theater experience. Though once doesn't need a degree in science it is always helpful to know... Submitted 2 years 170 days ago.

Nine Reasons Cigars Rule Over Cigarettes - Garson Smart
Who will ever fully understand the human urge to compete, to divide ourselves and each other into groups and attempt to conquer--even when interests are common and the prizes for victory are inadequate compensation for the loss of concord and amity? Scientists, such as best-selling Guns, Germs... Submitted 2 years 292 days ago.

The Difference between Opera Glasses and Regular Binoculars - Davin Perkins
I attended the theater for a play last week. It was my first time attending a professional production and I knew my seat was going to be towards the back, so I brought along my binoculars. My friend that went with me is an avid theater-goer and brought her opera glasses with her. While I must... Submitted 3 years 144 days ago.

Cirque du Soleil on Tour in 2011 - Melissa Pulsifer
If you missed Cirque du Soleil in Vancouver this summer, you will have three new opportunities to see the spectacular world of Cirque in 2011. Along with Michael Jackson: The Immortal Tour, Cirque du Soleil will also bring Quidam and Dralion to B.C. Cirque du Soleil: Quidam came to Vancouver in... Submitted 1 year 64 days ago.