Friday, October 31, 2008

Looking for someone to write an occasional theater related column, blog or review

Riveting Riffs Magazine is looking for an individual (s) who would be willing to contribute the occasional column, review or blog to our magazine, http://www.rivetingriffs.com/ We are not paying for this but we are offering a barter system that has worked quite well for our writers who are employed in the music industry. This works best for actors, playwrights or directors who are looking to increase their visibility, in this case in the theater communities. We offer in return a head shot at the top of the piece, your name on the written piece, a three to four line bio at the bottom of the piece and a link or links to your websites. At the bottom of this posting I will provide links where you can view some of our guest bloggers and columnists' past contributions. Riveting Riffs Magazine is primarily a multi-genre music magazine whose interviews and reviews are regularly included within the press kits and press releases for Grammy Award winners and nominees, as well as emerging talent. We also publish theater and film content. We enjoy full press privileges with Warner Bros. Pictures and some smaller but critically acclaimed studios. Our film reviews regularly appear on IMDB's website. We have found that by cross pollinating fans of theater, film and music, we have broadened our audience substantially. Our reader demographics are: 87% American, 5% European, 2% Australian, 2% Canadian and 4% other countries. These are links to some of the contributed blogs, columns and music reviews that we have published. If you scroll to the bottom of each, you will find the bios etc.
We will require you to submit an example of your writing.

It Ain't Nothin' But the Blues at Crossroads 11/6-16 (New Brunswick)


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Thursday, October 30, 2008

Scene Study Classes with The Spirited Actor's Tracey Moore (NYC)

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There is still time to join between today and next Wednesday.
Thanks,
Chat
Chautaqua Collins
Chief Operations Officer
The Spirited Actor, Inc

Thursday, October 23, 2008

Baraka & Bullins with Fletcher Opens Tonight thru November 9th (NYC)

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Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Crossroads Theatre Company Benefit Saturday, November 1st (New Brunswick)

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Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Wrapped The Musical


Winner of the National Music Theater Network's 2008 Director's Choice Award, Wrapped The Musical is a brand new hip-hop musical that just premiered in the New York Musical Festival's Developmental Series.

Click here to check out the New York Musical Festival's page for a short synopsis and to listen to some songs from Wrapped The Musical.

MRS. STREETER Saturday, November 1st (NYC)

MRS. STREETER: a reading
Saturday, November 1
7:30 pm
Pearl Studios
500 8th Avenue
Room 401

The African American Playwrights Exchange invites you to join us on Saturday, November 1st for the NYC reading of MRS. STREETER, a startling, award-winning new family drama dealing with African American, feminist and gay themes by Washinton, D C playwright Merrill D. Jones. Come meet the playwright and join director Ward Nixon, stage manager Tobi Kanter and a stellar cast featuring Kimberly Munroe, Fulton Hodges, Lawrence Floyd, Dee Spencer, Michael Munroe, Robyne Cone, Valarie Tekosky and Terrence Epps, as they remind us that "You're not here to make up for every bad thing that happened to your mother." Hosted by AAPEX dramaturg Jaz Dorsey. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Please RSVP ASAP to mjones67@verizon.net

Friday, October 17, 2008

AAPEX Writer Norwood's BILLIE'S BLUES to Raise Funds for Barak 10/18 (NYC)

Dear People,
Please come ready for an exciting night of live performances, great wine and good people. The silent auction will start as soon as the event begins. We are looking forward to seeing you, and supporting Barack Obama in his quest for the President of the United Sates, while promoting Hershell Norwoods' play, Billie's Blues.
Smile & laugh often,
Bankolé
Press Release
York, NY, October 1, 2008 -- On October 18th, 2008, Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation and Nkiru watches will host a silent auction fundraiser of its prestigious timepieces in the Danny Simmons' Corridor Gallery to benefit playwright Hershell Norwoods' play Billie's Blues. The benefit, entitled "Time on Our Hands," is named after a Billie Holiday song, and will raise funds for the new play "Billie's Blues," written by playwright Hershell Norwood. The play tells the story of the legendary artist's interpersonal struggles and shows the viewer a place filled with frustration and fear, mixed with musical elements that foster possibilities and joy. Her art became her life, and this play will give the audience a true sense of her experiences. "Billie's Blues" is produced by Mugendai Entertainment, a production company based in New York City, and directed by co-founder Bankolé.The event hosted by "Billie's Blues'" producer Jackie Jeffries and director Bankolé, on October 18th will be from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Danny Simmons' Corridor Gallery located at 334 Grand St, Brooklyn NY. Billie Holiday songs will be performed by Celiné Justice, who stars as Billie Holiday in the play. Danny Simmons, himself a bigsupporter of Bankolé, and an owner of an Nkiru timepiece, invites the public to participate in the festivities and good spirits of the night. A percentage of the proceeds will go to the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation (http://www.rushphilanthropic.org/) and to The Barak Obama campaign.

Contact: Nina Ziefvert
The Corridor Gallery
718.230.5002

Stephanie Williams(To RSVP)
stephanie@mugendaifilms.com
1-347-564-2359

AAPEX Writer Owa's JAIL Opens 10/21 at Workshop Theater Comp (NYC)

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Dr. Howard Owa Jackson
in partnership with
Diva on Parade Productions
at
Workshop Theater Company
presents
Jail
A series of 5 short plays about long term detention
written by
Owa

Jail is not your ordinary cops and robbers crime story. Jail is a collection of
five short plays, all fictional but inspired by current events. It explores the minds of
men and women over the edge and in crisis. They collide head-on with fractured
faith, self -consuming sex, perverse politics and yes, real honest-to-goodness
love.

Directed by
Patricia R. Floyd, Passion, Scottie Davis, Domingo Martin, and Jeff Glaser

Featuring:
Cecily Benjamin, Bryan Webster, Nedra McClyde, Tom Martin,
Scott Williams, Bill Growney, ..Georgia Southern, Penn
Lucy McMichael, Marcel Torres, and Isaac Schinazi

Stage managed by
Zidana Bell

October 21, 22 and 23 at 3pm
At
The Workshop Theater
312 W. 36th Street between 8th and 9th Avenue
Reservations strongly suggested, as seating is limited.
212-714-4768

Essential Theater Presents a "Celebration of Women" starting October 25th (DC)

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