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  • Lauren Krass is a comedian based in NYC.

    Interview with comedian Lauren Krass

    Lauren Hope Krass is a New York based comic who hails from Charleston, South Carolina. Lauren’s humor is self-deprecating with a dash of charm and she aims to create a unique perspective relevant to any audience. She's been featured in the Charleston Comedy Festival, The She Devil Comedy Festival...

    July 14, 2016
  • Phil Way is showcasing tow plays at Shetler Studios this July.

    Theatre 54 at Shetler Studios presents two plays by Phil Way

    Playwright Phil Way is known for producing well-written, whimsical and thought provoking plays. On July 14 and 15 at 6:30pm at Theatre 54 at Shetler Studios two of his plays will be showcased, “The Accident” and “Mother Nature Is A Whore.” Additionally, there will be music performances from Rachel...

    July 12, 2016
  • "Simon Says" deals with the supernatural.

    Review: Mat Schaffer's ‘Simon Says’ is an engaging thriller

    “Simon Says” is a new thriller written by Mat Schaffer, a former restaurant critic and radio host turned playwright. Mat has experience critiquing film and theater and he also has a deep interest in mysticism. In fact, he holds a degree in “Interdisciplinary Studies in Mysticism” from Tufts...

    July 11, 2016
  • Photo credits courtesy of Carolyn Bridget Kennedy, used with permission.

    Meet actress Carolyn Bridget Kennedy at Vul-Con on Saturday

    Canadian actress, writer, producer and director Carolyn Bridget Kennedy will be at the Vul-Con Star Trek Center this weekend in Alberta, Canada. At this live event, she will be signing autographs where she will be instantly recognized for her role as Dr. Hunter in “Vulcan: TBG/Galaxy Trek.” Carolyn...

    July 08, 2016
  • Dr. Marc Seifer will present his renowned ‘Tribute to Nikola Tesla’ at the Roger Smith Hotel on July 13th at 8pm.

    Interview with author Marc J. Seifer, Ph.D.

    A graduate of the University of Rhode Island and the University of Chicago, Dr. Marc Seifer wrote his doctoral dissertation on Nikola Tesla at Saybrook University. A retired psychology teacher from Roger Williams University, Marc, who is also a handwriting expert, has lectured at West Point Military...

    July 07, 2016
  • "Phineas McBoof Crashes the Symphony" launches July 15, 2016.

    Interview with Cory Cullinan, creator of ‘Phineas McBoof Crashes the Symphony’

    “Phineas McBoof Crashes the Symphony,” a recording of a full-length, two-act screwball musical comedy, will be released on July 15, 2016. The album is about friendship, adventure and the orchestra, complete with fast and zany repartee. All the leading characters, including opera superstars Isabel...

    July 07, 2016
  • Photo credits courtesy of Alphabet Rockers, used with permission.

    Interview with Kaitlin McGaw and Tommy Shepherd of Alphabet Rockers

    Alphabet Rockers Kaitlin McGaw and Tommy Shepherd proudly regard themselves as culturally responsive educators who also happen to be internationally renowned hip hop theater creators and much loved family performers. Together, Kaitlin and Tommy have built an audience through pop grooves, beatboxing...

    July 07, 2016
  • "Happy Atoms" teaches kids about science in a fun way. Hence, it's a great hands-on activity for families.

    The future of chemistry, Happy Atoms: now live on Indiegogo

    For many people, chemistry is a scary and intimidating concept. Luckily, there will soon be a fun, easy and educational way to learn to love chemistry due to Happy Atoms," a fun-based project that is now live on Indiegogo. Essentially, “Happy Atoms” is all about creating, discovering and exploring...

    July 05, 2016
  • "Little Lucky Ladybug" is Melissa Carter's first children's book.

    Interview with author Melissa Carter

    First-time children's book author Melissa Carter is the owner of “The Wholistic Package" and she is also a certified Reiki practitioner. Reiki is a Japanese healing art that focuses on balancing energy to creative positive feelings. Melissa has written about Reiki and even offers writing services...

    July 05, 2016
  • Charlie Fuertsch is a musician who currently resides in NYC.

    Interview with musician Charlie Fuertsch

    Charlie Fuertsch grew up in the mountains of northern Utah playing electric rock guitar and listening to the music of The Allman Brothers and The Grateful Dead. While still in high school, after being exposed to the music of Bluegrass guitar master Tony Rice, he was inspired to switch to the...

    July 01, 2016
  • Playwright Rosary O'Neill was born and raised in New Orleans.

    ‘Marie LaVeau and the Vampire’: An interview with playwright Rosary O’Neill

    Theater an ideal setting to explore ideas that are funny, dramatic, strange and/or historic and “Marie LaVeau and the Vampire,” the latest play by Rosary O’Neill, manages to encompass all of those genres in a span of approximately 90 minutes. “Marie LaVeau and the Vampire” is a comic, mysterious...

    July 01, 2016
  • Don’t Miss The Immaterialists at Brooklyn's House of Yes. 8pm July 8th and 9th.

    The Immaterialists starring Eric Walton and Rachel Jessee

    The Immaterialists know what you're thinking. And they intend to prove it. Presented by the renowned mentalism duo Eric Walton and Rachel Jessee, this two-night event will showcase powerful demonstrations of intuition and thought transference highlighting "the permeability of consciousness" which...

    July 01, 2016
  • Photo credits courtesy of Maria Baranova, used with permission.

    Interview with Mat Schaeffer, playwright of ‘Simon Says’

    “Simon Says” is a new thriller by Mat Schaffer that stars three-time Tony Award nominee and American Theater Hall of Fame inductee Brian Murray. The play is making its New York premiere on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at The Culture Project’s Lynn Redgrave Theater (45 Bleecker Street). According to the...

    June 24, 2016
  • Silvia Cassini wrote "A Man Like You."

    Interview with Silvia Cassini, the playwright of ‘A Man Like You’

    Silvia Cassini is a playwright who was born in Kenya and educated at Oxford University. Her latest play, "A Man Like You," is based on true events in Nairobi where Somali terrorists opened fire on a shopping mall. Aside from being a writer, Silvia is also an actress and director. After its premiere...

    June 24, 2016
  • Katherine Brann Fredricks is a bookwriter and lyricist.

    Interview with bookwriter and lyricist Katherine Brann Fredricks

    Katherine Brann Fredricks is a writer/director who is presenting her third musical with an AEA cast at the Planet Connections Theatre Festivity. Katherine has written, directed and produced two feature documentaries. “The Price of the Pines” was a co-production with Canada’s Banff Center for the...

    June 20, 2016
  • Photo credits courtesy of AbunDance Academy of the Arts, used with permission.

    AbunDance Academy of the Arts presents ‘Annie AbunDantly!’

    AbunDance Academy of the Arts is a Brooklyn based nonprofit that is dedicated to providing free and affordable dance, theater and music instruction. This summer, the organization is proud to announce its upcoming show, "Annie, AbunDantly!" This show is based on the classic story of little orphan...

    June 20, 2016
  • Anne’s plays are frequently performed in galleries. Here, Jacob Grigolia-Rosenbaum plays Wilhelm Röntgen, and Cotton Wright plays Bertha Rön

    Interview with playwright Anne Phelan

    Anne Phelan is a playwright and teacher who is often inspired by artwork. Her plays have been produced throughout the U.S., and in Canada and Germany. She is a member of the Dramatists Guild, the League of Professional Theatre Women and PEN America. Anne’s latest play, a one-act piece titled "Hades...

    June 15, 2016
  • Photo credits courtesy of KB Whirly, used with permission.

    KB Whirly's Camp Songs to be released on June 17, 2016

    KB Whirly’s brand new family album “Camp Songs Volume 1” will be released on June 17, 2016 and it is sure to be a perfect family soundtrack for summer. KB Whirly is a Boston based one-man band who sings with passion, charm, and humor. KB’s vibe is folksy, groovy, and includes great lyrics - serving...

    June 14, 2016
  • Photo credits courtesy of Andres 123, used with permission.

    Interview with musical artist 123 Andres

    Andrés Salguero is best known by his stage-name “123 Andres.” He is a bilingual, Latin GRAMMY nominated musical artist whose songs are suitable for kids. His music proves that educational themes don’t have to zap the fun out of music. Adults will appreciate the intricate web of rhythms and...

    June 13, 2016
  • Brooke O'Harra is behind "I'm Bleeding All Over The Place."

    Interview with OBIE Award winner Brooke O’Harra

    “I’m Bleeding All Over The Place: A Living History Tour” is a theatrical show that was conceived and directed by Brooke O’Harra, the co-founder of the OBIE Award-winning group Two-Headed Calf which was started in 2000. Guided by ten performers, audiences at “I’m Bleeding All Over The Place” move...

    June 09, 2016
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