‘Theatre Camp sets Final Auditions for Dreamgirls’

Shreveport/Bossier City, LA—Mahogany Ensemble Theatre in partnership with the Bossier Arts Council will hold final auditions for its summer arts program Camp Aspire youth production of the Broadway musical Dreamgirls. Auditions will be held on held on Saturday, June 6, 2009, at 10:00 am at the Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City, LA.

Dreamgirls by Ted Eyen and Henry Krieger, a legendary Broadway musical is the rags-to-riches story following the lives of Effie White, Deena Jones, and Lorrell Robinson--the "Dreamettes" a hopeful singing trio from Chicago who experience the ups and downs of show business on the path to making their dreams come true. Youth actors and dancers are needed for this production. Auditions will consists of a cold read, 2 minute performance (song- a cappella or soundtrack and/or dance). Attendance in Camp Aspire is required for production.

Camp Aspire is a 3 week art experience for youth ages 7 and up. There will be two camp sessions, June 15-July 2, 2009 or July 13-July 30, 2009. Limited scholarships and internships are available. To schedule an audition, call 318-745-2787 or visit www.mahoganyensembletheatre.org.

The mission of Mahogany Ensemble Theatre is to enlighten, enrich, and empower communities through entertaining African-American theatre experiences while exploring the common ground of humanity.

Roadside Attractions and Liddell Entertainment Set to Rock with the Acquisition of Chris Rock's and HBO Films' "Good Hair"

Roadside Attractions and Liddell Entertainment have acquired worldwide rights to Chris Rock's "Good Hair," a documentary about the African American hair culture, produced by HBO Films. The film had its world premiere at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival where it won the Special Jury Prize: U.S. Documentary. The deal was announced jointly by Howard Cohen, Co-President of Roadside Attractions, Mickey Liddell of Liddell Entertainment and Michael Lombardo, President, Programming Group and West Coast Operations, HBO. Roadside plans to release the film domestically this fall. Lionsgate will handle home video and other domestic ancillary rights and HBO will retain pay cable rights and will broadcast the film in their traditional pay TV window.

An expose of comic proportions that only Chris Rock could pull off, "Good Hair" visits hair salons and styling battles, scientific laboratories, and Indian temples to explore the way black hairstyles impact the activities, pocketbooks, sexual relationships, and self-esteem of black people. Director Jeff Stilson follows Chris Rock on this raucous adventure after Rock's daughter, Lola, came up to him crying and asked, "Daddy, how come I don't have good hair?" Celebrities such as Ice-T, Nia Long, Paul Mooney, Raven Symone, Maya Angelou, and Reverend Al Sharpton all candidly offer their stories and observations to Rock while he struggles with the task of figuring out how to respond to his daughter's question.

"I'm very happy to be working with the good people at Roadside Attractions. I loved the job they did with 'Super Size Me' and hope we can have similar success." says Chris Rock.

"Chris has been part of the HBO family for more than 15 years. We were thrilled to support his vision in making 'Good Hair' and we hope it reaches the widest audience," says Michael Lombardo, President, Programming Group and West Coast Operations, HBO.

"Chris Rock has always been able to come at everyday topics from a completely fresh perspective. His ability to mix incisive social commentary with huge laughs, I believe, makes him this generation's answer to Mark Twain," adds Howard Cohen, Co-President, Roadside Attractions. "'Good Hair' is revelatory, provocative, thoroughly-researched and, most importantly, just funny as hell."

The film was represented by ICM and the deal negotiated by ICM, Michael Lombardo, President, Programming and West Coast Operations, and Glenn Whitehead, Executive Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs on behalf of HBO, Howard Cohen on behalf of Roadside Attractions and Robb Klein of Sheppard Mullin on behalf of Liddell Entertainment. "Good Hair" is an HBO Films presentation of a Zahrlo production, an Urban Romances production. Produced by Chris Rock, Nelson George, Kevin O'Donnell and Jenny Hunter. Directed by Jeff Stilson. Written by Chris Rock, Jeff Stilson, Lance Crouther, and Chuck Sklar.

Forest Whitaker to Star in Family Wedding Picture

Forest Whitaker will join America Ferrera ("Ugly Betty") and Carlos Mencia (Comedy Central) in an untitled family wedding project for Fox Searchlight. Rick Famuyiwa ("Brown Sugar") will direct the film from a screenplay he wrote.

Described by Variety as a clash-of-cultures comedy, the story centers on two overbearing fathers (Whitaker, Mencia) who must put aside their differences to plan the wedding of their son and daughter (Ferrera) in less than two weeks.

Filming begins next month in Los Angeles.

Whitaker, who is filming the Sylvester Stallone-directed action flick "The Expendables," has six films in the can, including "The Repossession Mambo" and "Where the Wild Things Are."

Martin Luther King Jr. Biopic Set For Bigscreen

DreamWorks has acquired the life rights to Martin Luther King Jr. and is bringing a biopic on the slain civil rights leader to the big screen, reports Variety. Steven Spielberg, Suzanne de Passe and Madison Jones will produce.

King's estate owns the copyright to all the speeches, books and famous works of the slained civil rights leader. This will be the first film to be authorized by the estate and gives the producers the right to utilize King's intellectual property -- including his famous "I Have a Dream" speech delivered during the 1963 March on Washington.

"We are all honored that the King Estate is giving us the opportunity to tell the story of these defining, historic events," Spielberg. "It is our hope that the creative power of film and the impact of Dr. King's life can combine to present a story of undeniable power that we can all be proud of."

"In trying to tackle such an ambitious project, the question we had to ask ourselves is, 'Why now?' " DreamWorks CEO and co-chairman Stacey Snider said. "The answer lies in MLK's own words: 'All progress is precarious.' With every step forward, new obstacles emerge and we must never forget that his life and his teachings continue to challenge us every day to stand up to hatred and inequality.

King was assassinated at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee on April 4th, 1968, at the age of 39.

Michael Baisden Show Is Looking For Interns In Dallas/Fort Worth Area

The Michael Baisden Show is currently looking for Interns in the Dallas Studio. All applicants must live in the Dallas /
Ft. Worth area.




POSITIONS OPEN:- Intern

Show: The Michael Baisden Show
Location: Dallas, Texas
Part Time Paid Position [1:00pm – 6:00pm daily]
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INTERN: [Dallas, Texas]

Job Description / Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist Producers in studio with show
- Set up studio daily
- Research as needed

Skills / Education / Experience:
- College Student or Graduate Related Field Preferred
- Part Time [Monday - Friday]
- Energetic Person with great personality
- Excellent communication skills
- People person skills a must
- Must own your own laptop
- Radio/Broadcasting experience a plus
- Energetic person with great personality
- Communication, organizational and computer skills are a must!
- Work well under extreme pressure
- Ability to take direction well and follow through
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
- Ability to pay attention to details and be organized
- Should be focused, driven and dedicated
- Must have good work ethic
- Must have good computer skills
- Ability to research and locate information quickly during
show time
- Basic knowledge of production equipment & techniques

Note: This job specification should not be construed to imply
that these requirements are the exclusive standards for the
position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and
perform any related tasks, as may be required by their
supervisor/s.

Send your resume to intern@minglecity.com

Coming to the RFC June 5: American Violet

WATCH THE TRAILER!

Coming to the Robinson Film Center, Downtown Shreveport
June 5-11, One Week Only
Starring Nicole Beharie, Alfre Woodard, Charles S. Dutton, Xzibit
Drama, 103 Minutes, Rated PG-13




Based on the real-life events surrounding a military-style drug raid on the poor, predominantly black housing project of Arlington Springs, TX, director Tim Disney’s AMERICAN VIOLET shines an unflinching spotlight on the shameful racial profiling practices of a corrupt district attorney in a rural Texas town. The raid, which occurs after a tip by a single informant, targets among others Dee, a single mother of four with no prior drug charges (excellently played by newcomer Nicole Beharie). When the defendant assigned to her case tries to pressure her into a guilty plea in exchange for a 10-year suspended sentence, Dee refuses, rightly insisting that she has done no wrong. But with the vast majority of the prosecuted taking plea deals, even Dee’s mother (Alfre Woodard) thinks she’s a fool. Dee’s heroic defiance soon wins acolytes in ACLU lawyer David Cohen (Tim Blake Nelson) and his assistant, Byron Hill (Malcolm Barrett). The Yankee lawyers team up with local consul Sam Conroy (Will Patton), a gun-toting Texan battling his own past racist demons, building their case against Calvin Beckett (Michael O’Keefe), the villainous D.A. The film’s core message of the fight against injustice rings loud, and is underscored by powerful performances.

"American Violet dramatizes (the) case, and does so in a way that will leave audiences applauding in their seats -- and wondering how much of the film is true."
-Jonathan Curiel, San Francisco Chronicle


Showtimes: TBA
Click here for more.

‘Theatre Summer Camp set Audition for Dreamgirls’

Shreveport/Bossier City, LA—Mahogany Ensemble Theatre in partnership with the Bossier Arts Council will hold auditions for its summer arts program Camp Aspire youth production of the Broadway musical Dreamgirls. Auditions will be held on held on Tuesday, May 26, 2009, at 6:00 pm at the Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City, LA.

Dreamgirls by Ted Eyen and Henry Krieger, a legendary Broadway musical is the rags-to-riches story following the lives of Effie White, Deena Jones, and Lorrell Robinson--the "Dreamettes" a hopeful singing trio from Chicago who experience the ups and downs of show business on the path to making their dreams come true. Youth actors and dancers are needed for this production. Auditions will consists of a cold read, 2 minute performance (song- a cappella or soundtrack or and/or dance). Attendance in Camp Aspire is required for production.

Camp Aspire is a 3 week art experience for youth ages 7 and up. There will be two camp sessions, June 15-July 2, 2009 or July 13-July 30, 2009. Limited scholarships are available. To schedule an audition, call 318-745-2787.

The mission of Mahogany Ensemble Theatre is to enlighten, enrich, and empower communities through entertaining African-American theatre experiences while exploring the common ground of humanity.

Theatre holds Open House for Summer Arts Camp

Mahogany Ensemble Theatre in partnership with the Bossier Arts Council will hold an Open House for its Camp Aspire summer arts program to be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at 6:00 pm at the Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City, LA. Parents and youth will have an opportunity to learn about the program offerings, meet the staff, and tour the facility.

Camp Aspire is a 3 week art experience for youth ages 7 and up. There will be two camp sessions, June 15-July 2, 2009 or July 13-July 30, 2009. Campers will explore theatre, dance, yoga, visual arts and will be featured in the youth production of the Broadway musical Dreamgirls. For more information about Camp Aspire, call 318-745-2787 or 318-741-8310.

The mission of Mahogany Ensemble Theatre is to enlighten, enrich, and empower communities through entertaining African-American theatre experiences while exploring the common ground of humanity.

Southern University Museum of Art at Shreveport

The museum is comprised of an exquisite collection of African and African-American art. Imported from the major art producing locales of Africa, our permanent collection brings artistic and detailed vision to the beauty of the different artifacts. The African-American collection exhibits the works artists from various areas of the U.S. with emphasis being placed on the work of artists who are local to the city and state. Together, these two vast collections present the rare beauty found in sculptures, statues, masks, paintings, photography, and poetry , while adding to the ambience of the historic location where it is housed.

Free Admissions

Hours
Tuesday through Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Continuing the Legacy - Candace Taylor in concert

This benefit concert celebrates the lives & accomplishments of African American musical artists and siblings Annette Pierson Poulard and Freddie Pierson, both of whom had a tremendous impact on the development of many young artists, especially Candace Taylor.

Annette and Freddie passed away in 2007, and their mother Ms. Juanita Pierson will be our guest of honor at the concert.

Accompanied by a professional orchestra of 30 musicians, Ms. Taylor will perform such classics as Vissi d'arte from Puccini's Tosca and Dvoøak's Songs My Mother Taught Me. She will also be singing jazz standards well known to her fans from her years of performing in the Shreveport area. Shreveport composer Tom Hundemer and composer Philippe Lévesque from Montreal will be signing brand new symphonic arrangements commissioned for this special occasion. A strong legacy from Freddie and Annette's lives is the giving of encouragement, instruction & opportunities to perform to developing musical artists. This concert will continue that legacy - being an occasion to showcase some of this area's up and coming musical talent such as mezzo-soprano Deedra Johnson and cellist Alexis Barnett . What an opportunity for these young artists to be featured in such a way! Supporting, mentoring, and educating young musicians were keystones of Annette and Freddie's musical philosophy and these aspects are the cornerstones of the Freddie Pierson Memorial Scholarship that will assist underprivileged young musical artists in the community. Profits from this concert will benefit the Freddie Pierson Memorial Scholarship Fund, administered by the Performing Arts Studio, a non-profit organization.

Tickets: $100 Patron Select / $50 Individual. $100 Patron Select ticket holders will enjoy premium seating and be invited to a special after-concert soiree. Call 1.800.957.8667 or visit www.gsnla.org for reservations

Latino Actors Needed ASAP

LATINO MEN: To play "Red Barre Soldiers". Big, tough guys, fighter body types, etc.

LATINO MEN: To play Pesant workers in a South American country. Thin, scruffy looks are good.

LATINO WOMEN: Townspeople. Also seeking someone to play the 30ish wife of a Latino actor.

LATINO BOY: 15 years old.

SEND PHOTO, HEIGHT, WEIGHT, AGE, PHONE NUMBERS to info@couloncasting.com as soon as possible.

Note: This is for the action film, "The Expendables" starring Stallone, Jet Li, Jason Statham & Mickey Rourke. I need to show photos to Stallone very soon so DO NOT DELAY. Send your photos in for consideration.

For More info, contact: Liz Coulon
www.couloncasting.com
info@couloncasting.com

Verizon FiOS TV Customers Get Six New HD Channels From Byron Allen's Entertainment Studios

Verizon and Byron Allen's Entertainment Studios have announced that six new high-definition channels are joining the lineup on Verizon’s FiOS TV service, which is delivered over the nation’s most advanced fiber-optic network directly to customers’ homes and businesses.

The six new HD channels from Entertainment Studios – Comedy.TV, Recipe.TV, ES.TV, MyDestination.TV, Cars.TV and Pets.TV – will begin to launch in FiOS TV markets this week.

Byron Allen, founder, chairman and CEO of Entertainment Studios, said: "Our goal and commitment is to make our networks the very best in their categories, and our launch on the Verizon FiOS TV platform gives us a great start. All content will be originally produced in HD to insure the highest level of quality, and will be distributed globally on all platforms."

The six new channels cover a variety of topics, including:

Cars.TV – a network that showcases the collectors, designers, innovators and ultimate-car enthusiasts (www.Cars.tv).
Pets.TV – a network dedicated to pet lovers that offers pet news, pet care, pet health and pet lifestyles (www.Pets.tv).
Comedy.TV – features today’s funniest comedians, with a mix of live concert performances, talk and variety shows, sitcoms and movies (www.Comedy.tv).
MyDestination.TV – offers the best in travel, featuring exciting, exotic must-see destinations around the world (www.MyDestination.tv).
ES.TV – dedicated to entertainment news, variety shows, celebrity profiles and today’s hottest superstars (www.es.tv).
Recipe.TV – features famous chefs, amazing recipes, wonderful food and delicious cuisine from around the world (www.Recipe.tv).

Rockmond Dunbar Steps Into "Foot Prints"

Rockmond Dunbar ("Prison Break," "The Family That Preys") is set to direct his second feature film with the independent project, "Foot Prints." The film is being produced through Gautier Entertainment.

Attached to the project is famed Bishop, Noel Jones (Church of the City of Refuge) and hit rapper Dub C ("Set It Off").

"Foot Prints" revolves around a young man who learns to fight the temptations of life and cleans up his own after being released from jail while reconnecting with his son to become a faithful man guided by something more than his ego and the streets.

Gautier Entertainment is an independent production company founded by Tahj Gautier, former protégée of Overbrook Entertainment.

Production is schedule to begin on June 1, 2009 around Los Angeles, CA.

Organization of Black Screenwriters Presents A Breakfast and Conversation with Isaiah Washington

The Organization of Black Screenwriters (OBS) is launching its ABC's series, A Breakfast and Conversation with industry professionals to bridge together insiders, insider tips, and writers, in dialogue about the craft. On May 16th the series kicks off with actor, producer, writer, and humanitarian, Isaiah Washington.

Washington will discuss the relationship of actor to script; what an actor looks for in a script, what draws an actor to a script, and much more including a moderated Q &A.

The event will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 9:00 AM in the main auditorium of the historic GoldenState Mutual Life Insurance Bldg., 1999 West Adams Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90018.

An NAACP image award recipient, Washington is a veteran actor in film and television. His credits include "Dancing in September," "Love Jones," "Romeo Must Die", "Get On the Bus," "Bionic Woman" and "Grey’s Anatomy." He is currently attached to Pathway’s Entertainment, "Through the Eyes of a Son: The Lou Rawls Story," where he lends his talent to portray singer Lou Rawls, in the upcoming biopic.


Seating is limited. To purchase tickets or for moreinformation: http://www.obswriter.com.

SPAR Dance Classes

Come and Dance with Us!

Now Through Thursday, December 31
Presented by Shreveport Public Assembly and Recreation (SPAR)
Call 318-869-0945 to order

The City of Shreveport Public Assembly and Recreation Department (SPAR) presents the "King & Queen of Swing", Jimmy "Mr. Lucky" & Beverly "Lady Luck" Lynch, at Bill Cockrell Community Center, 4109 Pines Road and David Raines Community Center, 2910 Round Grove Lane.

Dance instructions for Texas Swing (Ballroom), Cha Cha, Two Steppin', Tango, Second Beat "Swing-O" and Line Dances. Tuesdays (Bill Cockrell) and Thursdays (David Raines), 6:00--8:00 pm.

For more information including price call 318-869-0945.

For more SPAR classes and workshops: Link: www.myspar.com

Journalist Gil Robertson Pens New Book, Family Affair: What It Means to Be African American Today

Original essays from Carolyn Kilpatrick, Isaac Hayes, Beverly Johnson, Max Siegel, Cathy Hughes, Bishop Paul S. Morton, Reverend Otis Moss, Ruby Dee, Thurbert Baker and others underscore a new era in American life in Gil Robertson's new anthology, Family Affair: What It Means To Be African American Today.

Robertson, a veteran lifestyle journalist/editor explores “identity” within the African American community in the new millennium. In Family Affair—the follow up to his bestselling 2006 anthology Not in My Family: AIDS in the African American Community- Robinson cleaves thought the physical, social, political and historical characteristics that have come to define the African-American community and offers up a multitude of perspectives on how to embrace a more positive future.

Through personal stories and essays by contributors representing various elements of the black community, the book delves into an identity that's been thrown off course due to a number of external and internal factors. Family Affair is divided into five sections representing the key features that influence the African American identity: Family, Culture, Relationships, Community and Self.

Each section features religious leaders, institutional leaders, elected officials, and celebrities from the worlds of music, film and broadcasting – as well as plenty of ordinary people with extraordinary stories. Family Affair offers revelations and insights on topics that the majority of African American only talk about in secret.

For more info: www.familyaffairbook.com.

NBC 2009 Press Day

"Southland" (NBC), "The Fashion Show" (Bravo), and "America's Got Talent" (NBC) are a few of the shows that were introduced at a recent press day for NBC Universal's 2009 summer releases. Regina King, Kelly Rowland, and Nick Cannon were on hand for the networks presentation.

King stars in "Southland," a drama about a police unit in Los Angeles. She plays Detective Lydia Adams, a multifaceted woman juggling her career, responsibilities at home and, her love life.

"She's strong, but she's still feminine and vulnerable," says King about her character. "She loves her job, but it's not best for her love life. Talking to a lot of the detectives that are not married, detectives on the force, they know the emotion that Lydia has regarding not having a man in her life or losing a man in her life, a lot of them resemble that same sentiment."

"Southland," a John Wells Production in association with Warner Bros. Television airs on Thursdays (10-11 p.m. ET) on NBC.

The new reality series "The Fashion Show" follows 15 professional designers as they compete for a chance to have their designs sold in the retail market and win a $125,000 prize. Rowland is a host and judge on the show.

"The Fashion Show" premieres Thursday May 7 (10-11 p.m. ET) on Bravo.

"America's Got Talent" returns for the fourth season this summer with the hottest performers from across the country ready to compete. New judge Nick Cannon, who is a fan of the show plans to bring his comedic background and the empathy of once being in the contestants shoes to the show.

"When that young man or woman walks up or when this family walks up, I know exactly what they're going through. I know everything that they're feeling. I know the butterflies in the stomach. I know the tingling on the back of the neck before they step out on that stage. I know the excitement of this possibly being the biggest crowd that they've ever performed in front of, but then, at the same time, that fear of, like, making sure you're going to hit all the right notes and performing in front of celebrities," says Cannon.

"American's Got Talent" premieres Tuesday, June 23 and Wednesday, June 24

Nickelodeon Greenlights Second Season of "True Jackson, VP" Starring Keke Palmer

Nickelodeon has ordered a second season of the live-action comedy series "True Jackson, VP," which currently ranks as the number two show for kids and tweens on Saturday nights. The 20 episode pick up was announced by Marjorie Cohn, Nickelodeon's Executive Vice President, Development and Original Programming. The series stars multi-talented actress Keke Palmer as 15-year old teenage fashionista True Jackson, who is tapped to head the youth division of a major fashion label.

"Keke Palmer is an extraordinarily talented actress who is both relatable and aspirational to her viewers," said Cohn. "Her star quality, coupled with a dynamic cast and funny, compelling storytelling, has been a winning combination. We are thrilled to be bringing this successful series back for a second season."

During its premiere, "True Jackson, VP" bowed with the network's largest audience ever of kids 6-11, tweens and total viewers for a live-action series debut. Since then, the series has consistently ranked number two on Saturday nights with kids and tweens on all of broadcast and basic cable. "True Jackson, VP" also ranks among the top five live-action programs on basic cable with kids and tweens. Premiere episodes from the first season of will continue airing this year and will feature special appearances by Nickelodeon stars Jennette McCurdy ("iCarly") and Victoria Justice ("Spectacular!" and "Zoey 101").

"True Jackson, VP" - which airs regularly on Saturdays at 8:30 p.m. (ET/PT) - follows True as she navigates work life, social life and love life adventures around the Mad Style offices with her best friends Lulu (Ashley Argota) and Ryan (Matt Shively). True navigates her very first job, battles real-world obstacles like competitive co-workers and corporate politics and builds new friendships, romantic interests - as well as her niche as a fashion maven. Danielle Bisutti, Greg Proops ("Whose Line is it Anyway?") and Ron Butler round out the cast. An accomplished singer, Palmer also co-wrote and sings the series' theme song. Andy Gordon ("NewsRadio," "Just Shoot Me!," "Mad About You") is Creator and Executive Producer of the series. Dan Kopelman ("Malcolm in the Middle") also serves as Executive Producer.

Fifteen-year-old Palmer has already established herself as one of the fastest rising young stars of her generation, with credits that span film, television, and music. Palmer's breakthrough performance was starring as the title character in the Lionsgate Films/Starbucks Entertainment sleeper hit "Akeelah and the Bee," opposite actor Laurence Fishburne and Angela Bassett. Her performance garnered a NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Motion Picture. Palmer also received a SAG nomination in the Best Leading Actress category for her role in the

Emmy-nominated made for TV movie, "The Wool Cap," opposite William H. Macy in 2004, marking her as the youngest actor to ever be nominated by the Guild in a Lead Actor Category. In 2007, she also released her debut pop/R&B album So Uncool on Atlantic Records. Palmer was most recently seen starring opposite Ice Cube in the Weinstein Co. feature, "The Longshots" based on the true story of a female quarterback that makes Pop Warner history. Palmer also recently wrapped production on "Shrink" for Lionsgate starring opposite Kevin Spacey and Robin Williams.

Summer is YAZZY!!!

Do you love the performing arts? Are you interested in classes in art, dance, theatre, music, voice, or instrumental music?

Some of Shreveport’s most promising youth musicians, singers, dancers, actors, and visual artists will take us on a journey from past to present as part of Theatre of the Performing Arts of Shreveport annual YAZZY Summer Morning Mix Program.

For more information visit the Theatre of Performing Arts website or contact the Theatre of the Performing Arts of Shreveport at (318) 525-0740 or (318) 621-8914.

Director Robert Alford is at it again...

LSUS Theatre presents Blackbird by David Harrower

Blackbird, a play by David Harrower

With Pruitt Taylor Vince and Kalah Roberts

Directed by Pruitt Taylor Vince and Robert Alford
A young woman confronts a man about the devastating cost of their illicit relationship 15 years ago

Mature themes, sexual content and very strong language; no one under 18 will be admitted without a parent or adult guardian. No one will be admitted after curtain time.

Thursday, May 7, 2009 @ 8:00 pm
Friday, May 8, 2009 @ 8:00 pm
Saturday, May 9, 2009 @ 8:00 pm
Sunday, May 10, 2009 @ 3:00 pm
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 8:00 pm
Saturday, May 16, 2009 @ 8:00 pm
Friday, May 22, 2009 @ 8:00 pm
Sunday, May 24, 2009 @ 8:00 pm

LSUS Black Box Theatre
8585 Youree Drive
Shreveport, LA

Tickets at (318) 797-5396 or theatre@lsus.edu

This Week's Black @ the Box Office

Last week's box office champ, Sony Screen Gems' "Obsessed," fell 57% to third place with $12.2 million. The thriller starring Idris Elba, Beyonce Knowles and Ali Larter pushing its 10-day total to $47 million. The $20 million budgeted pic should finish north of $0 million by the end of its U.S. run.

Things aren't looking very good for the Jamie Foxx-Robert Downey Jr. starrer, "The Soloist," which tumbled 42% to sixth place with $5.6 million, putting the film's disappointing 10-day cume at $18.1 million. Analysts are predicting the $60 million budgeted Paramount/ DreamWorks/Universal co-production should gross $30 million by the end of its domestic run.

The top ten box office for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Media By Numbers LLC. Final figures will be released later today:

1. “X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” $87 million.

2. “Ghosts of Girlfriends Past,” $15.3 million.

3. “Obsessed,” $12.2 million.

4. “17 Again,” $6.4 million.

5. “Monsters vs. Aliens,” $5.8 million.

6. “The Soloist,” $5.6 million.

8. “Earth,” $4.18 million.

7. “Fighting,” $4.17 million.

9. “Hannah Montana: The Movie,” $4.1 million.

10. “State of Play,” $3.7 million.

PBS Picks Up Spike Lee's "Passing Strange"

PBS' has picked up Spike Lee's film adaptation of the rock musical "Passing Strange" for its "Great Performances" series at the Tribeca Film Festival.

The film that is set to air in 2010, is the story of a young black man who leaves behind his middle-class upbringing in mid-1970s Los Angeles to travel to Europe, where he finds he can exploit his "South Central" persona.

A theatrical release for “Passing Strange” is in talks for early fall. The play has received seven Tony nominations

Auditions for Stage Production of 'Rapper's Delight'

Got talent?

The first round of auditions for
Dr. Fran's smash hit play, "Rapper's Delight",
will take place next week.

Here are the details.

SYNOPSIS: A rapper loses his mojo
when his 8-year old daughter prays and
asks God to remove profanity and
language demeaning to women from his arsenal.

-Holy *%&^!!!

ROLES AVAILABLE

Trevan aka "Spoon" - African American, late 20s, early 30s - God's gift to rap.

Annette - Spoon's wife, career woman, no-nonsense

Delight - the Spoons' 8-year old daughter, precocious and witty

Nzyme - Spoon's manager - ethnicity irrelevant

Blew - a curly headed Jewish or white guy (must LOOK ethnic)

Label Execs - ethnicity unimportant (small or non-speaking parts)

Homies - small speaking parts


AUDITION DETAILS

TUESDAY, May 5, 2009 & TUESDAY, MAY 12 (if necessary)
7:00 - 8:30 pm

***Note: if we find the right peeps at the May 5th
audition, the May 12th audition will be canceled.

So, if you want to be considered for a role, drop
everything and be there Tuesday, May 5, 2009 @ 7 pm.

This play will be a HUGE success!

LOCATION:
Assistant Director's Home
5808 Forest Haven Tr.
Dallas, Texas 75232
(please mapquest or yahoo map it)

***If you get lost or in case of an emergency,
call 214.364.4080 (ONLY IN AN EMERGENCY)

The production of Rapper's Delight will run
two weekends - July 10, 11, 12 & July 17, 18, 19
Dallas' TeCo Theater in the Bishop Arts District


****NOTE >>>If you are NOT available for all performance
dates, please DO NOT AUDITION.


NO CALLS PLEASE. THEY WILL NOT BE RETURNED.


OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

ADVERTISING/SPONSORSHIPS
****If you want to advertise in our playbill or
goodie bags, it's only $1,000 for all six performances.
Email us with your company's info and/or product.
hollywood@franharris.com

CREW
*** If you are easy to work with,
a non-drama queen or king, and you want to
work with Dr. Fran as "crew" on the production of the
play, we'd love to hear from you.

Limited crew positions available and preference
will go to those who are available for ALL performance
dates.

http://RappersDelight.net

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