The 16 th Street Theater will receive a cash prize and consulting from Broadway in Chicago staff. The 16 th Street Theater has won the 2013 Broadway in Chicago Emerging Theater Award. The award comes with a $5,000 cash prize, consultation with Broadway in Chicago staff members and a marketing package that includes advertising. The award is meant to “encourage, support and promote emerging theaters in Chicago that have demonstrated great ability and promise, artistic excellence and fiscal responsibility.” The 16 th Street Theater was chosen because it reflects the community it is based in while promoting compassion and discussion as well as posing “relevant questions of identity and living in today’s America.” LEAGUE OF CHICAGO THEATRES ANNOUNCES 
16 TH STREET THEATER AS THE RECIPIENT OF THE 2013 BROADWAY IN CHICAGO EMERGING THEATER AWARD CHICAGO (April 24, 2013) – The League of Chicago Theatres announces 16 th Street Theater as the recipient of the 2013 Broadway In Chicago Emerging Theater Award . 16 th Street Theater will receive a $5,000 award, consultation with Broadway In Chicago staff members, and a marketing package that includes advertising support. The award was created in 2007 to encourage, support and promote emerging theaters in Chicago that have demonstrated great ability and promise, artistic excellence and fiscal responsibility in business practices. 16 th Street Theater has been selected by a majority vote of their peers – member companies of the League of Chicago Theatres. 16th Street Theater is an artistic public forum for the diverse people of Berwyn and its neighboring communities, promoting reflection of their world, inspiring compassion and understanding of others, and igniting discussion. Plays presented pose relevant questions of identity and living in today’s America. Devoted to new plays and the playwright, 16th Street is a theater of engagement where audiences are invited to experience not only their own stories, but to experience their neighbors’ stories and stories of “the other.” An Equity theater, 16th Street exists to give voice to all in the community. 16th Street believes artists are skilled workers who must be paid for their craft while also being committed to keeping theater inclusive by charging a top ticket price of $18.  In 2007, Chicago director Ann Filmer moved to Berwyn just as Joe Vallez, Executive Director of the North Berwyn Park District, was putting the finishing touches on the new Berwyn Cultural Center. A partnership was formed, and 16th Street Theater took up residence in the Cultural Center’s new 49-seat theater.  Now in its 6th year, 16th Street has: produced 34 plays (including five Words In Motion Festivals); developed and produced seven world premieres; hosted seven playwrights-in-residence; commissioned two solo shows: Aiming for Sainthood and All Kinds of Crazy by Arlene Malinowski; created two original theater pieces: Tony Fitzpatrick’s This Train and Nickel History which performed at Steppenwolf Garage; remounted Rohina Malik’s Unveiled at Victory Gardens and Tanya Saracho’s Enfrascada at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre; hosted Illinois’ Poet Laureate Kevin Stein; co-produced five remounts with Teatro Luna and Teatro Vista; and work-shopped one international play at Goodman Theatre through Lark in New York which was subsequently produced at 16th Street (the Chicago premiere of Javier Malpica’s Our Dad is in Atlantis ). Lou Raizin, President of Broadway In Chicago says, ““We are so honored to be able to recognize the 16th Street Theater as the seventh recipient of the Broadway In Chicago Emerging Theater Award. They are representative of what distinguishes an Emerging Theatre.  Celebrating their accomplishments is indicative of what Chicago is all about and what distinguishes Chicago Theatre from the rest of the country. We are proud to be a part of this rich community.” “North Berwyn Park District's 16th Street Theater is thrilled to receive such an honor: to be elected by our peers makes it that much sweeter. We love and respect the Chicago theater community for the depth and diversity of its talent and for its collaborative spirit. No other theater scene matches what we have here. We are honored to be a part of it,” comments 16 th Street Theater Artistic Director Ann Filmer. “We are pleased to honor 16 th Street Theater with the 2013 Broadway In Chicago Emerging Theater Award,” says Deb Clapp, Executive Director of the League of Chicago Theatres. “The company, with its great work in Berwyn, exemplifies the spirit of this award and we look forward to celebrating their achievements at our annual Gala on May 20, 2013.” Applications for the award were accepted in February and March 2013. Eligible companies must be a member of the League of Chicago Theatres, have been in existence at least 3 and no longer than 10 years, and have demonstrated artistic excellence, fiscal responsibility, community leadership, and potential for future growth. A nomination committee comprised of Chicago theatre industry professionals and educators reviewed the applications and selected five finalists. The 2013 finalists were 16th Street Theater , Bailiwick Chicago , Filament Theatre Ensemble , Pavement Group , and Sideshow Theatre Company .  “Each of this year’s nominees exemplify Chicago theatre at its best.  As always, the voting was spirited and came down to the wire.  In Chicago, we are indeed privileged to have such talent and dedication among us,” comments Deb Clapp. The finalists were presented before the entire League membership for a vote in March and April. The award recipient was determined by majority vote from the entire League membership. Each member company is permitted to cast one vote towards the finalist of its choice. The House Theatre of Chicago , Silk Road Theatre Project (now Silk Road Rising ), the side project, Steep Theatre Company, The New Colony , and Theatre Seven of Chicago are previous recipients of the award. The Emerging Theater Award will be presented to 16 th Street Theater at the League of Chicago Theatres Annual Gala, an elegant, extravagant evening celebrating the 175 th Anniversary of Chicago theatre.  This one-night-only event brings together supporters from the community to champion more than 200 Chicago theatre companies.  This year’s event will be held on Monday, May 20, 2013 , at 5:30 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of the luxury hotel InterContinental Chicago , 505 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago. In addition to the Emerging Theater Award, the League will honor Jeff Perry as the recipient of the 2013 Tribute Award. Writers’ Theatre’s Artistic Director Michael Halberstam will receive the 2013 Artistic Leadership Award. The Jeff Committee , now celebrating its 45 th Anniversary, will receive the first-ever Theatre Advocacy Award.  Two hundred fifty supporters of the League of Chicago Theatres are expected to attend. The Chair of the 2013 Gala is League of Chicago Theatres board member Diana Martinez , President of DLM Entertainment Consulting . Tickets are available for $300 per person, and all proceeds benefit The League of Chicago Theatres which promotes, supports and advocates for theater in Chicago.  To purchase tickets, or for sponsorship opportunities and participation information, visit www.chicagoplays.com or call 312-554-9800. FACT SHEET: Event:               League of Chicago Theatres’ Annual Gala Date:                Monday, May 20, 2013 Time:                5:30 p.m. Location:          Grand Ballroom of the InterContinental Chicago , 505 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago. Tickets:             $300 per person. Sponsorships and tables available. Call 312-554-9800 for tickets. Featuring:         Award presentations to Jeff Perry as the recipient of the 2013 Tribute Award, Writers’ Theatre’s Artistic Director Michael Halberstam receiving the Artistic Leadership Award, and the seventh Broadway in Chicago Emerging Theater Award recipient 16 th Street Theater. The Jeff Committee , now celebrating its 45 th Anniversary, will receive the first-ever Theatre Advocacy Award. Benefiting:        The programs and services of the League of Chicago Theatres. A non-profit alliance of nearly 200 theaters that leverages its collective strength to promote, support and advocate for Chicago’s theater industry locally, nationally and internationally. About Chicago theater Chicago is the cultural leader in the U.S. with the largest and most diverse theater community that produces more world premieres than anywhere else in the world. Chicagoland boasts more than 250 professional theaters and consists of a rich and varied community ranging from storefront, non-union theaters to the most renowned resident theaters in the country, including 5 which have been honored with Regional Tony Awards, and the largest touring Broadway organization in the nation. Chicago’s theaters serve 5 million audience members annually and have a combined budget of more than $250 million – and no other city in the country has such a creative, respected and thriving theater community. Chicago’s theater industry, with both its exceptional theater and an extraordinary talent pool, has long been the envy of the world’s top theater cities and is second to none in number and innovation. The League of Chicago Theatres’ Mission Statement The League of Chicago Theatres is an alliance of theaters which leverages its collective strength to promote, support and advocate for Chicago's theater industry locally, nationally and internationally. The League of Chicago Theatres Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the art of theater in the Chicago area through audience development and support services for theaters and theater professionals.

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  Marc Goossen, new business development manager, installation markets for Meyer Sound Meyer Sound has hired Marc Goossens to a new position: Business Development Manager, Installation Markets. Goossens, who will be based in Cincinnati, Ohio, will serve as a key point of contact for Meyer Sound’s installation customers around the world. Marc Goossens Joins Meyer Sound as Business Development Manager, Installation Markets To strengthen support for the global AV installation network, Meyer Sound has appointed Marc Goossens to the newly created position of Business Development Manager, Installation Markets. In this role, Goossens will serve as a key point of contact supporting principal players in the global installation market. Goossens will identify growth opportunities and coordinate company efforts to ensure that consultants are equipped with the necessary tools for all stages of their Meyer Sound projects, from initial systems concept through to final commissioning and user training. Working as part of the company’s sales team, Goossens will report to Antonio Zacarias, vice president of worldwide sales. “Collaboration with consultants is pivotal to Meyer Sound’s ability to extend our presence in the installation market,” says Zacarias. “Marc has worked on some of the most complex AV systems, and brings with him invaluable technical expertise and industry knowledge that are sure to benefit our installation projects.” Prior to Meyer Sound, Goossens was most recently senior vice president, CTO, and CIO at FUNA International Inc., which specializes in the design, integration, and project management of large scale and highly complex AV systems. Goossens was cofounder and CEO of TeleDimensions International Inc. (TDI) before it was merged with FUNA in 2007. “I am thrilled to join Meyer Sound,” says Goossens. “The company’s innovative spirit and dedication to quality has been an inspiration during my 24 years as an active Meyer Sound user.  Together with the team at the company, I look forward to supporting the installation community and helping to facilitate their project needs.” Marc Goossens will be based in Cincinnati, Ohio, and can be reached at marcg@meyersound.com . ABOUT MEYER SOUND Family owned and operated since 1979, Meyer Sound Laboratories, Inc. designs and manufactures high-quality, self-powered sound reinforcement loudspeakers, digital audio systems, active acoustic systems, cinema sound systems, and sound measurement tools for the professional audio industry. Founded by John and Helen Meyer, the company has grown to become a leading worldwide supplier of systems for theatres, arenas, stadiums, theme parks, convention centers, houses of worship, and touring concert sound rental operations. Meyer Sound’s main office and manufacturing facility are located in Berkeley, California, with field offices and authorized distributors located throughout the USA and around the world. Meyer Sound is a registered trademark of Meyer Sound Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. Become a fan of Meyer Sound on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/meyersoundlabs Follow Meyer Sound on Twitter: http://twitter.com/meyersound

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  Victory Gardens Theater will give a space and support to four theatres with their Resident Theater Program Victory Gardens Theater has named the participants in its inaugural Resident Theater Program. The Program will enable each of the theatres to have a physical home so they can grow their audience, develop their boards and realize the next phases of their strategic plan. The first theatres to be invited to this multi-year Program are: Bailiwick Chicago, Rasaka Theatre Company, Sideshow Theater Company and Teatro Vista. Victory Gardens Theater Announces Participants in Inaugural Season of the Resident Theater Program Chicago, IL— Victory Gardens Theater announces its Resident Theater Program, to begin in the upcoming 2013-2014 Season. The Program’s first participants will include Bailiwick Chicago, Rasaka Theatre Company, Sideshow Theater Company, and Teatro Vista. Each Resident Theater will individually announce its 2013-14 season soon. For the last 38 years, Victory Gardens has been an artistic home for Chicago’s diverse communities. By cultivating new voices (Ignition Festival, Playwright's Ensemble) and developing public programming to reach new audiences (Dig Deeper, Access Project, Fresh Squeezed), the Theater aspires to foster dialogues with the city’s population through the work onstage. Through the Resident Theater Program, Victory Gardens aims to be an incubator for existing storefront theatres in Chicago and further each company’s growth and stability. Victory Gardens is seeking opportunities to collaborate with the resident companies on key projects while maintaining their respective missions and aesthetic identities. During their multi-year residency, Victory Gardens will give each company a physical home to nurture its audience base, develop its respective board, and fully realize the next phases of its own strategic plan. Artistic Director Chay Yew states , “This is a natural extension of our theater’s founding mission. When we started talking to the leaders of these amazing companies, the electricity was palpable. These Resident Theaters have incredible offerings in store for the public.” He continued, “I want Victory Gardens to help existing storefront theatres grow and develop institutional stability. Our ultimate objective is to position Victory Gardens, with its location in the heart of Lincoln Park at the crossroads of a major transportation hub, as a premier cultural performing arts center. By gathering these diverse theaters under one roof, Chicago residents can more fully engage with all of the city's communities throughout the year.” Steve Miller, President of the Victory Gardens Board is enthusiastic about this new program, “This inaugural class of Resident Theaters brings unique aesthetics, and audiences to Victory Gardens, amplifying the mission of the theater and positioning it as a new cultural performing arts center. For our partners, their companies will be given greater exposure to new audiences. All of us benefit.”   About The Resident Theaters Bailiwick Chicago Bailiwick Chicago is a non-profit professional company with a mission to produce contemporary musicals and plays, reinvent classic musicals, and develop new work, while sharing a powerful and authentic theatrical experience. They celebrate and engage the community through diverse programming, artistic partnerships and outreach opportunities. Bailiwick Chicago is a theatre company that was formed by a group of dedicated actors, directors, and production professionals after Bailiwick Repertory Theater closed its doors in September 2009. This group, called the “Collective,” is the artistic ensemble responsible for the artistic mission and vision of the company. In its first 2 seasons, Bailiwick Chicago garnered 28 award nominations and received critical acclaim for its innovative Chicago productions. Rasaka Theatre Company: Illuminating the Global South Asian Experience Rasaka Theatre Company is based in Chicago and is the Midwest’s first South Asian American theater. Its goal is to increase diversity among artists and audience by engaging and illuminating the South Asian Diaspora and the South Asian experience. Rasaka is particularly dedicated to providing a platform for the artistic expression of South Asian artists. The essence of their vision is to tell stories that illuminate the South Asian culture. Their stories encompass projects inclusive of the South Asian global experience, both historical and contemporary. Managing Director Kamal Hans says, “Rasaka is honored to be sharing this dynamic, diverse and rich new world created by Victory Gardens through its residency program. Collaborating with Victory Gardens and the other excellent theatre companies who are part of this new residency will allow Rasaka to share its vision and 
cultural landscape at a higher level for audiences to engage and enjoy.” Sideshow Theater Company Familiar Stories. Unorthodox Methods. Perpetually Curious. It is Sideshow Theatre Company’s mission to mine the collective unconscious of the world we live in with limitless curiosity, drawing inspiration from the familiar stories, memories and images we all share to spark new conversation and bring our audience together as adventurers in a communal experience of exploration. Sideshow has been creating transcendent, sophisticated, critically-acclaimed and award-winning productions since its inception in 2007. Its first production, Dante Dies!! (and then things get weird) , was originally mentioned jokingly as the strangest imaginable subject matter for a one-person show. But when the laughter died down, an intense curiosity remained, as well as one defining question: “What if?” From that question a show, a company, and a mission were born. Called "one of the most polished young theatre companies to emerge in Chicago in the last few years” by Time Out Chicago , Sideshow has been tackling incredibly challenging material, taking risks, and presenting work the likes of which Chicago sees nowhere else. “We are proud and honored to join this group of companies in launching Victory Gardens’ Resident Theater Program” says Artistic Director Jonathan L. Green. “We are excited to bring Sideshow’s unique aesthetic and engaging vision to the diverse voice of the program." Teatro Vista Teatro Vista is Chicago's premier Equity Latino ensemble theater company. The company produces new work by new playwrights with a focus on sharing the stories of the multicultural Latino experience. Featuring a talented and diverse ensemble, Teatro Vista gives voice to artists of all backgrounds and shares those stories with a large, sophisticated audience. Teatro Vista, Theatre with a View, is firmly committed to sharing and celebrating the riches of Latino culture with Chicago theater audiences and beyond. This commitment stems from the belief that there are as many similarities between us as there are differences, and perhaps the answer to breaking down the walls of prejudice and stereotypes lies in understanding these similarities and differences. Ultimately, it is through this “view” that Teatro Vista intends to bridge the gap between Latino and non-Latino cultures in Chicago. Teatro Vista is the vanguard of Latino theater in the United States, a place where Latino and non-Latino artists can expressively flourish and excel to the highest level of theatrical professionalism. We are dedicated to sharing new work by new playwrights in cutting-edge productions and presenting classic plays featuring artists of color. About Victory Gardens Theater Under the leadership of Artistic Director Chay Yew, Victory Gardens is dedicated to artistic excellence while creating a vital, contemporary American Theater that is accessible and relevant to all people through productions of challenging new plays and musicals. With Victory Gardens’ first new Artistic Director in 34 years, the company remains committed to the development, production and support of new plays that has been the mission of the theater since its founding, continuing the vision set forth by Dennis Zacek, Marcelle McVay, and the original founders of Victory Gardens Theater. Victory Gardens Theater is a leader in developing and producing new theatre work and cultivating an inclusive Chicago theater community. Victory Gardens’ core strengths are nurturing and producing dynamic and inspiring new plays, reflecting the diversity of our city’s and nation’s culture through engaging diverse communities, and in partnership with Chicago Public Schools, bringing art and culture to our city’s active student population. Since its founding in 1974, the company has produced more world premieres than any other Chicago theater, a commitment recognized nationally when Victory Gardens received the 2001 Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre. Located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood, Victory Gardens Biograph Theater includes the Zacek-McVay Theater, a state-of-the-art 299-seat mainstage and the 109-seat studio theater on the second floor, named the Richard Christiansen Theater. In 2012, Victory Gardens Victory Gardens appointed new Ensemble Playwrights Philip Dawkins, Marcus Gardley, Samuel D. Hunter and Tanya Saracho, for seven-year residencies. The Playwrights Ensemble Alumni includes Claudia Allen, Lonnie Carter, Steve Carter, Gloria Bond Clunie, Dean Corrin, Nilo Cruz, Joel Drake Johnson, John Logan, Nicholas Patricca, Douglas Post, James Sherman, Charles Smith, Jeffrey Sweet and Kristine Thatcher.   For more information about Victory Gardens, www.victorygardens.org . Follow us on Facebook at Facebook.com/victorygardens and Twitter @VictoryGardens.

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  The Wally Foundation underwrites a significant portion of the cost of the Wally Lighting Intership, and has for 19 years. The Wally Foundation continued its support of the Wally Lighting Intern at the Los Angeles Opera with a $7,500 donation. The Wally Foundation and the Wally Lighting Intern at the L.A. Opera honor the memory of Wally Russell, a lighting professional who came up through the ranks at National Ballet of Canada and Canadian Opera Companies, eventually becoming president of Strand Lighting, USA. For that position he moved to L.A., where he was credited with revitalizing the company before moving on to theatre consulting with Theatre Projects Group and Theatre Projects Consultants. He then returned to opera, acting as the TD for the L.A. Opera until his death in 1992. The Wally Lighting Internship program at the L.A. Opera is designed to benefit its recipient by giving them “the opportunity to assist some of the world’s most prominent lighting designers on some of the greatest Opera productions presented in North America.” At the end of their internship, the Intern is eligible to apply for membership in the United Scenic Artists Union. Foundation Makes 19th Annual $7,500.00 Contribution to the Los Angeles Opera Wally Russell Lighting Intern The Wally Foundation has now provided annual funding to the Los Angeles Opera totaling nearly $150,000.00 since the foundation was formed following the untimely death of Wally Russell in 1992. “This annual contribution has underwritten over 35 Wally Lighting Interns for the Los Angeles Opera who otherwise could not have afforded to spend the time working with the Opera to gain the experience needed to work professionally”, commented Jeff Kleeman, Technical Director of the Los Angeles Opera. “Most of these individuals are still in our industry, and many of them are still working in free-lance positions in the Opera” “This has been an excellent partnership, and we are happy that the Foundation has had the financial resources to continue the annual support”, commented John Wiseman, Wally Board Member and CEO of Chaos Visual. “I would not be at Chaos if not for the support and mentoring that Wally provided to me years ago.” “He was a true visionary, and all about supporting the youth in our industry and presenting new technologies.” He concluded. The Wally Foundation also supports a similar intern program at the Canadian Opera and annually provides an award to the ‘new-comer’ of the year in the Lighting Industry and provides a Lifetime Achievement Award. Any and all contributions to the Wally Foundation may be made at: Wally Russell Foundation, Inc. 16458 Bolsa Chica Street #221 Huntington Beach, CA 92649 USA 714-699-3573 wallyfoundation@gmail.com  

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  The Lark Play Development Center is looking to add more funds to support and sustain their growth. The Lark Play Development Center has made a couple staff changes in order to address their recent growth as a hotbed for developing theatrical work. First off, they’ve long-time staffer Anna Kull to the position of director of community relationships. In that position, Kull will oversee press and marketing, community engagement strategies and various volunteer programs. They’ve also hired on Vanessa Rose as their first director of development. Rose will be their first-ever senior staff fundraiser and will be instrumental as the Lark seeks to double its revenues in the next five years in order to provide financial stability to the fast-growing organization. LARK APPOINTS VANESSA ROSE AS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR AND ANNA KULL AS DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS NEW YORK, NY – The Lark Play Development Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Vanessa Rose as the new Director of Development , and the promotion of long time staff member Anna Kull to the position of Director of Community Relationships . Both of these positions were created to help Lark to meet the growing demands for the services the 19-year old company provides as a laboratory for new theatrical work. Over the past five years, Lark’s budget and staff have doubled in size and our community of artists and partners has increased substantially. The expertise that Rose and Kull bring to their new positions will support Lark’s short and long-term strategic objectives focused on meeting these increased needs. Rose assumes Lark’s first-ever senior fundraising staff position, and will work closely with artistic director John Clinton Eisner and managing director Michael Robertson to double revenues over the next five years in order to provide financial stability to the organization. In her new position, Kull will focus on communication strategies that allow the Lark to reach out to its expanding network of artists, producers, community groups, and audience members looking strategically at how these groups intersect. Robertson says of the staff change, “In the next few years, we seek to substantially raise artist fees, stabilize staff salaries, create a cash reserve that will allow us to weather economic downturns, and provide opportunity funds to artists to experiment, research, and incentivize productions of their plays. Additionally, we seek to deepen the engagement of an ever-growing Lark community through communications and technology upgrades. Vanessa and Anna are crucial leaders in investing in the community that will help make this happen. We are thrilled to have them on the team.” Before Rose joined the staff in January, she was the first Managing Director of The Knights, a New York-based orchestra, for which she developed a Board of Directors and created a fundraising program. She has also served as Associate Director of Patron Programs and Membership at the Metropolitan Opera, cultivating and soliciting hundreds of donors. In 2006, she completed the League of American Orchestra’s prestigious Orchestra Management Fellowship Program, which included residencies with the Dallas Symphony, Elgin Symphony, Aspen Music Festival and School and San Francisco Symphony. Vanessa is an active freelance violinist and has performed with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, Harrisburg Symphony and Spoleto Festivals. She attended the Eastman School of Music, Mannes College of Music and the Royal Conservatory in The Hague, The Netherlands. Kull joined the Lark in 2005 as Executive Assistant. As the Director of Community Relationships, she will oversee press and marketing, community engagement strategies and various volunteer programs. In her seven years at the Lark, Anna has worked closely with Lark’s many constituencies as liaison to the Board of Trustees, organizer of Lark’s Artistic Cabinet, member of the Literary Wing and coordinator of the Internship Program. Also an actor, she spent the 2008-09 season at Actors Theatre of Louisville and has appeared at many New York City theaters. Kull holds a BA in psychology and theatre from Vassar College. She is part of the 2012-2013 New York Foundation for the Arts Emerging Leaders Boot Camp and a member of Actors Equity. Founded in 1994, the LARK PLAY DEVELOPMENT CENTER is a laboratory for new voices and new ideas, providing playwrights and their collaborators with resources to develop their work in a supportive yet rigorous environment and encouraging artists to define their own goals and creative processes in pursuit of a unique vision. We embrace new and diverse perspectives here at home and in all corners of the world, supporting innovative strategies to help new work reach audiences through a network of evolving partnerships. We strive to reinvigorate the theater’s ancient and enduring role as a public forum for discussion, debate and community engagement, and to strengthen society’s capacity to imagine its future through storytelling. For more information about the Lark Play Development Center, please visit: www.larktheatre.org .

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  The Theatre Resources Directory from Stage Directions offers free new listings for a host of theatrical companies. The Theatre Resources Directory, Stage Directions’ annual directory of everything you need to create good theatre, offers free listings in print and online for companies and theatres who wish to promote their business. The Directory, online at trd.stage-directions.com, is ramping up for its annual July printed edition, and Stage Directions would like to make it bigger and more complete than ever. Companies, consultants, theatres, schools and more can all post a free listing in such areas as Lighting Equipment Sales and Rentals and Consultants—as well as Education (for schools and summer programs), Play and Musical publications, and a new category for the 2013 edition, Theatrical Retailers and Suppliers. The Theatrical Retailers and Suppliers category is a simple way for shops that offer a little of everything—lighting and audio gear, but also expendables, gaff tape, tools, makeup and everything else necessary backstage—to raise their visibility. “There are large, nationwide suppliers, and small mom-and-pop shops across the country,” said Stage Directions Editor Jacob Coakley. “We want to make it easier for people to find what they need, when they need it. Our new Theatrical Retailers and Suppliers section will make sure customers can find the equipment they need, quickly.” Theatrical retailers and suppliers—and everyone else—can register for their free listing at http://trd.stage-directions.com/users.php . Companies that currently have listings are encouraged to check that their info is up-to-date for the Directory’s print issue in July. If a company is already listed, a rep from that company can claim the company by clicking the “Claim This Company” link on a listing’s page. “The Theatre Resources Directory is an amazing compendium of companies and services that help people create better theatre,” said Stage Directions Publisher Terry Lowe. “I urge everyone to take advantage of this opportunity to reach our 20,000-plus readers and all our web users to get the word out about their company and services!”  

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  The grand total announcement at the Easter Bonnet Competition. Photo by Monica Simoes. Broadway’s 27 th annual Easter Bonnet Competition raised more $4.2 million for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. The annual fund drive’s total was announced at the two Easter Bonnet Competition shows, which featured original presentation, songs, dances and 19 intricate, custom-made, outrageous bonnets, all vying for the award for best bonnet design. The company of Kinky Boots took top honors for best presentation while the bonnet number featuring the companies of Annie and Newsies (where the orphan girls of Annie rumbled with the young paperboys of Newsies in a “rap-off”) was runner up. The Lion King and Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark tied for the award for best bonnet design. The Lion King bonnet was designed by Ilya and Walter; Spider-Man 's winning bonnet was created by Sonya Wysocki with Shannon McDowell, Mikey Piscitelli, Danny Mura, Kyle Stewart, Kyle O'Connor and Christel Murdock. A slideshow of some of the bonnets, performers and acts, as well as video highlights of the event after the jump. {mosapa album="2013easterbonnet"} {youtube}zqxPaA_1M4s{/youtube} 27th ANNUAL EASTER BONNET COMPETITION RAISES A RECORD-BREAKING $4,250,542 TO BENEFIT BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS Watch & share video of this year's Easter Bonnets at http://youtu.be/zqxPaA_1M4s The 27 th Annual Easter Bonnet Competition raised a staggering $4,250,542 – eclipsing the previous high of $3,734,129 set in 2007. The grand total was announced Tuesday after six weeks of intensive fundraising for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS by 47 Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring companies. Four-time Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein ( Kinky Boots ), two-time Academy Award winner Tom Hanks ( Lucky Guy ) and Grammy Award winner  Cyndi Lauper ( Kinky Boots ) were on hand to announce the grand total at this year’s Easter Bonnet Competition , which ended in two shows featuring original presentations, songs, dances and 19 intricate, custom-made bonnets. Since the Easter Bonnet Competition began in 1987, the event has raised more than $53 million for Broadway Cares. Last year's event raised $3,706,085. With a standing-room-only audience filling the Minskoff Theatre, home to Disney's The Lion King , Fierstein, Hanks and Lauper also presented awards to the top fundraising companies and the outstanding bonnet presentation. Jessie Mueller from Nice Work If You Can Get It ended the show with a memorable and stirring rendition of the Easter Bonnet anthem, “Help is on the Way,” written by David Friedman . This year’s special guests included Reeve Carney ( Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark ), Tony winner Victoria Clark ( Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella ), Tony nominee Robert Cuccioli ( Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark ), two-time Tony winner Katie Finneran ( Annie ), Shalita Grant ( Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike ), Ann Harada ( Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella ), Tony winner Harriet Harris ( Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella ), Andy Karl ( Jersey Boys ), Ron Kunene ( The Lion King ), Tshidi Manye ( The Lion King ), three-time Tony nominee Marin Mazzie ( Next to Normal ), Christopher McDonald ( Lucky Guy ), Judy McLane ( Mamma Mia! ), Mark Nelson ( My Name is Asher Lev ), Christine Pedi ( Chicago ), Billy Porter ( Kinky Boots ), Seth Rudetsky ("Seth's Big Fat Broadway" on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio) and three-time Emmy Award nominee Peter Scolari ( Lucky Guy ). The judges were introduced by two-time Tony winner Nathan Lane ( The Nance ) and Tony winner Andrea Martin ( Pippin ). The company of Kinky Boots took top honors for best presentation while the bonnet number featuring the companies of Annie and Newsies was runner up. There was a tie for the special award for bonnet design. The Lion King and Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark shared the honors. The Lion King bonnet was designed by Ilya and Walter; Spider-Man 's winning bonnet was created by Sonya Wysocki with Shannon McDowell, Mikey Piscitelli, Danny Mura, Kyle Stewart, Kyle O'Connor and Christel Murdock. Easter Bonnet Competition , directed again this year by Kristin Newhouse , is the culmination of spring fundraising efforts for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS by company members of Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring productions. Participating shows ask audience members for donations as they exit the theatre and often sell autographed posters, Playbills and other unique, show-specific keepsakes to help raise money. This year’s top Broadway fundraising award went to Lucky Guy, which raised $301,549. Other winning fundraisers were: Broadway First Runner-up: Wicked - $244,431 Second Runner-up: The Book of Mormon - $232,260 Third Runner-up: The Phantom of the Opera - $172,435 National Touring Shows Top Fundraiser: The Book of Mormon – Latter Day Company - $278,054 First Runner-up: Wicked - Munchkinland - $273,637 Second Runner-up: Wicked – Emerald City - $241,030 Third Runner-up: The Book of Mormon – Jumamosi - $188,621 Off-Broadway Top Fundraiser: Avenue Q - $33,426 First Runner-up: My Name is Asher Lev - $33,149 Highlights from the 27th Annual  Easter Bonnet Competition : The show started with a comedic admission that this year's show was being staged several weeks after Easter, but that didn't matter because the Easter Bonnet Competition is a holiday all its own on Broadway. Mazzie led a talented ensemble of singers and dancers, with surprise appearances by Harada and Rudetsky.  The number was directed and choreographed by  Al Blackstone , with music direction and arrangements by Ben Cohn and lyrics by Rudetsky. The cast of Kinky Boots , dressed head-to-toe in brightly colored, hooded unitards, delivered a fantastically whimsical dance, set to Lauper’s classic hit “True Colors,” complete with gravely voiceover from Fierstein and a surprise appearance by Lauper herself wearing the show’s bonnet. Lauper is the composer and lyricist of Kinky Boots ; Fierstein wrote the book. The orphan girls of Annie rumbled with the young paperboys of Newsies in a clever and scrappy “rap-off” to resolve who could lay claim to being the ultimate Broadway show about New York City. An original song written and performed by Wicked 's F. Michael Haynie provided the soundtrack for an emotional dance tribute by the company of Wicked to the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting last fall. The cast of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark stepped into the acrobatic- and circus-world of Pippin , giving that just-opened Broadway revival a new twist, complete with an homage to Bob Fosse's original choreography. The number included a special appearance by Broadway’s Spider-Man, Reeve Carney , who donned the show’s award-winning bonnet. A special tribute choreographed by Courtney Young honored the hard-working, long-traveling national touring productions that help fundraise in cities across the country. The number included gigantic, custom bonnets created by company members from the Les Misérables and Mary Poppins tours. A sharp-tongued encore appearance by Don Richard and Jennifer Cody as “Officer Lockstock and Little Sally” left few on Broadway unscathed from their biting humor. Other fabulous skits included Avenue Q , Cat on a Hot Tin Roof , Chicago , Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella , The Lion King , Mamma Mia! , Once ; special bonnet presentations from Ann , A Christmas Story and Broadway Green Alliance, plus a mesmerizing dance by MOMIX for Dancers Responding to AIDS, a program of Broadway Cares. The Easter Bonnet judges included two-time Tony-winning costume designer Gregg Barnes ( Kinky Boots ), choreographer Josh Bergasse (NBC’s Smash ), Grammy Award nominee Deborah Cox and Tony nominee Constantine Maroulis ( Jekyll and Hyde ), Tony winner Cady Huffman ( The Nance ), Paul Libin , executive vice president of Jujamcyn Theaters and president of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' Board of Trustees, Emmy winner Holland Taylor ( Ann ) and Michael Urie (Buyer & Cellar). Also joining the judging panel were Hollis Stern and Peg Wendlandt , who both won their spots by being high bidders on exclusive VIP packages at the 26th Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction in September. The Easter Bonnet Competition is generously sponsored by The New York Times and United Airlines. Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS is one of the nation’s leading industry-based, nonprofit AIDS fundraising and grant-making organizations. By drawing upon the talents, resources and generosity of the American theatre community, since 1988 BC/EFA has raised more than $225 million for essential services for people with AIDS and other critical illnesses across the United States. Broadway Cares awards annual grants to more than 450 AIDS and family service organizations nationwide and is the major supporter of the social service programs at The Actors Fund, including the HIV/AIDS Initiative, the Phyllis Newman Women’s Health Initiative and the Al Hirschfeld Free Health Clinic. For more information, please visit Broadway Cares online at broadwaycares.org , like us on Facebook at facebook.com/BCEFA , follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/BCEFA , watch us on YouTube at youtube.com/BCEFAtv and pin us on Pinterest at pinterest.com/BCEFA .

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  The American Theatre Wing will use the Art Works grant to support their SpringboardNYC and Theatre Intern Group programs The American Theatre Wing has received an Art Works grant from the NEA for $20,000 to support their SpringboardNYC and Theatre Intern Group programs. SpringboardNYC is a summer boot camp that helps student actors make the transition from college to career, and their Theatre Intern Group is a professional development group for young adults beginning careers in theatre administration and management. THE AMERICAN THEATRE WING RECEIVES NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS GRANT FUNDING WILL SUPPORT SPRINGBOARDNYC AND THEATRE INTERN GROUP: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR THEATRE STUDENTS AND EARLY CAREER PROFESSIONALS GRANT IS ONE OF 817 NEA ART WORKS GRANTS TOTALING $26.3 MILLION IN FUNDING NATIONWIDE New York — National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Acting Chairman Joan Shigekawa announced today that the American Theatre Wing is one of 817 nonprofit organizations nationwide to receive an NEA Art Works grant. The American Theatre Wing is recommended for a $20,000 grant to support SpringboardNYC, its summer boot camp that helps student actors make the transition from college to career, and Theatre Intern Group, a professional development group for young adults beginning careers in theatre administration and management. American Theatre Wing Executive Director Heather Hitchens said, “These programs embody our commitment to developing the next generation of theatre professionals. Participants get unprecedented access to the professional theatre community at the highest level, in the world’s leading live theatre marketplace.  Mentored by working professionals from every area of expertise within the theatre industry, students learn to apply their skills and studies in the business of theatre, building bridges from college to career.  I am elated that this year the NEA will once again lend its support to these important programs.” SpringboardNYC prepares promising college acting students for a dynamic career in theatre through a two-week “boot camp” taught by prominent members of New York City’s theatrical community.  As founders and co-producers of the Tony Awards, the Wing has access to an unparalleled network of theatrical professionals who serve as mentors, including actors, directors, agents, casting directors and more. These mentors teach workshops, seminars and master classes that focus on the craft as well as the business of theatre. Each year, 36 aspiring actors participate in SpringboardNYC, selected through a competitive application process. Since its founding ten years ago by Randy Ellen Lutterman, SpringboardNYC has helped launch the careers of over 350 young professionals nationwide. Theatre Intern Group is a networking and professional development group for young people beginning careers in theatre administration and management. The program is open to interns and early career professionals in the NYC theatre industry and serves over 100 interns per year and over 800 alumni. Participants attend monthly panel discussions that examine the varied facets of the industry, going beyond the scope of their specific internships or entry-level jobs to offer insight into theatre management, finances, marketing and promotion, producing. The program also presents members with special volunteer and job opportunities, through internship fairs and career search tools, as well as theatre ticket offers to expand their professional and cultural opportunities. Acting Chairman Shigekawa said, "The National Endowment for the Arts is proud to support these exciting and diverse arts projects that will take place throughout the United States. Whether it is through a focus on education, engagement, or innovation, these projects all contribute to vibrant communities and memorable opportunities for the public to engage with the arts." In August 2012, the NEA received 1,547 eligible applications for Art Works grants requesting more than $80 million in funding. Art Works grants support the creation of art that meets the highest standards of excellence, public engagement with diverse and excellent art, lifelong learning in the arts, and the strengthening of communities through the arts. The 817 recommended NEA grants total $26.3 million and span 13 artistic disciplines and fields. Applications were reviewed by panels of outside experts convened by NEA staff and each project was judged on its artistic excellence and artistic merit. For a complete listing of projects recommended for Art Works grant support, please visit the NEA website at arts.gov . About the American Theatre Wing: For nearly a century, the mission of the Wing (William Ivey Long, Chair, Board of Directors; Heather Hitchens, Executive Director)  has been to serve and support the theatre by celebrating excellence, nurturing the public's appreciation of theatre, and providing unique educational and access opportunities for both practitioners and audiences. Best known for creating The Antoinette Perry "Tony" Awards®, now presented with The Broadway League, ATW has developed the best-known national platform for the recognition of theatrical achievement on Broadway. Yet ATW's reach extends beyond Broadway and beyond New York, with educational and media work that offers the very best in theatre to people around the world.  In addition to its various media programs and a host of other online resources, The Wing sponsors many activities, all dedicated to recognizing excellence and supporting education in theatre. Visitors to americantheatrewing.org can listen to, watch or download from ATW’s extensive media collection, and learn more about all of its programming for students, aspiring and working professionals, and audiences who want to learn more about the making of theatre. Follow ATW on Facebook.com/TheAmericanTheatreWing and Twitter.com/TheWing .

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Berkeley Rep Managing Director Susan Medak and Ovation 2013 Emcee Danny Scheie at the Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco. Photo by Cheshire Isaacs Berkeley Repertory Theatre raised $656,000 at their annual gala April 20. The event, held at the Four Seasons San Francisco hotel, was hosted by Danny Scheie, and included a three-course feast prepared by Four Seasons San Francisco’s executive chef Mark Richardson. A live auction also helped raise money, offering such items as tickets to Sir Elton John’s annual Oscar-viewing party and a luxury vacation trip to Machu Picchu. BAY AREA’S FINEST RAISE $656,000 AT BERKELEY REP’S OVATION GALA Local favorite Danny Scheie roasts and toasts at theatrical fête at the Four Seasons SF APRIL 25, 2013 – On Saturday night, 400 of the Bay Area’s finest arts supporters gathered at the Four Seasons San Francisco to celebrate Berkeley Repertory Theatre, the neighborhood playhouse with the international reputation. The effervescent Danny Scheie , a Berkeley Rep stage veteran and one of the Bay Area’s most beloved actors, hosted a spectacular evening for theatre fans, foodies, and philanthropists in honor of the Tony Award-winning theatre. OVATION raised $656,000 to support the nonprofit’s myriad artistic and creative efforts, including education and outreach programs for the local community. In his opening remarks, Danny Scheie warned any unconverted guests of theatre’s power as “…a gateway drug. Tomorrow you’ll wake up and suddenly have this burning desire to become a subscriber, or join the board, or, worse yet, you’ll want to become an actor!” This year’s 400 attendees found themselves surrounded by luminous artistic company, including legendary actress – and now author – Rita Moreno, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and playwright Lawrence Wright, musician Paul Dresher, Cal Shakes Artistic Director Jonathan Moscone, and Bay Area art connoisseur Rena Bransten . The festivities began with a reception and silent auction. Guests snacked and sipped while bidding on collectable wines and unique cultural adventures. The evening continued with a three-course feast prepared by Four Seasons San Francisco’s executive chef Mark Richardson . Guests enjoyed roasted lamb and sumptuous wines. Before dessert, auctioneer DawnMarie Kostonis , the self-proclaimed “gavel girl,” presided over an energetic live auction. It quickly became a spirited competition for fabulous prizes including once-in-a-lifetime experiences. The most popular lot of the night afforded two couples the chance to hobnob with Hollywood’s elite at Sir Elton John’s annual Oscar® viewing party. Winning bidders also can look forward to dining with celebrated gourmands Narsai and Venus David , who will host a sumptuous banquet in their Kensington home. A trip for two to Machu Picchu awaits a pair of lucky bidders who will explore the Incan site, stay in luxury at the historic Hotel Monasterio, and feast on delectable Peruvian cuisine. The evening ended with a captivating video highlighting the local and national influence of the nonprofit’s School of Theatre, a national model for the field. “For citizens of the Bay Area, no person is too different, no idea is too weird, no choice is too unconventional,” said artistic director Tony Taccone . “Our Theatre celebrates that. The success of Berkeley Rep is a testament to just how popular some very weird ideas can be. Thank you for supporting our desire to say something original that hopefully has the capacity to touch you in a deep and surprising way.” “Theatre illuminates our common humanity and it also helps us understand the ways in which we differ,” remarked Susan Medak , the Theatre’s managing director. “During this difficult week for our country, we witnessed inspirational acts of personal, professional, and political bravery. It is important that we are able to recognize what values we share and to imagine different ways of seeing the world. That ability to open up perspectives is one of the best qualities of the theatre.” In the spotlight were wines from Domaine Carneros by Taittinger, Donkey and Goat Winery, Match Vineyards, Quady Winery, Raymond Vineyards, and Wente Vineyards – as well as spirits from Distillery No. 209 and St. George Spirits. Guests also took home delicious delicacies from Guittard Chocolate Company, IZZE Sparkling Juice Company, Peet’s Coffee & Tea, Semifreddi’s, and Somersault Snacks, as well as gifts from Algenist, EO Products, and Fossil. OVATION was supported by seven Spotlight Sponsors : Chevron, Jill & Steve Fugaro, Meyer Sound, Osterweis Capital Management, Marjorie Randolph, the Roda Group, and Jean & Michael Strunsky. Led by Jill Fugaro and Jean Strunsky, the planning committee included Blair Buster, Martha Ehmann Conte, Daniel David, Thalia Dorwick, Rich & Robin Edwards, Scott Haber, Diane Manley, Pamela Nichter, and Felicia Woytak. Berkeley Repertory Theatre has grown from a storefront stage to a national leader in innovative theatre. Known for its core values of imagination and excellence, as well as its educated and adventurous audience, the nonprofit has provided a welcoming home for emerging and established artists since 1968. With two stages, a school, and a Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, Berkeley Rep is proud to premiere exhilarating new plays. In the last six years, the company has helped send six shows to Broadway. Seven more landed off Broadway, one moved to London, two turned into films, and others have toured the nation. Come see tomorrow’s plays today at Berkeley Rep In four decades, four million people have enjoyed more than 300 shows at Berkeley Rep. These shows have gone on to win five Tony Awards, seven Obie Awards, nine Drama Desk Awards, one Grammy Award, and many other honors. In recognition of its place on the national stage, Berkeley Rep was honored with the Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre in 1997. Its vital and versatile facilities – which include the 400-seat Thrust Stage, the 600-seat Roda Theatre, the Berkeley Rep School of Theatre, and a spacious new campus in West Berkeley – are helping to revitalize a renowned city. A not-for-profit organization, the theatre welcomes an annual audience of 200,000, serves 23,000 students, and hosts dozens of community groups, thanks to 1,000 volunteers and more than 330 artists, artisans, and administrators. For more information, just click berkeleyrep.org .

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  Apollo Design Technology will sell excess inventory and gently-used demo gear at their new Apollo Outlet. Apollo Design Technology has launched an online store—the Apollo Outlet—that will sell their gently used demo gear, excess inventory and discontinued products at “a fraction of the cost of new.” Orders for the gear can only be placed at the website, not via an Apollo customer service rep, and is credit card only. Apollo Design Technology, Inc. announces the launching of Apollo Outlet. This is an outlet for discontinued, demo, or excess inventory products. Like every company, we have outdated gear that has accumulated over the years.  We also want to keep our demo inventory fresh.  Users can browse our inventory and maybe fill in some needs at a fraction of the cost of new. This website is online sales only. Our Customer Service Reps will not be placing orders. If you do purchase from the Apollo Outlet, it is credit card only. Please take a look at, www.apollooutlet.com .  

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