3/30/2015

WBW: Francesca Primus Prize honors emerging female playwright





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A Theater Company's Bold Move: Women-Only Season
 

Why are there so few plays by women being produced? Why aren't there better roles for women? A national conversation about these subjects and more has been happening in the theater world, and actors, playwrights, and artistic directors in the San Francisco Bay Area have been a part of the discussion on gender parity. This year, the company at Berkeley's Shotgun Players decided to do something about the problem-their season, starting this week with Antigonick by Anne Carson and ending in January 2016 with Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap, consists of all women playwrights...







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Call for Submissions for the Francesca Primus Prize

The American Theatre Critics Association (ATCA) is inviting submissions for the 2015 Francesca Primus Prize, an annual $10,000 award honoring outstanding contributions to the American theater by an emerging female playwright (one who has not achieved national prominence).

Deadline: April 30, 2015




 





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Davenport Black Box Theater
354 West 45th Street NYC
February 8, 2015 - May 10, 2015

I said "Girls play basketball?" Ike said, "Yeah!...but you got wimpy wrists." Then he showed me how to crunch up the New York Times to develop my strength.

In " a kind shot ", Mateer dribbles a ball while telling the story of her life...beginning with how an African American boarder named Ike, taught a 6'1" sixth grade Mateer to play basketball. It's an uplifting, honest, no-holds-barred personal account that chronicles her years as a professional basketball player, aspiring architect and model.


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WMM: REGARDING SUSAN SONTAG, award winning portrait of author Susan Sontag | Now Available




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Now Available: REGARDING SUSAN SONTAG


REGARDING SUSAN SONTAG is an intimate and nuanced investigation into the life of one of the most influential and provocative thinkers of the 20th century. Endlessly curious, passionate and gracefully outspoken throughout her career, Susan Sontag became one of the most important literary, political and feminist icons of her generation. This beautifully constructed documentary tracks Sontag's life through evocative experimental images, archival materials, accounts from friends, family, colleagues, and lovers, as well as her own words as read by Patricia Clarkson. 

From her early infatuation with books to her first experience in a gay bar; from her early marriage to her 15-year relationship with legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz, REGARDING SUSAN SONTAG is a fascinating look at a towering cultural critic and writer whose works on photography, war, illness, and terrorism continue to resonate today.

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about legendary poet of the Beat Generation Diane di Prima. THE POETRY DEAL opens a window looking back through more than 50 years of poetry, activism, and cultural change, providing a unique women's perspective of the Beat movement. Click here to watch the free preview, this link expires Friday, May 1, 2015


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VICTOR BLOISE UNMASKED ART SHOW SAT. MAY 2, 2015 - BROOKLYN, NY. 3pm - 7pm.

 Hi.   Please let me introduce you to visual artist Victor Bloise from Brooklyn, NY.  Victor Bloise is having his "Unmasked" show  Sat. May 2, 2015, at Trelawni Place, 1440 Utica Avenue (and Farragut), Brooklyn - NY, 3pm-7pm.  All are welcome free of charge.  All the very best with your upcoming events. Respect always, Barry DIA






Title: VICTOR BLOISE UNMASKED ART SHOW SAT. MAY 2, 2015 -  BROOKLYN, NY. 3pm - 7pm. (30 pieces will be on display.)
Date: 5/2/2015 (Saturday)
Address: Trelawni Place Seafood Restaurant: 1440 Utica Avenue,  Brooklyn - NY (Corner of Utica & Farragut)
 Location: Brooklyn, NY
Hours: 3pm - 7pm
Cost/Cover: Free Admission
Web Page: Click for a few jpegs of works:>> http://dia-inc.com/Victor-Bloise-Art.html  
Contact Info: Victor Bloise's contact by email: victorbloise@aol.com; by  phone: 917-553-3363.

Details: Victor Bloise is an alumni of the School of Visual Arts, NYC. Vic is  having a one-  man show Saturday, May 2, 2015, 3 - 7 p.m. at  Trelawni Place, 1440 Utica  Avenue, Brooklyn - NY. Especially  folks in and around the New York City  vicinity are welcome. Vic  is doing some incredible pieces. 

 Complementary horderves and wine will be served to guests  from 4pm - 6pm.  Free admission.

Event is: One Day Only
Audience: All Welcome
Category: Art Show
Submitted by: Barry DIA

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