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• Conservatory auditions go to the dogs http://aande.blogs.heraldtribune.com/12800/conservatory-auditions-go-to-the-dogs/ Do you have a dog that wants to be a star?The FSU/Asolo Conservatory is seeking a barking diva (who can follow stage directions) for its fall production of Shakespeare's 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona,' which runs Nov. 2-21.Director Greg Leaming, who also runs the graduate acting program, said he ideally wants a 'a big, huge, [...] Conservatory auditions go to the dogs
• 'Sylvia' proves treat for dogs, too http://aande.blogs.heraldtribune.com/12798/sylvia-proves-treat-for-dogs-too/ Dog lovers came out in force during the run of 'Sylvia' at Florida Studio Theatre, and they provided some help to Humane Society of Sarasota County. A.R. Gurney's comedy is about how a stray dog comes between a man and his wife.Along with The New Barker magazine and Wet Noses Boutique, FST collected donations of [...] 'Sylvia' proves treat for dogs, too
• Suncoast Chorale names new director http://aande.blogs.heraldtribune.com/12796/suncoast-chorale-names-new-director/ The Suncoast Chorale, a vocal group based in Englewood, has a new executive director.The organization has named Lawrence Bobo to the post. Bobo previously served as a sales executive with Healthcare almanac and ServData, Inc. and various positions with the non-profit Center for Health Technologies in Miami.'Larry's musical experience comes in the form of sound [...] Suncoast Chorale names new director
• 'Got a Minute?' has an impact http://aande.blogs.heraldtribune.com/12792/got-a-minute-has-an-impact/ This year's fifth annual “Got a Minute?” showcase of roughly 60-second plays mixes some new entries with some of the best of the last four years, and the past highlights can have quite an impact.The newest entries are sometimes touching, occasionally meandering and too often staged versions of jokes you've found in your e-mail.But all [...] 'Got a Minute?' has an impact
• Drag queen bingo fills Golden Apple http://aande.blogs.heraldtribune.com/12787/drag-queen-bingo-fills-golden-apple/ The Golden Apple Dinner Theatre has a hit on its hands with drag queen bingo.Several recent Friday night events have been sold out several days in advance, and the theater has extended the run through September on Fridays.Beneva Fruitville and Lindsay Carlton host the games, interspersing bingo numbers with humorous comments and occasional songs.Admission and [...] Drag queen bingo fills Golden Apple
• Rodgers and Hammerstein saluted in Golden Apple show http://aande.blogs.heraldtribune.com/12777/rodgers-and-hammerstein-saluted-in-golden-apple-show/ Brian and Melissa Minyard have starred in a lot of shows over the years, but they don't often get to perform together.On Saturday, they will share the stage of the Golden Apple Dinner Theatre for 'My Favorite Things: The Music of Rodgers and Hammerstein,' a revue of hits by the creative team that Brian Minyard [...] Rodgers and Hammerstein saluted in Golden Apple show
• 'Sistas' to keep spreading the love http://aande.blogs.heraldtribune.com/12773/sistas-to-keep-spreading-the-love/ Audiences can't seem to get enough of music from the 1970s.The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe hit 'Sistas in the Name Love,' which returned last week for an encore summer run, is being held over for a second week.The show salutes the female rhythm and blues and soul singers of the 1970s, including Aretha Franklin, Gladys [...] 'Sistas' to keep spreading the love
• Aniston reunites with Cox on 'Cougar Town' http://aande.blogs.heraldtribune.com/12768/aniston-reunites-with-cox-on-cougar-town/ Jennifer Aniston will reunite with her 'Friends' co-star Courtney Cox on the second season premiere of 'Cougar Town.'The series, which is set in a fictional town near Sarasota, returns at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22.The episode will mark the first time the two actors have worked together since Cox's previous series 'Dirt.' Cox stars as [...] Aniston reunites with Cox on 'Cougar Town'
• REVIEW: Better singing than acting in Manatee Players' 'South Pacific' http://aande.blogs.heraldtribune.com/12765/review-stronger-singing-than-acting-in-manatee-players-south-pacific/ Director Cory Boyas has cast stronger singers than actors in the major roles of the Manatee Players' production of the Rodgers & Hammerstein classic 'South Pacific,' which has its pros and cons.In the plus column, of course, you've got Jennifer Baker and Ken Basque rising to the challenge of singing the roles of Lt. Nellie [...] REVIEW: Better singing than acting in Manatee Players' 'South Pacific'
• Opera Tampa gets major gift http://aande.blogs.heraldtribune.com/12760/opera-tampa-gets-major-gift/ A noted surgeon and nutritionist is giving a major energy boost to Opera Tampa.The Straz Center for the Performing Arts announced Thursday that Dr. Zena Lansky has provided a $1 million gift to create the Dr. Zena Lansky Endowed Principal Artist fund. It will apply to the principal performer in all future Opera Tampa productions [...] Opera Tampa gets major gift