Rolando Villazón makes role debut as Pylade at Salzburg Festival
Following his appearance in a star-studded gala to honor Plácido Domingo, Rolando Villazón continues his summer with the Salzburg Festival in his first performances as Pylade in Gluck’s Iphigénie en Tauride. In a revival of Moshe Leiser and Patrice Caurier’s 2015 Whitsun Festival production, Rolando stars opposite Cecilia Bartoli in the title role before the two reunite later this year for a multi-city concert tour.
Also featured in the production is Christopher Maltman as Oreste, Michael Kraus as Thoas, and Rebeca Olvera as Diane. Diego Fasolis conducts.


William Shakespeare Genre:
Literary Fiction (play), Poetry, Tragedy Description:
In one of Shakespeare's most famous and popular tragedies, the three daughters of the king of Britain are put to the test of declaring their love for their father, King Lear. The test leads to the expulsion of the favorite daughter, Cordelia; the undermining of the king; and ultimately the unraveling of Lear's sanity. In true Shakespeare fashion, greed, war, lust, and misplaced good intensions intersect to form an inevitable climax of poison and swordplay, making King Lear arguably the greatest tragedy of all time. George Bernard Shaw wrote, "No man will ever write a better tragedy than Lear."


The award-winning Indian Theater Tribe is gearing up for a Fall production of “Clue,” (the High School Edition) written by Sandy Rustin. This play promises to entertain as our talented young thespians take to the stage to present a well-known comedy set in 1954 Washington DC.
The last time the Indian Theater Tribe presented a play for the public, they showcased their award-winning production from the 2020-2021 One Act Play season, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby,” adapted for the stage by Simon Levy. Gatsby is a dark tale that outlines and showcases the consequences of sin and excess challenging our young actors to dive deep into emotions they were largely unfamiliar with to present characters who were so far from the lighthearted teens who portrayed them.
In stark contrast, Clue is a complex “whodunnit” comedy which will provide our acting troupe with the opportunity to explore a different stage genre in the form of a full-length play. Theater Arts Program Director Katie Reed is ready to see her students in action. She stated, “I am incredibly excited about the chance to do a full-length play for our community and school. Clue is a little over an hour long and it will challenge our actor's stamina and ability to stay in character.”
Those who attended the Spring production of Gatsby may find a few familiar faces on the stage for this year’s Fall show, which is one of the more exciting things for Director, Katie Reed. “Since Clue is being produced for entertainment purposes, a lot of students who would not have gotten the chance to be in a show or who have conflicts of interest due to other obligations are finally going to get a shot to show the world what they can do!” The stage is a place of inclusivity, where all students can showcase their hard work and talent.
Another area where students and staff will be stretching their creative muscle is in set design. UIL regulations apply limitations to what can be included in a set for a One Act Play, but for Clue, the crew’s imagination, and ability, and possibly budget, are the only limiting factors. Reed states, "We are stretching the limits of what we can do with a stage, as Clue has 9 different rooms. Our technical theatre students will shine in this production. We are also eagerly collaborating with the new and improved Ag department to build some moving parts and repair our sets. Students who previously did not work together are being asked to come together to produce moving set pieces and lots of working parts.”
Reed urges the community to be a part of this adventure, “Clue will be such a fun non-competition piece and will hopefully generate lots of interest in our fast-growing program.” This will be a fantastic opportunity for our cast and crew to push themselves and exercise their talent in preparation for the coming 2021-2022 One Act Play Season. Beyond One Act Play Season, participation as cast or crew in this year’s Fall production of Clue can potentially impact students in the coming years. Director Katie Reed has reached out to college level educator’s and invited them to watch the production of Clue this Fall. “This is the end game,” says Reed, “using Frankston High School Theatre as a springboard to bigger and better things for their future.”


My Favorite Color
Comedy, 20 Minutes
Cast: James Phares, Annie Burnett
"A man goes to great lengths to save his relationship."
A Waste of Time
Drama, 15 Minutes
Cast: Nick Mitchell, Natalie Shea
"An insomniac desperately looks for the secret to falling asleep."
Official Selection 2015
Miami Independent Film Festival, Miami, FL
Dreams Come True Film Festival, Terre Haute, IN
My Name is Jeremy
Horror, 7 Minutes
Cast: Adam Philpott, Ashley Flowers
"A lonely man goes to the extreme
to get a date with a woman."
Peace, Love, and Shoes
Comedy, 6 Minutes
Cast: Nick Mitchell, Lindsey Zelli
"A man tries to patch things up with his girlfriend after a bad slip-up."


How about attending an open rehearsal of Friedrich Dürrenmatt’s famous play “Der Besuch der alten Dame” (“The Visit”), which first premiered in 1955? This promises to be a fascinating REMIX, directed by Claire Thill with the citizens of Biergerbühn. This fantastic participatory stage project, led by the independent Little Lies Collective, will open on 8 October 2021 at the Escher Theater. “Mixing existing text, documentary theatre and interdisciplinary cultural performance methods, we will be re-writing the play, highlighting the societal controversy surrounding the history of the Minett region. In the course of this process, citizens will be able to reclaim ownership of this play once more. This will be the first phase of a second joint creation, “Doheem”, in which you are warmly invited to participate, and which will be shown in 2022.
Independant Little Lies Collective
Claire Thill, director
Sascha Ley, actress
Please register, number of available places: 20
Practical information: Theatre workshops (biergerbuehn.lu)
Date: September 25, 2021
Time: 3pm – 4.30pm
Place: Escher Theater, Esch-Alzette (L)
122, rue de l’Alzette L-4010 Esch-sur-Alzette
Free admission, reservation required
More information to get there
The Esch Theater is fully accessible for PRM.
The theatre is equipped with places for PRM.
– To reserve a place for a disabled person, please contact +322.214.171.124.22, specifying the place and date of the event.


This should go without saying – if you’re a Star Wars fan then you need to see The Empire Strips Back. But that’s probably why you’re even reading this right now! Recently I saw this burlesque parody show in San Diego before it moved on to Chicago and New York. Now let’s talk details without mentioning spoilers.
Now this entire show seems like it was the brain child of someone who loved Slave Leia and wanted everyone in the movie to be that incredibly sexy. This epic burlesque performance takes the iconic Star Wars franchise and gives it a sexy, comedic twist. From stormtroopers to Darth Vader himself, the beloved characters of the Star Wars universe are all here, shedding their outer layers for your viewing pleasure.
Empire Strips Back San Diego
Their San Diego pop-up show took place in what was essentially a large warehouse in downtown. I thought it would be in a theater, but I liked how it wasn’t as big as that. However the downside of it not being in a theater is that the seating made it very difficult to see. The seating stands that they had were not very slanted. So sitting behind even someone close to the same height as you was still an obstacle.
Every scene is about 3 minutes long and in between sets, Lando Calrissian’s “nephew” acts as the MC. At first, I didn’t like that every song was then stopped by the MC, but I came to like it. Lando’s “nephew” did a fantastic job and was very funny. I also appreciated that they laid down rules for the audience at the beginning. They encouraged the audience to cheer and clap, but to remain respectful. It’s a burlesque show after all – not a strip show. They did not want people screaming at the dancers to “take their clothes off” or to show them anything extra.
The performers are all incredibly talented and manage to combine dance, humor, and sensuality into one seamless performance. You’ll often see the male characters from the movie portrayed as female dancers. And the musical selection falls more in pop music than it does music from the movie. For example, the first scene was set to “Dirty” by Christina Aguilera.
Now you think Slave Leia would have been the star of the Empire Strips Back, but that wasn’t the case. Because I expected Slave Leia, I was more shocked and wowed by all the other characters that were put through the burlesque filter. Every character was portrayed with precision and panache. And the costumes! WOW! The costumes were stunning, with intricate details and strategically placed cutouts that leave just enough to the imagination.
I will keep the rest of my opinions to myself because I don’t want to give too much away. So I will leave it at this. If you’re a Star Wars fan, a lover of burlesque, or just looking for a unique night out, The Empire Strips Back is not to be missed. The show is a perfect blend of nostalgia, humor, and sex appeal that will leave you feeling like you’ve seen something truly special. Don’t wait – grab your tickets now to this burlesque Star Wars parody and join the rebellion against boring entertainment!


Who is Angel Coulby?
Angel Coulby was born at 30st of August in 1980 in London.
Angel Coulby is 5′ 3¾” (1.62 m) tall
Has dark hair and brown eyes.
The Dragon Tower-VIP Launch Party, Warwick, UK 2011
Angel is professionally represented by Hobsons International Voices, London.
As a child Angel grew up in Finsbury Park, north London. After this she attended Queen Margaret University College in Edinburgh where she graduated with a degree in acting and became a member of National Theatre.
The only movie about the Arthurian legends that Angel had seen before landing her role of Guinevere in Merlin was the Disney film The Sword In The Stone.
Angel however decided to do all her stunts in Merlin herself, a result of this was that she was swearing rather often. So she was nicknamed ‘hussy’ by Merlin co-star Bradley James for her swearing.
Before becoming an actress, Angel worked behind the counter at a deli.
- Movies: Labyrinth and The Wizard Of Oz, Avatar, the old Star Wars saga.
- Bands: Bridgette Amofah, Zarif, Part Time Heroes, The Nextmen, MC Wrec, Jamie Woon and Rage Against The Machine.
- Shows: Doctor Who.
She also likes;
- Food; Marmite and Tabasco.
- Cooking, eating.
- Designing, knitting, sewing and making her own clothes.
- Music and learning how to play the guitar.
- Being out in the sunshine.
- Camden Lock Market.
- Bollocks to Poverty.
- Music festivals.
Angel is known to the fans as the lady Guinevere, also called Gwen, strong differences between the legends and the series for her character are;
Guinevere starts out as the lady Morgana’s servant maid. She is not of nobility, she is the blacksmiths daughter.
Guinevere has a crush on Merlin, she kisses Merlin out of relief when she was afraid he had just died and found out that he did not.
Guinevere cares deeply for Lancelot but agrees to marry Arthur, because she also loves him. Lancelot disappears because he does not want to stand between the two lovers. He gracefully withdraws himself from the competition, and makes the choice for Gwen.
Guinevere does not fall in love with Lancelot as we know the affair, the affair takes place eventually but only with the shade of Lancelot and without Guinevere’s choice. She was enchanted by Morgana.
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A program designed to introduce students to performance technique and collaborative theatre-making. Students will study voice, movement, improvisation and scene study in order to hone his/her collaborative theatre performance skills. Each day students will work with professional theatre artists from Los Angeles, creating an experience in which students are inspired to work at the highest level. This class will culminate in a showcase for friends and family on the final day.
Advanced Theatre Production
A collaborative theatre program producing original, student-created theatre works driven by a guiding theme. (Past themes include fairy tales, science fiction, comic books, mystery and greek mythology.) Areas of focus include: movement, voice, improvisation, writing and acting. The specific nature of the final performance is exciting and impossible to predict!
Source material and theatrical background associated with the summer’s theme are explored through a series of interactive lectures and discussions.
Through games and other exercises, students will learn the skills to improvise in a group performance style.
Explore the importance and full potential of the actors movement in the space of the theatre.
Students will learn the technical skills to harness and manipulate the power of their voice.
Writing original scenes individually and in groups. while helping one another edit new material, brainstorm and share ideas.
Off the page and on our feet! Students collaboratively workshop scene ideas and share them with the group for feedback.
A seminar led by a special guest on a particular theatrical skill or style.


Curtain’s Up with CTM presents: An Evening with Lois Lowry
01/31/2014 - 7:00pm
- 3rd floor Community Room
Join Children's Theater of Madison for an evening with acclaimed author Lois Lowry in a special event at the Central Library previewing CTM's production of The Giver. Ms. Lowry will be joined by APT actor Paul Bentzen, who plays the title role in the stage adaptation of Ms. Lowry's award-winning book. The evening will feature readings from the novel and the play, comments by Ms. Lowry regarding the process of adapting her novel to stage and screen, and a Q&A session with the audience. Ms. Lowry will sign books after the event.


The Netflix Veronica horror movie was released in 25 August 2017. It is a Spanish movie and should not be confused with the veronica Mexican movie. Recently we published an article on New netflix movies
Many people say it is one of the scary movies on Netflix, however some say it is the scariest. Now the question is, is veronica movie really that scary and are you advised to watch it?
Veronica horror movie- Lets look at its review.
Before we go deeper into the netflix horror movie veronica, lets take a look briefly at its plot as was written in wikipedia.
The true story of veronica movie is:
The movie had a setting of the year 1991 and it is about a little girl of 15 years old called veronica. She lives with her mother and siblings in Madrid. Their father died recently and their mother works long hours at a bar to support the family, leaving Verónica in charge of her younger siblings.
A time came when there was solar eclipse and their teacher taught them many things about the solar eclipse. She focused on how many cultures in the world uses the period of solar eclipse to summon dark spirits and do all sorts of human sacrifices.
Verónica, her friend Rosa, and their classmate Diana go into the basement to conduct a séance. Verónica wants to reach out to her late father, and Diana wants to reach out to her late boyfriend, who died in a motorcycle accident. The board responds right away but Rosa and Diana pull their hands back when the glass cup becomes too hot to touch. Verónica’s hand remains on it, and at the moment of the eclipse, the cup shatters, cutting her finger and dripping blood onto the board. Verónica becomes unresponsive and suddenly lets out a demonic scream and passed out. After that, she began to experience paranormal occurrences. She is unable to eat her dinner, as if an invisible hand is preventing her. Claw and bite marks appear on her body and she hears strange noises.
The movie went on and on…
Veronica, who takes care of her cute younger siblings while her mother works day and night, quickly finds her apartment under siege. Lights flicker. TV’s turn on for no reason.
Is the veronica netflix movie scary?
Below are some pictures from the movie
Veronica seeks out the help of a blind nun at her school who goes by the nickname “Sister Death” and seems to be an authority on communicating with the spirit world.
Finally, the Movie is interesting to watch. However, because many people see it as scary, you can watch it with friends.


ESF is pleased to report the world premiere of Utopia In Four Movements at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. This unique documentary film performance was funded in part from a grant provided by ESF.
Directed by the Academy Award-nominated film maker Sam Green, Utopia attempts to document the history of the utopian impulse in modern times. Its first case study, or movement, is an exploration of the history, values and ideals of the planned language Esperanto. Subsequent movements focus on the undying optimism of an American exile in Cuba, the current economic boom in China and its effects on that country’s populace, and people’s desire to give human remains in mass graves a dignified burial.
The work is unique in the documentary film genre in that it features live narration from the director himself as well as a musical soundtrack that is also performed live.
The Huffington Post news website commented that Utopia was “the most compelling screening of the entire [Sundance 2010] festival…[it was] utterly moving.”
Further information about the film can be found on the following websites:
Sundance Film Festival 2010:
Film event trailer:
Sam Green, Director:
For more information about the contents of this news release, contact ESF by email at admin esperantic.org.


With the recent Coal Mine Mishap where nine miners were trapped below the ground in raging water,
i heard a movie could be in store for the story. I must say i was shocked. If they are looking for a true
Coal Mine Disaster Story it is in Cherry's Story.
The "mishap" in Pennslyvania took no lives and the miners were trapped for three days unlike eightdays
in the Cherry story, i might add there were 21 men trapped. There may have been "heroes" drilling above ground but they themselves
did not descend in a fiery and smoke filled mine to help save the men. Six successful trips of getting miners out of the Cherry
Coal mine is a story for the ages. When will Hollywood get wind of this Cherry Coal Mine Disaster story?????
The terror of dying below in the coal mines is the same for all miners wether it be in
Pennslyvania or Cherry. I am sure it was extremely nerve racking and frightening to say the least. This is the relationship
of both the Cherry Mine Disaster and the Pennslyvania "mishap". If that feeling of being trapped is to be conveyed it
can be conveyed in the Cherry Story with more men trapped for more than double the time of three days. If a story of
heroism is to be conveyed, the twelve heroes who descended down into the Cherry Coal mine deserve the movie. These heroes
sacrificed their lives on the seventh trip: true martyrs.
We are talking about which story deserves a movie and not about the hell the miners went through
to survive. Should it be a three day survival story or an eight day? Should it be a story where 259 men lost their lives or
zero men? Should it be twelve heroes who sacrificed their lives or a group of men sipping on coffee and donuts while drilling


Very few Hollywood superheroes get the revival from retirement. Hugh Jackman aka Wolverine is one of them and he’s coming back to the big screen after his last appearance as a mutant.
Yesterday this whole surprise was revealed by Ryan Reynolds who plays Wade Wilson also known as Deadpool, who announced that the Prestige actor is reprising his role for Deadpool 3.
For those who don’t know, Hugh Jackman became popular when he first appeared in 2000’s X-Men which made him a global star.
But after almost 17 years and nine films with several cameos has decided to come back after his character was killed off in 2017’s Logan.
Ryan Reynolds makes the big announcement
Ryan Reynolds on Wednesday took to Twitter and quipped how hard it was keeping his mouth “sewn shut” about this news.
Ryan Reynolds first appeared in Deadpool back in 2009 X-Men Origins: Wolverine, the end of which saw Reynolds’ anti-hero with his mouth sewn shut.
Although X-Men is among those movies that count in the list of top 10 superhero movies, because of it’s cast and story.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the first Deadpool film saw a redemption arc for Reynolds’s character and it instantly became successful earning as big as $782 million globally which helped the actor become one of the biggest stars in Hollywood.
Who’s directing the third installment?
Shawn Levy, known for his popular movie Night at the Museum is directing the third Deadpool installment along with Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick as writers that penned the previous two films.
This film will be the first-ever Deadpool film made by Marvel because the previous ones were produced under the banner of 20th Century Fox. Deadpool 3 will be released on September 6, 2024.
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I’ve got something that may make your Monday a little happier…
T.D. Jakes Ministries is sponsoring its annual Mega Fest Conference next weekend in Dallas and among the many activities is the first annual International Faith and Family Film Festival. The Film Festival will feature entertainment industry executives, notable Hollywood directors, actors, writers, and movie screenings.
The festival will occur throughout the conference August 29-31 at the Omni Hotel and the Dallas Convention Center. I’ve got TWO FREE TICKETS to the film festival that I’m just dying to give away to a wonderful blog reader.
To enter, all you have to do is comment below and tell me why you want the tickets….great date night idea? Something fun for the long holiday weekend…anything!
The contest will run until 10:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 27. The winner will be announced right here on the blog Wednesday.
Good luck friends!


San Ramon Valley Council of PTAs
Happening This Month
FILM SCREENING: BIAS
You are invited to a special screening of the national award-winning movie 'Bias'. This public event is being brought to you by San Ramon Valley Council of PTAs and SRV PFLAG on Wednesday, September 25th at 7pm at San Ramon Valley High School Theater. The film screening will be followed by a Q & A with award-winning producer and editor Christie Herring. To learn more about the presentation, visit our Parent & Community Concerns page here. Registration is required.
Bias....you're human, you're biased. Now what?
The documentary feature "Bias" follows filmmaker Robin Hauser on a journey to uncover her hidden biases and explore how unconscious bias defines relationships, workplaces, our justice system, and technology. "Bias" contemplates the most pressing question: can we de-bias our brains?
To learn more about the film, visit the Bias Film website.
Christie Herring has worked in documentary filmmaking for over 20 years and has recently edited and produced Code: Debugging the Gender Gap and edited (with Jean Kawahara) NOVA's Point of No Return.
Doors open at 6:30pm for reception, Movie at 7:00pm and Event ends at 9:00pm
Coming Next Month
Truth About Vaping Parent Information Sessions Coming in October!
Vaping and e-cigarettes are a new and rapidly spreading addiction. It may seem like everyone in school is doing it. The data is alarming. SRVUSD and the SRV Council of PTAs have arranged for parent information session that will inform attendees about the myths around vaping, the reality of who actually is vaping, the potential life-long consequences, and strategies we can use to reduce usage in our community.
Attendees will learn:
Common misconceptions about vaping
The difference between e-cigarettes and vapes
A lesson in the process of addiction
Warning signs a teen may be using
Strategies to have a conversation with teens about vaping and other drugs
Parents and family members are invited to attend ONE of these presentations:


Tom Cruise, Ben Affleck Bested by Tom Welling for Gay Role
According to Mr. Lee, he came up with the idea for When David Met Jonathan when a theologian friend of his mentioned there was a male love story in the bible.
"At first I didn’t believe it, but there it was—the story of David and Jonathan. Everything I needed for the screenplay was right there in the books of Samuel. By utilizing the biblical texts, we saved a bundle on writers' salaries and avoided ego problems."
When Mr. Lee read the description of David as "a handsome, ruddy youth," he thought immediately of Brad Pitt. Fortunately, Mr. Pitt was searching for a role like this to expand his repertoire, and he could still fit into the costume he wore in
The chorus of "pick me, pick me" began when Mr. Lee announced an open casting call for the part of Jonathan.
Singer Clay Aiken was so desperate to land the role that he created a disturbance on a Southwest Airlines flight bound for
"He wouldn’t put down his cell phone when I asked him to," reported flight attendant Juli Harris. "He had this really crazed look in his eyes and kept saying he had to reach his agent."
Mr. Aiken was restrained by an on-board air marshal, and the pilot made an emergancy landing in
When asked about the possibility of Mr. Aiken playing the role of Jonathan, Mr. Lee cited the 18th chapter of 1st Samuel where Jonathan strips nude in front of David and hands him his clothes. "I just don’t think the public is ready to see Mr. Aiken that way."
Mr. Lee heard from Tom Cruise' people the minute the casting call announcement had been made.
"I questioned whether Mr. Cruise would be willing to play this role because Scientology describes same-sex love as 'a most vicious reversal of the second dynamic,'" said Mr. Lee. "Apparently, Mr. Cruise had gotten permission from Katie Holmes to play the role, as long as he remained silent during the love scenes.”
Lee also revealed that he had been contacted by Ben Affleck about playing the role of Jonathan, "but only if Matt Damon could be David."
Mr. Affleck contacted Mr. Lee after learning that the screen test would involve a scene in which David and Jonathan fall on the ground, kiss, weep, and make a covenant with each other as depicted in the 20th chapter of 1st Samuel.
"I told him the part of David had already gone to Brad Pitt," said Mr. Lee. "Besides, people are tired of seeing Ben and Matt together."
Mr. Lee admitted that Tom Cruise had been the leading contender for the role of Jonathan until Smallville star, Tom Welling, auditioned for the part.
"He waltzed right up to Brad and just nailed it. He really blew Cruise right out of the water."
Mr. Lee says he is prepared for any backlash from the Christian right-wing community.
"I can understand their getting upset over a gay depiction of the American cowboy, but if they have a hard time with the theme of When David Met Jonathan, I'll just have to suggest that they don't mess with the literal meaning of the scriptures."


Welcome to the London Architecture Diary, your essential guide to architecture exhibitions and events taking place across the city, brought to you by New London Architecture.
The screening of a short film produced by AVR London and Anise Gallery, addressing London's housing crisis through a series of striking installations across the City. The film reveals small, awkward spaces between existing buildings and highlights them to reveal the usability and enormity of unused spaces in London. We encourage the viewer to re-imagine forgotten pockets of space within the City.
The film will be projected in the Gallery space, playing on loop throughout the evening. Anise Gallery will also be exhibiting supporting work to accompany the film, so come along for a relaxed and enjoyable evening.
More on AVR London here.
More on Anise Gallery here.


A wife accused of murder. A teenager searching for answers. A neighbor who knows everyone’s secrets.
Kore’s doting husband is murdered in broad daylight mere steps outside their front door. Her life in shambles, all she wants to do is hide away and grieve her loss. But a shocking photo taken at the crime scene is made public, and she finds herself dodging the press and defending her innocence.
Hannah, a less-than-popular teen with striking turquoise hair, overhears a conversation between classmates just minutes before finding out about her favorite teacher’s murder. She worries that his killer might be walking the halls with her, and soon, everyone becomes a suspect.
Their neighbor, Clarence, keeps a journal of everything that goes on in his small cul de sac. Secrets are being harbored behind each door and window. After his neighbor’s death, he begins to wonder who was willing to kill to keep theirs buried.
For fans of Liane Moriarty and Gillian Flynn comes a novel about the ripple effect of grief created by one man’s murder through the eyes of his widow, one of his brightest students, and his ever-nosy neighbor.
Often I listened to ambient music or cafe AMSRs. When I did listen to music, it was from one playlist.


International Day of the Girl is all about celebrating your #GIRLHERO, and education activist, student and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai is our ultimate #GIRLHERO. Now is the time stand #withMalala by seeing He Named Me Malala, a new documentary film about Malala and her fight for education for girls worldwide. Here are 4 ways to take action:
See the Film: Get your friends, family and classmates together to see the film in theaters. Here is the full list of cities where the film is available. Better yet, schools can stand #withMalala and apply for a free field trip to watch and learn from the documentary together.
Express Yourself: Use the He Named Me Malala Discussion Guide to gain insight into the film and start a conversation with your Girl Up Club, class, friends or community group about the importance of improving girls’ access to education worldwide.
Download the Toolkit: Inspired to do even more? Use this toolkit to put up flyers, write articles for your local paper and create artwork in honor of Malala and other girlheroes.
Share the Love: Did you see the film? Tell us what you thought by using the #withMalala and #GIRLHERO hashtags on social media. Girl Up Clubs and Campuses — remember to submit an Activity Report in the Girl Up Community.


Badalamenti, Angelo: Blue Velvet - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Deluxe Edition) (Vinyl 2xLP)
Blue Velvet is David Lynch’s unforgettable 1986 masterwork, starring Kyle MacLachlan as a curious college student, Isabella Rosselini, as a tormented lounge singer, and Dennis Hopper, as an emotional gas-sniffing psychopath. Blue Velvet was Lynch’s first collaboration with his longtime composer and musical partner, Angelo Badalamenti, who channels Lynch’s unique vision with a dark, moody yet melodic score, at turns agitated and violent, soaring with sublime beauty, and hanging cool with ’50s-style jazz.
The long available single LP has been expanded by 60 minutes to a 2 LP Deluxe Edition with the addition of the famous 1963 recording of Blue Velvet, performed by Bobby Vinton as well as previously unreleased film cues, alternates and outtakes entitled Lumberton Firewood. Although Blue Velvet was scored more traditionally than later Lynch projects, the director and composer intended many tracks to be merely “firewood,” their term for raw orchestral sonorities to be edited and manipulated into sound design by the director.
The Deluxe Edition packaging features liner notes by Tim Greiving, incorporating new interviews with David Lynch, Angelo Badalamenti, Kyle MacLachlan and producer Fred Caruso. The cover features the original 1986 Italian movie poster art designed by Enzio Sciotti. Pressed on marbleised blue vinyl exclusively for RSD 2022.


In the Loop Editor
GHS Theatre Department
Imagine, create, act, and discover - Mrs. Julie Duke's theatre class at Grenada High School encourages students to embrace all of these activities and more, both in class and onstage in order to bring out their potential as artists. Participation in theatre requires discipline, pride, and respect for others. It also provides many opportunities for students to experience growth as performers, technicians, and lifelong learners. Theatre offers an outlet for many of Grenada High's most creative students to express themselves in a healthy, productive setting.
Although the theatre class at GHS has been in existence for many years, the 2018-2019 school year brings the increased challenge of producing a fall play and a spring musical. The fall play wrapped up tryouts, which were open to all GHS high school students, just last week and named the cast for "Just Another High School Play, "by Bryan Starchman.
Starchman, a drama teacher and former high school drama student, wrote the play as a farewell gift to his former drama coach who retired during Starchman's first year as a drama instructor. The play, a comedy about a group of high school actors who have been abandoned by their drama teacher on opening night, was inspired, according to Starchman, by nightmares he experienced about opening nights of plays for which he and his students were woefully unprepared. He stated that he wanted to share his entire experience in high school theatre (both as a student and now as a director) and allow the audience in on all the little backstage jokes about melodramas, the fears and apprehensions all actors have to face, as well as the real "drama" in drama that is always going on within the cast and crew.
"Just Another High School Play" .rehearses every Tuesday and Thursday night during September, October, and the first week of November. A public performance of the play is scheduled for November 8, 2018. The play will also be performed for students at GHS on that same day. The Grenada High School Theatre Company strives to produce professional-quality productions, however, this has created a financial challenge for the department. Many supplies are needed to produce plays, from props and programs to sound equipment and set materials to costumes and stage make-up.
The theatre department invites any interested community members or local businesses to consider making a donation or becoming a sponsor of the new theatre company. Donations will be applied 100% towards the expenses incurred in the production of plays. Those purchasing sponsorships will receive several benefits based on the level of participation. Available benefits include in-program recognition, advertisements in programs, tickets to the Spring & Fall shows, and live recognition on-stage at performances. If you have any questions about donations or sponsorships, or would like to discuss additional ways to lend support to the Grenada High School Theatre Company, please contact Julie Duke at email@example.com or 662-574-8101.
Cast members for "Just Another High School Play" are:
• Stage Manager – Sadie Roberts
• Assistant Director – Zion Lee
• Announcer – Carson Lollar
• Narrator for Romeo and Juliet – Jadyn McMechan
• Beth, Juliet – Blake Sides
• Plant 1, Female Lead, Carrie – Rylee Murphy
• Meg, Puppeteer – Kylie Laird
• Stagehand, Noel – Madison Schenk
• Extra in melodrama, Teena – Laynee Goss
• Ghost, Plant 3 – Anna Sibley
• Amy, Female Thespian – Jenna Coker
• Emily, Grad Student – Johniah Freelon
• Narrator for History of Theatre – Amelia Ferguson
• Jo, Romeo (puppet) – Makani Harbin
• Hamlet, Tiny Tim, Craig – Angel Beck
• Plant 2, Barkeep – Cinaiya Brown
• Male Beth, Marlowe, Tom – Nicholas Johnson
• Male Meg, Scrooge – Demetrius Harbin
• Male Jo, Male Thespian, George – Jakameon Perry
• Male Amy, Male Lead, Logan – Joshua Lott
• William Shakespeare, extra – Colton Gray


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The UP government today announced that the movie will be made tax-free. The announcement comes a day after the Mamata Baneerjee-led West Bengal government’s ban move.
The Kerala Story, the controversial film, tells the stories of three women radicalised into joining the terror group ISIS, has started getting opposite responses from state governments.
‘The Kerala Story’ to be made tax-free in Uttar Pradesh,” UP CM Yogi Adityanath tweeted today.
Last week on May 6, The Madhya Pradesh government declared ‘The Kerala Story’ tax-free in the state.
As per the statement by the chief minister’s secretariat, UP CM Yogi Adityanath, along with his cabinet colleagues, could watch the movie together. Last year, UP CM watched Akshay Kumar-starrer ‘Samrat Prithviraj’ at a special screening after declaring it tax-free in the state.
'The Kerala Story' उत्तर प्रदेश में टैक्स फ्री की जाएगी।— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) May 9, 2023
Recently UP BJP secretary Raghvendra Mishra was shown to film to 100 girl students.
The movie ‘The Kerala Story’ is produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah and directed by Sudipto Sen. It started getting the attention of people soon after its trailer was released last month.
West Bengal Govt. bans The Kerala Story
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Monday declared an immediate ban on the screening of the movie in the state to avoid “any incident of hatred and violence,” a senior state government official said.
“The movie ‘The Kerala Story’ is trying to expose the consequences of terrorism in society, especially in a state like Kerala which is a beautiful land of hardworking, talented and intellectual people. The Congress party is now trying to ban the film and support the terror elements”, Indian PM Narendra Modi said at a poll rally in Ballari last week.


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Race for the Film
Wed, Apr 1, 2015
About This Activity
Race for the Film is a 5k that is helping an Ohio University Student Organization called 419. Formally known as MDIA 4179 this class allows students to work in film crews and learn the ins and outs of the film industry. This semester we have three film crews working on three independent short films. The proceeds from this race will be going to the three different film crews as well as to Athens City Schools. March is 'Music In Our Schools' month and we would like to give back to this wonderful cmmunity. So come on out March 15th (two days before St. Patrick's Day) dress up in some green and enjoy Race for the Film 5k!


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Geoff George is a cinematographer from Detroit, Michigan and graduate of the University of Michigan. Heavily influenced by his Rust Belt roots, Geoff has created compelling images for music videos, feature films, commercials, and documentaries. After working in camera department on feature films under the guidance of DP’s such as Benoit Debie, Larry Fong, and James Laxton, Geoff began bringing his own style to clients such as Vice, Timberland, Under Armor, and Chevy, musicians like Royce da 5’9 and Eminem, Atlantic Records strongholds like Danny Brown and ICP, and French metal acts Carpenter Brut, Opeth, and Dividuals. Geoff’s narrative credits include numerous shorts and two features (The Pickle Recipe and Ovid: The Art of Love). With a keen eye for capturing urban environments, he worked as 2nd Unit DP on It Follows, Orion, and Cash Only. In 2017 he was awarded Best Cinematography for the film Break My Bones, at the Rhode Island Film Festival. Geoff is represented by Neer Agency in Los Angeles.


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When I moved to New York City in September 2016, I was fresh out of college with no industry connections or major playwriting credits to my name. From the start, I had one goal: having my plays produced in the greatest city in the world. Since then, technological changes have expanded the performing arts beyond my firs…
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Labyrinth Poster T Shirt Wear the t-shirt that shows off your favorite childhood fantasy movie, Labyrinth! This detailed t-shirt is decorated with the movie poster that was displayed for the Labyrinth movie from 1986. "Where anything seems possible, and nothing is what it seems", Labyrinth is full of wonder, mystery, and best of all David Bowie singing. You'll feel like you can take on anything even the Goblin King when you are fashioned with a Labyrinth t-shirt.


Nancy Kulp (August 28, 1921 – February 3, 1991) was an American character actress best known as Miss Jane Hathaway on the popular CBS television series The Beverly Hillbillies. Also was featured in :The Parent Trap” with Hayley Mills in 1961.
Anyone who knows me are aware that I am a bit of a movie buff. Over the past few years I have been collecting signed photographs of my favourite actors.
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Wednesday Woman: Caroline Forbes
Warning, here be spoilers. Yaaargh.
Caroline of the books is vapid, competitive, and snotty, so I was pleasantly shocked when the writers of the show toned down those qualities and made her sympathetic. Sort of like laying on a dentist’s chair with a drill next to your tooth and the dentist goes, “Oh! You don’t have a cavity after all.”
When we meet Caroline in season one, she’s insecure. She has a crush on Stefan Salvatore until he falls for Elena and tells Caroline in no uncertain terms that it’s just not going to happen. I still don’t know if he compelled her or just verbally blew her off. She bounces back by falling into Damon’s bed, which is of course a great idea. He starts biting her and being generally nasty, compelling her not to tell, and they carry on in that fashion of happy vampire homemakers until Elena notices the bruises and bite marks.
Yeah, if I saw my best friend looking like that, I’d be upset too.
Once Stefan has dumped Damon in the basement after spiking Caroline with vervain — a handy trick for stopping your brother from feeding on the populace — and Caroline ends up with the amber crystal Damon compelled her to help him get. It’s right about here that she starts to develop a spine — she gives the crystal to Bonnie Bennett and tells Damon off the next time he comes after her. Even after he compels her to release him, she manages to get away into the sun.
After drowning her sorrows at the Grill, Matt Donovan takes her home and stays with her for the night, beginning a friendship and romantic attachment that is the catalyst for some of Caroline’s biggest changes as a character. Matt encourages Caroline to be more of a thoughtful and caring person, and she responds to what he says instead of blowing him off.
It’s a rough season for Caroline. Abused by Damon, struggling with her budding relationship with Matt, and coming up against Elena’s shadow every time she tries to step into the sun, Caroline keeps trying. Maybe her endeavors aren’t as lofty as a sophisticated viewership would appreciate, but not only does she organize every school dance and party, but she volunteers with so many different town organizations that I wonder how she manages to even shower.
That’s the hallmark of Caroline that first started drawing me to her — she tries. She tries and tries and tries until your heart bleeds for her and you just want to wrap your arms around those scrawny little shoulders.
Her home life explains some of her obsession with acceptance. Her father ran off with his boyfriend and hasn’t been around for years, and her mother is the overworked sheriff and council member who doesn’t take the time to get to know her daughter, much less spend time with her. Caroline’s overcompensation in other areas clearly stems from her perceived inability to achieve her parents’ approval and attention. So when she wins the Miss Mystic Falls competition and finally catches a break, I melted a little on her behalf.
Yet nothing in Mystic Falls stays sunny for long.
When John Gilbert activates the device to incapacitate all the town’s vampires, Tyler Lockwood is mysteriously affected. Which sucks for Caroline, since he’s driving the car she’s in at the moment. Tyler crashes the car, and Caroline is severely injured and lands in the hospital.
A distraught Bonnie tells Damon to heal her with his blood, which he does…not knowing that the recently reappeared Katherine Pierce has her own plans. She gives Caroline a message for the Salvatore brothers and smothers Caroline with her pillow.
And Caroline wakes as a vampire.
This is the second big stage of Caroline’s development. Aside from a couple wacky episodes where she’s getting used to her transition and her normal state of frenetic emotion is even more heightened, she adjusts remarkably well — especially after Bonnie makes her a daylight ring to allow her to return to some sense of normalcy with her life.
Becoming a vampire removes all of Damon’s former compulsions, and Caroline sort of throws him across a room when she gets her memories back. And aside from one human the day she turns, she mostly manages to avoid hurting people and feels tremendous remorse for her lapses.
Stefan helps her through these early stages, teaching her ways to control herself and acting as her sponsor. Caroline later saves both Stefan and Damon from Mason Lockwood and Sheriff Forbes when Mason reveals that they’re vampires, and each time she stands up for herself or her friends, her confidence grows.
Caroline comes into her element as a vampire. She’s faster, stronger, and infinitely more caring and selfless. She is able to make hard decisions for the safety of others, such as when she orchestrates her breakup with Matt. After her mother the sheriff tries to kill Stefan and Damon, they hold Sheriff Forbes captive until they can compel her to forget, and Caroline is able to have real conversations with her mother for what seems like the first time ever — and she makes another difficult decision when she compels her mother to forget their bonding.
She’s there when Tyler Lockwood begins to figure out his werewolf lineage, and she is there when he triggers the curse. Her obvious compassion for his suffering and confusion adds layers of depth to her already interesting character. Even though a werewolf bite can kill a vampire, she stays with him throughout his first full moon and beyond.
When Caroline is captured by the new werewolves in town and brutally tortured, it is another turning point for her character. Tyler struggles with his loyalty and hesitates to help her when he finds her in a cage. This moment breaks her trust in him, and she tells him later that she will never go through that again. At the end of season two, they reconcile after Klaus captures both of them for use in his ritual and Damon rescues them.
Through season three, Caroline is put to torture by her own father (after Tyler’s mother shoots her with vervain) who believes he can burn the bloodlust out of her with the sun, and this time Tyler comes through for her, though their relationship is soon challenged when Klaus makes Tyler his first successful hybrid and Tyler becomes blindly loyal to Klaus.
Caroline more and more continues to make decisions that protect and rescue her more vulnerable friends (and her vampire friends, for that matter), even when it puts her at risk. She is shown time and again to be brave, strong, compassionate, and caring, and for that she is today’s Wednesday Woman.
Who are your favorite TVD characters? What do you think of Caroline’s development? Were you as surprised as I was?
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Wed November 8, 2023American Idol Alum, Oakland's Own
LATOYA LONDON SINGS WHITNEY HOUSTON
Doors: 7:30PM Show: 8:00PM
LaToya London, crowned American Idol's best singer on season three by Simon Cowell, has an illustrious career trailblazing both music and theater scenes. Notable tracks like ‘On Everything’ featuring Anthony Hamilton, and the jazz chart-topping ‘The Breeze’ with legend Najee, showcase her vocal dynamism. On the theatrical stage, she's shone alongside stars like Snoop Dogg in 'Redemption of a Dogg' and captivated audiences with her roles in 'The Color Purple' and 'The Bodyguard'. Beyond the spotlight, London's heart lies in mentoring, as she passionately guides emerging artists through vocal workshops and coaching.


Josephine Langford is an Australian Actress And Instagram Star She is playing the role of Tessa Young in America’s popular romantic movie Series After, which is the lead role of the film. She started her professional career in the 2019 TV series Entertainment Tonight Canada.
This is the daughter of Elizabeth Langford and Stephen Langford. Her father is a flying Doctor and the director of medical service Royal Flying Doctor Service Western Operations. Later in this article, we will learn about Josephine Langford Net Worth 2020, Biography, Lifestyle.
Josephine is a popular actress who has gained popularity by doing just a few movies. 13 Reason Why’s actress Katherine Langford is her holder sister who is the hanged paid actress of the series.
Along with the actress, she is also a social media star. He has +3 million followers on her Instagram account. She uploads her hot photos on Instagram. She joined Instagram in 2015 and has her first photo posted on April 22, 2015.
Biography & Wiki
Josephine Langford was born on 18 August 1997 in Perth, Western Australia, Australia to a high-class family. She did her school and college studies at All Saints’ College, Perth, and completed her graduation at the age of 17 in 2014. Her birth sign is Leo.
At the age of 10, when she was studying in school, she performed in ‘Shadows’ Song and won the title of ‘Song of the Year’.
In 2007, a music was recorded.
|Birthday Name||Josephine Langford|
|Date of Birth||18 August 1997|
|Age (as in 2021)||23 Years|
|Birthplace||Perth, Western Australia|
|Residence||Perth, Western Australia|
|School/College||All Saints’ College, Perth|
|Debut||2013 In Sex Ed (Short Film)|
|Hobbies||Music, violin, Piano|
|Height (approx.)||5 feet 6 inches|
|Weight (approx.)||57 Kg|
|Profession||Social Media Influencer, Actres|
|Net Worth||$6 Million *Approx|
|Social Media||Instagram , Facebook, Twitter,|
Age, Height and Weight
She was born on 18 August 1997 in Australia and is a 23-year-old actress in 2020. To keep going further in the acting industry, she keeps herself fit and is increasing her skill. According to Wikipedia, their height is 5 feet 6 inches and weight is 57 kg.  Her hair color is brown and her eye color is green.
Height: – 5 feet 6 inches
Weight: – 57 Kg
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Personal Life & Family
Josephine is the top teenage actress in the Hollywood industry. Her mother’s name is Elizabeth Langford and her father’s name is Stephen Langford. Her older sister is named Katharine Langford. It is playing the lead actress No 1 Netflix series 13 Reason Why Season 1 and Cursed Netflix series Play Role Nimue.
According to a news report, Josephine says that after the movie the Hero Fiennes Tiffin is not her boyfriend and she is not dating. She says that both of us are only good friends.
|Best Friends||Сёма Souloee|
When Josephine was 2012 years old, when she was studying in her school, she started her acting career.
In the professional debut acting, she did the 2013 short movie Sex Ed. During her student career, she worked in a lot of short films.
In 2017, she played the role of Darcie Chapman in the horror movie Wish Upon Which was a supporting role, Joey King was the actress of the kissing booth in her opposite site.
In the 2016 horror series Wolf Creek, she acted in 2 episodes of Emma Webber, John Jarratt is the lead actor of this series.
She is playing the role of lead actress Tessa Young in the 2019 romantic movie After. She is acting in After the franchise After We Collided of the film, which is to be released on October 23, 2020. The film is going to be released on Netflix and 5 new characters have been added to it.
Josephine Langford Net Worth
Do you want to know about Josephine Langford Net Worth? She is a popular actress in Australia. The 2019 American popular romantic film After had a $69.7 million worldwide collection. She has promoted some small brands.
|Josephine Langford Net Worth||$6 Million *Approx|
Related Facts About Josephine Langford Net Worth
1. How Many Followers Josephine in Instagram?
+3 Million Followers
2. Is she dating actor Hero Fiennes Tiffin?
According to the news report, both of them are only good friends. Apart from this, there is no other type of relationship.
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Long before the giant blockbuster films of today, there were movies that featured names like Charlie Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, and Buster Keaton. Their audiences never heard them speak a word! They were the pioneers of early cinema, the roots of the great movies of today.
Jay Warren will present a fun-filled, fast-paced show telling the story of early cinema and the importance of music in telling the story on screen. Our students will see movie clips from 1903 and hear how the music selection set the mood for each scene. It all concludes with a complete comedy short with authentic theatre accompaniment!
May 10, 2019
Private Event for Local Schools
Performing Arts Center
Dowagiac Middle School
57028 Riverside Drive
Join us as we experience movies the old fashioned way...silent! Jay Warren, photoplay organist for the Silent Film Society of Chicago, will treat us to a classic silent film with full organ accompaniment.
Chicago’s foremost photoplay organist brings all the color, excitement, and glamour of the silent film era back to life with his original scores for the silver screen. As a regularly featured photoplay organist for the Silent Film Society of Chicago, he has accompanied most of the great silent films throughout his thirty year career in his famous rousing style.
A fun night at the movies!!
May 10, 2019
Dale A. Lyons Building
Southwestern Michigan College
58900 Cherry Grove Road


Quarter Circle or Full Circle
Mortal Kombat 2021
Video game movies... you love to hate them. There have been dozens of silver screen adaptations of popular video game franchises like Sonic the Hedgehog. Many are forgettable, like the Prince of Persia movie with Jake Gyllenhaal. Then there are some like the Super Mario Bros movie you just plainly want to forget ever existed.
Fighting Games are no exception to big Hollywood's attempting to translate a beloved franchise into mainstream media. Some of its earliest attempts were the 1994 film Street Fighter starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Ming-Na Wen, and the late Raul Julia. It has spawned off many different studios attempting to capture the campy lighthearted nature of video game movies.
However, some films seriously try at a serious cinematic universe. This would be the beloved Mortal Kombat series. However, in the 90s, they weren't really able to capture that essence just yet. With the new Reboot that just released, let's look at the new Mortal Kombat movie and see if they could!
SPOILERS BEYOND THIS POINT! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!
In Mortal Kombat, we are introduced to two different worlds in strife, Earthrealm and Outworld. They are engaged in a millennium-long conflict on Outworld's desire to rule over Earthrealm. The gods have decided that to allow Outworld to be successful, they need to win 10 straight Mortal Kombat, and Earthrealm just has to deny them 1 win. So far, Outworld has been highly successful, winning 9 out of 10 Mortal Kombats. It seems like the age of heroes is over as the champions for Earthrealm are Sonya Blade (unchosen, which we will get to later), Liu Kang, Kung Lao, Kano, Jax, and newcomer Cole Young.
The chosen one device used in Mortal Kombat 2021 is that you must have a physical mark of the MK Dragon branded on your skin to compete in the tournament. This mark can apparently be stolen. For example, if you are killed by someone who is unmarked, or you can be born with it, in the case of Cole Young, who is a descendant of Hanzo Hasashi (Scorpion).
There is also another sub-plot of a prophecy that the bloodline of Hanzo Hasashi will be the downfall of Outworld's attempts at winning Mortal Kombat. The prophecy is used as a deus ex machina for bailing out Cole Young's fight against the main antagonist Bi-Han AKA Sub-Zero.
The MK Dragon birthmark(?) also plays a significant factor in a chosen one unlocking their superpowers called Arcana. For example, Liu Kang is a firebender, and Kung Lao can control his spinning hat with telekinesis. Cole Young gets this symbolic body of armor that has Black Panther-Esque kinetic absorptions and Tonfas. Jax gains super strength and high-tech robot arms, and Kano gets laser vision. Sonya Blade does not have this birthmark, so she cannot compete in Mortal Kombat and "is a liability to the chosen ones."
As we can see, the plot is already a loosely based adaptation of the original Mortal Kombat plot with some brand new elements that require a lot of exposition to explain. It chooses to fill a bit more story than just: here's a group of guys and gals, and they fight a bunch of arguably more evil bunch of guys and gals.
A lot of it was completely unnecessary as it creates more plot holes than it did solve issues for the plot.
The whole plot is a training arc period for the Mortal Kombat tournament. In the end, they don't even compete in a tournament! They just end up being teleported by Raiden to ambush the outworld members and fight them 1v1. At the end of the movie, nothing is resolved because they just kill the outworld champions, basically voiding the tourney as a whole. Then, Shang Tsung just says something vague about how these characters are just basically going to return in the sequel.
The Chosen One device was a big plotline for who can compete in MK or not. Sonya Blade's whole character arc is that she is the most capable and should be considered for Mortal Kombat as she was ex-military, could single-handedly defeat Kano, and dedicated a significant portion of her life to the cause. She still ends up fighting Kano and taking his mark after killing him. Still, the whole "Sonya doesn't get to compete because she is not chosen" gets completely sidelined, so we can see her have a big showdown.
Cole Young's backstory is also another big plot hole. He really is just a character used to shoehorn exposition and give the audience a way to be told the movie's entire plot from other characters. He is a descendant of Scorpion, one of the greatest ninjas that ever lived, and was assassinated by Sub-Zero in 1200 AD. (It's also really unclear how Sub-Zero has lived for 800+ years given that he is a human male with ice powers). However, Hanzo had a secret baby that Sub-Zero accidentally did not kill, despite the baby crying the entire first 10 minutes of the movie. That baby gets taken by Raiden to safety, and hundreds of years later, Cole Young is the descendant of that baby and has a birthmark. The prophecy clearly states that Scorpion's bloodline would be the downfall of Outworld's attempts at winning Mortal Kombat, and it ultimately is. But the biggest question is, why didn't Raiden just train that bloodline to be the greatest fighter the world has ever seen. He was able to nurture and develop Liu Kang (street urchin) and Kung Lao, a descendant of Earth's greatest champion Kung Lao, who Raiden thought was going to be the savior of Earthrealm.
In essence, it is also quite ridiculous because if I was named Muhammed Ali, that doesn't mean I'm going to be the greatest boxer in the world. But, if there was a prophecy explicitly stating this baby and its babies will save the world. You'd think Raiden would put a little more effort into making that baby the greatest fighter the world has ever seen.
Characters and Their Action Scenes
I know we talked a bit about characters already, so I will just be rating all of the characters and giving a short blurb about why they have that rating.
Mileena, Kabal, General Reiko, Goro 2/10
They are in this movie; that's about it. The evil Outworld champions don't really have good dialogue. The one with the most is Kabal, but he ends up being the worst of the bunch with his terrible accent. He does convert Kano over to Outworld, so that's praiseworthy. Still, he was kind of the odd child in the group of superpowered beings.
General Reiko was also pretty lame, his fight with Jax is lackluster, and the actor had some of the most horrible facial reactions in the scene. He made the character look like a big, bumbling goof in his big fight scene.
If I were to name the best, it'd be Mileena. She looked horrifying and really well done. When she did that thing where she opens her mouth and it starts to rip apart absolutely 10/10 effects.
Honestly, Raiden is like the worst version I have ever seen, and the 90s version of Raiden seems like the gold standard now compared to this take on him. He does little to no protection and doesn't seem like an all-powerful lesser god. He has a horribly inconsistent tone and accent issue. He does very little to drive the plot forward except to be a means of transportation.
Kung Lao 4/10
He uses his teleport ability once and never used it again. You think it would solve many issues for him, and he ends up dying because he forgets he can teleport. He did do the Kung Lao buzzsaw fatality, which was the best part of him, bumping his score up just a little bit.
Cole Young 5/10
You've seen my gripes about the most significant plot holes that this character does, but he does more than Raiden. A minor detail is that Cole Young is of Japanese Heritage. There is little to no issue for the writer's to
- Keep the character Japanese by giving him an actual Japanese last name.
- Use a Japanese actor.
Yes, generations get muddled after an extended period. However, for the sake of respecting Asian culture, it's not hard for a writer to keep him Japanese to give a representation for a minority group in acting.
I am a big fan of Mehcad Brooks, and if I were to give him a rating based on the actor, it'd be 10/10. However, Jax was sidelined for a majority of the movie. His Arcana is that his prosthetics become giant robot arms with super strength. These were considerable liberties taken by the writing staff because, in the source material, he's like a Cyborg-style (Teen Titans) character who is a man using the cards the world has given him. Now that his abilities are surrounded by mysticism, it devolves his character. He does do the Jax fatality, which was amazing to see in live-action. But he was also fighting the most spoofed character, General Reiko, so you don't really feel anything from it.
Liu Kang 6/10
He was experienced and tenured, but he was the character we'd hope Cole Young to be. His ability to use fire was creative and honestly drew some laughs. He does a different version of the famous Liu Kang fatality in the movie, and he had a great casting. However, he was kind of cringe in the way that he moved or acted. He was very obviously a Mandarin-speaking Shaolin Monk, but he did almost 0 mannerisms of an actual monk. The things he did though, were actually just incorrect or weird. He also says, "Fatality for Kung Lao," who the hell would ever say that in a conversation after a fight to the death.
Sonya Blade 8/10
She was honestly one of the better characters. She ends up developing a type of Arcana with hand beams, which we have seen her use in previous MK entries where she has a variety of psionic energy. It kind of strays away from the fact that she is a woman who has to use her wits and her resources to defeat superpowered beings. She really is the only character with a plotline that has a start and a finish, so she does receive well-deserved catharsis at the end for killing Kano.
Shang Tsung 8/10
Pretty accurate character. He is evil because he is evil. He helped drive the plot forward and actively took opportunities when presented. He put a little too much trust in Sub-Zero, and that was really his downfall. He says some really cringe things, but aside from that. It was true to the Shang Tsung character.
One of the stronger characters in the bunch, he was a great antagonist. He was spooky with ice powers, looked great, and was nowhere near The Last Airbender style of waterbending (THANK GOD.) The biggest issue was that he was honestly the worst villain because he never learned to finish what he started. He doesn't kill a baby. He can teleport everywhere but doesn't track down Cole Young before reaching Sonya. He doesn't even kill Jax completely. He just assumes things are done and just leaves.
I am a huge fan of Hiroyuki Sanada and love him in all of his works. His fight scenes were undeniably the best. It blends a great sense of traditional martial art into a modern-day environment. He has the fantastical elements of Martial Arts incorporated into his choreography and is really well done. The movie itself does him an injustice by making him a Deus ex Machina to kill Sub-Zero. He really does nothing for the plot except end MK officially. In essence, they didn't even need Cole Young. They just needed to bring back Scorpion from the dead. He does the Scorpion Hellfire fatality, which was amazing to see.
Honestly, Kano was the best character in the whole movie. He was funny, and he commanded every scene he was in. I don't think there was a line in the film where I wasn't laughing. His dialogue and quips felt really organic—big props to Josh Lawson for elevating the rest of the cast with his phenomenal acting. The only gripe was Kano didn't receive a source-accurate costume with his giant robot laser eye. He instead just develops it as a superpower with a normal eyeball.
Mortal Kombat 2021 is a fun movie to watch. It's not necessarily going to be an utterly thrilling narrative from start to finish. Still, it does offer what fans want to see in an action-packed movie of their favorite and beloved franchise characters. The biggest lackluster of the film for me was that the movie was NOT Mortal Kombat the movie. It was a movie with Mortal Kombat characters. Unfortunately, this movie didn't necessarily hit that mark. As we can see from its current box office standing, it may just be a one and done.
Okizeme will give this fighting game movie a 7/10; it was fun for us and barely scrapes by the full-circle cusp. KANO WINS.
Thanks for tuning in to this week's Quarter Circle or Full Circle, we hope to see y'all next time!


Edge of the Knife
Monday, March 4 at 7pm | Avalon Cinema
Directed by Gwaai Edenshaw and Helen Haig-Brown, The Edge of the Knife tells the story of a young man named Adiits’ii as he transforms into Gaagiixiid/Gaagiid, the Haida Wildman. Filmed on location in stunning Haida Gwaii, The Edge of the Knife is the first feature shot in two dialects of the endangered Haida language—which has only 20 fluent speakers left.
Working in collaboration with Isuma, the team responsible for Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner, Edenshaw and Haig-Brown harness raging elements and swirling emotions to craft a riveting dramatization of this classic Haida tale of survival, forgiveness and community.
Presented by Nanaimo Art Gallery, Nanaimo Aboriginal Centre and TheatreOne. Proceeds from this event will go to support the work of our non-profit organizations.
Part of Festival Nanaimo


AUDITION NOTICE for
By Alan Bennett
Production: April 25th – 30th 2016
Audition: Sunday 29th November - 3pm
Habeas Corpus is one of Alan Bennett’s earliest plays.
Here is a production that employs all manner of comedy; fast paced and funny incorporating quirky characters, clever dialogue, visual gags, double entendres, innuendo, a narrator, breaking of the fourth wall, song, poetry, and, essentially, trouser-dropping.
A (sort of) Greek tragedy with Shakespeare’s exits and entrances -only quicker - woven into Cooneyesque mix-ups and mayhem. A seriously good farce.
Set in the late 60’s it’s an observational piece of social commentary on the class system, dalliances, deceit and the developing ‘permissive society’. Word of warning there is also a little bit of bosom holding, thick cardigans will be provided during rehearsals and production.
It is an ensemble piece requiring experienced character actors preferably with excellent comedy timing.
Cast of Characters
Dr Wicksteed - Bored & frustrated GP. Ready for retirement, tired of his patients. Rather unprofessional when it comes to young nubile ladies – ie. Miss Rumpers.
Mrs Wicksteed - The GP (Very) slightly younger wife, desperate for love and keeps trying to find it. Absolutely does not need a false bust.
Connie Wicksteed - The younger sister of Dr Wicksteed, spinster of the Parish, sadly lacking in confidence and flat as a pancake. Takes drastic measures to correct her plight.
Canon Throbbing – wishes to marry Connie, wishes to marry anyone who will take his virginity. Resorts to looking up Ladies’ skirts on trains.
Dennis Wicksteed – Son of Dr Wicksteed, hypochondriac, thinks he is dying in about three months.
Felicity Rumpers - A beauty, Canon Throbbing has already looked up her skirt and Dr Wicksteed would like to. However she is in a state of early pregnancy and needs a husband, preferably one who is dying in about three months.
Sir Percy Shorter – For some reason I hear his lines in a Scottish accent – President of the British Medical Association and don’t we all know it. Intensely dislikes Dr Wicksteed and sees a chance to report him to the BMA, mainly hated the fact that Wicksteed is taller than him, so no tall men to audition for Sir Percy.
Lady Rumpers – Felicity’s mum – did well in life marrying Lord Rumpers – Old Colonial, lived in KL (Kuala Lumpur not Kirby Lonsdale)
Mrs Swabb – Housekeeper to the Wicksteeds. Narrator – she knows everything.
Denzil Shanks – Appliance fitter for Connie.
Mr Purdue a suicidal patient of Dr Wicksteed’s who insists on trying to kill himself.
Set in the South (near Brighton) accents must reflect that, particularly The Wicksteeds’ and Rumpers’ families, not quite received pronunciation but getting there.
Shanks perhaps more Cockney. Purdue is open at the moment. Much as it pains me – no Northern accents this time.
Billy Liar Audition Notice
Audition Date – 25th October – 11 am at the theatre
Production Dates - Monday 22 February 2016 - Saturday 27 February 2016
Set in the fictional Yorkshire town of Stradhoughton, Billy Liar tells of a young undertaker's clerk named William "Billy" Fisher. Billy, still living at home with his parents and grandmother, is bored with his small-town existence, and in an effort to bring a little colour to his life tells lies – from the trifling and relatively inconsequential (the goings-on in the mythical world of Ambrosia, for instance), to the overblown, compulsive whoppers (this rather loose grasp of the truth leads him to be simultaneously engaged to two women).
CHARACTERS (Please Note – although I have been specific about the ages of the younger characters, as long as the actors look the right age I will be happy with both younger and older actors auditioning)
William "Billy" Fisher – age 19
Billy lies compulsively to everyone he comes across, whether it's the claim that his father is a retired naval captain/cobbler, or telling his parents that Arthur's (his best friend) mother has broken her leg. Billy works as a clerk for undertakers Shadrack & Duxbury, is engaged to two girlfriends, in love with a third and constantly refers to a vague job offer writing scripts in London for "Danny Boon", a comedian.
Alice Fisher – age 50+
Billy's mother. She rarely sits down in the play, constantly working hard to keep the house tidy and look after her husband, her mother, and Billy.
Geoffrey Fisher – age 50+
Billy's father. Geoffrey uses the word "bloody" in his sentences so often it has lost all meaning. Geoffrey has been a successful garage owner and a man who works in the removal business so his family live middle class lives despite his working class background. Geoffrey has a short temper, but otherwise rarely shows emotion. Relations between Geoffrey and Billy have broken down, providing the main source of conflict in the story.
Florence Boothroyd – age 70+
Billy's grandmother, Alice's mother. She is ignored by her family and never seen as a loved character until the end. Florence talks to the sideboard more than her own family, and is always drinking tea out of a pint pot.
Arthur Crabtree – age 19
Billy's best friend. Arthur works at Shadrack & Duxbury with Billy. When we first see Arthur and Billy together in Act 1, they adopt thick northern accents and engage in buffoonery, imitating their elders.
Barbara – age 17
One of Billy's fiancees. Barbara is prudish, always eating oranges, and harbours dreams of living with Billy in a cottage in Devon, with "little Billy and little Barbara".
Rita – age 17
Rita is 17, is short, but comes across as a "hard lass". She is engaged to Billy, and has a habit of mimicking Billy every time he offers an excuse for her missing engagement ring.
Liz – age 18
Liz is described as a scruffy girl in need of a new skirt, she is nevertheless the one who truly understands Billy, and the only one he really has a genuine interest in. Before her appearance, Billy pretends he doesn't have much interest in her, but it is clear when she appears that he is still smitten with her.
SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE FINAL PROBLEM AUDITIONS
Producer Rebecca Dickinson
Auditions on Sunday 8th March 2015– at 1pm, at Chorley Little Theatre
Mon 15-Sat 20 June 2015 (inclusive) – at Chorley Little Theatre
Tuesdays (8-10pm), Fridays (8-10pm) and Sundays (12-4pm) – full rehearsal schedule will be issued once the play has been cast.
Based on the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle short stories ‘Scandal in Bohemia’ and ‘The Final Problem’.
This production is a follow-up (not a sequel) to the 2013 production of ‘Hound of the Baskervilles’. It contains many of the same characters and has a similar feel in regards to the humour and style. The play is set in 2015. The world needs Sherlock Holmes now, more than ever! The first half of the play (based on ‘Scandal in Bohemia’) introduces us to the modern courtesan – Irene Adler. Adler owns a high class escort club in London and knows some very powerful people. She becomes concerned about her own welfare, and therefore records the ‘pillow talk’ she has had with two of her clients. She then sends a message to the British government warning them that she will publish the recordings on Facebook if anyone tries to harm her. A central figure within her majesty’s secret service, Mycroft Holmes, visits 221b Baker Street to employ his brother Sherlock to retrieve the phone owned by Miss Adler, which contains the two recordings. Sherlock retrieves the recordings. However, both Mycroft and Sherlock from the beginning are aware that there is a greater force behind Miss Adler’s actions.
The second half of the play (based on ‘The Final Problem’) sees Sherlock attacked, shot at and hunted down. Soon the hunted becomes the hunter as he, along with Watson, Mycroft and Lestrade unlock a web of evil and makes connections between all the terror cells within the world. Eventually we discover that behind all the evil is Sherlock’s arch-enemy - Professor James Moriarty. In tracking down and destroying Moriarty, Sherlock will eliminate evil from the world. Achieving this however, may require the ultimate sacrifice. Throughout the play we meet a number of key characters who warn Sherlock and open him up to a world of sex, intrigue and mortality. The play deals with a number of key adult issues which affect the current world we live in.
This will be my 10th production for CADOS, following on from ‘Breaking the Code’ (2014); ‘Hound of the Baskervilles’ (2013), ‘Memory of Water’; ‘Oliver Twist’ (both 2011), ‘Blood Brothers’ (2010) ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ (2007), ‘Amadeus’, ‘Half a Sixpence’ (both 2005) and ‘Great Expectations’ (2004).
The Auditions - Interested?
There is no preparation to do before the audition – audition pieces will be handed out on the day.
As this is a follow-up to my 2013 production I have invited a number of people to re-enact their roles – these are:-
Sherlock Holmes – Dave Reid; Mrs Hudson – Siobhan Edge; Inspector Lestrade – Kath Townsend
However, we are looking for a new Watson, as our previous one has emigrated to the far east. Most of these roles (apart from Watson) are small in terms of time on stage but are very key to the overall success of this production! In this play, character is everything! I am looking for people that are good actors and can work with a director to build a convincing character.
Character Gender Age Range Detail of character
John Watson M 20-30
Appears in 9 of the 14 scenes. He constantly bickers with Sherlock – they are like an old married couple. It is Watson who keeps Holmes grounded. Since ‘Hound’ he has married Miss Morstan and set-up in private practice as a GP. Watson teaches Holmes all about social media and comes back to help him to solve this final case. I am looking for a strong actor with recent stage experience. The age range is strict.
Mycroft Holmes M 45+
Appears in 3 key scenes. Mycroft is Sherlock’s older brother who works at the centre of the UK’s secret service. He employs Sherlock to work on the case, and whilst there is a healthy dis-regard for each other, by the end we witness the true love that exists between the brothers. The age limit is strict, ideally would prefer someone in their mid-50s but accept that someone younger could pull off this age range as well.
Irene Adler F 20-40ish
Appears in 3 key scenes. She is the ‘femme fatale’, a modern courtesan who mixes with the worlds rich and powerful. She is sensual and always in control. For this part I need an experienced actress who is not afraid to describe adult themes.
The Woman in a Niqab F 20-30
She appears in one key scene with Sherlock, where she warns him of the dangers of mixing with Irene Adler. She has worked as one of Adler’s girls, but one night she refuses the perverted request of one of her clients. Her defiance leads to her brother being killed. This is a major scene in the play. The actor will undertake the whole scene in a Niqab. This part could be doubled up with either Elena or Irene Adler.
Elena F 20-30
Two key scenes. She is one of Adler’s girls at the ‘gentleman’s club’. She acts as host to Sherlock and Watson who appear at the club in disguise. In this scene the character wears lingerie (no nudity though). In the second scene she appears with Sherlock in a key piece where she tries to tip Sherlock off as to who the men in the recordings are. She is shot before she can reveal their names. This part requires the ability to perform with a Czech accent.
Moriarty M 45+
Appears in one scene – the key scene towards the end of the play. Moriarty is the villain and appears in the verbal duel with Sherlock at the Reichenbach falls. Needs a strong actor to undertake this role. The age limit is strict, ideally would prefer someone in their mid-50s but accept that someone younger could pull off this age range as well.
Banker M any but at least 25+
Appears in the prologue with Sherlock, a short scene in which Sherlock discovers the banker’s plot. This part can also be doubled up with the ‘masked man’ (non-speaking), who appears in two other scenes.
If anyone has any questions or queries do not hesitate to contact me – 07877 111 248
Mark Jones, Director
Star in this year's Panto!
Actors 10am, Dancers 2pm - see below for details.
Audition Date: Sunday 13th September
Production Dates: Friday 11th - Saturday 19th December 2015
Directors: Andy Burke & Steven Catterall
Writer/Musical Director: Paul Carr
Producer: Ian Robinson
Choreographer: Rebecca Dickinson
Costume: Sandra Dickinson
Stage Manager: Alex Delaney
If you would like to join the crew in any capacity, please let us know! Particularly interested in anyone over 16 who wants to set-paint, build and find unusual props, and operate puppets.
The CADOS Pantomime is the biggest show in Chorley and we pride ourselves on delivering a very high standard of production every year. The Panto has been a sell-out for 4 years in a row.
Although this is their directing debut Andy Burke and Steven Catterall have appeared in the last 4 and 3 pantos respectively and have a long history with CADOS. Both have been NODA Award nominess/winners several times. Paul Carr wrote/directed Santa The Panto and Elves and the Shoemaker, while Producer Ian Robinson directed Robin Hood and Snow White. The rest of the crew have all worked on CADOS pantos in recent years.
The traditional panto story of Aladdin, set in China and full of familiar elements. Aladdin is a street urchin who falls in love with the Princess, but her father the Emperor will never let them marry. Aladdin lives with his mother Widow Twankey and his brother Wishee Washee at their washing business. When the evil Abanazar sends Aladdin after a magic lamp, everything changes.
Full of groan-inducing jokes, wordplay, slapstick, songs and dances this is very much the traditional panto but with plenty of pace and energy, using special effects, video sequences and puppets.
ACTORS - 10am
Cast List - all these parts are up for grabs
in order of appearance – 5 (4) Male 3 (4) Female with 2 of either and chorus. All cast to be 16 or over.Abanazer (M) An evil wizard who wants to find Aladdin and use him to get the magic lamp from the cave of wonders for his evil scheme. Solo song
PCs Wing and Wong (M/F) Chinese Policemen comedy duo.
Emperor Ying (M/F) The Emperor(ess) of Peking and father of Princess Willow. Stuck in tradition and trying to find a Prince to merry his daughter.
Princess Willow (F) Principal girl. Pretty and princess like will one day inherit the throne and become Empress.In love with Aladdin but being forced to marry a prince. Singing and some dance.
So-Shy (F) Princess Willow'slady in waiting and best friend very loyal.
Aladdin (F) Principal Boy. Son of widow Twankey and Wishees brother.A street wise boy who has his sights set on higher things. The hero of the story. Singing and dancing
Wishee-Washee (M) Aladdins brother and son of Twankey. Comedy role lots of slap stick.
Widow Twankey (M) Mother of Aladdin and Washee panto Dame runs a laundry in Peking. Singing and dance
Genie (M) Magical being who lives in the lamp and grants wishes. Good comedy vocal role. Singing.
DANCERS - 2pm
Date: 13th September 2015
Time: 2pm start (Registration from 1.30pm)
We are looking for dancers aged 5 and over to dance, sing and act as part of the chorus in this years pantomime.
The auditions will include being taught a short routine and then performing this routine for your place in the cast.
Dancing experience is required; prior formal training is not essential although preferable.
Please check your availability for performance dates before auditioning, as anyone unable to perform on any of the set dates, may not be considered.
For more information please contact Rebecca Dickinson (Choreographer) on 07521 977707.
'OUR DAY OUT' AUDITION
Directed by Kate Burke, Produced by Kath Townsend
Performance Dates: Monday 20th- Saturday 25th April 2015
'Our Day Out' is a fantastic and hilarious play with music by Willy Russell. Written in the 70s but as fresh as ever, the audience follows the escapades of the loveable "progress class" and their teachers on a school trip to Conwy Castle. Plenty of sweets and a few zoo animals later, the children and teachers find they have a lot to learn from one another.
Mrs Kay- (F) 35+ : experienced, caring and popular teacher who is in charge of the Progress Class. She is understanding of her pupils' circumstances and strives to make their school lives enjoyable. Liverpudlian/Local accent preferred.
Mr Briggs- (M) 30+ : strict deputy head teacher who prefers the traditional methods of his profession. Order and control of himself and others are of the most importance. His reputation precedes him. Non-local accent.
Colin- (M) 20-30: a young, bright teacher who finds himself feeling very uncomfortable with the levels of attention some of the girls in the class are paying him. A genuinely caring and intelligent man. In a relationship with Susan.
Susan- (F) 20-30: newly qualified teacher. Down to earth, Susan has her head screwed on but is always able to think outside the box to solve problems. Her attractive and bright attitude mean the older boys in the class take particular interest in her, but it doesn't phase her.
Bus Driver- (M) 25+ : a simple, occasionally gullible man who takes his job in transportation very seriously but also has a fun side.
Headteacher- (M/F) 30+ : distrusts the progress class to go on a trip without supervision of Mr Briggs. Very small part, could be multi-rolled if necessary.
Shopkeeper- (F) 40+ : Lady who owns a small business visited by the children. Comedic role, distrustful of school parties and stressed to the hilt.
Zoo Keeper- (M/F) 20+ : Very small potential multi role part.
Les (M) 50+ : "very old, almost blind and can hardly walk" friendly lollipop man, knows the children well.
The audition for adult roles will be on THURSDAY 29th JANUARY at Chorley Little Theatre. Registration will open at 7pm and auditions will begin at 7:30. Audition pieces will be provided. PLEASE PREPARE A SONG of any genre that is no more than 1:30 in length. Extracts of longer songs is fine.
Various school children (M/F) 13-16: the minimum age for auditionees is 11. Anyone who is older than high school age is welcome to come and audition on the basis that they look young enough to be at high school. The children will have a strong local accent.
The youth audition will be on SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY at Chorley Little Theatre. Registration will begin at 10am and the audition will commence at 10:30. Please note if you are under 16 a parent is required to stay for the duration of the audition.
IF ANYONE CAN PLAY A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT TO A REASONABLE STANDARD (GRADE 4+) PLEASE LET US KNOW ON THE AUDITION FORM.
PLEASE PREPARE A SONG of any genre that is no more than 1:30 in length. Extracts of longer songs is fine. You will be split into groups and asked to work on a short scene which will be performed as your acting audition. The script will be provided on the day.
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Into The Force
George Lucas created the concept of the Force to address character and plot developments in Star Wars (1977). He also wanted to "awaken a certain kind of spirituality" in young audiences, suggesting a belief in God without endorsing any specific religion.
But if you're not here for the Spoiler and want the REVEAL instead:
Hold on to your brain-waves... It's going to get mind-blowing.
"A (2018) REVEAL FOR THE LAST DAYS OF 2017."
The Secrets of the Force Ghost
"As I was watching Luke Skywalkers' SW VIII final scene, It struck me like a bolt of lightning, a thought that could really bring the beginning of the end for IX to the fans."
"Luke is going into a trance to come back as a powerful Jedi."
Luke is extraordinarily powerful and may have access to some abilities we haven't even yet witness.
So, How Is It Possible That SP Knows about Star Wars IX (pre-production and all).
Star Wars IX lands working title 'BLACK DIAMOND' as director JJ Abrams 'starts structuring script' for 2019 film.
Fans are busy searching Star Wars: The Last Jedi for clues that will tip them off to what will happen in Episode IX. Of the many fan theories out there right now, the leading topic is no doubt Snoke, and if/how the drastic turns for his character in The Last Jedi may be setting up a bigger reveal. The latest theory popping up on Reddit is an interesting one: A powerful BLACK ring to bring a Force Ghost back to life.
"The Force Ghosts Secret-Knowledge."
*At the root of all our thoughts, emotions and behaviours is the communication between neurons within our brains. Brainwaves are produced by synchronised electrical pulses from masses of neurons communicating with each other.
The new 'Star Wars' movie title was hinted at in 'The Force Awakens'
The name of the next "Star Wars" movie has been unveiled and while many fans are freaking out over the logo's ominous red font or exactly what "The Last Jedi" may mean, a few "Star Wars" fans noticed that we had a glimpse of the Episode VIII title a long time ago. The name of the next movie has been hiding in plain sight in front of fans' eyes since "Star Wars: Episode VII" was released in 2015.
"Death is a natural part of life. Rejoice for those around you who transform into the Force. Mourn them do not. Miss them do not. Attachment leads to jealously. The shadow of greed, that is." - Yoda
For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing; they have no further reward, and even their name is forgotten - Ecclesiastes 9:5.
NOT EXACTLY, IN THE NETHERWORLD:
(This isn't contradictory either, it just seems that way to your minds.)
The Netherworld is divided into Dark & Light.
The Dead in the Dark/Void and the Dead in the Light/Kingdom have their own consciousness.
I cannot be betrayed. I cannot be beaten. I see his mind. I see every intent.
POSSIBLE REASON: Snoke isn't in the throne in The Last Jedi
A WAR IN THE MAKING.
And in Star Wars Episode IX the "red" turns green because it's about . . . Yoda. (Or the life Force that embodies all living things - which both the Jedi and Siths want to harness for themselves).
"The Dark Rises and the Light must rise with it." - Snoke (while alive)
"And also, logic and reason doesn't happen there. Based on the sum total of all my intelligence thoughts that I've learned. It's like getting constant Revelations." - Mickey Robinson.
So, Luke Skywalker is out there (lost) in The Force getting constant Revelations.
Yoda was able to summon lightning from the Sky.
Yoda summons lightning from the Sky using the Force, an ability that was previously unheard of. Therefore, there's some new-knowledge that Luke Skywalker will be learning while inside this FORCE to bring in Star Wars Episode 9 to an EPIC close.
But that's not all! The Siths also want this Knowledge.
The Dark Rises and the Light must rise with it. - Snoke
STAR WARS VIII SPOILER
Snoke may not be dead at all.
In fact, much like Skywalker's power to transcend.
He too could move His evil self from his Vessel.


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MUSCAT: Noted Omani film director and producer Dr. Khalid Al Zadjali has been appointed the Programme Director of the first edition of Hope International Film Festival (HIFF) to be held in the Swedish capital of Stockholm.
Dr. Al Zadjali, whose movie ‘Zayana’, which was released in 2019 with an IMDB ranking of 7.9, said that he is extremely happy to represent this international film festival that has a unique concept that revolves around women, children and those with physical and mental disabilities.
The festival will start its first session from September 10 until 13 in Stockholm. The HIFF Instagram account is active with all the information and updates about the festival. Dr. Al Zadjali also said that plans are on to invite a noted film personality from India, apart from other international celebrities.
Fadi Al Lawand, noted Lebanese artist and director and President of HIFF, said that the uniqueness of the concept of the festival is already getting noticed by discerned filmmakers and film-lovers around the world.
Short movies and feature films shot by professionals as well as amateur filmmakers, with the above-mentioned concepts or themes are invited for participation. Dr. Al Zadjali said that the feature films should be of 75 minutes duration while short films must be within 30 minutes.
The films must have been made during 2020-2021 and sub-titled in English or Swedish. There is no fee to register and participate in the festival, and the notification of the films approved for screening at the HIFF will be sent to the participants a month before the festival’s launch date.
Awards will be given away for Best Feature Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Short Film, and a special Jury Award for Most Creative Short Film. Award winners will be invited to the festival venue to receive their awards, which will be given away by international movie stars and personalities.
Dr. Al Zadjali, also said that registration link, which is now open for registration, will be closed after June 15. Arrangements are also being made to showcase the selected movies through a specially created virtual platform. All updates including the registration link can be found on their official Instagram page.


The Shakespeare Players program of the Rochester Community Players present The Merry Wives of Windsor, by William Shakespeare, an Adaptation for Young Audiences. (a 75 minute version of Shakespeare’s comedy adapted for young audiences by David Richman). Two performances only at MuCCC Theater: Friday and Saturday, April 3 and 4 at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $12 general admission, $9 seniors (over age 65) and $6 juniors (under age 25)
The Shakespeare Players program of the Rochester Community Players presents Richard II, by William Shakespeare.
Director: Peter Scribner
Richard II and The Henriad
read “Rochester Community Players’ RICHARD II to Open 4/10″ in Broadway World
In 2015, The Shakespeare Players will present the four plays of Shakespeare’s second tetralogy of history plays known as “The Henriad”. The first entry, “Richard II” opens on April 10th at MuCCC. “Henry IV, Parts One and Two” will be performed, in repertory, at Highland Park from June 26th to July 18th. The series concludes with “Henry V” at MuCCC in November.
The first play, “Richard II” chronicles the final two years and the downfall of Richard II, a flawed monarch. Shakespeare, now fully mature as a playwright, graces this play with some of his greatest poetry. Directed by Peter Scribner, this classic open “The Henriad” for 2015.
Performances dates: April 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 22, 24 and 25 at 7:30 PM; April 12 and 19 at 2:00 PM. Tickets $19 general admission, $14 seniors (over age 65); $9 juniors (under age 25)
AUDITION LISTINGS: the “local talent” page at http://www.theatrerocs.org/ is a good resource for auditions, as is the facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/420046351438314/