South Florida Theatre FestivalThe South Florida Theatre Festival is the annual celebration of live theatre throughout Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. This year's festivities run from March 10th through May 12th. ForumsOrganized by Stuart Meltzer, Artistic Director of City Theatre, three forums will be presented in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach that explore the nature of theatre and identity: Gay and Lesbian Theatre Forum Tuesday, Mar 25, 2008 at 07:30 pm at ArtServe in Broward County, with Mary Damiano, Editor of the MiamiArtZine and Critic, moderating Ethnic Theatre Forum Tuesday, Apr 22, 2008 at 07:30 pm at New Theatre in Miami-Dade County, with Charles Perez, WPLG Anchor, moderating Yiddish Theatre Forum Monday, May 5, 2008 at 07:30 pm at New Vista Theatre in Palm Beach County, with Gail Garrisan, Director and Professor at New World School of the Arts, moderating Lectures & Other EventsThe Three Tellers: Adventures in Adult Storytelling Storyteller Antonio Rocha Monday, Mar 17, 2008 2PM & 8PM Caldwell Theatre Company 561-241-7432 www.caldwelltheatre.com A native of Brazil, Antonio Rocha, trained by Marcel Marceau, has taken his unique blend of storytelling and mime to Singapore, Vancouver and in between, including the Kennedy Center, the Smithsonian Institution, and the Tales of Graz Festival in Austria. His tales move from high drama to zany comedy. Master Playwrights Series: Edward Albee Monday, Mar 31, 2008 561-514-4042 www.palmbeachdramaworks.com A Series of scenes from various works of Albee will be presented and discussed. The Three Tellers: Adventures in Adult Storytelling Storyteller David Novak Monday, Apr 14, 2008 2PM & 8PM Caldwell Theatre Company 561-241-7432 www.caldwelltheatre.com The Asheville, North Carolina, storyteller performs his nationally acclaimed show about coming of age in Fort Lauderdale. He weaves his own life story and Florida history into a tale of horror and hope, describing his triumph over personal difficulties and natural disasters with breathtaking eloquence and dramatic flair. Meet – Mingle – Murder! A One woman Interactive Murder Mystery Friday, Apr 18, 2008 at 07:00 pm Featuring Barbara Fox LOCATION 107 N. Krome Ave PRICE $15.00(includes mystery/wine/chocolate) ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED 305.861.8605 Members of the Audience who will receive lines to read during the presentation. Participate, Investigate, Examine Clues, Share Information, Help Solve The Crime You'll have the "Crime" of your life!! People are Dying to Attend!!! Staged ReadingsThree Tall Women by Edward Albee Tuesday, Apr 8, 2008 - Wednesday, Apr 9, 2008 561-514-4042 www.palmbeachdramaworks.com A staged reading of Three Tall Women will be presented and discussed A Girl's Guide to Saving the Universe by Andie Arthur Monday, Apr 21, 2008 www.thenakedstage.org Penny Applebaum is an average college student, whose boyfriend, Will, happens to be the chosen one, the one destined to save Birenllor (a small, magical country that exists underneath a Chicago el station) from The Protectorate, a dark tyrant who has usurped the throne. Unfortunately for Penny, Will has fallen into shadow - and it is up to her to find him. With the help of a talking lantern and a college professor who moonlights as a wizard, Penny takes her own hero's journey through Birenllor and finds out that Will perhaps wasn't as valiant as he was prophesized to be. Dangerous by Michael McKeever Monday, Apr 28, 2008 Caldwell Theatre Company 561-241-7432 www.caldwelltheatre.com Tickets are $10 A new work from the multiple award-winning South Florida playwright who brings the World Premiere of the fabulous farce, Suite Surrender to Caldwell this season. In Dangerous, McKeever deconstructs Les Liaisons Dangereuses, and restages the classic tale of love and seduction in the decadent underworld of 1928 Weimar Germany. A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 07:30 pm Shakespeare Miami Call Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens for info 305-667-1651 www.shakespearemiami.com Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden provides the ideal setting for this special event. Imagine spending a balmy evening in the garden as Shakespeare Miami presents a staged reading of William Shakespeare's most beloved play, A Midsummer Night's Dream. Performed by professional actors and accompanied by music, this reading highlights Shakespeare's lyrical genius. WorkshopsThe Actors' Workshop of South Florida Date TBD Offering an 8 Week adult acting class during April. Please visit www.theactorsworkshop.org or call 954-421-7469 for more details. Iris Acker will be offering a Saturday workshop Saturday, Mar 29, 2008 at SixthStar Enterainment and Marketing in downtown Ft. Lauderdale. Topic: using your theatre training for auditioning for commercials and films. Please RSVP for this workshop by emailing Andie Arthur at southfloridatheatre@hotmail.com. The cost for the workshop is $10, and includes a copy of Acker's book. 
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