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    Hitting the Heights

    H.P. Mendoza has made a quirky and stylish movie musical -- on a budget of $15,000 -- about the post-graduation growing pains he and his high school friends endured in the sleepy San Francisco suburb of Colma.

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    Only the Beginnings

    Arguably the most important event at EdgeFest, the L.A. History Project was conceived by Mark Seldis and Mark T.J. Lifrieri as an opportunity to encourage and cultivate theatre pieces about the Southland. After all, the number of successful plays that are set in our hometown, particularly those that ...

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    New York Filming

    raise the child of his pregnant female roommate. Jennifer Aniston ("Friends") and Paul Rudd ("The Last Night of Ballyhoo") star. Nicholas Hytner ("The Madness of King George") helms. Principal casting: Daniel Swee (c/o Lincoln Center Theater, 150 W. 65th St., NYC 10023); extras: Kee Casting (address

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    Pew Trust Grants

    The Pew Charitable Trust, the philanthropic activities of which are concentrated in the Philadelphia area, has awarded its latest batch of

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    TALENT BEAT

    Some fall shows currently in development for midseason:

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    "Titanic" Sinks Tony Award CompetitionTelevision Ratings for Awards Show Soar to Decade High

    "Titanic," the musical depiction of the famous 1912 maritime disaster, sailed safely into port on Sun., June 1, winning five Tony Awards--including the top prize of Best Musical. The awards were presented in a three-hour ceremony at Radio City Music Hall, hosted by comedian/talk-show host Rosie

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    Comedian Gabriel Iglesias. Standup comic delivers

    Comedian Gabriel Iglesias. Standup comic delivers his routine, which includes voice, sound effects, and storytelling. The Ice House, 24 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena. 8:30 p.m. Through Feb. 10. $12.50. (626) 577-1894. www.icehousecomedy.com.

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    GRAD FILMS"IN THE MIX"

    Stephanie K. Smith (prod.) is accepting submissions for In the Mix, a digital pilot and two episodes of a dramatic series for USC. Weekend shoot starts Feb. Copy, credit, and meals provided. There is no pay.

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    Rep Español To Present Nuestras Voces Award

    Prolific playwright-director-actor Jorge Celaya has won first prize in the second annual Nuestras Voces Playwriting Contest for his play "Búfalo Herido," and will receive his award at a reception this Tues., Sept. 18 at Repertorio Español's regular performance venue, the Gramercy Arts Theatre.

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    The New Duality Acting Conservatory

    The New Duality Acting Conservatory, previously known as the Piero Dusa Acting Conservatory, has passed on the torch to Michael Vincent Doane, its new artistic director. Piero Dusa has moved west to train actors at the Dusa Playhouse in Santa Monica, CA. Fall courses include three on-camera classes, acting technique ...