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PlayPenn's New-Play Confab: A Playwright's Perfect Playground

The brainchild of Founding Artistic Director Paul Meshejian, PlayPenn seeks to provide writers "with the resources to help them bring their work to full fruition, unencumbered by the pressures and constraints of commercial production," according to the project's website.

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9-11

"9-11," presented by and at Playhouse West Studio II, 10634 Magnolia Blvd., N. Hollywood. Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 7 p.m. Jan. 12-Feb. 24. Donations accepted. (310) 550-3536.

Mimi Rogers 'Full on Starkers' in New Movie

Nudity is big this summer on the big screen.

CBS Rolls 8 New Series; 'Joan,' 'Amy' on Bubble

CBS is planning to infuse more fresh blood into its schedule next season than it did last year, adding at least three comedies and five dramas.

The Comedy of Terrors

Dying is easy; comedy is hard.

New Signups for Equity Auditions

Actors Equity Association is offering experimental procedures in the Los Angeles area for Equity Principal Auditions (EPA) to make it more convenient for those auditioning to plan their day. This experiment allows a limited number of Equity members to sign up in advance for EPA time slots; it will be ...

Steel: John Henry & The Shaker

"Steel: John Henry & the Shaker," presented by Oasis Theatre Company at [Inside] the Ford, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, L.A. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. Jan. 26-Feb. 24. $15-20. (323) 461-3673.

National Arts Forums Take Aim at Issues

In a tacit admission that the nation's arts organizations face a daunting yet similar set of challenges, Americans for the Arts, a nonprofit arts advocacy group, and the MetLife Foundation have announced a series of 20 national arts forums to take place from coast to coast during the remainder ...