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WGA Contract Talks Hit Writer's Block

Negotiations for a new WGA film and TV contract broke off Thursday, dramatically increasing the possibility that there will be a writers strike when the WGA's current contract expires May 1.

Our Sixth Annual Bargain-Hunters Issue So Many Bargains, So Little Time

You can find anything in New York, from Korean food to Danish-modern end tables. But for a price. And probably for a much higher price than you would pay back home (assuming back home has Korean food and Danish modern). Of course, New York's high-priced gamut runs to the ...

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Letters

A quick snafu: In the Feb. 1 issue of Back Stage, the editorial, "How Real Is the 'Grease' Reality Show?," seemed to imply that many of the performers/competitors were untrained. Ironically, Matt Cavenaugh is mentioned as a trained and talented professional. I say "ironically" because Kevin Greene, a competitor ...

NASAA: Arts Funding Up! Advocacy Group Sees State Appropriations Rise 11.8%

Legislative appropriations for fiscal year 2001 continued on an upward trend, rising 11.8% from last year's $399.9 million, to a total of $446.9 million for state arts agencies (SAAs).

Dance Funding Deadline Approaching

Applications are being accepted for the third grant cycle of the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) BUILD program, which will award approximately $100,000 to New York City-based dance companies with small and mid-sized budgets.

The Gardens of Frau Hess

"The Gardens of Frau Hess," currently on stage at the Jewish Repertory Theatre, draws upon a footnote of history concerning Ilse Hess (wife of Nazi leader Rudolph Hess) and her Jewish gardener.

DANCE DIARY : Book Reviews - Bird on Graham and Tune on Tune

Nineteen ninety-seven brought a windfall of dance books. We have yet to catch up with these, so we'll be offering reviews through

REWRITES

Dolphinback Theatre Company At the Chopin Studio Theatre Through April 28

Commercial Acting

SPOTLIGHT ON ACTING SCHOOLS AND COACHES: Commercial Acting The following institutions and individuals specialize in training for commercial work. Many of the larger institutions listed under "Acting Schools and Classes" and "Acting Coaching" also offer commercial training; check those listings for a complete look at training in this area.