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Cabaret Caveats

The biggest and most common mistake performers make is to invite critics to their shows before they're ready to be reviewed. You must first know who you are as a performer and learn to choose the right material. If you err on either count, you're in trouble.

Five CD Pieces

HAINES HIS WAY, Guy Haines (Fynsworth Alley) Am I supposed to know who this guy Guy is? In the liner notes, Nick Redman, with whom I'm also not familiar, seems to think so. He writes as if I (and you) know Haines for, at least, his past on the ...

Society Saves Singers Who Send Out SOS By

The little known Society of Singers (SOS) is a high note when a singer hits a low note, metaphorically speaking.

Pitt Seeks Money to Rebuild New Orleans

Brad Pitt expects the foundations to be built for at least 150 eco-friendly homes in New Orleans' Lower 9th Ward by the end of next summer.

FEMALE ACTOR IN A TV MOVIE OR MINISERIES

Angela Bassett Ruby's Bucket of BloodWe've come to know and love actress Angela Bassett for her ability to appear tough yet vulnerable, a quality that has played a pivotal role in her success. Her fierce portrayals of women surviving tremendous odds have shot her to the top of ...

BISTRO BITS: Aliens in Our Midst

Quite a few artists from distant cities are currently performing in New York‹some in conjunction with the recent Cabaret Convention, others because New York is, well, New

Be Direct

CD/director Ellie Kanner likes actors to go for the parts for which they think they're right.

ONE LIFE TO LIVE - The Post-Production Coordinator/Historian In the Know - Margo Husin Call

It makes no difference whether you're a network executive, a new staff writer, or just a fan: When you need to know the history of "One Life to Live," you call Margo Husin

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THE REALLY SPONTANEOUS THEATRE

Before the Fire

Catherine Trieschmann would seem to have a date with History.