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Green Card, Serious Hunt

Dear Jackie: I came to Los Angeles one year ago from France with the crazy but strong intention to become an actress. Like every foreign newcomer, I am not allowed to work in the United States, and so I can't audition for paid gigs.

From the Editor

Dear Reader:

Ten-Minute Musicals Deadline

Since the inception of the Ten-Minute Musicals Project, over 650 works have poured in from librettists, lyricists and composers in 15 nations.

Hors D'oeuvres

"Hors D'Oeuvres," presented by Meadows Basement Theater Company at Theatre/Theater, 6425 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Mar. 7-Apr. 13. $15. (323) 993-6060.

DCA Funds May Dip Through FY2008

The funding scramble continues for the City of New York, including for the city Department of Cultural Affairs.

Boyd's Clear Channel to Salvation

Clear Channel has purchased the historic Boyd Theatre in Center City Philadelphia from the Goldenberg Group, saving the 1928 movie palace from demolition.

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts. Experienced

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts. Experienced arts-and-entertainment attorneys present information on legal and business issues for actors at The Actors' Fund. 5757 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 400, L.A. 7-9 p.m. Free. (323) 933-9244. www.actorsfund.org.

Beautiful Bodies

"Beautiful Bodies," presented by Attic Theatre Ensemble at Attic Theatre & Film Centre, 5429 W. Washington Blvd., L.A. Fri. 8 pm., Sat. 5 pm. Jan. 14-Feb. 12. $20. (323) 525-0600, ext. 2.

'Star,' 'Yellowman' Sweep L.A. Theatre Awards

Laguna Playhouse'sConstant Starwon five awards at the 16th annual Beverly Hills/Hollywood Theatre Awards.