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Official Guide to Actorfest 2004 - Giving Actors Shots

On a typical day in March, John Levey—the senior vp of Casting for John Wells Productions who casts ER and oversees The West Wing, Third Watch, and Wells' pilots—accomplishes more than most people do in a week.

Macbeth

"Macbeth," presented by the Independent Shakespeare Co. at The Shed, 660 Mateo St., L.A. Sat. 8 p.m. May 10-24. (Also outdoor performances in Franklin Canyon Park, dates and times TBA.) Pay what you can ($3 parking fee). (323) 860-8868.

ASC Search Is On For Ceremony Spot

The American Society of Cinematographers has drawn up a short list of potential venues for its annual awards ceremony in its quest for an alternative to the Century Plaza Hotel in Century City, which is engaged in a protracted contract dispute.

DiCaprio Wants Environmental Answers

Leonardo DiCaprio knows global warming is a problem, and he wants answers.

Currently Casting

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B'way Season Grosses Up

Resilience remains the watchword 'round the Rialto as the 2002-03 Broadway season ends Sunday night with the 57th annual Tony Awards. After a season battered by more than its fair share of bad shakes—four orange terror alerts, an Iraqi war, a brutal winter, an ongoing sluggishness in tourism, and ...

'Bringers,' 'Broadcast,' 'Red' Win Rodgers Awards

The American Academy of Arts and Letters has announced that musicals "Bringers," "Broadcast," and "Red" have won the 2005 Richard Rodgers Awards.

Santasia Episode V-A Holiday Comedy

"Santasia Episode V--A Holiday Comedy," presented by A Loser's Kid Productions at the Whitmore-Lindley Theatre, 11006 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 & 7 p.m. Nov. 27-Dec. 26. $15. (818) 907-7242.

Hepburn Auction Raises Money for Children

About $800,000 in proceeds from the auction of an evening gown worn by Hollywood actress Audrey Hepburn in "Breakfast at Tiffany's" will be donated to build 15 schools for destitute Indian children.