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Pilot Castings: 'Samurai Girl,' 'Leverage'

Newcomer Jamie Chung has been cast as the lead in the ABC Family drama pilot "Samurai Girl."

Corrections

In our story in the Feb. 11 issue on summer training (improvisational classes), there were a few errors. Tom Soter's website is tomsoter.com. His Sunday night class, from 5 to 6:30 pm, costs $10. His Tuesday class costs

Miami Theatres Surviving Despite Budget Catastrophe

A $68 million shortfall has plunged Miami into a junk-bond credit status on Wall Street, and forced a referendum which could abolish the city's charter. But the theatre community seems to be holding its own due to its close relationship with Dade

Speak the Speech

Classics from Rostand to Shakespeare get virile, even loutish,

Leaders of the Screen Actors Guild have told the

Leaders of the Screen Actors Guild have told the rank and file that they are still negotiating with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, even though the alliance has insisted for several weeks that it is done negotiating and has made its final offer to the guild. SAG ...

Fox Locks Up Mably with Talent Deal

After scoring with "Prison Break," Fox is hoping to repeat the success next season with another hunky young actor, Brit Luke Mably.

Demand Extends Minn. 'Little House' Musical

A new musical version of "Little House on the Prairie" was extended two weeks because of demand. It stars Melissa Gilbert as the mother of the character she played on the TV series.

WORKING ACTOR : Front-line Fears

I'm a big fan of irony, even when it seemingly occurs at my own expense. Irony is life's balancer. It has a way of reminding you that basically it's all up to chance, and never to take things too seriously; what goes around comes around. Hence, this ...

"SELENA: A CELEBRATION OF LIFE"

Rosalinda Morales (cstg. dir.) will hold auditions for Selena: A Celebration of Life, a musical celebration chronicling the life of Selena while paying homage to the vibrant young artist who was an inspiration to her generation. Exec. Prod. Tom Quinn, dir. Daniel Valdez. Rehearsals start Feb. 20. Performances start Mar ...