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Selling It

Want a little holiday action? Get a bunch of theatre artists in a room, then start throwing terms around like "branding" and "sales tools" and "customer satisfaction" and see what happens. Perhaps an artistic revolt? Animated arguments about labeling theatre as a "product"? Dramatic overtures from those outraged at being ...

Deep Pockets Hatching New 'Arts Incubator'

While space has been set aside for performing arts at the rebuilding site of the World Trade Center, it will not be the only site in the area where creativity may flourish.

NBC, Universal Work to Retain 'Order'

Top executives are hunkering down with reps for Dick Wolf to hammer out a renewal deal for the three "Law & Order" series plus the upcoming fourth installment.

Face the Music Industry

How to tell the difference between an offer you can't refuse and an offer that's too good to be true.

From the Editor

Dear Readers, I have been a part of the Back Stage West family for more than nine years. Many of you have read my articles or seen my cover photography over the years. Some of you have attended our acclaimed "Evening With" screening series, which I organize and help moderate.

New Dramatists Honor Foote

New Dramatists founder Michaela O'Harra will present her namesake award to playwright-screeenwriter Horton Foote at a party at the group's headquarters Mon., Nov. 5.

Talkin' Statues

Back Stage West looks behind the red curtain to find out how the SAG Actor Awards were created and how they continue to evolve.

Bridging the Gay/Straight Divide

In a utopian theatrical world, a playwright need not be homosexual to create a homosexual character; a playwright need not be heterosexual to create a heterosexual character.

The Dead Boy

"The Dead Boy," presented by and at the Laurelgrove Theatre, 12265 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 7 p.m. Aug. 10-Sept. 30. $20. (818) 760-8368

The Servant Of Two Masters

"The Servant of Two Masters," presented by Arroyo Repertory Theatre at the Courtyard Theatre at St. James United Methodist Church, 2033 E. Washington Blvd., Pasadena. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 7 p.m. May 26-June 30. $15-18. (626) 398-6522.