Performing Arts News

This category features news about dance, theater, music and other live audience performances (magic shows, puppetry, circus, comedy, etc.), festivals, venues, artists, staging and ticketing. The spotlight is on news of interest to theater goers, producers and performing arts amateurs and professionals.

Sehr Mahmood Goes to the Queen of the World 2006 in Germany

Miss Pakistan World 2006, Sehr Mahmood is all set for the Queen of the World pageant held in Germany. - December 05, 2006 - Miss Pakistan World

NewYorkYak.com Launches Web Site with Most Comprehensive Listing of Spoken Word Events in New York

NewYorkYak.com is a Web Site dedicated to listing spoken word events in New York City. It draws from events listings at over 200 venues and offers the most comprehensive listing anywhere of lectures, readings, roundtables and other spoken events in New York City. - December 04, 2006 - NewYorkYak.com

Ashton Dance School Taps into the Web with WSI

WSI Internet Consultant Andy Wooles announces the launch of an innovative dance website project – www.janis-anderson-dance.co.uk - December 04, 2006 - WSI Internet

New Google Film & Performing Arts Search Now Available

An innovative Google custom-search interface, specifically created for the film and performing arts communities, is now available for use by the general public, entertainment-industry professionals, and related websites. - November 30, 2006 - The Film and Performing Arts Search Development Team

Express Job Postings Get Clients to the Front of the Line at Voices.com

Clients can now skip the wait and receive immediate job posting approval, getting their voice over opportunities out to thousands of voice talents. - November 28, 2006 - Voices.com

Voice123 (voice123.com) Hosted Online Seminar with Top Voice Talent James Alburger

Voice123.com, the unsurpassed voice over marketplace, and professional voice over talent James Alburger, teamed up to present “The Art of Voice Acting” webinar. - November 28, 2006 - Voice123.com

Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Sponsors the Music Man

Local Real Estate Firm Invites Habitat for Humanity Families to Attend Free - November 27, 2006 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston

Voice123 (voice123.com) Industry Directory Registers Highest Number of Listings

Voice123, an online voice over marketplace, recently launched a voice over and media industry directory. - November 25, 2006 - Voice123.com

Audiobook Publishers and Producers Now Find Professional Voices on Voice123 (voice123.com)

Voice123, an online voice over marketplace, offers professional voice over talents for audiobook recordings. - November 24, 2006 - Voice123.com

Website Completeness Feature Announced at Voices.com

Voice actors who complete their websites at Voices.com are now rewarded with greater visibility and are also more accessible to clients who want to hire professional voice actors online. - November 23, 2006 - Voices.com

Voice123 (http://voice123.com) Presented the Guide to Voice Over Rates

Voice123, an online voice over marketplace, recently developed a rate guide for voice over work. - November 23, 2006 - Voice123.com

The Voice Over Savvy Forums (VoiceOverSavvy.com) were Launched for the Voice Over Community

Voice123’s VoiceOverSavvy.com forums have been tremendously active since they were released three weeks ago. - November 22, 2006 - Voice123.com

Bay Area Christmas Comedy Show to Raise Funds for Charity

John DeKoven, President of Laugh-A-Lot Productions, today announced the company’s first annual “It’s a Meshugenah Christmas - An Evening of Comedy, Chinese Food and Charity.” This event will take place at the Golden Peacock Banquet and Bistro in Fremont, CA, on December 24th... - November 21, 2006 - Laugh-A-Lot Productions

Professional Voice Actors Recognized and Rewarded at Voices.com

Voices.com’s new VoiceRank™ technology recognizes and rewards career voice actors, ranking them by Top Rated and by Favorite voices. - November 21, 2006 - Voices.com

Voice123 (voice123.com) Now Features Voice Actors for Radio and Television Commercials

Voice123, the online voice over marketplace, now offers professional voice over talent for all types of radio and television commercials. - November 21, 2006 - Voice123.com

Chita Rivera, John Leguizamo and a Cast of Latino All Star Performers Unite for Broadway Cares AIDS Benefit

The worlds of Latin music and Broadway unite on November 20th at BB Kings Blues Club in New York for "An Evening of Latin Rhythms" a one night only event benefiting Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA). The Emmy, Tony, and Grammy Award winning performers scheduled to appear include Daphne Rubin Vega, Jimmy Bosch, Wilson Cruz, Saundra Santiago, Ray Santos and Queen of Telenovelas - Lupita Ferrer. - November 19, 2006 - Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS

Lubovitch, Quanz, and Petronio Scheduled to Premiere New Works at Upcoming "Dance from the Heart" AIDS Benefit

Three new works by world renowned choreographers will highlight Dancers Responding to AIDS' second annual winter dance festival hosted by Tony Award winning choreographer Jerry Mitchell and featuring over forty dancers from thriteen dance companies. - November 19, 2006 - Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS

Voice123 (voice123.com) has Unveiled the Voice123 SmartCast Technology

Voice123, the largest voice over marketplace, recently implemented a system to match professional voice over talents called Voice123 SmartCast. - November 18, 2006 - Voice123.com

December Featured Entertainers at Listen & Be Heard Poetry Cafe in Vallejo, CA

The Schedule of Features and continuing programs at Listen & Be Heard Poetry Cafe for the month of December, 2006. - November 18, 2006 - Listen & Be Heard Poetry Café

Voice123 (voice123.com) Now Has the Professional Voice Actors to Record your Podcasts

Voice123, the largest voice over marketplace, now features professional voice over talents to help you record your podcasting session. - November 17, 2006 - Voice123.com

Voice123 (voice123.com) Recently Announced the Release of their New Website

Voice123, the largest voice over marketplace, just started to promote the soon release of their completely redesigned and revamped service. - November 15, 2006 - Voice123.com

Video Game Voice Actors Add Character to Voices.com

Voices.com represents top tier voice actors in the animation and video game sectors, providing game developers and creative professionals with the best voices for their characters. - November 14, 2006 - Voices.com

Movie, Film, and Video Producers Find Professional Voice Overs Using Voice123 (voice123.com)

Voice123, the largest voice over marketplace, offers the best and most professional voice over actors for any type of movie, film, or video. - November 14, 2006 - Voice123.com

First Stage Theatre Company Presents Babes in Toyland

First Stage Theatre Company presents Babes in Toyland December 1, 2, 8, 9 at 7:30 p.m. and December 3 and 10 at 2:30 p.m. There will also be a special school performance December 7 at 9:30 a.m. Schools must call in advance to reserve seating. Renaissance Art Center 900 8th... - November 13, 2006 - First Stage Theatre

Favorites Feature Added to Web 2.0 Leader Voices.com

Bookmarking favorite voices has never been easier with the new Favorites tool at Voices.com. - November 13, 2006 - Voices.com

Movie Trailers, Podcast Voices, and Narration added to Voices.com

Requested by popular demand, Voices.com has implemented three new categories for businesses and organizations looking for talent to search for movie trailer voices, podcasting voices, and narrators for documentaries. - November 11, 2006 - Voices.com

Video Game Developers and Producers Can Now Find the Best Character Voices on Voice123 (voice123.com)

Voice123 is starting to offer the fastest and easiest online application to find the best character and animation voices for video game creators. - November 11, 2006 - Voice123.com

Dance Competition Culminates with R&B Singer Chris Brown Concert

Registration for dance competition to be held on Saturday November 11, 2006. Dance competition on December 22, 2006 at UIC Pavilion in Chicago. Dance Down 2006 features performance by Platinum recording artist Chris Brown. - November 11, 2006 - Dance Down 2006

Voice123 (voice123.com) Launches The Voice Over Savvy Forums

Voice123, the most important voice over marketplace, released a free forum for the voice over industry and community. - November 08, 2006 - Voice123.com

Brian Haymond, EA Sports’ “NFL Head Coach” Voice, Renews Contract with Voices.com

Brian Haymond, a voice actor whose talent features prominently as the Head Coach in EA Sports’ “NFL Head Coach” video game, recently renewed his contract with Voices.com, the #1 voice marketplace. - November 08, 2006 - Voices.com

Voice123 (voice123.com) Launches Voice Over and Media Industry Directory

Voice123, the most important voice over marketplace, released an online directory of resources for the voice over and media industry. - November 08, 2006 - Voice123.com

NDM Students Valentine's Day Recital - February 14th 2007

NDM bollywood dance school studio present Valentine’s Day recital for all love hearts on February 14th, 2007. The show “yeh mera dil” will be held at Torrance civic center & tickets are available from this classical dance academy school in Los Angeles, California. - November 08, 2006 - NDM Dance Productions

Ralph Hass Shoots and Scores as TV Imaging Voice of the Buffalo Sabres, the NHL’s Top Team

Ralph Hass, official voice of the Buffalo Sabres, has recently renewed his relationship with Voices.com, the official voice marketplace. - November 07, 2006 - Voices.com

Lee Glickstein: The Art of Full Presence CommunicationSM

How to Grab Your Audience Heart, Mind and Soul in the First Three Minutes, Without Performance Techniques - November 04, 2006 - NSA-Michigan

When Bryan Cox Transforms his Voice, Hollywood Listens

Bryan Cox, Canadian voice artist and comedian, recently auditioned for “The Transformers” movie, auditioning for three characters and creating six unique voices for Steven Spielberg and Michael Bay’s consideration. - November 03, 2006 - Voices.com

Kentucky Governor Honors Jade Esteban Estrada

Entertainer receives the Bluegrass State's highest accolade - November 02, 2006 - Jade Esteban Estrada

Blog Network at Voices.com Launches “Ask the Voice Cat” Blog

Voices.com, in collaboration with voice over coach Marc Cashman, is introducing “Ask the Voice Cat,” a weblog designed to answer questions from aspiring talent looking to get started in the voice over business. - October 31, 2006 - Voices.com

Throat Singing Workshop and Performance at Erie Art Museum

The Erie Art Museum invites singers and non-singers alike to a throat singing workshop with internationally touring Tuvan throat singers Chirgilchin on Wednesday, November 8 at 7 p.m. in the Erie Art Museum Annex. Cost is $5 per person. Workshop attendees will receive a $5 off tickets to... - October 31, 2006 - Erie Art Museum

VoiceOverTimes Discussion Forum Gains Voice Talent Moderators

VoiceOverTimes, a discussion forum for aspiring and career voice talent, has just recruited professional talent to moderate their bulletin board. - October 30, 2006 - Voices.com

Monty Python’s Spamalot at The Palace Theatre in London's West End

Monty Python’s Spamalot is the new musical lovingly ripped off from the film Monty Python and The Holy Grail (released in 1975). Winner of the Best Musical Tony Award 2005, Spamalot opened in London Theatre on 2nd October, 2006 at The Palace Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue London, W1V 8AY,... - October 29, 2006 - LastMinuteTheatreTickets.com

Florida State Capital Names Estrada 'Entertainer of the Year'

Comedian Jade Esteban Estrada honored in Tallahassee. - October 26, 2006 - Jade Esteban Estrada

Xcel Talent Agency Dances its Way to Nashville Market

Xcel Talent Agency is opening the first dance agency in Nashville, Tennessee representing dancers and choreographers, for an array of productions, be it commercial, film, television, industrial theatrical or music videos. With over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry, the dance... - October 26, 2006 - Xcel Talent Agency

Trish McTaggart, Australian Voice-over Talent, Joins Voices.com

Trish McTaggart of Sydney, Australia, is charming the North American market with her authentic Aussie accent. Most recently, Trish raised her profile by global proportions and joined Voices.com, the world’s leading online voice marketplace. - October 25, 2006 - Voices.com

Voices.com Announces Blog Network Sponsorship Opportunities

Voices.com, publisher of a variety of voice over blogs, is now accepting sponsors for their highly targeted, industry leading blog network. - October 24, 2006 - Voices.com

Journey of A Blackman - R U Your Brother's Keeper

This dramatic presentation is about a family of three brothers whose lives have been shattered after the death of their Christian mother. Battling the additional obstacles of drugs, violence, and troubled relationships the three brothers embark on a journey spirited by religious faith. It will make you laugh and cry as well as leave with you a positive message to bring hope to the community. - October 20, 2006 - PDM Performing Arts Corporation

Card Miracles - Mind Blowing Card Magic with Gaffed Decks

Classic Card Magic is used by Conjurers to perform amazing feats of sleight of hand and to create illusions with a deck of cards. These are the best card tricks - card miracles. The site of http://www.cardconjurer.com offers articles and specialized supplies for magicians of all levels in the field... - October 20, 2006 - Card Conjurer, Inc.