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.
Voice123 (voice123.com) Increases Customer Experience Ratings
Voice123 surveyed their customers and announced increased ratings in customers’ general experience. - January 12, 2007 - Voice123.com
Resources for Voice Over Talents Found at Voice123 (voice123.com)
Voice123 has become the most complete resource website for professional voice over actors. - January 12, 2007 - Voice123.com
Revealing David Arnold
Actor/Comedian David A. Arnold hosts TV-1’s “Black Man Revealed.” - January 11, 2007 - David Arnold
Sixty Bay Area Comedians Will Compete for Title of "Killer Comedian"
John DeKoven, Chief Executive Comic of Laugh-A-Lot Productions, today announced the debut of “Killer Laughs Comedy Competition.” This event will take place at Tommy T’s Comedy and Steakhouse in Pleasanton, CA. Killer Laughs is a ten round competition that will start January 30,... - January 11, 2007 - Laugh-A-Lot Productions
Disabled Hurricane Katrina Survivor/Dancer and Disabled Police Officer/ Writer Creating a Storm Onstage in Katrina Play
Emmitt Thrower, a disabled retired NYC Police Officer, Producer, Writer, Actor and Tiara Mone't King (Sunshine), a wheelchair bound Dancer, Actress, Model and double survivor of domestic Violence and hurricane Katrina Survivor will perform together in the new multimedia Hip Hop Musical Katrina: A... - January 09, 2007 - Wabi Sabi Productions Inc
ACTRA Strikes and Union Actors in Canada Face Work Stoppages
ACTRA, the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists hit the picket lines this morning, disrupting some regularly scheduled programming and frustrating producers. - January 09, 2007 - Voices.com
Gus Arredondo and Comedy Blowout Return to the Ontario Improv
The comedian and Comedy Blowout begin the first of 12 monthly dates at the Inland Empire Comedy Club. - January 06, 2007 - Comedian Gus Arredondo
Voices.com Launches New Voice Actor Podcast VOX Talk
The VOX Talk podcast at Voices.com has just been accepted into the iTunes Store. - January 05, 2007 - Voices.com
Mrs. Asia 2007 Smita Salgaonkar
Mrs Smita Salgaonkar won the title Mrs. Asia-USA 2007. She is trained by California dance school “NDM Dance Productions” for that vigorous performance. This academy dance school assists her to understand the sharpness of dances and how to present her during dances. She is a wonderful dancer and enjoys it all time. - January 04, 2007 - NDM Dance Productions
The Annenberg Center of the Performing Arts to Bring Back DanceBrazil in February 07
The Annenberg Center of the Performing arts is to host DanceBrazil, one of its most popular programs, in the February 1-3 period. DanceBrazil is a combination of martial art form of capoeira and electrifying dance, offering a soul-stirring experience for the audience. DanceBrazil is part of the... - January 04, 2007 - Annenberg Center
Katrina: A Whole Lotta Water Opens in Baltimore, MD Jan 19th
Disabled hurricane Katrina survivor / dancer performs in Off Broadway hurricane Katrina play January 19th -21st in Baltimore, MD. Tiara Mone't King (Sunshine) a wheelchair bound double survivor of domestic violence and a hurricane Katrina survivor will perform in the new multimedia Hip Hop Musical Katrina: A Whole Lotta Water. Show recently had it's opening in NYC. - January 01, 2007 - Wabi Sabi Productions Inc
Now Find Animation Voices at Voice123 (voice123.com)
A wide variety of voice talent available for comic and cartoon character voiceovers. - December 30, 2006 - Voice123.com
The Voiceover Dynamic Duo Jessica Gee-George and Grant George Sweep Listeners off of their Feet and Awards Off Shelves
The Voiceover Dynamic Duo, a real husband and wife voiceover team, bring authentic chemistry to voiceovers, winning “Best Production” and “Best in Show” at the 2006 Electronic Media Awards. - December 30, 2006 - Voices.com
Voice123 Releases Introductory Video of Their Services
Voice talent seekers can now see an introductory presentation of the company’s services and benefits. - December 29, 2006 - Voice123.com
Tickets on Sale Now for the Dahntay Jones Foundation Comedy Benefit
Tickets on sale now for the Above the Rim Comedy Jam on Saturday, January 6, 2007 at 8:00 pm. The Comedy Jam will benefit the Dahntay Jones Foundation’s scholarship program. Tickets are available at the Gibson box office, located at 145 Lt. George Lee Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee or online... - December 29, 2006 - Dahntay Jones
Voice123 Now Features Professional Voices for Your Website’s Audio Content
Find professional voice talents for voiceover recordings through an online voice over marketplace. - December 28, 2006 - Voice123.com
Voice Over Talents Move from Voice Talent Agents to Voice123 (voice123.com)
How to go about finding voice over jobs online through an Internet voice over marketplace. - December 27, 2006 - Voice123.com
Ace Ticket Finds Santa the Best Seat: Serves as Santa's Helper at the Home for Little Wanderers
Boston-area ticket broker Ace Ticket is donating over 1,000 toys to the Home for Little Wanderers this holiday season. - December 23, 2006 - Ace Ticket
Voice123 Leads the Way for Webinars and Online Trainings for Voice Over Industry
The online seminars and trainings for voice over talents make Voice123 a valuable service for voice talents. - December 22, 2006 - Voice123.com
Voice123.com All Set for a Makeover
The launch of a faster, more effective version of the website is upcoming. - December 21, 2006 - Voice123.com
Asante Children’s Theatre Receives White Castle Community Fund Dollars
Indy Cravers Help Salvation Army Through Paper Kettles Program as Well - December 20, 2006 - White Castle Midwest
The Proposed Public Launch of Google Audio Ads Increases Traffic on Voice123.com
An increasing number of talent seekers opting for the vast talent pool available on Voice123. - December 20, 2006 - Voice123.com
Voice123 (voice123.com) Announces the Launch of Marketing Partnership Opportunities
Voice123 is offering marketing partnerships to companies and people involved in the voice over industry. - December 20, 2006 - Voice123.com
Gospel Stage Play: “Tell God I’m Looking for Him”
“Tell God” tells the truth, local playwright Delsi Welch intends to show that God doesn't kid around when he wants your attention. - December 14, 2006 - A Delsi Welch Production
Google Radio Ads Voices Available at Voices.com
Google's New Radio Ads Platform Simplifies Media Buying While Raising the Profile of Online Marketplaces Such as Voices.com - December 14, 2006 - Voices.com
Voice Over Savvy Forum, the Online Community of Voiceover Artists Grows from Peer to Peer
An offering from Voice123 (voice123.com), the forum has seen unprecedented success since its launch. - December 14, 2006 - Voice123.com
Voice123 (voice123.com) Announces New Improved Job Posting Processing for Its Customers
A faster and more accurate voice over job posting approval and broadcast process has been implemented by Voice123. - December 08, 2006 - Voice123.com
Find Thousands of Voice Over Demos in Newly Christened Featured Voice Talent Directory at Voices.com
The newly christened Featured Voice Talent Directory, formerly the Featured Talent Categories, now boasts thousands of voice over demos showcasing world-class voice acting talent. - December 07, 2006 - Voices.com
The Lawyers’ Orchestra and Brighton Ballet Join to Celebrate the Holiday Season with an All Tchaikovsky Program on Sunday, December 17th at 2 p.m. in Manhattan
For the first time, the Lawyers’ Orchestra and the Brighton Ballet Theater will be collaborating to present selections from Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker" The Lawyers’ Orchestra and the Brighton Ballet Theater will be collaborating to present selections from Tchaikovsky's... - December 07, 2006 - Brighton Ballet Theater Co., Inc.
Free Webinar ‘Step Up To the Mic’ with Legendary Voiceover Artist Rodney Saulsberry on Voice123
Registered voice talents can interact with Rodney Saulsberry on December 7th 2006 exclusively on Voice123.com - December 06, 2006 - Voice123.com
Brighton Ballet Celebrates the Holiday Season in Brooklyn, New York
The Brighton Ballet Theater celebrates the holiday season with two special performances of “A Winter Fairy Tale” on Saturday, December 16, 2006 at 2 pm and 5 pm at the Leon Goldstein Performing Arts Center, Kingsborough Community College. - December 06, 2006 - Brighton Ballet Theater Co., Inc.
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
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) 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