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Featured Artist
Jenny Beres
burst on to the Sarasota theatre scene in the summer of
2007 when her very first play, If The Devil Could
Fall In Love, won the Players play-reading
festival. Just hearing it read from the script had the
audience in stitches, and everyone was amazed and
delighted at the writing prowess, the mature quality and
the intelligent, honest humor of the 25 year old
student. Now it is to be performed four times on the
Players stage in mid-July, and Jenny's riding a big,
beautiful wave of success.
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[ sarasota videos ] Make sure you check out this week’s new short video on a local point of interest at Sarasota History Alive! |
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Now [ special exhibition ] The Peter Paul Gallery is now exhibiting the work of sculptor Barbara Harrison and painter Kate Anderson. Harrison is known for her free-standing and wall mounted abstract statements. Anderson uses acrylic on canvas to depict variations on circus life. Peter Paul also has limited edition prints by tennis great, and local resident, Martina Navratilova. (Photo: Anderson’s “On Break”) |
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June 10 [ gallery opening ] Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art is re-opening in its new location in the Rosemary District at 1419 5th Street. The opening show is called “Field and Stream” and features prominent local and nationally-recognized artists known for their unique portrayals of nature. The exhibit will include works by John Beerman, Jean Blackburn, Katherine Bowling, Deborah Brown, Heidi Edwards, Bill Nichols, Peter Roux and Josette Urso as they express their interpretive landscapes. (Shown: work by Josette Urso) |
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June 12 – 15 [ tempest ] The Players unleash their 2008 Summer Sizzler starting with Shakepeare’s “The Tempest” June 12 – 15. Next is Eve Ensler’s “The Good Body” June 26 – 29 and, last but not least, “If the Devil Could Fall in Love” July 17 – 20. Go to one or buy tickets to all three for just $45 and save $10 a ticket. Call 941-362-2494 |
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June 13 – July 13 [ hot flashes ] The Asolo Repertory Theatre presents “Menopause the Musical” beginning this week. Here’s how the Asolo website begins to describe this crowd favorite: “It all starts with four women at a lingerie sale with nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss, brain skips, hot flashes, night sweats, chocolate binges, not enough sex, too much sex and more.” Tickets are on sale now. |
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June 14 [ button art ] The Edfish Gallery (3663 Webber Street) presents “The Button Series,” by Cathy Cone. The Opening Reception is 1:00 – 5:00 pm. |
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June 18 [ summer opera ] Sarasota Opera Guild Summer Salons combine lunch, music and fellowship for the appreciation of opera. This time out, enjoy tenor Robert Lischetti, accompanied by Lee Dougherty, at the Bird Key Yacht Club; beginning with a pre-lunch/performance social at 11:00 am. Proceeds support the Sarasota Opera Association. Call 941-925-1220 for reservations and information. |
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June 19 – 29 [ vlt play ] The Venice Little Theatre presents The Narrow Gate, by Scott Kopischke. The play tells the story of Galileo and how the man of science was silenced by religious prosecutors because he challenged their notion that the Sun revolved around the Earth. Of course, he was found guilty and sentenced to house arrest where Galileo had some of his most productive years. Maybe old George W. and his bunch should come learn some 400 year old science from this one, ya think? |
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June 20 [ groovy music ] Friday Fest on the Bay continues on the bayfront at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center with “The Ultimate Sixties Experience featuring Yesterdayze." Yesterdayze is a six piece band that will get you rockin’ with all the top 40 hits from 1960-69. It’s a free event with food and drinks available. Just bring your blanket and a lawn chair… but leave all the stuff that made the 60’s fun at home. Oh, and the press release also said “no weapons of any kind”, uh, ok. Call 941-953-3368 for more information. |
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Held over though July 6 [ crazy ] Always Patsy Cline is held-over and going gang-busters, by golly, at Florida Studio Theatre. “From her performance at the Grand Ole Opry to her tragic death in 1963, Patsy Cline will "always" have a place in country music, with hit songs such as "Walking After Midnight," "I Fall to Pieces," "Crazy," "Sweet Dreams" and many more you know and love.” 941-366-9000. |
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June 20 [ wine & art ] Support Art Center Sarasota and local artists by attending a special event at Whole Foods Market from 5:30 – 7:00 pm. There will be live music, special cheeses and a Top 10 Wines List. Call 941-955-8500 for more info. |
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June 20 [ adobe lightroom ] Learn how to download, organize, sort and enhance your digital photos in this 1-day hands-on class on Adobe Photoshop Lightroom at the Digital Technology Centre. The instructor is Jeff Brown, a 35 year veteran of computer systems and workshop training. Call 941-894-0362 for more information. Don’t forget to ask for your AnythingArts.com 10% discount! |
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Hemingway's Chair by Michael Palin As if being an alumnus of Monty Python wasn’t enough, Michael Palin is also a damn good author. Hemingway’s Chair is his damn good book. You’d expect it to be filled with fish-slapping and exploding penguins, but it’s not that kind of a book. It’s the story of an underdog, namely Martin Sproale, who’s an assistant manager in a Post Office in the seaside town of Threston in the United Kingdom. Sproale’s obsession with Papa Hemingway is private at first; his room is a shrine to Hemingway, complete with bullfighting posters, the kind of typewriter Hemingway used and the liquor he drank. Sproale’s private fixation becomes a highly public, activist philosophy—a creed based on the principle: What would Hemingway do? Sproale’s forced to adopt this philosophy when a new, corporate-minded postal manager begins steps to privatize his post office and a needle-nose academic starts snapping up all the Hemingway memorabilia in sight. Sproale wins over both adversaries—two victories that are more out of Thurber than Hemingway. (Think The Secret Life of Walter Mitty and The Catbird Seat, respectively.) The surprisingly gentle humor of Palin’s novel gives hope to all underdogs everywhere. Isn’t it pretty to think so? (Check out Marty's Sarasota Critic Blog or to get in touch with Marty click here.) |
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July 21 [ alternative theatre ] Suncoast AIDS Theatre Project presents the 6th Annual Night of Alternative Theatre at the Golden Apple Dinner Theatre with the comedy “Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead.” The play adds a comic spin to the lives of the “Peanuts” gang as adults. Call 941-685-6348 or email for more information. |
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June 26 – 29 [ good body ] Eve Ensler’s “The Good Body” is a play that shares the playwright’s interviews with women around the world and their thoughts on life and their bodies. (Eve wrote the popular “Vagina Monologues”). Carole Kleinberg directs a cast of 12 women and one man at The Players Theatre. Cast includes: Maureen Bacigalupo, Alice Cotman, Leslie Dawley, Donna Gerdes, Jessie Gormezno, Kim Hale, Nina Hughes, Monica Kennedy, Jasmine McAllister, Kaylene McCaw, Margaret Taylor, Kelly Walker, and Kristen Wilson. |
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July 4 [ music on the fourth ] Gloria Musicae presents 4th of July Spectacular, a special concert of All-American Music, including excerpts from favorite Broadway shows, at the Historic Asolo Theatre at 4:00 pm. Tickets and information available at 941-360-7399. |
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Audition [ talent explosion ] The Players Theatre is having auditions on July 12, 19 and 26 (by appointment only) for the 2008 Talent Explosion (August 23 with tickets on sale now). Individual and group talent acts encouraged. Bring it on, whatever you’ve got. This is Gong Show meets American Idol and America’s Got Talent, with a wide variety of acts and entertainment. There is a small audition fee but you stand to win prizes and every applicant gets a free class at The Players. Call 941-365-2494 for info and to schedule your audition. (Photo by Michelle Pingel: L to R - Chantal Guerrero, Ashley Altiero, Libby Fleming, Aly Foster, Kathryn Huxtable, and Brielle Frazer) |
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Can you sing the National Anthem? The Tampa Bay Bucs are looking for singers for home games this Fall. If you have the pipes, not Roseann Barr style, send you headshot, bio and a recording of yourself singing it to: Tampa Bay Bucs One Buccaneer Place Tampa, FL 33607 ATTN: Chloe Henry (When you make it, let us know and we’ll be sure to tell everybody!) |
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June 16 [ play reading audition ] Actors needed to read, not memorize, parts for the six play winners of “The Plays the Thing” play reading contest. Actors of all ages needed. The auditions will be held on Monday, June 16, at 7:00 pm, at The Players Theatre Actors should come prepared with a one-minute monologue that is either memorized or to be read. Call the box office for audition information at 941-365-2494. |
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Camp Asolo (Because they made it so easy by sending a SHORT press release that resembles our format, we copied it verbatim) “Does your child love performing? Camp Asolo is back for a third year of exploration, excitement, and fun! Here is your child’s chance to learn what acting is all about. Camp Asolo focuses on the process of performance from acting and voice to movement and dance, culminating in an informal showing for family and friends. Ages 12+, June 16 - 27, 2008 cost: $399. Monday-Friday 9:00 - 3:00 pm at the FSU Centre. For more information contact Leah Page at 941 351-9010 ext 3306 or leah_page@asolo.org.” |
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Kids Writing Workshop Selby Gardens is hosting a special kids writing workshop, limited to 15 students, for four days only: June 30 – July 3. The students will use the gardens as inspiration as they work on descriptive writing, poetry and short stories. They will also illustrate their work using a variety of media. For information contact Donna Krabill at 941-366-5731 x237. Learn more about this workshop and other for kids by clicking here. |
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Art Classes Beginning Watercolor and Drawing, Photography, horticulture and Ikebana classes take place at Selby Gardens throughout the year. Beginning June 17 and again June 24, Selby is offering two three-day Zen Watercolor Workshops. The instructor is Deborah Ross, faculty of the School of Visual Arts in NYC. Ross also teaches watercolor for animation studios like Pixa and Dreamworks. Call Marilynn for the details at 941-366-5731 x239. |
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[ commercial casting ] The Sarasota-Manatee Originals are seeking talent for a TV commercial shoot. "Grandparents" appearing to be in their 60s, and a man and woman who could be parents of a 16-year-old (40-somethings). Shooting one morning the week of June 23 at the SunHouse Restaurant on Anna Maria and a nearby beach. Payment is in restaurant gift certificates. Call Kelly Katz at 941-268-5113 for more information. |
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Auditions [ pick me, no me ] Be sure to check the audition pages of local
theaters to make sure you don’t miss anything (click the theater name):
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Florida Studio Theatre
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The Banyan
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Information about show times, places and dates is assumed accurate but not guaranteed. Please contact the presenting organization directly, by the link or phone number provided, to confirm information.
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