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THE CORE PROJECT is an ongoing intensive workshop for writers, directors and actors (or any combination thereof) to develop new plays. Artists will collaborate on the creation and development of vibrant new works for the stage. Projects developed within the workshop will be presented as readings and considered for production in the Strawberry One-Act Festival and future Riant Theatre productions. The Core Project will be run by artistic director and producer Van Dirk Fisher. Writers should submit a one-act play, a scene from a full length or a sample of narrative work that they are interested in developing for the stage, no synopsis please. Directors should submit a resume and letter of interest or intent. Actors may contact us by email (therianttheatre@aol.com) or by mailing us their picture and resume to set up an audition. Materials should be mailed to: The Riant Theatre, P.O. Box 1902, NY, NY 10013. Please include a S.A.S.E. for the return of materials.
WHO'S GOT GAME the new improvisation show will be returning August 5 through August 18, 2007. Playing at the American Theater of Actors, 314 West 54th Street, 2nd Floor, between 8th & 9th Avenue. For tickets call 646-623-3488 or visit www.therianttheatre.com. Also visit www.myspace.com/playasden to hear our music for the show and to see video clips from the last show. You may view last year's entire series for $8.99 at www.therianttheatre.com/video.
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THE RIANT BOOK CLUB THE PLACE TO MEET, MINGLE, DISH & DISCUSS! Twice a month the Riant Book Club will converge at a fabulous restaurant in Manhattan and talk about 2 plays chosen from The Best Plays From The Strawberry One-Act Festival: Volume One, Two or Three. There is NO FEE to belong to the Club. Just read the selected plays for the day, rsvp to reserve your seat at the restaurant and then show up. You simply pay for your own meals and/or drinks. So bring your business cards and dress to impress!
To subscribe to THE RIANT BOOK CLUB go to: http://theriantbookclub.blogspot.com, email us at therianttheatre@aol.com and write in the subject line THE RIANT BOOK CLUB or simply call us at 646-623-3488.
About me: THE STRAWBERRY ONE-ACT FESTIVAL
Twice a year, hundreds of plays from across the country are submitted for the competition, of which 50 are chosen to compete. Plays move from the 1st round to the semi-finals and then the finals. The playwright of the winning play receives a grant and the opportunity to have a full-length play developed by the Riant. In addition, awards are given out for Best Director, Best Actor and Best Actress.
During the Winter Strawberry One-Act Festival (2007), the Riant brought the festival to a worldwide audience by making performances available for viewing online at www.therianttheatre.com/video. During the festival, viewers can visit the site, watch the plays online, and cast their votes for best play, director, actor and actress. We are very excited about this new technology and how it enables us to give our playwrights and artists additional exposure – along with our year-round online features that include interviews with our playwrights, directors and actors. We are happy to announce that you can now see unlimited viewing of our entire video collection of past plays, shows and interviews with artists online for a nominal fee of $8.99/month. This special offer is subject to change. So, please take a moment to view our website and take advantage of this great opportunity. I’m sure you’ll see something you enjoy.
The Strawberry One-Act Festival is a wonderful opportunity for the audience and the industry alike to see some of the best talent in the nation. Every performance features four dynamic one-act plays. There's always a lot of buzz surrounding each performance as artists converge and network on future projects. Several of the playwrights whose plays are featured in the festival have written for the literary world, as well as for television and film. “We are very fortunate to be able to fulfill our mission, which is to discover and develop talent and playwrights for the stage,” says Mr. Fisher. “We are very proud of this accomplishment, but the work doesn't stop there. Competition aside, everyone's a winner in the festival, because several actors, directors and playwrights are chosen to work on future projects at the Riant.”
THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT A PLAY TO THE NEXT STRAWBERRY ONE-ACT FESTIVAL TO BE HELD IN NYC IS NOVEMBER 30TH. FOR THE SUMMER FESTIVAL THE DEADLINE IS APRIL 15TH. TO OBTAIN AN APPLICATION GO TO OUR WEBSITE AT www.therianttheatre.com. THEN TO GO TO THE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL PAGE.
STRAWBERRY ONE-ACT FESTIVAL IN HOLLYWOOD - OCTOBER 2007
Who I'd like to meet: The Toe Jam Music Showcase - February 17th at 3:30 p.m. & 23rd at 7:30 p.m., 2008 at the American Theater of Actors, 314 West 54th Street, 2nd Floor, NYC. For tickets and the CD go to www.therianttheatre.com or call 646-623-3488.
THE RIANT THEATRE IS GOING TO BE SHOWCASING SOME OF THE HOTTEST UNSIGNED ARTISTS FEATURING SINGERS, HIP-HOP ARTISTS & INSPIRATIONAL SINGERS. FOR INFO ON PARTICIPATING IN FUTURE SHOWS CONTACT VAN @ 646-623-3488 OR EMAIL YOUR DEMO TO therianttheatre@aol.com.
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Hi Guys, Hope you are well and I look forward to hearing from you.
Here's the early scoop on my 2008 releases: BEAUTIFUL LIES (Now in trade paperback) will be out in mass-market paperback. The sequel, SLIVER OF TRUTH (Now in hardcover) will be out in trade paperback. And a brand new novel BLACK OUT will come out in hardcover.
Thanks for reading, Lisa Unger New York Times bestselling author
