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Shotz! – The Tony Awards – Summer Broadway Sensations

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AMIOSWEST WAS FOUNDED  in 2012 as the West Coast outpost of Amios.  Amios (Art and Music in our Souls) was founded in 2009 by alumni of the National Theatre Conservatory. Since its inception Amios has worked with over 500 artists to produce more than 300 original short, one-act and full-length plays in New York City, San Francisco, Boston and Los Angeles.

 

Here’s the Next Performance of Shotz

THE MOON ALSO RISES

July 11th

 

Dramaturg: Jess Thomas
Producer: Christopher Robin Magee

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            THE PARAMETERS ARE…

 1. Relate to the theme “The Moon Also Rises” 2. One character must experience disgust  3. Include the word “gingivitis” or mention a stone fruit

We’re bringing Shotz to the 4th Street Theater in Berkeley. This time around, proceeds for the performance will benefit The Moonrisers. This fantastic theatre company, started by Christopher and Michael Magee, is a group of misfit Missoulians, writing, acting and producing homegrown original theater in the Bay Area.

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CARLY OZARD

Powerhouse Entertainer and actress Carly Ozard has had solo shows at The Rrazz Room, Feinstein’s at the Nikko, Feinstein’s/54 Below, Stage 72 at the Triad and The Metropolitan Room. She works in musical theatre, cabaret, and as a FEMcee for various events. An exceptional vocalist with comic and dark sides showcasing a repertoire that includes Musical Theatre, Contemporary Pop, Classic Rock and Electric Dance Music. A newly budding songwriter and cover artist, she just released her debut recording Universal Child on iTunes and CDBaby. Having acted as head judge of The Gay Pride Parade in San Francisco as well as a judge for The Voice of Vallarta and the San Francisco Cabaret Competition, Carly has been part of every community she has performed in. Carly has shared stages with Charles Strouse, Klea Blackhurst, Rita Moreno, Leslie Jordan, Maureen McGovern, Miranda Sings! and more. She is a two time Burner at Burning Man, a proud member of AEA and The New York City Friar’s Club, and she is reinventing herself and expanding her fan base! Carly Ozard performs regularly in San Francisco and is based out of New York.

http://carlyozard.com/

 

My Rant about Trump – Heisenberg at A.C.T. – You are my Sunshine at The Phoenix Theatre

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ALL MUSIC BY the MAGNIFICENT CARLY OZARD: http://carlyozard.com/

 

 1) A special Trump Rant – Enjoy

 

 

2) HEISENBERG

At A.C.T.

by Simon Stephens

Directed by Hal Brooks

March 14 – April 8, 2018 (closed)

A.C.T.’s Geary Theater

415 Geary Street

 

Running time: 1 hour 25 minutes, with no intermission

 

In a bustling London train station, free-spirited American Georgie unexpectedly kisses mid-70s British butcher Alex, and sets his world reeling. When she turns up in his shop a few days later, he is suspicious. Is she really attracted to him, or is there a longer con on the cards? As Alex is drawn into Georgie’s anarchic world, his conventional life becomes chaotic, uncertain, and undeniably richer.

In this “vibrant and emotionally charged” (The New York Times) new play, Tony Award–winning playwright Simon Stephens (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) crafts a comedy that rethinks the polar magnetism of opposites attracting, as well as the conventions of modern-day playwriting. With its perfect collision of strangers and strangeness, Heisenberg was an electric hit on Broadway from one of theater’s most original voices.

 

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3) YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE

You Are My Sunshine is a fact-inspired, multi-decade character study of a man of mythic American proportions whose passions and demons lead to tragedy, narrated in Woody Guthrie-style folk songs, accompanied by Bay Area music favorites Chris Haugen (guitar) and Trevor Marcom (vocals/guitar). This ensemble drama was spurned from a long-worn, much-hushed rumor in Kelli Kerslake Colaco’s family that her great grandfather, Ernest Fletcher Hodge (a semi-pro baseball player with the Detroit Tigers), lost his mind one hot summer night in Blytheville, Arkansas and killed his wife, his mother-in-law and then himself. Part John Steinbeck, part Coen Brothers, this intriguing play focuses on the search for truth behind a dark family legend vis-à-vis an ancestor and the women and children in his life. See You Are My Sunshine at San Francisco’s Phoenix Theatre.

Written by: Kelli Kerslake Colaco

Music and lyrics by: Kelli Kerslake Colaco

Music Arranged by: Chris Haugen

Directed by Kelli K. Colaco and Cristina Anselmo

An Equity Workshop Production

A fact inspired, (Steinbeck/Coen Brothers tinged,) multi-decade character study of a man of mythic American proportions whose passions and demons lead to tragedy, narrated in Woody Guthrie style folk songs. #The truth will set you free.

Cast/Company:

Tim Fullerton, Andrea J. Love, *Trevor Marcom, *Valerie Weak, *Kelli Kerslake Colaco, *Ray Renati and Elliott Hanson, and Chris Haugen

Chris Haugen on Acoustic Guitar

http://www.youaremysunshine.brownpapertickets.com

 

 *Members of Actors’ Equity, the union of professional actors and stage managers.

 

 

Sweeney Todd, Bonnie Raitt, Hamlet

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This week I saw three shows and I thought I’d give you my take on each.

  • “Sweeney Todd” at San Jose Stage Company
  • The GREAT “Bonnie Raitt” at the San Jose Civic
  • “Hamlet” with National Theatre London

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Much Love!

Ray Renati

Episode 36 – Kevin Spacey’s Downfall, The Right Way to Audition, TV Today

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It looks like Kevin Spacey’s career might be over. Apparently, he has used his status to harass numerous people over the years. It’s rumored that he might be investigated by British police for other acts of sexual harassment. This is such a sad ending to a great career. Of course, I feel for the victims, and I also feel for Spacey. Everyone has been destroyed by his behavior including himself. 

I also talk about the right way to audition. Is there a right way? I think so. 

Finally, I explore my opinion on the sorry state of television right now. In my opinion, the existence too many programs are having a detrimental effect on overall quality. 

I hope everyone had a spectacular Thanksgiving!

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Episode 35 – Kevin Spacey’s Foibles, Curb Your Enthusiasm and Seinfeld

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This week I take a peak, so to speak, at Kevin Spacey and his recent debacle. Since I recorded this episode yesterday, many people are now saying that Spacey regularly abused his power on the set of House of Cards and created a “toxic” work environment on the set through a pattern of sexual harassment and assault. I don’t want to believe this. Kevin has been a great representative for all actors for many years. To think that he may have behaved in ways that hurt numerous people is difficult for me to accept. 

On a lighter note, this episode also talks about the return of Curb Your Enthusiasm to HBO! After a six-year absence, the half hour program has been resurrected by Larry David and the executives at Home Box Office. I also take a look at the iconic sit-com, Seinfeld and analyze the similarities and differences with Curb. Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David have created multi-million dollar enterprises with the two comedies. So, you better listen, or NO SOUP for YOU!

 

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