Press Release: Brimmer Street Theatre Company Now Accepting Submissions for 2014 Blueprint Series

CALLING ALL PLAYWRIGHTS!
BRIMMER STREET THEATRE COMPANY’S
2014 BLUEPRINT SERIES
NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS

Brimmer Street Theatre Company’s sixth annual Blueprint Series is now accepting submissions, with a deadline of Saturday, May 17 to submit applications. The Blueprint Series provides opportunities for playwrights to work with the BSTC ensemble, in collaboration with other artists, to develop new plays.

The BSTC Blueprint Series focuses on developing work from the ground up. Projects will be selected by the BSTC ensemble based on the concept of a play, including genre, plot, cast, along with other elements. Duration of the development process is ten weeks, at the conclusion of which the company may offer further studio development, a public reading, or even a full production of a play that has been built during the process.

Past Blueprint Series projects have included Pack up the Moon by Christina Cigala (produced by BSTC in 2013), All Your Hard Work by Miles Brandman (produced by BSTC in 2012), 1969 by Damon Chua (produced by GatChu Productions and Rogue Machine Theatre in 2012), Leiris/Picasso by David Jette (produced by BSTC in 2010), and more.

Brimmer Street Theatre Company is a non-profit ensemble theatre that creates and produces new works of theatre in order to cultivate artists and engage audiences in Los Angeles. By working from a select core of talented artists, BSTC aims to produce a unique brand of American theatre that is rooted in a common experience and driven by their commitment to building better theatre that is challenging, extraordinary, and inspiring.

Applications for the 2014 Brimmer Street Theatre Company Blueprint Series may be downloaded at http://www.brimmerstreet.org/blueprint/, and submission deadline is Saturday May 17 at midnight. Those interested in participating as collaborative artists, including actors, directors, designers, and producers, should email info@brimmersteet.org.

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Press Release: Coeurage Theatre Company Partners with Hemophilia Foundation of SoCal and Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

COEURAGE THEATRE COMPANY’S
PRODUCTION OF
THE YELLOW BOAT
BY DAVID SAAR
PARTNERS WITH
HEMOPHILIA FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
AND
ELIZABETH GLASER PEDIATRIC AIDS FOUNDATION
TO RAISE FUNDS AND AWARENESS

Coeurage Theatre Company (Jeremy Lelliott, Artistic Director; Nicole Monet, Managing Director), LA’s ‘Pay What You Want’ Company, has announced it will share a portion of box office proceeds from their production of The Yellow Boat with the Hemophilia Foundation of Southern California and the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. Coeurage will also host a Hemophilia Day Carnival on May 17 prior to that evening’s performance. (More details on the Carnival will be announced at a later date.) Written by David Saar and directed by Joseph V. Calarco, The Yellow Boat will play one preview performance on Friday, April 18 at 8pm and opens on Saturday, April 19 at 8pm at GTC Burbank.

Based on the true story of David and Sonja Saar’s son Benjamin, The Yellow Boat is a glorious affirmation of a child’s life and the strength and courage of all children. The play celebrates the value of living life fully and richly in the moment, and with playfulness and creativity explores real people overcoming very real fears. The show is recommended for kids over age eight, parents, and families.

A portion of the box office proceeds from the preview performance on April 18 will benefit the Hemophilia Foundation of Southern California. Since 1954, HFSC has been providing quality programs and services to individuals affected by Hemophilia and other bleeding disorders. Currently, HFSC offers assistance in many areas such as medic alert sponsorship, emergency financial aid, individual and family counseling, case management, seminars and advocacy, as well as many youth-focused programs. For more information, visit www.hemosocal.org.

On May 11 (Mother’s Day), a portion of the box office will benefit the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. More than 90% of HIV infections in children result from mother-to-child transmission. Today, just as when EGPAF was founded in 1988, children are the forgotten face of HIV/AIDS. Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is dedicated to preventing pediatric HIV infection and eliminating pediatric AIDS through research, advocacy, and prevention and treatment programs. The organization now works in more than 17 countries around the world. For more information, visit www.pedaids.org.

The cast of The Yellow Boat features (in alphabetical order) Katelyn Gault, Ivy Khan, Cody Klop, TJ Marchbank, Joseph O’Malley, Kurt Quinn, Joey Nicole Thomas, and Malika Williams. The production design is by Tito Fleetwood Ladd, costume design is by Marcy Hiartzka, and sound design is by Joseph V. Calarco. Original music is by Gregory Nabours, and choreography is by Janet Roston.

The running schedule for The Yellow Boat is Friday and Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 4pm through May 25 only. No performance on Easter Sunday (4/20). All seats are available on a Pay What You Want basis, and may be reserved online at https://coeurage.secure.force.com/ticket, or by calling (323) 944-2165.

GTC Burbank is located at 1100 W. Clark Avenue in Burbank, 91506. Street parking is available.

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**The Coeurage PAY WHAT YOU WANT Policy**
Pay What You Can is based on a person’s ability to pay.
Pay What You Want is based on a patron’s desire.
It is a value placement as well as an economic decision, designed to eliminate cost as a factor
in attending theatre. Each patron decides what a theatre experience is worth to him or her,
and some decide it is worth more than they initially paid.
For that reason, the box office is kept open during intermission and after performances.

Press Release: Jeremy Jordan Set for LA Solo Concert Debut – Monday, May 5 at Catalina Bar & Grill in Hollywood

CHRIS ISAACSON PRESENTS
BROADWAY, FILM AND TELEVISION STAR
JEREMY JORDAN
IN HIS LOS ANGELES SOLO CONCERT DEBUT

TWO SHOWS ONLY
MONDAY, MAY 5, 2014
7:30PM & 10PM

CATALINA BAR & GRILL IN HOLLYWOOD

Chris Isaacson Presents and Upright Cabaret have announced that Broadway, film and television star Jeremy Jordan will make his Los Angeles solo concert debut on Monday, May 5 at the Catalina Bar & Grill in Hollywood. There will be two shows only at 7:30pm and 10pm; cocktail and dinner service begin at 6pm.

Recounting decisive moments from his budding career, Jeremy Jordan will perform songs that have defined his swift rise to stardom. Selections will include music from Broadway’s Newsies, NBC’s Smash, the upcoming feature film The Last 5 Years, and many of Jordan’s own personal favorites.

Jeremy Jordan appeared on Broadway in Rock of Ages and West Side Story just prior to receiving critical acclaim for his portrayal of Clyde Barrow in Bonnie & Clyde. He received a Tony Award nomination for his performance as Jack Kelly in Disney’s Newsies in 2012, and during the run was tapped for the role of Jimmy on the second season of NBC’s Smash. In addition to Smash, Jordan’s television work has included appearances on Law & Order: SVU, Submissions Only, and Elementary. On the big screen, Jordan appeared in the Warner Bros. feature Joyful Noise and later this year will be seen starring alongside Anna Kendrick in The Last 5 Years, the film adaptation of Jason Robert Brown’s stage musical.

About Chris Isaacson Presents and Upright Cabaret — Chris Isaacson has promoted, created and produced over 600 concerts and events since forming his company in 2004. From small clubs to major theatres, Isaacson has produced many of the most influential stars of his generation including Adam Lambert, Lea Michele, Megan Hilty, Billy Porter, Ana Gasteyer, Natasha Bedingfield, Orianthi, Taylor Dayne, Paula Cole and legends like Paul Anka, Sergio Mendes, and more. Isaacson is also co-founder of LA’s renowned Upright Cabaret, which has been redefining the cabaret milieu for a new generation of audiences since 2005. Upright Cabaret celebrates old style cabaret while simultaneously bringing young Broadway and young Hollywood together in a live setting. This past year, Isaacson served as Entertainment Director at Rolling Stone Los Angeles in Hollywood. Currently, he produces/presents entertainment at The Grove in Los Angeles including Jake Simpson Live! (Artist-in-Residence), The Downtown Horns, E! Network’s Emile Welman (Ms. Eastwood & Company, Invictus), and more. His concerts have been featured on Access Hollywood, Extra, ABC’s On The Red Carpet, KTLA Morning News, Fox Good Day LA and in the LA Times, OK! Magazine, and New York Post. Visit www.ChrisIsaacsonPresents.com.

Jeremy Jordan will play two performances only at the Catalina Bar & Grill, 6725 W. Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood on Monday, May 5, 2014 at 7:30pm and 10pm. Doors open at 6pm for cocktail and dinner service (minimums apply). Admission is $30, and VIP seating ($40) is available. Purchases made before April 28 receive a $5 discount, and online purchases will receive priority seating. Tickets may be obtained by visiting www.TicketWeb.com or www.ChrisIsaacsonPresents.com, or by calling (866) 468-3399. Catalina Bar & Grill is located at 6725 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, 90028.

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