NEWS RELEASE ▪︎ TALENT MANAGER PAULO ANDRÉS NAMED BOARD CHAIR OF HOLLYWOOD’S BLANK THEATRE

TALENT MANAGER
PAULO ANDRÉS
NAMED BOARD CHAIR
OF HOLLYWOOD’S BLANK THEATRE

Talent manager Paulo Andrés has been named The Blank Theatre’s new Board Chair, it was announced today by Daniel Henning, Founding Artistic Director.

Paulo Andrés is partner at Rothman/Andrés Entertainment, a boutique talent management company based in Studio City. The company serves a small, select group of working actors. His non-profit experience includes being a board member and eventual Board President for Common Ground (now called Venice Family Clinic). Andrés also served as a board member on Century of Compassion, an organization dedicated to making this century the most compassionate ever.

Said Founding Artistic Director Daniel Henning, “I am so looking forward to beginning this new journey with Paulo as The Blank’s Board Chair. His sensibilities and experience will help us reach new heights and new audiences. As he moves from board member to Chair, we are very lucky to have him on our team for this exciting time in our history.”

More information is available at www.theblank.com. The Blank’s 2nd Stage Theatre is located at 6500 Santa Monica Boulevard (on Theatre Row at Wilcox), in Hollywood, 90038.

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08-18-17

Paulo Andrés.

NEWS RELEASE ▪︎ JENNIE FAHN’S “UNDER THE JELLO MOLD” RETURNS SEPTEMBER 9 – NOVEMBER 12 ▪︎ WHITEFIRE THEATRE IN SHERMAN OAKS

2017 HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL
SOLO PERFORMANCE, PICK OF THE FRINGE
AND ENCORE! PRODUCERS’ AWARD-WINNER

UNDER THE JELLO MOLD
WRITTEN & PERFORMED BY JENNIE FAHN
DIRECTED BY TOM CAVANAUGH

SET TO RETURN
SEPTEMBER 9 – NOVEMBER 12
AT WHITEFIRE THEATRE IN SHERMAN OAKS

Five-time nominee and winner of the 2017 Hollywood Fringe Festival Solo Performance, Pick of the Fringe, and Encore! Producer’s Awards Under The Jello Mold, written and performed by Jennie Fahn, will return for an extended run beginning September 9 at the Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks. Directed by Tom Cavanaugh, Under The Jello Mold will play on Saturdays at 8pm with two added performances on Sunday, November 12 at 3pm and 7pm.

Under The Jello Mold is Jennie Fahn’s solo show about how she dealt with her very colorful character of a mother during what turned out to be the final act of her mother’s life. Jennie’s mother was a force to be reckoned with — a former dancer never content to merely rehash her past, there was always a story to be embellished, always a name to drop, and always a lesson to teach. Told in anecdotes, characters, and song, the show is full of laughs and a lot of heart. Running time is 80 minutes.

Jennie Fahn is a writer, actor, and director. You Mutha!, her first solo show, ran for two years in Los Angeles and was featured in the 2005 New York Fringe Festival. She can be seen in the upcoming feature films Spinning Man, The Twin, and Muse. LA theatre appearances include Grow a Pair … of Wings (Lounge Theatre), Pride and Prejudice (Actors Co-op), Alice in One-Hit Wonderland 1 & 2 and Jackson Frost (Troubies), Andrew Lippa’s The Wild Party (Musical Theatre Guild), Anyone Can Whistle (Matrix), A New Brain (West Coast Ensemble), Wonderful Town (Reprise!), and Amadeus (with Neil Patrick Harris at the Hollywood Bowl). Television credits include The Middle, Heroes, Without A Trace, The Bernie Mac Show, My Name is Earl, Will & Grace, Becker, and I’m Dying Up Here (Showtime). Fahn recently wrote and directed a short film entitled Break and she is the writer/co-star (with Tippi Hedren) of the short Tea with Grandma.

Director Tom Cavanaugh received his MFA in Playwriting from the Actors Studio Drama School in 2000. His play Behold was a 2010 finalist in the New American Playwrights Program at the Utah Shakespearean Festival and also won a 2011 Pickering Award for Excellence in Playwriting. His play Adam & Yoshi was a finalist in the McKinney Repertory Theatre New Play Competition in Texas, a finalist at the 2013 New American Playwrights Program at the Utah Shakespeare Festival, and won the 2012 ‘Make the House Roar’ Prize for Comic Plays at the Lionheart Theater of Georgia. Cavanaugh’s play Inland Empress had its world premiere in 2016 at the Lounge Theatre in LA. This year, his play The Fiels was a finalist at the CTI Theatre Festival in Independence, Missouri. Recently, Cavanaugh’s Mr. Picman was part of the Short & Sweet Theater Festival in Hollywood and is set to be produced in Theatre of Note’s Late Night Short Play Series. He is a member of We Make Movies in Hollywood and La Strata Theatre Ensemble in New Jersey.

Under The Jello Mold, produced by Tom Cavanaugh and James Cavanaugh, is set to open on Saturday, September 9 at 8pm. The regular running schedule is Saturday at 8pm through November 12, and there will be additional performances on Sunday, November 12 at 3pm and 7pm. Admission is $25 and tickets are available now, online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3053655 or by phone at (800) 838-3006. The Whitefire Theatre is located at 13500 Ventura Boulevard (on the corner of Sunnyslope, between Coldwater Canyon and Woodman), in Sherman Oaks.

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08-16-17

NEWS RELEASE ▪︎ HOST & SPECIAL GUESTS ANNOUNCED FOR THELMA HOUSTON’S “MY MOTOWN MEMORIES & MORE” AT THE FORD THEATRES IN HOLLYWOOD ON AUGUST 27

CHRIS ISAACSON PRESENTS
ANNOUNCES SPECIAL GUESTS
LATIN GRAMMY AWARD NOMINEE QUATTROSOUND
SINGER/TRUMPETER JOHNNY BRITT
AND
COMIC MICHAEL COLYAR
WILL JOIN
THELMA HOUSTON AT THE FORD THEATRES
WHEN
HOUSTON BRINGS HER SHOW
MY MOTOWN MEMORIES & MORE!
TO LOS ANGELES FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY
SUNDAY, AUGUST 27 AT 8PM
THE FORD THEATRES IN HOLLYWOOD
LA’s FRESHEST VENUE!

Chris Isaacson Presents has announced that Latin Grammy Award nominee Quattrosound, singer/trumpeter Johnny Britt, and comic Michael Colyar will be special guests when Grammy Award-winning recording artist and Motown legend Thelma Houston brings her show My Motown Memories & More! to the Ford Theatres in Hollywood for one show only on Sunday, August 27, at 8pm. The evening will be hosted by 102.3 RadioFree KJLH personality Lon McQ.

Singer/ Trumpeter Johnny Britt scored big this year with his trumpet appearances in Oscar and Golden Globe Award-winning film La La Land and the Oscar nominated film soundtrack Hidden Figures. He is signed to Motown Records as the founder/creator/lead singer of his group Impromp2. Britt has toured the world and has recorded with some of the biggest names in the industry. He served as the youngest ever music director for The Temptations which lead to him co-producing the music for the Emmy Award-winning mini-series The Temptations. As a songwriter, Britt has earned three #1 Billboard Singles. His current CD release, Marvin Meets Miles Vol. 1, features eight Marvin Gaye classics along with one original track (“Marvin Meets Miles”), plus two bonus tracks. All songs are performed, arranged, and produced by Britt. His new single “You Sure Love to Ball” features Marcus Miller, Boney James, and Wah Wah Watson. The accompanying video is available worldwide.

Michael Colyar is an LA favorite best known for his performances on Venice Beach. For nine years he has entertained crowds, bringing people together from all parts of the world. His informative and entertaining brand of comedy thrilled audiences for more than nine years, where he was dubbed ‘The King of Venice Beach.’ He was the original host of BET Live From LA, and his point-blank delivery and razor-sharp insight connected to all of the guests that joined him on the couch, as well as over 55 million viewers coast to coast. Colyar won the $100,000 Grand Prize comedy championship on Star Search and donated $50,000.00 to homeless charities in the LA area. In 2000, the city of Venice honored Colyar by placing his shoe prints, handprints, and money grabber in cement for the new Venice Beach boardwalk. He currently stars in a solo stage production that chronicles the life of a comedian, highlighting the importance of his mother’s love and support.

Quattrosound is an innovative acoustic ensemble that skillfully blends classical and jazz training with a wide-range of personal music influences to create a uniquely engaging sound. The four musicians are equally astute at playing a Bach Suite, rocking out to Led Zeppelin, or interpreting a piece by Chick Corea. With violin, cello, guitar, an eclectic selection of percussion instruments, and creative vocal arrangements, Quattrosound produces a vibrant live show. Hailing from Japan, Mexico, Guatemala, and the United States, their music selections are as diverse as their nationalities. Individually these four accomplished musicians have played with the likes of Bocelli, Barbra Streisand, Yo-Yo Ma, Annie Lennox, Michael Jackson, Layla Hathaway, Ricky Martin, and Gloria Estefan. Together, Quattrosound pays homage to the classics and forges a new contemporary sound.

Host Lon McQ began his career in radio over 35 years ago, working at KGFJ, KACE, and KMAX in Los Angeles, KLOM and KTPL in Lompoc, CA. In 1984 he moved to KJLH as morning show host. He was promoted to Operations Manager in 1994 and has served in that capacity ever since. McQ is the epitome of what an on-air personality should be, full of integrity, compassion, and a genuine love for his craft. He was presented a Certificate of Appreciation from the City of Los Angeles by 8th District Councilmember Bernard C. Parks. McQ has also been featured in many publications including Sweet Factory Music Magazine, Upscale Magazine, and the inaugural edition of Who’s Who in Black Los Angeles.

Perhaps best known for her number one international hit “Don’t Leave Me This Way,” Thelma Houston began her career singing for Capitol Records with The Art Reynolds Singers and then as a solo artist. “Sunshower,” her critically acclaimed album composed and produced by Jimmy Webb for ABC/Dunhill Records, was released in 1969 and spawned four popular singles. In 1977, her version of “Don’t Leave Me This Way” for Motown Records soared to number one in the United States and London and became a hit in at least twelve other countries. In her show My Motown Memories & More! Houston takes her audience on a musical and inspirational journey that chronicles her illustrious career. Sharing intimate stories and behind-the-scenes adventures against a tapestry of more than 20 classic Motown hits, Houston performs songs originally recorded by Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, and more, leading up to her iconic Grammy Award–winning number one pop song “Don’t Leave Me This Way.” After 49 years of performing, 23 studio albums, and winning a Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance, Houston continues to celebrate her long and outstanding career. The concert will be directed by Iona Morris and choreographed by Damita Freeman, with musical direction by Darrell Alston.

Chris Isaacson Presents has created, produced, and promoted over 600 events since the company’s founding in 2004. From small clubs to major theatres CIP has presented some of the most influential stars of this generation including Adam Lambert, Lea Michele, Neil Patrick Harris, Jennifer Holliday, Molly Ringwald, Megan Hilty, Erich Bergen, Andy Grammer, Natasha Bedingfield, Taylor Dayne, and Grammy Award-winners Paula Cole, Richard Marx, Sergio Mendes, and more. CIP’s concerts have been featured on Access Hollywood, Extra, KABC’s On the Red Carpet, KTLA Morning News, and in the Los Angeles Times and New York Post. Upcoming CIP events include Jake Simpson (September 28); the fifth annual Broadway Under the Stars (October 7); Richard Shelton (October 12), Tony Award–winner Sam Harris (October 13 & 14), British singer/songwriter Rumer (October 25), and Joey Arias (November 14 & 15). More at www.ChrisIsaacsonPresents.com.

Thelma Houston: My Motown Memories & More! is sponsored by Gelson’s Market and will play one performance only at Ford Theatres on Sunday, August 27, at 8pm. All seats are reserved and ticket prices start at $44. Tickets are available online at www.fordtheatres.org or www.ChrisIsaacsonPresents.com or by phone at (323) 461-3673. To learn about discounts for groups of 10 or more, go to www.fordtheatres.org.

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08-14-17

Thelma Houston. Photo courtesy of Chris Isaacson Presents.