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Is Cirque sucking up Broadway sales?

By Ken Davenport On September 28, 2011 · 8 Comments

Patti LuPone should play Annie Oakley some day, because the woman is the 'straightest shooter' I've ever seen.

When something's buggin' her, whether it's a photographer in a theater, or a circus in Broadway's backyard, she's going to tell you, and everyone around you, exactly what she thinks.  

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    Intern- TheaterAdvisor

    By Ken Davenport On September 28, 2011 · Leave a Comment

    WHO: TheaterAdvisor.com

    SEEKING: Intern

    RESPONSIBILITIES: Daily tasks will include writing blog articles, social media management/maintenance, website information maintenance, weekly Broadway grosses analysis and theater industry research. 

    REQUIREMENTS: Currently enrolled in college or college graduate, Proficient with Word, Excel and Google Apps, Solid social media knowledge and experience (you must have a Facebook and be able to Tweet), Proficient with internet [...]

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      Open Call- She Loves Me

      By Ken Davenport On September 28, 2011 · Leave a Comment

      WHO: The Heights Players present She Loves Me

      SEEKING: GEORG NOWACK (25-40) – The soft-spoken, shy, capable manager of the Parfumerie. Likable leading man type. Baritone/Tenor; C3 – G4
      AMALIA BALASH (25-40) – A determined, romantic young woman who becomes a salesclerk at the shop. Soprano; C4 – C6 -strong high C, Strong mix
      MR. MARACZEK [...]

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        Director of Development- Transport Group

        By Ken Davenport On September 28, 2011 · Leave a Comment

        WHO: Transport Group

        SEEKING: Full-time Director of Development

        RSEPONSIBILITIES: The Director of Development will work closely with the Executive Director, Artistic Director, and the Board of Directors to define and achieve the organization’s fundraising goals through donor cultivation and solicitation planning, private and government grants, fundraising events, and other contributed income-generating activities. Transport Group expects to [...]

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          Actors produce in Hollywood. Why not on Broadway?

          By Ken Davenport On September 27, 2011 · 21 Comments

          Out there in the hills of Hollywood, it's not uncommon for a movie star to take on the title of Producer, either on his or her own films or on other properties as well.

          Look at the current hit Moneyball . . . starring and produced by the one and never [...]

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