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The Vagina Monologues, UAB

Posted on March 27, 2008 | Comments Off on The Vagina Monologues, UAB

As part of the 2008 V-Day College Campaign, students at UAB will present two performances of “The Vagina Monologues” this weekend to raise money and awareness to stop violence against women and girls. The proceeds will be donated to Rape Response and the Family Violence program at the YWCA. The play is about what you think it is about and has a great history on how it came to be written. Read more about it. The performances will be held in the Hill University Center’s Alumni Auditorium on the UAB campus, 1400 University Blvd. Women-centered art will be on display and up for auction.

Cost: $10 regular admission, $5 for students of any schools with I.D. Call 934-8685 for more information.

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Muse of Fire Macbeth auditions, WorkPlay

Posted on January 4, 2008 | Comments Off on Muse of Fire Macbeth auditions, WorkPlay

No this is not an error, they’ve added a second day of auditions to the mix. We tweaked the text to make it sound new (we actually just changed the date…)

The folks at Muse of Fire are preparing for their next performance of Shakespeare at Sloss. They are holding auditions for their Spring 2008 production, Macbeth. The full requirements are over on their website, www.shakespeareatsloss.com, (especially important if you plan on auditioning to be either Macbeth or Lady Macbeth) though we can at least tell you to start working on that short Shakespearean monologue that you’re going to perform on January 14.

You can set up another time for an interview by contacting Muse’s Elizabeth Hunter at muse@elizabethofnewyork.com.

Just in case you’re not planning to audition, tickets go on sale in March and the show goes on May 3 &4. Stay tuned.

Location:
WorkPlay
500 23rd Street South (directions)

More information:
http://web.mac.com/ehunter777/MUSE_OF_FIRE/Auditions.html

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Muse of Fire Macbeth auditions, WorkPlay

Posted on December 30, 2007 | Comments Off on Muse of Fire Macbeth auditions, WorkPlay

The folks at Muse of Fire are preparing for their next performance of Shakespeare at Sloss. They are holding auditions for their Spring 2008 production, Macbeth. The full requirements are over on their website, www.shakespeareatsloss.com, (especially important if you plan on auditioning to be either Macbeth or Lady Macbeth) though we can at least tell you to start working on that short Shakespearean monologue that you’re going to perform on January 2.

You can set up another time for an interview by contacting Muse’s Elizabeth Hunter at muse@elizabethofnewyork.com.

Just in case you’re not planning to audition, tickets go on sale in March and the show goes on May 3 &4. Stay tuned.

Location:
WorkPlay
500 23rd Street South (directions)

More information:
http://web.mac.com/ehunter777/MUSE_OF_FIRE/Auditions.html

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A New Year’s Eve Cabaret Celebration, Virginia Samford Theatre

Posted on December 30, 2007 | Comments Off on A New Year’s Eve Cabaret Celebration, Virginia Samford Theatre

The Two Tamales (Jan Hunter & Kristi Tingle Higginbotham) are considered the two ladies of Birmingham stage. The Virginia Samford Theatre’s website listing says that they’ll be performing songs from their classic routine for those in attendance on New Year’s Eve. The night will feature a performance by Euan Morton, currently appearing in Cyrano de Bergerac with Kevin Kline and Jennifer Garner at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York until January 6th.  So, it’s sounding like a great show to me.

Cost: $30

Location:
Virginia Samford Theatre
1116 26th Street South (directions)

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AXIS Dance Company, Alys Stephens Center

Posted on November 14, 2007 | Leave a comment

Axis will challenge your notions of dance and movement by turning the whole concept of choreography upside down. The company’s innovative repertories of physically integrated works feature dancers with and without disabilities. Choreographer Bill T. Jones says, “There is no more defiant a land that I can think of than Axis. They showed me what dance could be.” The Alys Stephens Center is located at 1200 10th Ave. South on the UAB campus.Cost: $25-45, students $10

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“Words I Live By” A Tribute to Helen Keller, Alys Stephens Center

Posted on November 8, 2007 | Comments Off on “Words I Live By” A Tribute to Helen Keller, Alys Stephens Center

In her return performance to the Alys Stephens Center, star of the screen Patricia Neal brings us this wonderful theatrical tribute to Helen Keller. Made up of Keller’s prose, speeches, correspondence, the performance also includes stories, songs, poems and prayers. It is made possible with the assistance of Ivy Green and the American Foundation for the Blind. Ticket price includes a post-show reception in the lobby. Come early and admire artwork in the lobby created by Alabama children who are visually impaired or deaf. The ASC is located at 1200 10th Ave. South on the UAB campus. Alec Harvey over at the News wrote a nice story on the story behind the tribute. Read it here.

Cost: $50

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Muse of Fire Fall Benefit, Sloss Furnaces

Posted on November 6, 2007 | Comments Off on Muse of Fire Fall Benefit, Sloss Furnaces

The Bard once again comes to the footpaths of Sloss Furnaces. Seating is extremely limited for the three afternoon showings — 1:30, 2 and 2:30 — and advanced reservations are strongly recommended. Give them at ring at 757-8301 or go online to www.myspace.com/museoffire or www.shakespeareatsloss.com for more information. Sloss is located at 20 32nd St. North near downtown Birmingham.

Cost: $50, a portion of which is tax deductible, plus service fees. A wine tasting and food included in ticket cost.

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