February 9, 2010
Guest commentary: Nirvana for high school filmmakers
Written by Bruce Kasanoff
Tuesday, 09 February 2010 13:08
Editor's Note: Bruce Kasanoff of Westport submitted the following commentary in advance of an appearance by Michael Mittelstaedt of the Interlochen Center for the Arts at the Westport Arts Center on Saturday, Feb. 27, when Mr. Mittelstaedt will talk about the Motion Picture Arts Division, of which he is director.
Young actors take to the stage with enthusiasm
Written by Fran Sikorski
Friday, 05 February 2010 16:15
Brian Drittel and Rebecca Mellinger, now ninth graders at the Greenwich Country Day School, felt the first “vibes” of legitimate theater when they appeared in the Cole Porter musical, Anything Goes, in an eighth grade production at their school. That experience led to attending sessions in the “A” class at Applause, a professional performing arts school in New York City. Accepted by audition only, students enrolled in Applause learn scene study, blocking, and character development.
Lamos to direct Abraham in New York reading
Friday, 05 February 2010 15:49
Mark Lamos, Westport Country Playhouse artistic director, will direct a reading of You Can’t Take It with You, featuring F. Murray Abraham, for The Acting Company on Monday, Feb. 8, 7 p.m., as part of the John McDonald Salon Readings. The reading will be followed by an audience reception with the cast and director. The Salon Reading will be performed at Playwrights Horizons, 416 West 42nd Street, New York. For ticket information, call The Acting Company 212-258-3111.
This Weekend
Written by Sally Sanders
Thursday, 04 February 2010 00:00
It's Super Bowl weekend, but there's plenty going on that has nothing to do with football: Music, comedy, art, even two celebrations of Chinese New Year. This evening, Thursday, Feb. 4, there's a cocktail party with an Irish theme at the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Ridgefield.
Glass House tickets for 2010 now on sale
Wednesday, 03 February 2010 10:10
The Philip Johnson Glass House in New Canaan, a site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, has placed tickets for the 2010 tour season on sale. The 2010 season, which runs from May 1 through Nov. 30, offers six levels of site experience. New this year, guests will have the opportunity to tour the Glass House site at night and view the Richard Kelly lighting during certain seasons. Ticket orders may be placed online at philipjohnsonglasshouse.org or by calling 866-811-4111.
Sensory Friendly Film on Feb. 6 at AMC Danbury 16
Monday, 01 February 2010 14:27
AMC Entertainment and the Autism Society will offer a Sensory Friendly Film, a screening of The Tooth Fairy, on Saturday, Feb. 6, at 10 a.m. at AMC Danbury 16, 61 Eagle Road, Danbury.
For this film for children with autism or other special needs, the house lights will be brought up and the sound will turned down and families may bring their own snacks. No previews or advertisements will be shown and audience members will be free to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing, unless the safety of the audience is questioned.
Tickets are $6 and will be available on the day of the event. For more information, call 301-657-0881 x9015 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Barry Levinson’s documentary looks at where politics is going
Written by Gerri Lewis
Thursday, 28 January 2010 15:20
Conversation with Academy Award-winning director, screenwriter, producer and occasional actor, Barry Levinson, is a little like taking a trip around the world. You may think you know where you are going, but along the way, Mr. Levinson’s unique perspective makes the journey unpredictable.
Avon Theatre Film Center plans Haiti benefit
Wednesday, 27 January 2010 14:27
The Avon Theatre Film Center at 272 Bedford Street, Stamford, will host a special benefit for Haiti on Sunday, Jan. 31, at 9 p.m. with a screening of Wyclef Jean's concert film, All Star Jam at Carnegie Hall, in the large theater. The Avon also plans to screen a Haitian movie in the small theater at 9.
The Avon is collaborating with the Haitian American Catholic Center located at 93 Hope Street in Stamford. Joseph Loughran, director of operations and community relations at the Avon, has been working with members of the Stamford Haitian community and the Mayor's Office to organize this benefit to highlight the need for on-going support for Haiti.
All proceeds from the evening will go to the Westport-based charity, Save the Children, which is working in Haiti to help the displaced families and children affected by the recent devastating earthquakes.
Oldest living Andean Condor in captivity dies at Zoo
Tuesday, 26 January 2010 16:03
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo announced today that Thaao (pronounced TAY-OH), the oldest living Andean condor in captivity, has died at nearly 80 years of age.
Thaao came to the Zoo in 1993, after living most of his life at the Pittsburgh Zoo.
Bye Bye Birdie artistic director has long ties to show
Written by Patricia Gay
Friday, 22 January 2010 16:00
In 1962, Doris Fiotakis, working under the stage name of Doris Marshall, was a young actress performing in theater and summer stock productions, including Bye Bye Birdie.
For the past 30 years, however, Ms. Fiotakis has made her nest in Weston as an educator in the school system — serving currently as the curriculum instructional leader for the English department.
Her passion for musical theater is as strong as ever though, and Ms. Fiotakis is still soaring on the wings of Birdie.
She is the artistic director for Short Wharf, the Weston Middle School’s theater group, which is performing Birdie at the end of the month.
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