Ben Cain News

American Stage Theatre Company's recently closed production of MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM has become the most attended main stage production in the theatre's 32 year history, selling a total of 5,728 tickets through its five week run.

Roundabout Theatre Company in association with Tracy Aron, announces the complete cast for the new Broadway musical THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE, starring two time Tony® Award-winner Donna Murphy, directed by Leonard Foglia. THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE features book & lyrics by Iris Rainer Dart and music by Mike Stoller and Artie Butler.

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director), in association with Tracy Aron, announces additional casting for the new Broadway musical THE PEOPLE IN THE PICUTRE, starring two time Tony® Award-winner Donna Murphy, directed by Leonard Foglia. THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE features book & lyrics by Iris Rainer Dart and music by Mike Stoller and Artie Butler.

Savannah's Cafe and American Stage Theatre Company are hosting a meet and greet with members of the cast and artistic staff for American Stage's hit production of August Wilson's great drama, MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM on January 21 at 11:30 am at Savannah's Cafe in St. Petersburg.

American Stage Theatre Company continues its 2010-11 season in the Raymond James Theatre with its next chapter in preeminent African-American playwright August Wilson's Century Cycle, MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM, running Jan. 18 thru Feb. 13.

American Stage Theatre Company continues its 2010-11 season in the Raymond James Theatre with its next chapter in preeminent African-American playwright August Wilson's Century Cycle, MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM, running Jan. 18 thru Feb. 13.

'Made In Flint Actors, Directors, and Producers Return for Symposium' Flint Club Inaugural Symposium - 'Quiet on the Set' 'The Flint area has produced numerous individuals who have been successful in their chosen field of endeavor. The 'Quiet on the Set' film symposium is bringing several of them home to provide a first hand, behind the scenes introduction to key facets of the film industry.

Flint Club is pleased to add Executive Producer and Director of One of Us Films, Carrie Lezotte (www.oneofusfilms.org) to the expert line- up of the ?Quiet on the Set? Fim Symposium. Ms. Lezotte brings a wealth of knowledge and experience having written, produced and directed dozens of short format programs, including dramatic narratives, documentaries, and industrials. Her recent work includes the website www.oicmovies.com, which is built entirely around American Sign Language Videos for their Sign Language Community. Two of the projects that she has overseen for One of Us Films have received the Michigan Film Tax Incentive. She will help participants explore ways to apply their skills to these types of nontraditional productions. She will join Ben Cain-Actor (recently playing roles in Heroes and CSI: Miami), Alex Grossman-Director (www.menonthestreet.com), Michael Ramsdell- Producer (www.underthehoodproductions.com) and Sultan Sharief (www.bilalstand.com) of Ann Arbor, MI who will present workshops on acting, improvisation, producing, directing ,production crews and media/industrials. They will also expound on their experience in the industry and share tips from an insider?s point of view.

'Made In Flint Actors, Directors, and Producers Return for Symposium' Flint Club Inaugural Symposium - 'Quiet on the Set' 'The Flint area has produced numerous individuals who have been successful in their chosen field of endeavor. The 'Quiet on the Set' film symposium is bringing several of them home to provide a first hand, behind the scenes introduction to key facets of the film industry.