Caucasus Theater Newswire

Yapı Kredi Afife Theater Awards announce nominees

ISTANBUL The nominees and special award recipients for the 28th Yapı Kredi Afife Theater Awards have been announced, celebrating creative excellence and stage performance in Turkish theater. The awards ceremony will take place on May 7 at the Haliç …

Newport NewWorks announces lineup for second annual musical theater festival

The Newport NewWorks Musical Theater Festival has announced its 2026 lineup, bringing three original musicals to Newport this summer as the two-year-old festival continues to build the city’s reputation as a destination for new theatrical work. Co-founders …

TROY Theatre and Dance students shine at Region IV American College Theater Festival

Students from Troy University’s Department of Theatre and Dance competed and received awards in the Region IV American College Theater Festival held in Montgomery from Feb 3-7. The annual festival highlights selective, peer-reviewed excellence in all areas …

Greta Lee on Her Favorite Performances, Films, Foods and More

How to Be Cultured Menu The Los Angeles-based actress, 43, takes T’s survey. 1. Poem everyone should memorize? “Pablo Neruda’s ‘Ode to the Onion’ (1954). I find his adoration of simple objects appealing. It springs to mind when I’m cooking.” 2. Recipe …

On the Big Screen This Week: MSPIFF Ends, Soderbergh’s Back, Hitchcock Keeps on Hitchin’

My MSPIFF has been somewhat interrupted this year by some very annoying car troubles (let's hear it for the E Line), but I have enjoyed Silent Friend, The Stranger, and Anda, and am still very much looking forward to Blue Heron. You can catch up on …

Kennedy Center Staff Open Up About a Year of Turmoil

Photograph by Evy Mages. As firings at the Kennedy Center became frequent, staffers began to use the encrypted chat application Signal, building an underground information network out of fear that management was monitoring internal messages on Microsoft …

Across Morocco’s Atlas Mountains, a Hotel That Changed My Sense of Luxury

Dar Ahlam, on the other side of the Atlas Mountains. Dar Ahlam My first trip to Morocco was long overdue. I had initially meant to go after Covid, but the trip kept slipping, and when a visit finally came together in late 2023, the devastating Al Haouz …

From the Grove, For the Grove: A local playwright’s mission to revive neighborhood theater

For Coconut Grove-based playwright and producer William Hector, a theater festival in the neighborhood was no coincidence. A love for the arts and community, bred in the Grove, set him off on a lifelong path in theater. In college, he realized it was …

Bishkek to host Theater Festival marking 100th anniversary of Beishenalieva

11:09, 13 April 2026, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Aizada KUTUEVA 11:09, 13 April 2026, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Aizada KUTUEVA The 11th International Student Theater Festival New Names will be held in Bishkek on April 14-15, dedicated to the …

Concerns from MCS CEO About Property Tax Effect on Budgets

There is some concern further down the line – Muncie Community Schools CEO Chuck Reynolds https://www.woofboomnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Reynolds-0415.mp3 From WMUN news Radio this week, saying he believes the …

DHS student nominated for theater award

Prestigious Shanghai theater awards to honor historic Kunqu troupe

At the press briefing on April 8, the 34th Shanghai Magnolia Stage Performance Award announced the nominees recognizing 40 outstanding theater actors. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The 34th Shanghai Magnolia Stage Performance Awards announced the …

New faces, old drama: TVCC’s “Mean Girls” brings laughs and lessons

ATHENS, Texas (KLTV) - Trinity Valley Community College is bringing the hit musical “Mean Girls” to the stage this weekend in Athens, with a different perspective from its 2004 film counterpart. “It’s just a difference in the perspective the movie takes …

From the Grove, For the Grove: A local playwright's mission to revive neighborhood theater

For Coconut Grove-based playwright and producer William Hector, a theater festival in the neighborhood was no coincidence. A love for the arts and community, bred in the Grove, set him off on a lifelong path in theater. In college, he realized it was …

Take a bite in Florentin: hottest new spots

Singer-songwriter Shira Zlouf, a finalist on the latest season of “The Next Star,” once insisted there’s “no knight on a white horse in Florentin.” But I found two: Avi Dinari, a real estate lawyer, and entrepreneur Omri Terry. The pair are behind the …

The Birkenstock-wearing, Mustang-driving theater director who taught a generation of Baltimore actors

When Harvey Melvin Doster welcomed new students to his theater class at Towson University, he’d burn a candle and turn off the lights. In the safety of darkness, he asked his acting pupils to talk about what mattered most to them. In minutes, “he was able …

Table for Five: Tazria Metzora

Toby Klein Greenwald Teacher, Journalist, Biblical Theater Director (www.RaiseYourSpirits.org) Rashi quotes our sages: “Why is he treated differently from other unclean persons that he should dwell apart? Because he, by slanderous statements, parted man …

This Week in History: Bikes, books, biennial theater festival

10 years ago – April 7, 2016 Kluane bike relay registration fills up in 8 days The window for team sign-ups for the Kluane-Chilkat bike race is now a matter of days. Race coordinator Mike Kramer said the June 18 relay race between Haines Junction, Yukon, …

More child sex charges filed against ex-Gettysburg mayor, theater director

Former Gettysburg Mayor Chad‑Alan Carr is facing additional child sex charges, court records show. Carr was charged this week with two felony counts of sexual assault, a felony count of photographing or filming a child performing a sex act, as well as two …

Ray Diaz Marks New Career Chapter as Momentum Builds Into 2026

Ray Diaz builds momentum into 2026 with new projects, brand partnerships, and a high-profile appearance at Coachella. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Actor, model, and entrepreneur Ray Diaz is entering a renewed …

ICVR Launches Craftology, an Agentic Production Platform That Turns Ideas Into Content at the Speed of Imagination

New platform gives creators and studios the ability to produce high-quality content without the traditional barriers of time, cost, and scale LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ICVR, a Los Angeles-based production …

Soaring Above Fear: Ivan Davis Releases Heartwarming Children's Book ‘I Believe I Can Fly’

A timid eagle and his eclectic group of friends discover that true courage comes from within in this new illustrated adventure. FONTANA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Spines is thrilled to announce the release of I …

Eric & Dr. Sakeisha Hylick Receive Hollywood Stage Award 2026 Best Web Series, Adding to Growing Legacy of Excellence

Hollywood, CA — April 17, 2026 — Eric Hylick and Dr. Sakeisha Hylick have been honored with the Hollywood Stage Award 2026 Best Web Series ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eric & Dr. Sakeisha Hylick Receive …

Media Storage Expert Sean Lee to Appear at Axle AI Booth at NAB Show 2026

Sean Lee, formerly CEO of OpenDrives, will be at booth N1519 in the On-Prem ZONE at NAB 2026; he's one of the industry’s most experienced voices in storage. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Axle AI announced …

Frome Transforms Cinema into Color: Movie Barcode Art Captures Every Frame of Iconic Films

Toronto company analyzes 172,800 frames per film to create unique color timelines, now available in over 3,800 movie titles TORONTO, ON, CANADA, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Frome, a Toronto-based digital art company, is transforming how …

Three Words That Could Save a Life: Wes McClelland's 'Ask For Help' Takes Aim at Mental Health Stigma

Texas-based singer/songwriter's emotional plea reminds a hurting world that just three words can break the lonely spell. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mental health remains a quietly devastating …

Pop Sensation Kelsie Kimberlin Releases Her New 'Clumsy Girl' Song And Music Video To Celebrate Love And Life

Kelsie Kimberlin's new release, "Clumsy Girl," kicks off springtime with a celebration of self-discovery WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 17, 2026, popular American-Ukrainian singer …

FREESTYLE DIGITAL MEDIA RELEASES ROMANTIC COMEDY “60 DATES IN 6 MONTHS”

New Romantic Comedy Feature Sets Digital Debut on North American VOD Platforms Starting April 17, 2026 LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron …

IP House and COA Support Takedown of Major Spanish-Language Piracy Network

Cross-border investigation disrupts long-running illegal webtoon and manga platforms ALMERíA, SPAIN, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Copyright Overseas Promotion Association (COA), a Korean copyright organization representing leading rights …

Pre-Orders Open April 17 for Ann Takamaki 'Panther' Statue from 'Persona 5.'

Prime 1 Studio announced Ann Takamaki "Panther" Statue from " Persona 5." Pre-orders began April 17, 2026 (JST), with release set for December 2027. ASAKUSA, TAITO-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From …

Blacksun Private Equity Inc. Signals Intent to Submit Creator-Aligned Acquisition Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BlackSun Private Equity Inc. today announced it is preparing a formal proposal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD) under a creator-aligned ownership framework, …

Tim Guditus Releases 'Hidden Places'

A Gripping Thriller that Blends Espionage, Family Secrets & Survival SOUTHBURY, CT, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tim Guditus announces the release of his new thriller, Hidden Places, a suspense-filled novel that draws …

Algorhythm Releases EP 'Surroundings, Vol. 1: Jamaica,' Blending Travel, Culture, and Live Creation

ST. PETE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Algorhythm, a genre-blending live band known for its fusion of reggae, rock, and electronic elements, has released Surroundings, Vol. 1: Jamaica, the first installment in a new EP series …

STAR TREK ICONS — FROM TRIBBLES TO CAPTAINS’ UNIFORMS — HEAD TO AUCTION

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Propstore, one of the world’s leading entertainment memorabilia auction houses, has announced an online auction featuring more than 300 lots of original costumes and props from Seasons …

SNL Alum Victoria Jackson Releases New Book 'NOT DEAD YET' Amid Incurable Stage 4 Cancer Battle

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Actress, comedian, and former "Saturday Night Live" star Victoria Jackson is facing the most personal chapter of her life with the same wit, creativity, and faith that defined …

Bridging the Silence Reveals the Hidden Impact of Untreated Hearing Loss on Relationships and Family Life

Jennifer Claire Flamini offers a compassionate, practical guide helps families understand hearing loss, improve communication, and restore meaningful connection NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In her timely and …

London Rowe Media Assembles International Production Team for Freddy Ca$h

Michael Havaien, Johanna Kirsten Lagman, and Brian Tanke unite to advance the feature film’s financing, packaging, and global marketplace positioning. NY, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- London Rowe Media, the independent production …

This Book Found You Because Your Soul Whispered Guides Readers Toward Healing and Inner Wholeness

Beronica Parham offers a compassionate and empowering journey into emotional healing, self-discovery, and the path back to one’s true self. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Reflecting on a time when …

Daniel the Prophet Brings Timeless Biblical Wisdom to Life for a Modern Audience

Gerard Troise presents a powerful verse-by-verse exploration of faith, prophecy, and endurance through the life of Daniel. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In Daniel the Prophet: Servant of God in a Strange Land, …