Hollywood Weekly Technology Issue, May 2017.

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A LETTER FROM

PUBLISHER/EDITOR IN CHIEF Prather Jackson

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VICE PRESIDENT Bernice Harris Michael D. Coxson

As the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Hollywood Weekly, I am sure some wonder about the selection process

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involved in deciding what content we publish and feature inside the pages of is to provide engaging content for our

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readers. The incredible cultural diversity

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of our editorial however, often comes from government, public and private

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industries sources who have discovered and vetted Hollywood Weekly as a credible news organization. We also provide editorial coverage for iconic entertainment events. For example, in this issue we cover the Daytime Emmys, the Kentucky Derby, Coachella Music Festival, Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell’s star ceremony on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame and a bounty of red carpet celebrity sightings, all for the pleasure of our subscribers who enjoy reading our award-winning publication around the world.

In this, Hollywood Weekly Magazine’s May edition, we explore business

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technology. In the digital world of small businesses, where it’s likely owners are inundated with multi tasking with multiple customers, having a robust CRM system or customer relationship management

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tool can be critical to success. Hollywood Weekly interviewed Michael Iverey, CEO of a company called Sky Quota. Mr Iverey agreed to offer a free trial to Hollywood Weekly readers to see if using his technology helps with their particular business or service, offering an alternative to industry giant SalesForce. We invite you to sign-up for a complimentary

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trial prior to experience the latest advances in CRM technology.

In addition, we celebrate this year’s 2017 Kentucky Derby with our exclusive coverage of their parties with the highlight featuring the “Sixth-Annual Unbridled Eve Gala,” a celebrity packed occasion indeed.

And finally on the international scene, we interview Bulgarian actress/

RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT Alberto Arellano PRODUCTION MANAGER Hector Santacruz

producer Delka Nenkova who takes us on her incredible journey that

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ended in Hollywood. From there we travel the entire spectrum around

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the globe to StockHolm, Sweden and speak to Maria Vascsak who after only four years has developed a talent management & production agency with international talent from Scandinavia and the U.S.

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THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES ANNOUNCES WINNERS

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KURT RUSSELL RECEIVE STARS ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME

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he Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell with the 2,609th and 2,610th stars respectively on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on May 4, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. PDT. Both honorees’ stars were dedicated in the category of Motion Pictures at 6201 Hollywood Boulevard in front of Eastown.

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KURT RUSSELL

Kurt Russell is now in the middle of six decades of delivering memorable comedic and dramatic

Goldie Hawn is an Academy Award© winning actress, producer, director, bestselling author and children’s advocate.

characters. He was born in

As an actress, best-selling author, producer and director, Hawn is one of the most recognizable and beloved actresses in Hollywood. Her gift for performing began at age 3, which is when she started dancing. At 17, she took her talents to Williamsburg, Virginia where she landed

and started his acting career in 1961 at the age of 10. In 1963 he starred in the title role of ABC’s Western “The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters,” Throughout his early years, he appeared in television’s most storied shows: Gilligan’s Island, The Man From U.N.C.L.E., “Lost In Space,” “The Virginian,” “Laredo”, “The High Chaparral,” “Daniel Boone,” “Gunsmoke,” “Love American Style,” “Harry O,” “Hawaii Five0,” and “Police Story,” to name but a few. He starred in two other network series along the way: NBC’s “The New Land” and ABC’s western, “The Quest”.

During this early period, he also began one of the longest lasting relationships in movie history between an actor and a studio . . . The Walt Disney Studio. Signed by Walt Disney himself to a seven year exclusive contract,

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starred opposite Fred MacMurray and Vera Miles in 1966’s “Follow Me, Boys!” for which he was singled out the year. Over the next forty plus years, Russell would star or co-star times while also starring in many Wonderful World of Color television series and specials. Some of those fan favorites from the 60s and 70s are; “The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes,” “The Barefoot Executive,” “The Strongest Man In The World,” “Now You See Him,” “Now You Don’t,” “Superdad,” “The Fox And The Hound” and later in “Captain Ron,” “Miracle” and what is now considered by many one of the greatest and easily most quoted westerns made, “Tombstone”. The Disney/Russell relationship continues with “Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2. which will be released on May 5.

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and acting role in “Romeo and Juliet.” While attending American University, she won a “Best Acting Performance” award for her role in “The Trial” by Franz Kafka.

Hawn made her acting debut in the situation comedy Good Morning, World. She rose to prominence as part of the cast of the iconic comedy show Laugh-In. In 1969, Hawn won an Academy Award© for Best Supporting Actress for her work in Cactus Flower alongside Walter Matthau and Ingrid Bergman.

She has starred in more than thirty them, “Sugarland Express,” “Death Becomes Her,” “Everyone Says I Love You” and “The First Wives Club.” Hawn earned a second Academy Award© nomination for her starring role in “Private Benjamin,” which she executive produced. She has received nine Golden Globe nominations to date, including one for her role in “Banger Sisters,” alongside Susan Sarandon in 2003.

She can next be seen starring alongside comedian Amy Schumer in Fox’s nationwide on May 12.

Hawn has produced many and television such as “Protocol,” Wildcats,” “Overboard,” “My Blue Heaven,” “Something To Talk About,” “When Billie Beat Bobby,” “The Matthew Shepard Story” and“Mad Money”.

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“The Hollywood Walk of Fame makes an effort to place celebrities who work together or are a couple next to each other on our famed sidewalk,” stated Walk of Fame Producer Ana Martinez. “We’ve placed notable partners such as film producers Richard Donner and Lauren Shuler Donner next to each other’s star on the Walk of Fame. They were the first married couple to be honored on the same day with double stars on October 16, 2008. We honored married actors Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy with double stars on March 7, 2012. Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein who worked together on the Broadway hit “Kinky Boots” were recently honored with double stars as well. There are other related celebrities who have side by side double stars, but had separate ceremonies. They include: Bob and Dolores Hope, Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick, Sherry Lansing and William Friedkin, Ozzie and Harriet Nelson, Betty White and Allen Ludden, to name a few.

Helping Emcee and Hollywood Chamber President/CEO Leron Gubler to unveil the stars were guest speakers Kate Hudson, Quentin Tarantino and Reese Witherspoon.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, which administers the popular star ceremonies, encourages people who are unable to attend and fans around the world to watch the event live exclusively on www. walkoffame.com.

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Christopher Backus and Mira Sorvino

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THE NIGHT WAS ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC AT THE SIXTH-ANNUAL UNBRIDLED EVE GALA

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elebrities from film, television, music, comedy and sports, horse racing industry professionals, and local and national business leaders, gathered tonight for the always highly anticipated sixth Annual Unbridled Eve Gala, an Official Kentucky Derby Event. (*full list of celebrity attendees below) From the world-class cocktail reception featuring 19 specialty cocktails to dinner, dancing, live musical performances, and a spectacular silent auction, Unbridled Eve truly offers the best in Southern hospitality, elegance and entertainment.

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American country artist, Grammy-Award nominee, and former contestant on The Voice, Billy Gilman kicked off the musical performances for the evening followed by all-female country group Farewell Angelina, which features four powerhouse vocalists, dynamic songwriters and multi-instrumentalists.

Musician Morris Day

Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Unbridled Eve

Dee Dee Sorvino and Paul Sorvino

Recording artist Taio Cruz performs on stage during the Unbridled Eve Gala for the 143rd Kentucky Derby at the Galt House Hotel & Suites

Next to take the stage was former “Kansas” lead singer, John Elefante who sang classic hits such as Point of “No Return,” “Dust in the Wind,” “Cold as Ice,” and “Wayward Son.” Wally Palmar, lead singer of The Romantics followed Elefante’s lead kicking off his set with “Talking in Your Sleep,” “Rock You Up,” and “What I Like About You.” Guests packed the dance floor as three-time Billboard Award winner, Taio Cruz performed his hits, “Dynamite” and “Break Your Heart” followed by a set of throwbacks from headliner Morris Day & The Time including the hit “Jungle Love.”

Recording artist Taio Cruz performs on stage during the Unbridled Eve Gala for the 143rd Kentucky Derby at the Galt House Hotel & Suites

GUESTS PACKED THE DANCE FLOOR AS THREE-TIME BILLBOARD AWARD WINNER, TAIO CRUZ PERFORMED HIS HITS, “DYNAMITE” AND “BREAK YOUR HEART” FOLLOWED BY A SET OF THROWBACKS FROM HEADLINER MORRIS DAY & THE TIME INCLUDING

To close the night, Unbridled Eve regulars Robin Meade, Bob Guiney, JD Shelburne, John Elefante, Wally Palmar, and Farewell Angelina took the stage for an all-star jam.

THE HIT “JUNGLE LOVE.”

Since its inception in 2012, the Unbridled Charitable Foundation, Inc. has supported 31 charities with $1,626,108 in both direct proceeds from the Unbridled Eve Derby Gala and additional funding received due to exposure gained in conjunction with the Unbridled Eve Derby Gala. The Unbridled Charitable Foundation, Inc® and Unbridled Eve® were founded by Tonya York Dees and Tammy York Day.

Island Camp, Louisville Dental Society Mobile Dental Van, Metro United Way,Miracle League of Louisville, Inc., Operation Homefront, SOS International dba Supplies Over Seas, Super Student Athletes, USA Cares, WESTEC (The Blue House) and Winter HAYven will benefit.

The two primary beneficiaries for tonight’s Unbridled Eve Gala are Blessings in a Backpack and Fund for the Arts, both 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations.

Additionally, the Animal Care Society, APRON, Inc., Down Syndrome of Louisville, Jefferson Community and Technical College Student Emergency Fund, Kentucky Natural Lands Trust,Kentucky State Police Trooper

Dee Dee Sorvino and Paul Sorvino

Triple Crown Sponsors of the 2017 Unbridled Eve Derby Gala are Delta Dental of Kentucky and Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. Other sponsors include Cigna, Meijer, Churchill Downs, Inc., Galt House Hotel, Nora Roberts Foundation, Red 7e, Ronaldo Designer Jewelry, Inc., Wayne and Kathy Richards, YPO Dallas, Sun Tan City, Planet Fitness, and Barry Wooley Designs. Media partners include: The Voice, Today’s Woman, Louisville Magazine, 102.3 The Max, 99.7 WDJX, and Louisville.com.

ockey Victor Espinoza and Kelly Kovalchick

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STARS THE NEW BULGARIAN SENSATION DELKA NENKOVA IN HER INTERNATIONAL DEBUT

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ELKA: Stand-Up Tall or Fall” is an highly inspirational Alice in Wonderland type immigration story based on Delka’s true life. A story of a young gymnast who flees from a domesticated life in her homeland, to pursue her dreams of independence. She is raped and left for dead as she crosses the border falling

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into a dream state, fighting for consciousness, where her alter ego Rina is adopted into a criminal International traveling circus guided by their own moralistic code of ethics. It’s about overcoming an extreme hardship and not being marked by tragedy, striving to find happiness no matter what.

DELKA: Stand-Up Tall or Fall is a surreal adventure that explores the principals between life and death,

time & space. It is an avant-garde original, boasting an international cast, dance, a beautiful circus performance and extreme characters, representing bizarre philosophy’s of what freedom truly is. Scored by Roger Suen (X-Men).

The Award winning film (“Award of Recognition (Accolade Global Film Competition 2015)”, “Best Feature Film (L.A. New Wave International Film Festival 2016) and Delka Nenkova nominated for Best Lead Actress alongside Rebecca Ferguson (Mission Impossible) & Rinko Kikuchi (Babel) in the Prestigious Nice International Film Festival 2016. Nominated for Best Original Screenplay Will V. Moore, (Story) Delka Nenkova & Best Hair/ Make-up.) was theatrically released in 2015 as one of 305 films to qualify for the Oscars * The production company Mermaid Entertainment www.mermaid-entertaiment.com has now released the Artistic independent film DELKA: Stand Up Tall or Fall 2017 Worldwide on all the Major digital platforms; Amazon, iTunes, You-Tube, Google Play & Vimeo on Demand...

WILL V. MOORE Will V. Moore having gained attention as a creative virtuoso in developing an international cult classic for the times, is now prepping Mermaid Entertainment. back in the United States starring Delka Nenkova in talks with Mickey Rourke.

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MERMAID ENTERTAINMENT made it’s debut at the AFM 2016 with their “DELKA: Stand-Up Tall or Fall” along with in pre-production….

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The Weeknd Starting off his career anonymously, The into the music scene with the 2011 mixtape House of Balloons.

After receiving countless accolades for Beauty Behind the Madness, his most recent full-length album “Starboy” quickly rose to #1 in 90 countries, sold over one million albums globally and broke the global streaming record – all in less than one week.

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rey Goose and The Weeknd are excited to announce a first-of-its-kind partnership for both the French premium vodka brand and the international artist. Grey Goose is linking arms with a cultural icon, The Weeknd, to bring exclusive and unparalleled experiences to fans around the world.

The partnership also represents The Weeknd’s first major alignment with a spirits brand to date.

The Weeknd’s worldwide tour arrived in North America this past week, where Grey Goose joined the artist as an official sponsor. The best of Grey Goose is being brought to life at each tour stop across the globe, including signature cocktails such as the “Starboy” and “Sidewalk” featuring Grey Goose VX – the world’s best tasting vodka masterfully finished with a hint of precious cognac.

the announcement of The Weeknd’s new partnership venture with Grey Goose Vodka.

The first spirits collaboration for the Grammy award-winning R&B artist kicked off last week with his worldwide tour.

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Grey Goose Vodka

Every aspect of the creation of GREY GOOSE is focused on crafting vodka of unmatched quality.

The creation of GREY GOOSE begins with the very best ingredients from France and a unique distillation process brings out the naturally superior characteristics of these ingredients.

“Grey Goose has always been such an iconic brand to me,” shares The Weeknd. “I’m excited to partner with them.”

few exciting collaborations, each of which will be unveiled over the coming months.

“The Weeknd inspires others to celebrate life to the fullest by pushing boundaries and defying cultural expectations through music,” shares Yann Marois, Global Vice President and CMO for Grey Goose Vodka. “As partners, we look forward to reimagining the realm of possibility, just like we did when we introduced Grey Goose to the world: as the first super premium vodka, made entirely of single-origin French ingredients.”

“I believe that real creativity will always shine bright and that’s what you will see with Abel and Grey Goose,” added Swizz Beatz, Bacardi’s Global Chief Creative for Culture and friend of The Weeknd. “Sky’s not the limit, it’s just the view.”

These two titans of industry are working together on a

Both Grey Goose and The Weeknd have navigated unchartered territory to become unmistakable icons in their individual fields. Together, they are pushing the boundaries of ambition even further to bring unforgettable experiences to fans around the world.

bottle, the expertise of the GREY GOOSE Maître de Chai (Cellar Master), François Thibault, ensures an unparalleled smoothness and exceptional taste to the connoisseur palate.

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Sheryl Underwood serves as host of The Talk, CBS’s Daytime Emmy Award-winning talk show that examines topical events and contemporary issues through the eyes hosts the show alongside Julie Chen, Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne and Aisha Tyler.

Underwood is a multifaceted entrepreneur, balancing the roles of in-demand entertainer and owner and chief Pack Rat Productions.

Underwood holds an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from both Benedict College in Columbia, SC, and South Carolina State University.

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THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES ANNOUNCES WINNERS FOR THE 44TH ANNUAL DAYTIME EMMY® AWARDS

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he National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) tonight announced the winners of the 44th Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards in a grand gala held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, Southern California.

“What a fantastic evening to be celebrating the life and blood of Daytime television in the magnificent Pasadena Civic Auditorium,” said Bob Mauro, President, NATAS. “The National Academy is excited to be honoring these esteemed nominees and we are thrilled to be honoring the woman who the whole country fell in love with when she first appeared on ‘Entertainment Tonight,’ Mary Hart. Mary’s charm, wit, and intelligence made her the most trusted anchor in the genre of entertainment news.

Tonight, we raise a glass to her long career and all the men and women who make Daytime television one of the staples of the entertainment industry.”

The evening’s show was hosted by the charming and talented Mario Lopez (EXTRA) and Sheryl Underwood (The Talk), and included many star-studded presenters such as Larry King (Larry King Now), Jane Pauley (CBS Sunday Morning), Susan Lucci, Harry Connick, Jr. (Harry), Margaret Cho, Tim Allen, Blair Underwood (GIVE, Quantico), Trisha Yearwood (Trisha’s Southern Kitchen), Nancy O’Dell and Kevin Frazier (ET), Natalie Morales (The Today Show, Access Hollywood), Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne and Aisha Tyler (The Talk), Dr. Mehmet Oz (Dr. Oz), Vanna White (Wheel of Fortune), Mark Steines & Debbie Matenopoulos (Home & Family), Chris Hansen (Crime Watch Daily with Chris Hansen), as well as Tamera Mowry-Housley, Loni Love, Jeannie Mai, and Adrienne Houghton (The Real), Ross Mathews & Garcelle Beauvais (Hollywood Today Live) and Carla Hall and Daphne Oz (The Chew).

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Jacob Young of The Bold and the Beautiful and Luke Wayne Young at THE 44TH ANNUat THE 44TH ANNUAL DAYTIME EMMY AWARDS CBS after-party

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MARIO LOPEZ Mario Lopez is the host of Extra, the Emmy® Award–winning entertainment news program.

This is Lopez’s ninth consecutive season as the show’s host, after cohosting Extra’s weekend edition since January 2007.

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) is a professional service organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television and the promotion of creative leadership for artistic, educational and technical achievements within the television industry. It recognizes excellence in television with the coveted Emmy Award for News & Documentary, Sports, Daytime Entertainment, Daytime Creative Arts & Entertainment, Public & Community Service, and Technology & Engineering. NATAS membership consists of over 15,000 broadcast and media professionals represented in 19 regional chapters across the country. Beyond awards, NATAS has extensive educational programs including Regional Student Television and its Student Award for Excellence for outstanding journalistic work by high school students, as well as scholarships, publications, and major activities for both industry professionals and the viewing public. For more information, please visit the website at www.emmyonline.tv.

THE DAYTIME EMMY® AWARDS RECOGNIZE OUTSTANDING

A man of many trades, Mario Lopez has the overwhelming desire to always keep active.

Lopez is also the host of the nationwide iHeartMedia radio shows On with Mario Lopez and iHeartRadio Countdown with Mario Lopez. Lopez recently launched a YouTube channel called The Lopez Family. Created alongside Awestruck, the channel features his wife Courtney, their two children, and two dogs.

He can next be seen as the host of the new CBS live-action game show Candy Crush, based on the popular mobile game, premiering July 9, 2017. Not only does Lopez have a proclivity for the entertainment industry, he is also an avid sports fan. He has taken his love for sports, next level as a host of the iHeartRadio podcast, The 3 Knockdown Rule, which is also featured on the FOX Sports Radio website.

ACHIEVEMENT IN ALL FIELDS OF DAYTIME TELEVISION PRODUCTION AND ARE PRESENTED TO INDIVIDUALS AND PROGRAMS BROADCAST FROM 2:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M. DURING THE 2016 CALENDAR YEAR.

Sharon Osbourne, Aisha Tyler, and Sheryl Underwood accepted the award for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Hosts

In September 2014, autobiography, Just Between Us. In his memoir Lopez shares his successes and disappointments, never before-told stories and family values. Lopez became a New York Times bestselling author for his healthy eating guide Extra Lean. In May 2011, he released the follow up to Extra Lean entitled Extra Lean Family. This new book featured recipes and tips entire family. Additionally, Lopez pennedMario Lopez’s Knockout Fitness that offers readers a look into his impressive workout regime.

Also presenting were cast members from the four daytime soaps, including Bryton James and Mishael Morgan (The Young & the Restless), Kelly Monaco and Dominic Zamprogna (General Hospital), Katherine Kelly Lang and John McCook (The Bold and the Beautiful), and Billy Flynn and Marci Miller (Days of Our Lives).

Special musical performance by Max Ehrich (The Young & the Restless, Under the Dome). Additional appearances by Karla Mosley, Reign Edwards and Jacob Young (The Bold & the Beautiful), Sonya Eddy and Robert Palmer Watkins (General Hospital), Nadia Bjorlin and Eric Martsolf (Days of Our Lives) and Tristan Lake Leabu (The Young & the Restless). Music was provided by Caleb Nelson and The Remotes.

Steve Burton of The Young and the Restless

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George Gray, Tiffany Coyne (Let’s Make A Deal), Manuela Arbelaez, Rachel Reynolds Dellucci, and James O’Halloran of The Price is Right

Jim O’Heir wins Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series for his role on The Bold and the Beautiful

Gina Tognoni, winner of Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role in The Young and the Restless Kelly Kruger, Darin Brooks, Scott Clifton, and Nicole Lampson

The Daytime Emmy® Awards recognize outstanding achievement in all fields of daytime television production and are presented to individuals and programs broadcast from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. during the 2016 calendar year.

Yangaroo, Inc. provide the entry/judging software for The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and is a sponsor of the 44th Annual Daytime Creative Arts Emmy® Awards.

United Airlines is the official airline of the Daytime Emmy Awards and The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

The 44th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards is a presentation of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. A breakdown of the awards by network, as compiled by the independent accounting firm of Lutz & Carr, LLP, follows. A full list of all nominees in all categories can be downloaded from our website at www.emmyonline.tv.

Lisa Guerrero arrives at the Daytime Emmy Awards at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California

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ABOUT THE NATIONAL ACADEMY Of TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) is a professional service organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television and the promotion of creative leadership for artistic, educational and technical achievements within the television industry. It recognizes excellence in television with the coveted Emmy Award for News & Documentary, Sports, Daytime Entertainment, Daytime Creative Arts & Entertainment, Public & Community Service, and Technology & Engineering. NATAS membership consists of over 15,000 broadcast and media professionals represented in 19 regional chapters across the country. Beyond awards, NATAS has extensive educational programs including Regional Student Television and its Student Award for Excellence for outstanding journalistic work by high school students, as well as scholarships, publications, and major activities for both industry professionals and the viewing public. For more information, please visit the website at www.emmyonline.tv.

OUTSTANDING MORNING PROGRAM “GOOD MORNING AMERICA” (ABC) — WINNER “CBS Sunday Morning” (CBS) “CBS This Morning” (CBS) “Today Show” (NBC) “Cafe CNN” (CNN en Espanol) “Despierta America” (Univision) “Un Nuevo Dia” (Telemundo) OUTSTANDING ENTERTAINMENT TALK SHOW HOSTS “THE TALK” (CBS) — WINNER “Harry” (SYNDICATED) “Live With Kelly” (SYNDICATED) “The Real” (SYNDICATED) “The View” (ABC) “The Wendy Williams Show” (SYNDICATED)

OUTSTANDING YOUNGER ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES LExI AINSWORTH, “GENERAL HOSPITAL” (ABC) — WINNER Reign Edwards, “The Bold and the Beautiful” (CBS) Hunter King, “The Young and the Restless” (CBS) Chloe Lanier, “General Hospital” (ABC) Alyvia Alyn Lind, “The Young and the Restless” (CBS) OUTSTANDING GAME SHOW “jEOPARDY” — WINNER “Celebrity Name Game” “Family Feud” “Let’s Make A Deal” “The Price Is Right”

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES STEVE BURTON, “THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS” (CBS) — WINNER John Aniston, “Days of Our Lives” (CBS) Chad Duell, “General Hospital” (ABC) Jeffrey Vincent Parise, “General Hospital” (ABC) James Reynolds, “Days of Our Lives” (NBC)

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES KATE MANSI, “DAYS Of OUR LIVES” (NBC) — WINNER Stacy Haiduk, “The Young and the Restless” (CBS) Anna Maria Horsford, “The Bold and the Beautiful” (CBS) Finola Hughes, “General Hospital” (ABC) Kelly Sullivan, “The Young and the Restless” (CBS) OUTSTANDING YOUNGER ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES BRYAN CRAIG, “GENERAL HOSPITAL” (ABC) — WINNER Pierson Fodé, “The Bold and the Beautiful” (CBS) James Lastovic, “Days of Our Lives” (NBC) Tequan Richmond, “General Hospital” (ABC) Anthony Turpel, “The Bold and the Beautiful” (CBS)

OUTSTANDING GAME SHOW HOST STEVE HARVEY, “fAMILY fEUD” (SYNDICATED) — WINNER Wayne Brady, “Let’s Make a Deal” (CBS) Craig Ferguson, “Celebrity Name Game” (SYNDICATED) Pat Sajak, “Wheel of Fortune” (SYNDICATED) Alex Trebek, “Jeopardy!” (SYNDICATED) OUTSTANDING ENTERTAINMENT NEWS PROGRAM “ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT” (CBS) — WINNER “Access Hollywood” (NBC) “E! News” (E!) “Extra” (SYNDICATED) “Inside Edition” (SYNDICATED)

OUTSTANDING INfORMATIVE TALK SHOW “THE DR. OZ SHOW” (SYNDICATED) — WINNER “The Chew” (ABC) “The Kitchen” (Food Network) “Larry King Now” (Ora TV) “Steve Harvey” (SYNDICATED) OUTSTANDING INfORMATIVE TALK SHOW HOST STEVE HARVEY (SYNDICATED) — WINNER “The Chew” (ABC) “The Dr. Oz Show” (SYNDICATED) “Larry King Now” (Ora TV) “The Kitchen” (Food Network) “On-Contact” (RT)

OUTSTANDING ENTERTAINMENT TALK SHOW “THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW” (SYNDICATED) — WINNER “Live with Kelly” (SYNDICATED) “Maury” (NBC) “The Talk” (CBS) “The View” (ABC)

OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES “GENERAL HOSPITAL” (ABC) — WINNER “The Bold and the Beautiful” (CBS) “Days of Our Lives” (NBC) “The Young and the Restless” (CBS) OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES SCOTT CLIfTON, “THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIfUL” (CBS) — WINNER Peter Bergman, “The Young and the Restless” (CBS) Billy Flynn, “Days of Our Lives” (NBC) Vincent Irizarry, “Days of Our Lives” (CBS) Kristoff St. John, “The Young and the Restless” (CBS) OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES GINA TOGNONI, “THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS” (CBS) — WINNER Nancy Lee Grahn, “General Hospital” (ABC) Heather Tom, “The Bold and the Beautiful” (CBS) Jess Walton, “The Young and the Restless” (CBS) Laura Wright, “General Hospital” (ABC) OUTSTANDING CULINARY PROGRAM EAT THE WORLD WITH EMERIL LAGASSE (AMAZON) — WINNER America’s Test Kitchen (PBS) Barefoot Contessa (Food Network) Guy’s Big Bite (Food Network) The Mind of a Chef (PBS) Trisha’s Southern Kitchen (Food Network) HOLLYWOOD WEEKLY 23

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Emmy Award winner Stephen Colbert, the multi-talented host of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, will host the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards, marking his first time as Master of Ceremonies for the event.

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BS and the Television Academy today announced that Emmy Award winner Stephen Colbert, the multi-talented host of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, will host the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards, marking his first time as Master of Ceremonies for the event. The Emmy Awards will be broadcast LIVE from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017 (8:00-11:00PM, live ET/5:00-8:00PM live PT) on the CBS Television Network.

“We’re excited to kick off the new season and celebrate the top achievements in television with Stephen Colbert as host of the Primetime Emmys,” said Jack Sussman, Executive Vice President, Specials, Music and Live Events, CBS Entertainment. “Stephen is the ultimate master of ceremonies with award-winning creative talents; and as we’ve seen the past few months, he has a fearless passion for live television. We look forward to honoring television’s

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best while entertaining audiences with the creative energy and sharp comedy of Stephen Colbert.”

“We are thrilled that Stephen Colbert will be bringing his Emmy-winning comedic talent to hosting this year’s Emmy Awards,” said Television Academy Chairman and CEO Hayma Washington. “He’s a formidable showman and we are delighted to begin working with him and the entire CBS team.”

“This will be the largest audience to witness an Emmys, period,” said Stephen Colbert. “Both in person and around the globe.”

Stephen Colbert is the host, executive producer and writer of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, which launched in September 2015 on the Network. Previously, he served as host, executive producer and writer of the long-running, multiple Emmy and Peabody Award-winning series The Colbert Report, on Comedy Central. Colbert has written multiple New York Times bestsellers, including I AM AMERICA (And So Can You!) (2007) and AMERICA AGAIN: Re-Becoming The Greatness We Never Weren’t (2012). He also won a Grammy Award in 2010 for his one-hour original musical holiday special, “A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!” In addition to the upcoming Primetime Emmy Awards, Colbert recently hosted the The 39th Annual Kennedy Center Honors on CBS, and Stephen Colbert’s Live Election Night Democracy’s Series Finale: Who’s Going to Clean Up This Sh*t? on SHOWTIME. Nominations for the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards will be announced Thursday, July 13 from the Academy’s Wolf Theatre at the Saban Media Center.

THE ACADEMY WILL LAUNCH

‘ACADEMY GOLD’ TALENT DEVELOPMENT AND INCLUSION

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PROGRAM THIS SUMMER

n June, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will launch Academy Gold, a new entertainment industry-wide summer internship and mentoring program that will expand opportunities for students and young professionals from underrepresented communities.

This initiative will afford top film entertainment, technology, production services and digital media companies an opportunity to recruit and educate a nationwide pool of diverse talent. The Academy also will build an alumni database to track the professional development of Academy Gold participants and provide a resource to connect alumni with one another upon completion of the program.

Several companies, including Deluxe, The Walt Disney Company, Dolby Laboratories, FotoKem, FremantleMedia, HBO, IMAX, Lionsgate/Starz, Panavision, Paramount Pictures, Participant Media, Sony Pictures, Technicolor, Twentieth Century Fox Film, Universal Pictures and Warner Bros., have already committed to the program.

Each partner will sponsor up to three interns.

“As chair of the Academy’s Education Committee, I am proud that the Academy is taking proactive steps in building partnerships within the entertainment industry to move the needle on talent development and inclusion,”

said Nancy Utley, Academy governor and president of Fox Searchlight Pictures. “The Academy Gold program is a testament to the shared commitment of the Academy and industry leaders to address one of biggest challenges facing our community today and effectuate meaningful change.”

In this pilot year, more than 50 interns (including 15 interns who will be placed within the Academy) will participate in the Academy Gold program. The eight-week program will offer participants networking opportunities with Academy members and industry professionals, screenings and educational workshops. The internships are available to undergraduate and graduate college students with an emphasis on high-quality, underrepresented talent in order to help them acquire the knowledge, skills and connections to achieve success as they navigate full-time, above- and below-the-line entertainment industry careers.

“The Academy is in a unique position to tap into and encourage its nearly 7,000 members to become involved mentors,” said Edgar Aguirre, the Academy’s director of talent development and inclusion. “The Academy Gold program will empower and create new opportunities for emerging and diverse talent, while engaging our membership and underscoring the impact these leaders can have on shaping the future of our industry.”.

For more information about the Academy Gold program, visit www.oscars.org/AcademyGoldProgram

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IN ONLY FOUR YEARS, STOCKHOLMBASED MARIA VASCSAK HAS DEVELOPED A TALENT MANAGEMENT & PRODUCTION AGENCY WITH INTERNATIONAL TALENT FROM SCANDINAVIA AND THE U.S.

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ot all career paths are clear from the start – that’s something Talent Manager and Producer Maria Vascsak knows first hand. With a BSBA from International University of Monaco, Maria Vascsak moved back to Sweden after eight years abroad. During her first few years back in Sweden, she held different managerial positions within the Entertainment-, Real Estate-, and Retail industry until she was asked one day whether she’d be interested in managing an actor. Maria Vascsak, always up for new challenges, accepted without hesitation….and the rest is, as they say, history.

I THINK I’VE ALWAYS DREAMT ABOUT MANAGING ACTORS AND ARTISTS, SO WHEN THE OPPORTUNITY PRESENTED ITSELF, I DIDN’T HESITATE, MARIA VASCSAK SAYS. It isn’t easy nowadays, but Vascsak can certainly be called a pioneer with her establishing of this agency 4 years ago in Sweden, combining both talent management and production. Her vision was clear from the start, making her extremely successful thus far and the agency wide reaching. Maria’s sought after and accomplished talent can be found in Stockholm, Los Angeles and New York.

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Maria Vascsak is herself a product of dual countries. She is Swedish with Hungarian heritage. Speaking the language fluently. Vascsak studied and lived abroad for many many years as well. She has called Paris, Brussels, Monaco, Menlo Park California and Mahway New Jersey home at one time or another. Therefore, the international angle became a natural ingredient in her business.

EVEN THOUGH SWEDISH ACTORS AND ARTISTS REALLY HAVE HELPED TO PUT SWEDEN ON THE MAP LATELY – WE STILL LIVE IN A PRETTY SMALL COUNTRY. I WAS SURE THAT THE INTERNATIONAL ANGLE WOULD BE CRUCIAL FOR ME, THE AGENCY, AND FIRST AND FOREMOST FOR MY TALENTS. I ALSO THINK THAT THE INDUSTRY IS CHANGING; WE’RE SEEING MORE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION. AS A TALENT MANAGER TODAY, I THINK YOU NEED TO LOOK AT THE WHOLE WORLD AS YOUR PLAYING FIELD, AND NOT JUST THE COUNTRY THAT YOU’RE BASED IN, MARIA VASCSAK CONTINUES.

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She does it all. Contract negotiations, branding, Visa applications, collaborations with photographers in order to always have someone standing by for various shoots and much more. As a manager she is also always on top of what the actors might need to improve and change in order to get called in as she sees what’s being cast and submits her talent via the Breakdowns. Maria Vascsak of IMA Content also has some very close and incredibly important relationships with agents in the US.

TO SOME EXTENT, IT’S A FULLSERVICE AGENCY WHICH OF COURSE REQUIRES A LOT OF WORK BUT AT THE SAME TIME ALLOWS ME THE CLOSE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE TALENT WHICH IS CRUCIAL FOR ALL OF THIS TO WORK. ALSO, IT ENABLES ME TO CUSTOMIZE MY SERVICES WHICH I THINK IS KEY FOR EVERYONE INVOLVED. Unlike Talent Management peers, Maria Vascsak doesn’t have a background in the film industry. Initially she saw this as a great challenge – something that, over time, thankfully has changed as it makes her see business opportunities from a different perspective. It quite simply gives her a unique edge. Vascsak isn’t burdened with conventionality and that makes her a force to be reckoned with.

It’s a good thing this busy manager loves to travel as her clients and collaborators have her criss crossing the Atlantic all the time. She basically commutes between Stockholm-Los Angeles-New York City-London in order to see her network face to face. This also happens to be a huge part of the success of IMA Content; Maria’s close collaboration with her talent. She chooses just the right amount of clients in order to have the right amount of time to work closely with each one, custom fitting her management to each individual’s needs. If you ask any of her actors about this, they will tell you that they feel as if she only works with them and no one else as she is constantly on top of each aspect of that talent’s particular requirements.

IT WAS A CHALLENGE, AND SOMETIMES STILL IS, NOT HAVING WORKED IN THE FILM INDUSTRY PRIOR TO BECOMING A TALENT MANAGER. AT THE SAME TIME, I HAVE 10+ YEARS OF MANAGING COMPLEX PROJECTS IN DIVERSE ENVIRONMENTS WITH TOUGH BUSINESS TARGETS UNDER MY BELT – WHICH IS AN INVALUABLE EXPERIENCE WHEN IT COMES TO NEGOTIATING CONTRACTS AND ADVISING TALENT. AND LET’S FACE IT – EVEN IN THE FILM INDUSTRY, IT IS INEVITABLY ALWAYS ABOUT BUSINESS.

IMA Content is a modern Scandinavian talent management and production agency with an international roster of actors, directors and storyboard artists. IMA is made up of 100 years of creative experience who together form the most unique content around. IMA is represented in Stockholm, London, New York and Los Angeles.

IMA has a very special relationship with Hollywood Weekly Magazine and its Film Festival.

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MARIA VASCSAK Co-Founder / CEO / Talent Manager / Producer IMA Content Language: Bilingual: Swedish - Hungarian / English / German / French Talents in Sweden / Los Angeles / New York / London Mail: maria@imacontent.com Phone: SWE: +46 739 10 59 02 / U.S +1 (917) 717 90 91 IMDb: www.imdb.me/mariavascsak IMA Content is a modern Scandinavian talent management and production agency with an international roster of actors, directors and storyboard artists.

IMA is made up of 100 years of creative experience who together form the most unique content around. IMA is represented in Stockholm, London, New York and Los Angeles.

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IMA has a very special relationship with Hollywood Weekly Magazine and its Film Festival.

TO KEEP UP WITH IMA CONTENT, THEIR TALENTS AND PRODUCTIONS fOLLOW IMA CONTENT ON: fACEBOOK: WWW.fACEBOOK.COM/IMACONTENT/ INSTAGRAM: WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/IMACONTENT/ TWITTER: WWW.TWITTER.COM/IMACONTENT LINKEDIN: WWW.LINKEDIN.COM/COMPANY/IMA-CONTENT

Vascsak and Hollywood Weekly Magazine have an amazing collaboration which has solidified over the years.

IMA Content was responsible for both the promotional trailer that opened the Hollywood Weekly Film Festival last year. This year IMA Content and Vascsak will coproduce the spectacular event as well as having one of her clients, the very funny and talented Actress and Comedian Kathryn LeRoux, hosting the festival.

IMA Content, with Maria Vascsak at the helm, has grown substantially over a short period of time. It has proven over and over that the concept of boutique agency, close and particularly personal relationships with the talent, combining production and collaboration within the film industry, is the way of the future. Vascsak, undoubtedly, always seems to be a step ahead…

PHONE: +1 (917) 717 9091 MAIL: INFO@IMACONTENT.COM WWW.IMACONTENT.COM

WHAT’S IN THE PIPELINE FOR 2017?

We started producing content a few years ago. To date, we’ve produced a promotional trailer, a music video, the on-screen content which opened a film festival and commercials. Hopefully we’ll get plenty of opportunities to continue doing that in the year to come. Also, I will continue to commute between Stockholm, London, L.A. and New York to further build strong networks to help bring recognition and exposure for my talents. Last but not least, I’m proud of the amazing collaboration we have with Hollywood Weekly Magazine and their film festival that we will help co-produce this year. All in all, 2017 is a year full of hard work, but a year to look forward to.

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he Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival (commonly referred to as Coachella or the Coachella Festival) is an annual music and arts festival held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, located in the Inland Empire’s Coachella Valley, in the Colorado Desert. It was co-founded by Paul Tollett and Rick Van Santen in 1999, and is organized by Goldenvoice, a subsidiary of AEG Live. The event features musical artists from many genres of music, including rock, indie, hip hop, and electronic dance music, as well as art installations and sculptures. Across the grounds, several stages continuously host live music. The main stages are the: Coachella Stage, Outdoor Theatre, Gobi Tent, Mojave Tent, and Sahara Tent; a smaller Oasis Dome was used in 2006 and 2011, while a new Yuma stage was introduced in 2013 and a Sonora stage in 2017.

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THE PIECE, WHICH WAS CREATED USING 2,120 SECURITY MIRRORS FASTENED UPON A 35-FOOT METAL FRAME, BORROWS ITS TITLE FROM THE POEM “THE NEW COLOSSUS”

BY EMMA LAZARUS. GUSTAVO PRADO, A NATIVE OF BRAZIL WHO MOVED TO THE USA SIX YEARS AGO, DESCRIBES THE SCENE AS “A SORT OF ENTRY GATE WHERE YOU GET SCRUTINIZED” NOT UNLIKE AN IMMIGRANT COMING TO THE USA, BUT ALSO SERVES “AS A LIGHTHOUSE THAT BECKONS AND WELCOMES THE VIEWER“.

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Tina Guo is a Chinese cellist and erhuist from Shanghai. She has developed an international multi-faceted performance and recording career as a cellist, electric cellist, erhuist, and composer

validated the site’s viability for hosting large events, leading to the inaugural Coachella Festival’s being held over the course of two days in October 1999—just three months after Woodstock ‘99. After no event was held in 2000, Coachella returned on an annual basis beginning in April 2001, as a single-day event. In 2002, the festival reverted to a two-day format. Coachella was expanded to a third day in 2007 and eventually a second weekend in 2012; it is currently held on consecutive three-day weekends in April, with each weekend having identical lineups. Organizers began permitting spectators to camp on the grounds in 2003, one of several expansions and additions of amenities that have been made in the festival’s history.

Coachella showcases popular and established musical artists, as well as emerging artists and reunited groups.

Coachella is one of the largest, most famous, and most profitable music festivals in the United States and all over the world. Each Coachella staged from 2013 to 2015 set new records for festival attendance and gross revenues. The 2016 festival sold 198,000 tickets and grossed $94.2 million. The success of Coachella led to Goldenvoice establishing two additional music festivals SYMERE WOODS, BETTER

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UZI VERT, IS AN AMERICAN RAPPER AND SONGWRITER. HE GAINED RECOGNITION AFTER RELEASING HIS DEBUT SINGLE, “MONEY LONGER”, AND SEVERAL MIXTAPES

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coming artists, and consider the works an essential element of the Coachella experience that distinguishes each year. This is art as landmark, public space and icon—to be viewed from an ever-shifting audience.

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THESE COLOSSAL STRUCTURES ARE THE CREATION OF UK-BASED ARTISTS JOANNE TATHAM AND TOM O’SULLIVAN. THE COLLECTION OF FIVE PIECES ARE UP TO SIX-STORIES TALL, AND FESTIVAL-GOERS RECEIVED A DIY CARDBOARD CUTOUT OF THE PIECES IN THEIR COACHELLA TICKET PACKAGE.

The Recycling The Recycling Store saves millions of bottles, cans and cups every year.

Founded in 2004 by Global Inheritance, the Recycling Store/10 for 1 Bottle Exchange isn’t about breaking recycling records but creating a positive experience that lasts beyond the festival and inspires the Coachella community that expands around the world.

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tales of modern motherhood

LA THEATRE BEAT Here are the shows that are opening this month at our local theatres:

STEVE ZALL AND SID FISH / MAY 2017

“THE GARY PLAYS” chronicles the odyssey of unemployed actor Gary Bean, Mednick’s everyman/anti-hero who has been hailed by KCRW as a sort of L.A. Leopold Bloom. Written by Murray Mednick, and directed by Guy Zimmerman, it runs May 4 through June 4 at the Atwater Village Theatre in Atwater. For tickets call 323“TALES OF MODERN MOTHERHOOD: This Sh*t Just Got Real” is a heartfelt comedy about the uncertainties of becoming a parent, the FEAR of being a parent, and the reservations of why I didn’t just settle for a dog. Written by Pam Levin, and

“Good People”

Space at Santa Monica Playhouse in Santa Monica. For tickets call 800-838-3006 or visit www.talesofmodernmotherhood.com.

“THE HOUSE IN SCARSDALE: A MEMOIRE FOR THE STAGE” Dan O’Brien traces the roots of his

“FEFU AND HER FRIENDS” On a seemingly ordinary day, a group of women gather to plan a philanthropic fundraiser. As the evening unwinds, the world dips into the surreal and their secrets, fears, and frustrations with society and each other come to light. Written by María Irene Fornés, with music by Daniel Szabo, and directed

by Kate Jopson, it runs May 5 through May 28 at the Hollyhock House in Los Angeles. For tickets visit www.circlextheatre.org/fefu.

“HELLO AGAIN” this musical focuses on a series of love affairs among 10 characters during the 10 different decades of the 20th century. Each scene is set in a different decade of the 20th century and in non-chronological order, allowing for a large and varied pastiche of musical styles ranging from opera to 1970s disco. Written

by Michael John LaChiusa, with music by Brenda Varda, and directed

by Richard Van Slyke, it runs May 5 through May 28 at the Chromolume Theatre at the Attic in Los Angeles. For tickets call 323-2051617 or visit www.crtheatre.com.

“MAN OF LA MANCHA” tells the poignant story of Don Quixote and his pursuit of the impossible dream. Celebrating life – not as it is, but as it should be – is at the heart of this inspiring and unforgettable musical. Written by Dale Wasserman, with music

by Mitch Leigh, lyrics by Joe Darion, and directed by Glenn Casale, it runs May 5 through May 7 at the Valley Performing Arts Center in Northridge. For tickets call 818-677-3000 or visit www.ValleyPerformingArtsCenter.org.

family’s particular unhappiness to learn why his parents and siblings cut him off years ago. The more Dan learns about his family, the more mysterious the circumstances surrounding their estrangement become, until his world is shaken when rumors surface that his real father might be another member of the family. Written by Dan O’Brien, and directed by Michael Michetti, it runs May 6 through June 4 at the Theatre @ Boston Court in Pasadena. For tickets call 626-683-6883 or visit www.bostoncourt.com.

“ACTUALLY” is the story of Amber and Tom, who spend a night together, that alters the course of their lives. They agree on the drinking, they agree on the attraction, but consent is foggy, and if unspoken, can it be called consent? Written by Anna Ziegler, and directed by Tyne Rafaeli, it runs May 10 through June 11 at the Audrey Skirball Theater at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles. For tickets call 310-208-5454 or visit www.geffenplayhouse.org.

“GOOD PEOPLE”

centers on life in South Boston, and a working-class, single mother, Margaret Walsh. Fired from her job, facing eviction and with nowhere to turn, she and her grown, disabled daughter, represent a large portion of today’s society. Will she get a break from her landlady with a craft business, or the man from her past, now a successful doctor, who left town long ago? Written by David Lindsay-Abaire, and directed by Gail Bernardi, it runs May 12 through June 17 at the Westchester Playhouse in Westchester. For tickets call 310-645-5156 or visit www.kentwoodplayers.org.

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is a hilarious musical murder mystery farce

“Good People”

“FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE” is an exuberant, international hit musical pays tribute to the music of rhythm and blues pioneer Louis Jordan. Written by Clarke Peters, with music by Louis Jordan, and directed by Keith Young, it runs May 18 through June 11 at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center in Los Angeles. For tickets call 323-964-9766 or visit www.ebonyrep.org.

“SEPARATE TABLES” is actually a compilation of

mixing diamonds, mistaken identities and a body in a wheelchair (oh, and puppies!), in this all singing, all dancing, killer musical comedy!

In fact, you may die laughing! Written by Lynn Ahrens, with music

by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and directed by Stephen Van Dorn, it runs May 12 through June 18 at the Actors Co-op David Schall Theatre in Hollywood. For tickets call 323-462-8460 or visit www.ActorsCo-op.org.

“THE LYONS” Rita Lyons, in a heroic effort to keep the family united while her husband, Ben, is dying of cancer, has called their grown children together to say good-bye around his hospital bed. In the ensuing maelstrom of kvetching, guilt-giving, and recriminations, they discover that despite being a family, each of them is utterly isolated. Written by Nicky Silver, and directed by Scott Alan Smith, it runs May 12 through July 1 at the Road on Lankershim in North Hollywood. For tickets call 818-761-8838 or visit www.roadtheatre.org.

“THE SWEETHEART DEAL” traces the history of the United Farm Workers through the eyes of two journalists who leave their comfortable middle class life in San Jose to volunteer for El Malcriado, the underground newspaper founded by Chavez and Dolores Huerta. Written and directed by Diane Rodriguez, with music

by Sage Lewis, it runs May 12 through June 4 at the Los Angeles Theatre Center in Los Angeles. For tickets call 866-811-4111 or visit www.thelatc.org.

“SPECIES NATIVE TO CALIFORNIA” For a decade, two families—one white and progressive, one undocumented—have lived together on a Northern California wine country mishaps leave them both suddenly facing uncertain futures. Written

by Dorothy Fortenberry, and directed by Eli Gonda, it runs May 13 through June 11 at the Atwater Village Theatre in Atwater. For tickets call 323-380-8843 or visit www.iamatheatre.com.

left-wing writer loves the female manger of the hotel. In the second act, Table Number Seven, an ex-Army man enjoys the company of a spinster and both are afraid of life and of other people in particular.

Written by Terence Rattigan, and directed by Jules Aaron, it runs May 18 through June 18 at the Theatre 40, in the Reuben Cordova Theatre in Beverly Hills. For tickets call 310-364-0535 or visit www. theatre40.org.

“I CARRY YOUR HEART” When her mother unexpectedly dies Phoebe is left with two complicated legacies: donating her mother’s organs and reading her mother’s unpublished confessional journal. Meanwhile, Tess and her partner Lydia receive a phone call, informing them that a donor heart is available for Tess. As these two families form an unlikely connection, daring to hope that pieces of us can live on after great tragedy. Written by Georgette Kelly, and directed by Jessica Hanna, it runs May 19 through June 10 at the Bootleg Theater in Los Angeles. For tickets visit www.bootlegtheater.org.

“LONG WAY DOWN”

Karen, a close friend of Maybelline’s jailed older sister, marches into the house with the news that Doolee James kid came into Kindercastle today with a black eye. That accusation starts a chain of events that set the entire Ferris family into a downward spiral towards the plays stunning conclusion. Written by Nate Eppler, and directed by Steve Jarrard, it runs May 19 through June 18 at the Sherry Theatre in North Hollywood. For tickets call 323-860-6569 or visit www.longwaydown.brownpapertickets.com.

“EMMITT & AVA”

is a contemporary tale of love and loss

themselves forced to communicate on most intimate terms. Written and directed by Dominic Hoffman, it runs May 20 through June 18 at the Edgemar Center for the Arts in Santa Monica. For tickets visit www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2907900.

“S/HE & ME”

chronicles the transition from the young Scott to the show-stopping Alexandra, who carries the story forward through story and plenty of songs. Written by Alexandra Billings, and directed

by Joanne Gordon, it runs May 25 through June 11 at the Renberg Theatre in Hollywood. For tickets call 323-860-7300 or visit www. lalgbtcenter.org/theatre.

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