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‘Rust’ Armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed Is Sentenced for Involuntary Manslaughter

The New York Times: The armorer on the film “Rust,” who loaded a live round into a revolver that went off on the set in 2021 and killed its cinematographer, was sentenced on Monday to 18 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter. The sentence was the maximum that the armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, could receive.

Posted by David at 4/16/2024 10:19:00 AM

Paris Olympics Organizers Opening Ceremony Security Plans

variety.com: With France on its highest level of security alert amid geopolitical turmoil in Ukraine and the Middle East, organizers behind the Paris Olympics are still going ahead with ambitious plans to host the opening ceremony along the Seine river on July 26.

Posted by David at 4/18/2024 10:26:00 AM

Disneyland Parades & Characters Cast Members File with the NLRB for Union Representation

www.broadwayworld.com: Disney Cast Members who work in the Parades and Characters departments and the president of Actors’ Equity Association have revealed that the union has filed an election petition with the National Labor Relations Board for union recognition, with Equity serving as their bargaining representative.

Posted by David at 4/18/2024 10:23:00 AM

Documentary and AI: Archival Producers Draft Set of Best Practices

www.hollywoodreporter.com: As filmmakers start to incorporate more generative artificial intelligence into documentary production, leading to mounting concern over the use of “fake archival” materials, a group of producers is pushing ahead in their efforts to establish guardrails around the use of the technology in fact-based storytelling.

Posted by David at 4/18/2024 10:27:00 AM

Phish At Sphere Las Vegas

Live Design Online: Abigail Rosen Holmes, Moment Factory, Chris Kuroda, Atomic Design, and Tait provide design and production elements for Phish — an American rock band formed in Burlington, Vermont in 1983 features guitarist/lead vocalist Trey Anastasio, bassist Mike Gordon, drummer Jon Fishman, and keyboardist Page McConnell — at Sphere Las Vegas, with four shows on April 18, 19, 20 & 21, 2024.

Posted by David at 4/19/2024 10:19:00 AM

Here are a few posts from last week's Greenpage that might be worth your time...

How Adam Jacobs Appeared In Aladdin and The Who's Tommy In One Night

Playbill: The stars aligned for actor Adam Jacobs March 28. As Broadway's original Aladdin, he naturally wanted to be involved in the production's spectacular 10th anniversary celebration. But there was one major hitch: He had to open a different Broadway show, The Who's Tommy, the very same night.

Posted by David at 4/01/2024 10:11:00 AM

‘Peter Pan’ star Raye Zaragoza brings powerful representation to role at Nederlander Theatre

Chicago Sun-Times: "Peter Pan" is flying again in a revamped take on the Tony Award-winning show beginning March 26 at the James M. Nederlander Theatre. While the story’s lead character remains steadfast about never wanting to grow up, the team behind the stage production has found a way to beautifully evolve J.M. Barrie’s 100-year-old classic. And it’s a Neverland that we’ve never seen.

Posted by David at 4/04/2024 10:35:00 AM

Madonna Claps Back at Lawsuit Over Delayed Concert Start Times

consequence.netconsequence.net: Madonna has clapped back at the recent class action lawsuit filed on behalf of dissatisfied fans who were upset that her concerts started later than scheduled. The pop star’s lawyers filed a motion Wednesday urging the federal judge to dismiss the case, claiming that having “trouble getting a ride home” or needing “to wake up early the next day for work” are not cognizable injuries, Billboard reports.

Posted by David at 4/05/2024 10:14:00 AM

AFM Ratifies Deal With AI Protections and Streaming Residuals

variety.com: The American Federation of Musicians has voted to ratify its new contract with the major studios, which provides for streaming residuals and protections from artificial intelligence.

Posted by David at 4/03/2024 12:56:00 PM

What Does "Broadway Choreography" Mean Today?

Dance Magazine: Sign up for a musical theater dance class and you’ll likely see a familiar mix of isolations and high kicks, shoulder rolls and chassés. But that might not prepare you for the actual dancing showing up on today’s Broadway stages, which no longer fits into any neat Michael Bennett–or Jack Cole–inspired boxes.

Posted by David at 4/02/2024 10:33:00 AM

There are no bad ideas

Friday, April 26, 2024

DP Weekly Wrap Up

Monday, April 22, 2024

Worth a Look

‘Rust’ Armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed Is Sentenced for Involuntary Manslaughter

Paris Olympics Organizers Opening Ceremony Security Plans

Disneyland Parades & Characters Cast Members File with the NLRB for Union Representation

Documentary and AI: Archival Producers Draft Set of Best Practices

Phish At Sphere Las Vegas

Friday, April 19, 2024

DP Weekly Wrap Up

Monday, April 15, 2024

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The Long History of Art Inspired by Solar Eclipses

Romeo And Juliet Director Fires Back at Those Angry for the West End Casting

Nonprofit Theaters Are in Trouble. Lawmakers Are Proposing Help.

Lack of diversity within UK's creative industries revealed

The Estate of George Carlin Destroys AI George Carlin in Victory for Copyright Protection (and Basic Decency)

Friday, April 12, 2024

DP Weekly Round Up

Sunday, April 07, 2024

Worth a Look

How Adam Jacobs Appeared In Aladdin and The Who's Tommy In One Night

‘Peter Pan’ star Raye Zaragoza brings powerful representation to role at Nederlander Theatre

Madonna Claps Back at Lawsuit Over Delayed Concert Start Times

AFM Ratifies Deal With AI Protections and Streaming Residuals

What Does "Broadway Choreography" Mean Today?

Friday, April 05, 2024

DP Weekly Wrap Up

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