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Friday, January 28,2011

Fighting for Women's Play Rights

Symposium tackles gender divide in theater

It’s no secret that female playwrights have long gotten the short shrift, but the Women’s Initiative — a group composed of Dramatist Guild playwrights — is determined to change that. Last mont
Monday, December 13,2010

Web Scam Ensnares Actors

How to avoid the latest online con that is leaving some performers broke

Internet scams have been around as long as the Internet itself. However, as more and more actors rely on the Web to stay connected with the entertainment community, a new breed of scammer has emerged,
Monday, December 13,2010

L.A.’s fake New York competes with the real one

Universal opens back lot at a time when NY studios are vulnerable to runaway production

With local film and television producers growing impatient over the uncertain future of New York’s production tax incentives, a newly opened facsimile on the other side of the country may help Los A
Monday, December 13,2010

Brand new agency. Same old scam?

The infamous Wilhelmina name resurfaces, and a flood of complaints follows

The name Wilhelmina, which for nearly a decade has been synonymous with “scam” in acting and modeling circles, has once again resurfaced in the talent-representation industry. 
Friday, June 11,2010

Recession and the Arts

A new study measures the impact of the economic downturn on local nonprofit cultural groups

Despite signs that the worst is over for New York City’s embattled arts industry, many nonprofit groups are still in a vulnerable financial position.
Tuesday, July 8,2008

The sitcom Isn’t Dead

As television networks abandon comedies, more indie companies opt to produce them online

As any media consumer can tell you, the television sitcom has been dying a slow death for years. The once-familiar sound of laugh tracks and corny one-liners has steadily given way to reality TV and primetime game shows, causing fans of situation comedies to mourn the passing of a genre that dates back to vaudeville.
 
 
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