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		NEWS FLASH Announcements and Inside Tips ACTORS WINS THEATRE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Actors Theatre and the Humana Festival received the prestigious Achievement in Theatre Award from the National Corporate Theatre Fund on April 14 at a gala in New York City. The award, presented by playwright Theresa Rebeck (Humana Festival 2006 & 2003), was accepted by Artistic Director Marc Masterson and Managing Director Jennifer Bielstein. View NCTF Gala Photos ACTORS CONGRATULATES WILLIAM MCNULTY William McNulty, a long-time member of Actors Theatre's resident acting company, was recently named a recipient of a Fox Foundation Resident Actor Fellowship in the Distinguished Artist category. One of only three fellowships awarded, the fellowship is intended to aid the actor's artistic and professional development, while deepening and enriching the actor's relationship with his home theatre. The award, which is administered by Theatre Communications Group, will allow McNulty to benefit from high-profile training programs to continue his development as both an actor and a teacher. More Information PAUL OWEN SALUTE Paul Owen has been at the very heart of Actors Theatre for thirty-six seasons. He served as set designer for nearly all of the productions since he joined Actors in 1971. In the early days, he also designed costumes and lighting, and over the years has served as friend, mentor and guru to many of us. On April 18 Actors Theatre commemorated Paul’s remarkable and continuing contribution by naming the 44,000 square foot production studio at 9th and Magnolia in his honor. A number of generous individuals contributed to the Paul Owen Fund to enable this naming opportunity. Thank you! If you would like to make a contribution in honor of Paul Owen’s tenure at Actors Theatre, please contact Christen Boone at 584-1265 ext. 3013 or by email at CBoone@ActorsTheatre.org Paul Owen (far right, white shirt) with the production studio staff More Info About the Paul Owen Fund ACTORS CONTRIBUTES NEW SPACE TO JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT’S FINANCE PARK Formerly, the Finance Park contained a very general arts section for students to visit and decide their entertainment budget. However, Actors Theatre has recently partnered with Junior Achievement to transform this space into a dynamic theatre display complete with a ticket booth, seats and a mural showing a live performance taking place on stage. More Information SPECIAL EVENTS GALLERY AT ACTORS Paducah's Lowertown Artists Mar 6 - May 11 Exhibit of mixed media including paintings and sculpture in the Sara Shallenberger Brown and Mezzanine lobbies. More About the Gallery at Actors THE LATE SEATING AT ACTORS presents Derby's Over Party May 16, 10:30 pm Wind down after the Derby with The Late Seating—featuring a Gonzo inspired performance by Le Petomane Theatre Ensemble and an Iron Bartender competition. Tickets $5—Call 502-584-1205 or stop by the Box Office at Third and Main Street. More Information APPRENTICE/INTERN COMPANY FINAL SHOWCASE CRUISING THE DIVIDE May 15 & 17, 2008 at 8 pm in the Bingham Theatre May 16, 2008, 5:30 - 8:30 pm at Community in the Backyard, The Braden Center 3208 West Broadway Admission is Free—Tickets available at 502-584-1205. Supported by generous grants from Carla Wallace and Emily S. Bingham and Stephen R. Reily Sponsored by What is the heart of community? What are the stories that define it? Can theatre bring those stories together? These core questions form the heart of Cruising the Divide, the Apprentice/Intern Company’s final project for the 2007/08 season. The project is a continuation of last year’s community-based project Gathering Note, which focused on stories from the Highview neighborhood. This year, the company has partnered with community members from West Louisville and throughout the city to develop the play. Cruising the Divide focuses on derby cruising and the passionate, varied and often conflicting points of view on the subject. The project aims to bring together these diverse points of view to foster dialogue and to celebrate community. Acting Apprentice Bing Putney Blogs About the Project More Information About Cruising the Divide JUNETEENTH LEGACY THEATRE presents 9th Annual Juneteenth Jamboree of New Plays Juneteenth Legacy Theatre (JLT), Kentucky's only professional African American theatre company, presents the 9th annual Juneteenth Jamboree of New Plays, a festival of staged readings about the African American experience and its legacy, hosted by Actors Theatre, June 6 - 21. Other festival activities include playwriting/acting workshops and the return of Juneteenth@Apollo, a community talent showcase, offering cash prizes to winning performers! More Information About Juneteenth Jamboree Visit Juneteenth Legacy Theatre Online INSIDE ACTORS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES All educators are welcome to a series of professional development workshops in conjunction with each of our Student Matinee Series productions. Teachers are first treated to the matinee performance of the selected show, followed by an interactive workshop focusing on specific core content drama elements. More Information ALEXANDER SPEER HONORED Former Executive Director Alexander Speer Receives 2006 Milner Award The Milner Award was presented to Alexander Speer by the Governor at a ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort. The award, part of the Governor's Awards in the Arts, recognizes outstanding individual commitment to the arts and their role in the economy, community and culture of Kentucky. Speer, who has been heralded as one of the great statesmen of American Arts, served at Actors Theatre for 40 years, contributed to the development of the regional professional theatre movement nationally and supported the arts and development locally in Louisville. Find Out How You Can Honor Alexander Speer & Advance Arts Administration ACTORS TEXT CLUB Receive exclusive last-minute ticket deals via text message! To join simply e-mail your name and cell number (including area code) with "Actors Text Club" in the subject line or text "I'm in" to 502-794-7089. Your privacy is very important—we will never share your cell phone number and will only send text message deals to your phone 1-2 times a month. GIVING AT ACTORS $13.5 Million for Capital Campaign! The Next Generation of Excellence Capital Campaign exceeded its $12 million goal, raising $13.5 million for capital improvements and the endowment. Read More About How You Will Experience Capital Improvements KEEP(ing) LOUISVILLE WEIRD Actors Theatre is a member of Keep Louisville Weird, a quickly growing coalition of independent locally owned businesses dedicated to keeping our hometown unique. An unusual cottage industry, Actors employs about 150 seasoned professionals attracting to its stages many of the world's most talented theatre artists. Each play is homemade — lovingly produced in Louisville with costumes, scenery and properties seen on stage made by Actors resident staff. We're a local inspiration with one of the best audiences in America. ACTORSWEAR Support Actors Theatre with your purchase of ActorsWear—jackets, polo shirts, fleece vests, toboggans, messenger bag and hooded sweatshirt now available, all with an embroidered Actors Theatre logo. ActorsWear Store GIFT CERTIFICATES Available in any denomination and packaged in attractive gold folders, Actors Gift Certificates are an open invitation to great entertainment all year long. Matching gift boxes, enclosure cards and bows available. Stop by the box office. _____________________________________________________________________________ INSIDE TIPS 2007/2008 Subscriptions Renew your subscription or become a subscriber here Frequently Asked Questions Curious about what to wear or where to eat? Check out the answers here to these questions and more. Restaurant and Bar Enjoy casual dining in a unique atmosphere. Gallery at Actors Enhance your Actors experience — browse our lobby gallery before taking your seat for the performance. Coming to the theatre? Get here on time with our directions and parking info. Still need tickets? Order tickets online or call 502-584-1205 to speak with a customer service representative.