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Indiana, PA (PRWEB) April 23, 2008 -- Jessica Sabol has served as dramaturg for IUP productions including The Beauty Queen of Leenane, a contemporary Irish dark comedy, and Kindertransport, a play about children being saved from the Holocaust. She is the dramaturg for IUP's current production of King Henry IV Part I. "As a dramaturg, I am typically in charge of much of the research and writing behind a theatrical production. This role, however, is different for every production, and I design my own process with each show I work on. In The Beauty Queen of Leenane, historical research beyond the basics was not necessary so I approached it emotively for both the company and the audience's emotional response and understanding. "I solely worked with history during Kindertransport, and for the department's current production of King Henry IV Part I, I am working to bring the understanding between the true history of England to the theatrical history created by Shakespeare." In her role as dramaturg, she also helps company with any questions, builds a web site for reference and tries to inspire the artists involved to use the resources provided to further their own knowledge and research for the production. Sabol also uses a lobby display and program notes to further understanding, interest, and experience at the theater. "I enjoy my dramaturgical work because it incorporates what I most enjoy about producing theatre--history and criticism behind a production or script," she said. "When I was in high school, I was an actor and learned to love theatre by performing. Now, as an academic, I have grown to appreciate theatre more and more through dissecting scripts, choices, etc. and helping others to have a similar academic experience." Sabol continues to evolve her dramaturgy skills by taking on the dramaturg role. "With Jessica's double major in English and theater and her exceptional writing skills, she has grown considerably in her dramaturgy skills despite only discovering last year that she had an interest in this area," said Barb Blackledge, chair of IUP's theater and dance department. "She did a masterful job in serving as dramaturg for our fall production of The Beauty Queen of Leenane. She was able to use this opportunity to exhibit her excellent work on this production at the festival as well as the competition exhibits there." The Beauty Queen of Leenane was one of only seven in IUP's competition region, which includes all of Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Washington, D.C., invited to perform at the Region II KCACTF at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh in January. "Honestly, the biggest enhancement of both my interest and skills was attending the regional KCACTF," said Sabol, who was selected for the national competition for her outstanding achievement at regional festivals. "At the festival I was able to see others work, get feedback on my work, and attend sessions about dramaturgy. I found flaws in my work and got new ideas and approaches from these opportunities in Pittsburgh, and I have since worked to better my product as I work with King Henry IV Part I this spring." Only eight students in the nation are chosen to compete in each of eight categories including set, costume, light, sound and makeup design, stage management, directing and dramaturgy. The regional and national... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/4/prweb868614.htm

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) April 2, 2008 -- Over a dozen well known recording artists have entered into agreements to add their own personal archived recordings to the Wolfgang's Vault archive under an innovative, artist friendly distribution arrangement with the popular music site. Wolfgang's Vault has developed an online platform which provides opportunity for partner artists to be paid for the sale of their music in an unusually transparent and quick reconciliation method. Artists are proactively and independently able to release and market previously unavailable live concert recordings for download to the Wolfgang's Vault music fan community. Among the list of successful artists recently partnered with Wolfgang's Vault: The Ramones, Kristin Hersh of legendary indie rock band The Throwing Muses, Wayne Kramer of MC5 fame, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, The Tubes, The Persuasions, Orleans, and Pousette Dart. These concerts are scheduled for release on Wolfgang's Vault over the coming months. George Howard, former President of Rykodisc is currently involved with artist relations for the site, and initiated many of the agreements. He says: "Wolfgang's Vault is uniquely positioned to provide revenue streams, distribution channels, and awareness for artists and labels willing to embrace the new realities of the music business. While artists can no longer rely on labels to further their careers, a forward-thinking company like Wolfgang's Vault represents a fantastic strategic partnership opportunity." Eric Johnson, President and COO of Wolfgang's Vault comments: "We believe we have created a unique resource for the enjoyment and distribution of live music. We couldn't be more excited about the artists we have partnered with and look forward to announcing more in the near term." About Wolfgang's Vault: Wolfgang's Vault is the online destination for live music and the world's largest collection of live concert recordings and vintage music memorabilia. What began with the personal archives of famed promoter Bill Graham now includes ten different archives. Music lovers find free music streaming online here, with over a thousand concert recordings from the past and present, digital downloads and thousands of rock items including posters, photos and t-shirts available for purchase. http://www.wolfgangsvault.com ###

Tempe, AZ (PRWEB) March 24, 2008 -- The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau (www.LGBTinTempe.com) has announced its participation in the Phoenix Pride Festival and Parade. The annual event begins on Saturday, April 12, and continues through Sunday, April 13 from noon to 9 p.m. both days. After the parade on Saturday at 11 a.m., the Steele Indian School Park will host numerous exhibitors and vendors, providing diverse shopping and informational experiences for attendees. There will also be a variety of activities and entertainment featuring multiple stages, outdoor dance floors, karaoke booths and international fare. Headlining the Festival Stage on Saturday evening are Ultra Nat and Expos, and on Sunday, Kat DeLuna and Sheena Easton. While the event is now held in Phoenix, Tempe hosted Phoenix Pride from 1991-1997. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau (TCVB) continues to participate as an exhibitor at Phoenix Pride by promoting Tempe as an LGBT friendly destination. The Tempe CVB booth will provide information on Tempe attractions, shopping and dining. After the festival activities conclude, Phoenix Pride participants are known to head over to Tempe's most popular areas, Mill Avenue and Tempe Marketplace. Attractions include several local breweries, various restaurants, live music and dancing at local hotspots. Over the past five years the Tempe CVB has made a significant effort to support the LGBT community. A member of The Greater Phoenix Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce and the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association, the Tempe CVB proudly supports Equality Arizona and Body Positive, a Phoenix-based non-profit dedicated to the fight against HIV/AIDS. The Tempe CVB provides diversity training for Tempe hotels and supports the TAG Approved accommodations programs. For more information about Phoenix Pride Festival and Parade please visit www.phoenixpride.org. For more information about the Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau, call 1-800-283-6734 or visit www.LGBTinTempe.com. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on Tempe hotels, Tempe restaurants, Tempe entertainment and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###

(PRWEB) January 21, 2008 -- Pax Stereo Tv (www.paxstereo.tv) is at it again. After building a number of Internet television networks using "robot autochannel" search technology, Pax Stereo Tv has continued their expansion by adding human-powered widget guides to search and access online video. Staffed by a global team of editors who are constantly categorizing and filtering content, these state-of-the-art human-powered elements are provided by developer, WeShow. WeShow (www.WeShow.com) is part of the current video revolution occurring on the web, and offers a unique portfolio of video widgets customized for a variety of countries and cultures. By providing "a human-powered entertainment guide", WeShow simplifies the process of finding and viewing your favorite videos and also adds a human touch. But the WeShow widgets allow for much more than a great viewing experience. Pax Stereo Director of Marketing and Promotion, Victor Allen explains. "WeShow allows Pax Stereo Tv expansion into international territory, and because of them we are now offering programming for consumers in Germany, France, Spain, United Kingdom and Brazil." CEO Mario Hemsley agrees. "While we are not affiliated with WeShow, and the same widgets we use are available to all, we still feel that because of the WeShow widget we are able to offer many of our international visitors a unique experience in their own language. The benefits are obvious." The Human-Powered Tv page (www.paxstereo.tv/human-poweredtv.htm) has full information and a drop down menu of video playlists gathered from the most popular video sites, such as YouTube, Metacafe, Google, MySpace, Dailymotion, and more. After working in an almost exclusively virtual reality, and building a competent collection of virtual staff, adding these new human-powered elements can be unsettling to some. Mario is quick to dispel rumors of infighting between members of the virtual staff. "Any change can be perceived as threatening, but we are doing everything to ensure a smooth transition of services. Our virtual staff is still our backbone, and continues as our main source of Internet television programming." Further comments from staff are encouraged, and will be made available on the website. Victor adds, "virtual or real, human-powered or robots, it's all good to us and great for the consumer." Pax Stereo Tv is still offering complimentary services to those affected by the current Writers' Strike. More information is available at the Writers' Strike Channel (www.paxstereo.tv/artist_pages/writers_strike.htm). Additionally, the .Tv URL Giveaway program (