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YOU ARE INVITED

TO A STAGED READING OF

FAIRY TALE ENDING

Fairy Tale Ending

AN ORIGINAL FULL-LENGTH PLAY

WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY NICK SMITH

A young teacher of folk lore starts to lose her way between fantasy and reality. As her life careens between fact and fairy tale she starts to wonder: Does it really matter which is which? Does she have a choice?

Featuring Laura Rose, Mark Gorman, Grady Granger, Andrea McGinn, Thomas Heath, Natalie Sullivan, Andy Fort, Ruthann Oliver, Cynthia Pulsifer and Darrell & Sheryll Johnson.

Saturday September 4th • 7.30 p.m.

South of Broadway Theatre • 1080 East Montague Ave • N. Charleston

(843) 745-0317

August 19, 2010

For Immediate Release: Contact Mary Gould at 843 814-4451

COME PLAY… Every Weekend in September!!!

8 Plays over four Saturdays in September. Catch plays by Charleston favorite Nick Smith, and a big bite out of the Big Apple with NYC Playwrights Renee Flemings, Neal Lerner, Paul Dooley and Winnie Holzman.

"Greater Park Circle Play Fest"

This play festival,the only one in Charleston, has been modeled on such iconic destination play festivals as the Inge Festival and Louisville, Kentucky’s prestigious“Humana Festival”

A total of eight plays will be performed in Staged Readings over four Saturdays

Tickets are $7.00 Adult, $5.00 Student

Use the "Add to Cart" buttons below to purchase tickets via PayPal

All performances at: South of Broadway Theatre Company Studios: 1080 E. Montague in the historic Park Circle district

September 4 @ 7:30PM

“Fairytale Ending"
By:Nick Smith, Charleston, South Carolina

A young woman who teaches fairy tales starts to lose her way between fantasy and reality. As her life careens between fact and fiction she starts to wonder: Does it really matter which is which? Does she have a choice?

September 11 @ 7:30 PM

"Post-its... Notes on a Marriage"
by husband/wife team Paul Dooley&Winnie Holzman

In this homage to Love Letters,an actor and actress read the Post-It notes between a couple that span the duration of their lives together. Hilarious and moving, Post-Its explores the ups and downs of a relationship that were unexpectedly captured on scraps of paper.

About the writers: Veteran actor Paul Dooley has appeared in countless movies and TV shows. Films include:Hairspray, 16 Candles, Breaking Away, Runaway Bride, Popeye, and Cars. Winnie Holzman collaborated with Stephen Schwartz on "Wicked." Need we say more?!

"Currency Express"
by Alex Broun

An eccentric playwright goes to desperate lengths to have his play published. As he crosses the line into obsession an already hilarious situation takes a surprising turn.

September 18 @ 7:30 PM

"Scars”"Bloodline" "Legend"
by Renee Flemings, NYC

"Scars" are still close to the surface for those who were involved in the fight for civil rights

"Bloodlines" don't count when money, the root of all evil, comes into play.

"Legend," an unusual story about coping and what we will do for love.

September 26 @ 6:00 PM

"Bang"
by Neal Lerner, NYC

Urban. Sophisticated. Neurotic. Jewish. Funny. Intellectual. Gay. Neurotic.

The family you're born with VS. the family of friends you choose, and trying to maintain when they both keep getting in your face!

About the Writer: Neal is a professional actor and a published playwright who has appeared in over 100 television shows, films and plays both and New York and around the country.

Numerous television guest appearances include the just filmed Reba and The War at Home,as well as Ed, Frasier, Law and Order, L and O Criminal Intent, L and O SVU, Seinfeld, Caroline in the City, Newsradio, Married With Children, Murphy Brown, Cheers among others. Film includes Boiler Room, Batman Returns, Demolition Manand And the Band Played On. This summer Neal is filming "American Idiot."

Play Fest Sponsors:

CPM Federal Credit Union

North Charleston Arts Development

Olde North Charleston Merchants Association

Summer in the City 2010

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2010 Summer in the City Auditions

Sept 11th at 3:30 - 4:30pm
Sept 18th at 3:30 - 4:30pm
Sept 17th at 5:00 - 6:00pm

YouTube submission are available: email link to Mgould1208@msn.com

Participant age range has been raised to ages 14-19!
Call Mary Gould 843-814-4451 to make an appointment.
Auditions will be 5 MINUTES PER PERSON.
Choose your best 5 minutes!

FREE Summer in the City Audition Workshop: August 28 3:30 - 4:30 pm. Bring all your questions and pick up 2011 applications - or print from Online

CALL Mary Gould at 843 814-4451 to register for the class

Scholarships are available: every year South of Broadway awards between $13,000 - $20,000. On occasion students may be awarded a full scholarship. Scholarships are made possible by: The Yaschik Foundation, The Zucker Family Endowment/InterTech Corp., Sherman Capital LLC, and Muzak's Heart and Soul Foundation.

*SITC is a month long residency in NYC where the participants reside at The Juilliard School. Past years' mentors have included, violinist, Joshua Bell, internationally acclaimed concert pianists, Seymour Lipkin, Lang, Lang, and jazz great, Marcus Roberts, Broadway stars Leah Hocking ("Hairspray", 'Mamma Mia"), "Mary Poppins" leads: Megan Osterhaus (Mary) and Dan Jenkins (Mr. Banks), "Legally Blonde" Choreographer/Director, Jerry Mitchell, Bob Marks, legendary voice coach for Natalie Portman, Britney Spears, and Michael Mastro currently appearing in “Westside Story” on Broadway.

Intensive study programs are designed in five different disciplines: Theatre, Musical Theatre, Dance, Classical Voice, Instruments. The curriculum includes private study in each discipline as well as group activities including seminars and workshops. Participants also attend performances at NYC venues including The New York Philharmonic, American Ballet Theatre and Broadway.

2010 Summer in the City Participants

Student/Artist

Discipline

School

Nolan Bateman

Theatre

CC School of the Arts

Jennifer Chandler

Theatre

Wando HS

AJ Gardner

Sound & Lighting Design

Wando HS

Alexandra Martindale

Voice

CC School of the Arts

Michelle Query

Musical Theatre

Stratford HS

Sasha Lorow

Theatre

Berkeley HS

Claire Thompson

Voice

Wando HS

Kaylan Becker

Musical Theatre

Ashley Ridge HS

Josh Woolwine

Theatre

Wando HS

Additional Photos from Summer in the City 2010

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Lincoln Center from Juilliard Residence Hall

2010 SITC TESTIMONIALS

“Summer in the City is not the average artistic program. Unlike most summer programs, SITC provides multiple opportunities for an individual to make a mark in their career. While up in New York, you have the ability to sign with an agent and start a real career in whatever you choose. I achieved more in a month than I have in 4 years. This program is life-changing.” -Nolan Bateman

“Summer in the City is an epic, life-changing experience that has made me more confident in myself and in my performance. The program focuses on every aspect of each discipline to make students more well-rounded.” -Kaylan Lu Becker

Summer in the City- This experience has been so eye-opening and has made me realize how much I want to be a professional actress. This was an amazing way of deciding if I would like to start a career up in NY because of the contacts I have gained and the help I received from phenomenal teachers. It was a glimpse at the future I’d like to work towards. Students interested in the arts should definitely consider this program when they are ready to make the next step, I couldn’t think of a better way to learn and experience the life in the entertainment business. -Jenna Chandler

“Summer in the City has changed my life! This was the best month I have ever experienced. I now have life-long friends locally and in New York, and I have gained a clearer picture of what I want to do with my life. I would still be playing my career by ear if I hadn’t come. This is a wonderful program that can really help a person find their true calling. Amazing!” -AJ Gardner

“Summer in the City was a real “eye-opener”. Being a singer, I did not realize how close the relationship was between acting/theatre is to singing. Studying and analyzing monologues really helped me to understand how to perform my songs. This program was so encouraging, we worked with people who successfully made their living in this industry. It was fantastic.” -Alexandra Martindale

“Summer in the City was an amazing experience for me. I have learned so much from the great classes we attended and the outstanding teachers. I now feel more confident in my acting ability and more prepared to go out into the world of acting.” -Sasha Lorow

"Summer in the city was the most encouraging and mind-blowing experience I have ever had. Before I joined this program I had a low self-esteem regarding my talent. But when South of Broadway sent me to New York, I worked hard and learned to see myself as talented. The teachers and coaches are the ones who showed me this. They really cared, taking all of the students seriously, on an individual basis and as a group. This program has taught me new ways to carry myself on stage and made me a more confident, developed actor. Thanks for Summer in the City." -Josh Woolwine

On February 7, 2009 South of Broadway Theatre Company's dearest friend and mentor, Victor Hugo Basso departed this planet.

2006 "Summer in the City" on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of art. From L-R: back row: Eli Latto, David and William Zhang, Mark Davis, Michelle Query. Front row: L-R: Leanne Agee, Emily Shipp, Kelly Machado, Bailey Koch, Mary Gould, Andres Cladera, VICTOR, Amanda Hogsten

Peggy McCay at Victor's memorial in Los Angeles.

On February 7, 2009 Victor suffered a massive coronary at the home of his boss, Peggy McCay, in Los Angeles. It was over before we even knew what had happened.
In the intervening months, to help everyone touched by this loss to cope, and as a way to honor our friend, the Victor Hugo Basso Theatre Legacy Fund has been established. With it we memorialize the generosity of his spirit and his lifelong pursuit of art.

2006 'Summer in the City' from left: Maggie Borden, Victor, ANT, Mary Gould

2006 "Summer in the City" from left: Maggie Borden, Victor, ANT, Mary Gould

This fund was created as homage to Victor's lifelong love of, and enthusiasm for, exceptional talent. We want to perpetuate for those who will never know him, his spirit of willingness to nurture and develop -- whatever the sacrifice. And he did sacrifice. Often.

Victor, as the Art Collector in Harry Lennix' 2007 production of 'Permanent Collection'

Victor, as the Art Collector in Harry Lennix' 2007 production of "Permanent Collection"

Throughout his life Victor touched and influenced hundreds of artists. He always seemed to know exactly what was needed in any given situation and he always gave it.
He was himself a great performer but always gave more of himself to others than he kept for himself.

If you were one of those people lucky enough to have experienced "The Basso Touch" first hand, this is your opportunity to 'pay it forward,' and to make sure that others can continue to be supported by the extraordinary passion he brought to everything he did.
Take a minute to visit Victor's page: http://www.southofbroadway.com/staff-victor.html or go directly to the donation page: http://www.southofbroadway.com/donate.html on our website where you can donate whatever you will. Any amount is helpful and meaningful: $5 dollars or $5 thousand dollars. Your name will be on the list of donors on Victor's page.

2008 Summer in the City, meeting everyone with keys and ID cards in the lobby of Juilliard Residence hall.

Some of the funds will be used this year towards scholarshipping a student to the milestone fifth year anniversary of "Summer in the City."* Victor was fundamental in establishing this program. He unfailingly showed up every year - at his own expense - to lend his talent, enthusiasm and wisdom to each year's group of young artists.
In future, we expect to make awards to a variety of artists who exemplify and embody the same spirit that Victor showed in practicing his art and and living his life. Guidelines are available on Victor's page.
We thank you on Victor's behalf for validating the generous life he lived for people and art.

*"Summer in The City" is a month long residency in New York City where students reside at the famous Juilliard School. Individual Courses of intensive study are designed for each participant, as well as a variety of group workshops, classes and master classes with 'names' and well-known academicians in five fields: