Local dance trio shines in rising star and creation events
Imari Gates Har lie Silberman and Brooke Tanner from GiGi's Studio of Dance competed in Warren Ohio Pitts burgh and Akron May 23 May 12 and May 21 earning Silver Award Second Award High Gold and Second Overall Petite for jazz numbers in Rising Star Creation and Encore. They also train in ballet and tap and will perform One Cool Numba at the Hats Off recital tomorrow at Neshannock High School.
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GiGi
Studio of Dance
Brooke Tanner
Harlie Silberman
Imari Gates
Neshannock
Shenango
Warren
Ohio
Pittsburgh
Akron
Creation
Gates
Silberman
Tanner
Neshannock High School
Gem At The Public A Salute To August Wilson
The article praises Gem, calls it the season’s best show, and notes Wilson’s death in October remembered in the lobby. The Public Theater premiered two Wilson world premieres Jitney in 1996 and King Hedley II in 1999 at the O’Reilly Theater. An exhibition of Wilson production materials runs on the O’Reilly’s second floor with posters and props, final performance at 2 p.m. June 25. Tickets at 412 316 1600.
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Wilson
King Hedley II
O'Reilly Theater
August Wilson
O'Reilly
Dear Abby readers note universal misreadings across borders
A letter reflects cross cultural misunderstandings as Americans and foreigners misinterpret spoken English. Examples include a Naples pottery shop owner disparaging Americans, a Japanese family overhearing a whispered Italian translation, and a German dinner invitation in Munich illustrating similar language gaps.
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Abby
Edith
Sweden
NATO
Italy
Naples
Austin
Texas
Japan
Doris
Kailua
Hawaii
Munich
Tenacious D film tale and Black's rising film role
The piece previews Tenacious D forming as a spoof of rock star vanity with a DVD and CD release. Jack Black, linked to Robins and the Actors Gang, stars as a mysterious stranger and discusses beefed up antics, plus Black’s voice work in Kung Fu Panda and an Noah Baumbach project with Nicole Kidman and Jennifer Jason Leigh.
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Kyle
Actors Gang
Black
Nicole Kidman
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Noah Baumbach
Simon and Garfunkel
Black Sabbath
Styx
Bobby McFerrin
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