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• BURLINGTON COLLEGE - 4 short films
• LOST NATION - Winterfest
• Night Fires Winter Solstice Celebration at Town Hall Theater
• VERMONT ARTS COUNCIL - ARTS ADVOCACY DAY
• VERMONT STAGE CO. The Clean House

BURLINGTON COLLEGE DEGREE PROJECTS 4 SHORT NARRATIVE FILMS, 5-10pge scripts Audition: FRI 2/03 6-9pm at Burlington College, 351 North St. Shoot: late Feb, early to mid March Each shoot: 2-4 days shooting time ---------- Army Man by Erik Taylor A war vet struggles with relationships and everyday life Mike 30s, war vet, post traumatic stress Amilia 30s, Mikes girlfriend, running out of patience with Mike but still in love with him, she is kind of rough between the edges Locations: apartment, lakeside, cemetery ------ The Walker by Tom Terracino A young couple trapped in an apt. in a town overrun by zombies. They love each other and will do anything to save the other. He has been bit and thinks he will soon turn. He wants her to leave before he becomes dangerous; she has plotted an escape route to get medical help and wont leave without him. Donnie & Cara young couple in their 20s, characters open for development A few zombies 1 location: interior, apt. except for 1 ext. shot of zombies ------ The Bunker by Guy Sabashvili Set in a futuristic time, a story about isolation, mental deterioration, deception, and redemption. A man emerges from a Pod, into a bunker. He is kept alive but is imprisoned. 1 location (the bunker) Main actor - male, mid to late 20s or 30s, agile Scientist - male, 40s 60s, a scientist -------- Our City by Jared Agnello A quiet, gentle story about a young man who feels guilty about leaving someone he loves for selfish reasons. He has an imaginary conversation with the girlfriend he left behind, the things he didnt say. Set mostly on a rooftop, overlooking an apocalyptic image of a city about to be destroyed as the world comes to an end. (metaphorical or real? not sure yet). Colin - young man, 20s, thoughtful, reflective, plays guitar Emily - young woman, 20s, self-aware, honest about the situation locations: int. apt, rooftop +====== CONTACT: Mary Arbuckle, faculty, Burlington College; marya@madriver.com; 862-9616 w or 453-5589 h

Lost Nation's Winterfest 2012 is almost here! Winterfest is a series of limited-run performances of works created by local artists, each running Thursday-Sunday for one week during the month of February. Curtain times are 7:30 Thursday through Saturday, with a 2:00 matinee performance on Sunday.This year's line up is as follows. If you want to see the show, go to http://www.lostnationtheater.org/ and click on the 'box office' sign in the picture, or call 802-229-0492 to make your reservation now! Kim Ward - VT Playwrights Circle *Feb 25: CAGES A LIVE MEMOIR** by Donny Osman** Donny Osman* returns to the stage in this moving series of autobiographical stories exploring life, death, depression, and running for the Vermont Legislature. Directed by* Rob Mermin* with live original music from Vermonts great jazzman *Michael Chorney*. * Full of humor, lessons on life, and most importantly, humanity * Jim Lowe, The Times Argus. (Rated PG-13) *Feb 9-12:* *ANN HARVEY AND FRIENDS* Get ready for great music and a really fun time. *Ann Harvey*s humor, heart, and nonchalant virtuosity are irresistible as she makes you feel right at home. *Effervescent! Ann Harvey brings down the house! *Peterborough Transcript. Joining Ann: *Ashley OBrien, *and* Paul Pump Boys & Dinettes Lincoln*. Its not Jazz, its not Broadway but it s GOOOOOOD! *Feb 16-19: JANICE PERRY: NOT JUST ANOTHER PRETTY FACE a retrospective* *A cross between Doris Day & a high velocity rifle* -The Independent Janice meshes video with live performance as she laughs us through her vibrant collection of social criticism and political satire from Marilyn Monroe, a few Gulf Wars, High Fashion, Andrew Lloyd Webber, to Mapplethorpes naked men and censorship*. Janice Perry is a hoot!-*Times Argus (Rated M) *Feb 23-26: IN SEARCH OF AIR - dance theater by Lida Winfield* Using spoken word, movement, and visual art *Lida Winfield* conveys her personal journey of learning how to read, which did not happen until her early 20s. Although the stories are personal, the struggle and triumph is universal. *In Search of Air* is a mixture of funny, sad, ironic and inspiring moments that are brought together through dance, gorgeously and courageously performed.

Night Fires, Theatre Group Ltds much-loved winter solstice celebration comes to Middleburys Town Hall Theater on December 15 through 17. This years performance brings to musical life an old tale from sub-arctic lands: The White Bear King Valemon. The story is told through astonishing and wild-hearted music from Finland, Norway, Sweden, Estonia, Russia, Siberia, the Altai Mountains, with a bit of K.D. Lang thrown in. As always, Night Fires is an amusing, mysterious, magical journey into the dark for the rebirthing of life at this deeply sunless time of year. Abigail Nessen Bengson and Shaun McClain Bengson once again bring their passions and marvelous musical skills to the show. They are joined by a cast of twelve more Night Fires familiars, richly costumed and ready to weave a grand tale and make a most rich and joyful noise. Night Fires is directed by founder, Marianne Lust. Performances at Town Hall Theater are Thursday, December 15 through Saturday, December 17 at 8:00 pm, with a Saturday matinee at 4:00 pm. Tickets, $20 General/$18 Seniors/$15 Students, are available by calling 802-382-9222, at www.townhalltheater.org, or at the box office Monday-Saturday, noon 5:00 pm.

Save the Date: Arts Advocacy Day on February 24 The Vermont Arts Council invites you to join us on Friday, February 24th for Arts Advocacy Day. This annual event brings arts supporters from across the state to Montpelier for a day of advocacy, professional development, idea sharing, and celebrating the arts in Vermont. FURTHER INFO and to RSVP - http://vermontartscouncil.org

THE CLEAN HOUSE by Sarah Ruhl Presented by Vermont Stage Company Directed by Cristina Alicea January 25 - February 12, 2012 Wednesday - Saturday @ 7:30pm Saturday & Sunday @ 2:00pm FlynnSpace Brazilian housekeeper Matilde wants to do anything but clean. Since the loss of her parents, she is obsessed with finding the perfect joke, one that would homage the life her parents shared. In her search to do so, the family whose house she cleans cannot help but be affected by the charms of this peculiar woman. They begin to toss off old patterns and expectations, journeying to find their own sense of joy. Winner of the 2004 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, The Clean House is Sarah Ruhl's paean to healing, forgiveness, and the essential power of laughter. Vermont Stage Company www.vtstage.org 802.862.1497

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