Theatre Geeks news roundup Here are some snippets of theatre news Dave has gathered from around the world, plus links to the full stories.

What sort of person is driven to become an actor?  -- Pacific Standard

Plans to excavate and restore Rose Theatre in London From The Guardian:

Paul Schnee on auditions -- Backstage.com

Hurrah for Am-Dram -- The Guardian

Jerry Lewis directing The Nutty Professor musical he hopes will his Broadway-- New York Times

Most underrated plays -- an open conversation thread on The Guardian website

Are premium seats worth the price (Chris Jones in The Theater Loop -- Chicago Tribune)

 

AACT Events

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Colorado Community Theatre Coalition Festival 2012, Aug. 1-4, Salida

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AACT Education Directors Conference, Aug. 17-19, Grand Rapids, MI

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Ohio Community Theatre Association 2012 OCTA State Conference, Aug. 31-Sept. 3, Worthington

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New Hampshire Community Theatre Association State AACTFest 13, Sept. 21-23, Milford.

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Community Theatre Association of Michigan Fall Conference

Sept. 28-30, Cadillac.

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AACT Artistic Directors Conference, Nov. 11-13, Arlington TX

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