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Synopsis:

TALK RADIO
By Eric Bogosian
A Dark American Satire

‘’Talk Radio is a 1987 Pulitzer Prize-nominated play written by Eric Bogosian, based on a concept by Bogosian and Tad Savinar. It centres around Barry Champlain, a Cleveland-area radio talk-show host on the eve of his radio show's national syndication. Champlain is a provocateur shock-jock, whose constant espousal of his inflammatory views and ceaseless hectoring of his callers and listeners reaps equal parts love and hate. Thousands of listeners tune in every night for his rants against contemporary America and the riotous insults he throws at callers. But on the other side of the microphone, the line between persona and personality becomes blurred. The play becomes less about the program and focuses more on the inner struggles of its host and how he has become incapable of connection beyond his phone lines, beyond the persistent calls of his eccentric, foolish, often adoring, often despising but never indifferent, listeners – beyond the people who allow Champlain to, as his operator explains, think of himself as God.’’

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• Production team:

Producer: Emilie Guillot
Director: Candice Moore
Production Manager: Van Chui
DSM/ Lighting Designer: Van Chui
Set Design: Bee Wan
Stage Manager: Kannie Chung & Leema
Assistant Prod. Manager: Chloe Tsang

• Name of artists:

Barry Champlain: Leon Hill
Stu Noonan: Joshua Wolper
Linda Macarthur: Janice Jensen
Dan Woodruff: Mike Paleos
Sid Greenberg, Male Callers: Brad Powers
Bernie, Male Callers: Eric Krueger
Kent: Daniel Garcia
Dr Susan Fleming, Female Callers: Tammie Rhee
Rachael, Female Callers: Louisa Ward
Male Callers: Henry Coombs
Announcer: Russell Wait

• Venue: Fringe Theatre, Fringe Club, Central
• Dates: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th of December, 5 nights.
• Time: 7:45pm & 2:45pm (Saturday Matinee & evening)

• Ticket price: HKD 240 Full price
HKD 180 HKTA Members
HKD 200 Students, Disabled, Senior
HKD 200 Fringe Club Members &
Citibank I.T Visa Cardholders
• Booking: www.hkticketing.com - 31 288 288

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lil' Ta$h HipHop Workshop

Sunday, Nov 15, 2009 7:00PM
Sunday, Dec 6, 2009 8:30PM

Natasha S.

Location:

Prince Edwards / Kwun Tong

Region:

Hong Kong

Contact:

lil' Ta$h

63001328

Category:

Rehearsal

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Seven Seas 七海展覧会 - solo exhibition by Nanami Cowdroy

Tuesday, Nov 17, 2009 6:00PM
Tuesday, Dec 1, 2009 7:00PM
ufoArtgallery

Location:

ufoArtgallery
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Address:

G/F 39 Graham Street, Central, Hong Kong

Region:

Hong Kong

Contact:

ufoArtgallery

+852 2151 3772

Category:

Opening

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Seven Seas 七海展覧会 - solo exhibition by Nanami Cowdroy

ufoArtgallery

Translated from Japanese into English, 'Nana-mi' means 'Seven Seas' - the title of the first Hong Kong exhibition by Japanese Australian Artist, Nanami Cowdroy. 'Seven Seas' is a introduction to Nanami's artistic expression and showcases a selection of mixed-media pieces & exhibition prints, featuring her signature themes - Goldfish, Koi, Origami Cranes and Urban-scapes washed together in one space. Drawn from the inky shores of her subconscious are a pool of exotic creatures, inner city chaos and quirky characters - illustrated meticulously through her distinctive, visual style. A black & white exhibition, set within a sea of grey.

About Nanami:
Nanami Cowdroy was born in Sydney, Australia with close bonds to her mixed Japanese- European heritage. Growing up with such contrasting cultures and surroundings, has greatly influenced her style of art and creative expression.

By intertwining complex characters and highly detailed objects, her pieces reflect a juxtaposition between foreign and familiar entities and environments. Her imagination is illustrated through works that are both elaborate and exotic, suggesting themes of memory, transience, hope, and loss. She is drawn to subjects, which may on the surface seem delicate or fragile, but are given depth and a sense of permanence through her pen and ink techniques, intricate hand illustrative style and mixed media compositions.

A self-taught artist, her meticulous signature style embraces a refined monochrome palette with her name 'Nanami' (meaning 'Seven Seas' in Japanese) stamped in red. Fluid linework, spots and splatters, watery whimsical creatures and Goldfish are some of her favourite subjects, and distinctive forms featured in her emotional artworks.

Music in One World 2nd Stop: Band Recruitment for The New Freedom (from New Zealand)

Friday, Nov 27, 2009 12:00PM
Friday, Dec 4, 2009 12:00AM

Backstage Live Restaurant

Location:

Backstage Live Restaurant
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Address:

1/F Somptueux Central, 52-54 Wellington Street, Central

Region:

Hong Kong

Contact:

Backstage Live Restaurant

21678985

Category:

Performance

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Music in One World 2nd Stop: Band Recruitment for The New Freedom (from New Zealand)

Backstage Live Restaurant

http://www.backstagelive.hk/press_details.php?id=37

A new series of showcase at Backstage, promoting a cross-over of music and culture, between different bands and musicians in different nation. For each show, a local band or musician will be invited to share the stage with the performer from overseas! If you like to make different friends through music, we provide the channel!

On 9th Dec, “The New Freedom” will be flying from New Zealand, bringing to Backstage the sound of kiwi rock!

The New Freedom

Classic widescreen melody that will inspire you.

Falling between coldplay, razorlight and crowded house, the new freedom effortlessly combines elements of pop, rock and soul to create an epic and international sound.

The band released its debut album ‘A Thousand Nights’ during 2008 - Produced in NZ by Marshall Smith and Tom Fox@The Sound Room and mixed and mastered by US producer Ed Goldfarb (KD Lang, Morcheba, Boys II Men).

The New Freedom regularly plays in major venues throughout Auckland and festivals with a 5000+ fans base. The band is very excited to be undertaking a tour of China including a Hong Kong Stop at Backstage.

The New Freedom are:

Marshall Smith – Lead Vocal & Keys
(Finalist for ‘Song of the Year’ at APRA Silver Scroll Awards)

Tom Fox – Vocal & Guitar
(ex- Front man of a south Africa band ‘Bright Blue”, Tom co-wrote a song ‘Weeping’ with Josh Groban in 2006, included in an album which went to #1 on USA Billboard Chart in late 2006).

Geoff Perkins – Bass

Chris Grant – Drums and Percussion

Please visit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EuO7CzZeX8

http://www.thenewfreedom.com/

BANDS, IF YOU LIKE THEM AND FEEL THE HEAT TO PLAY WITH THEM, LET’S RAISE YOUR HANDS UP HERE!

For those interested:
Please send youtube link of your demo performance to backstagelivehouse@gmail.com

Start From Scratch Presents TYPECAST Live in HK Nov. 28

Saturday, Nov 28, 2009 7:00PM-11:00PM

Glenn Bogador

Location:

Warehouse
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Address:

Warehouse ABERDEEN

Region:

Hong Kong

Contact:

Start From Scratch Records

92554890

Category:

Concert

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We'll Make Your Album: The Gig

Saturday, Nov 28, 2009 9:00PM-11:55PM

Chochukmo

Location:

Grappa's Cellar
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Address:

Basement, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central

Region:

Hong Kong

Contact:

Time Out Hong Kong Magazine

Category:

Concert

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HK Dog Rescue - Peak to Fong

Sunday, Nov 29, 2009 10:00AM-4:00PM

Sky Tao

Location:

The Peak

Region:

Hong Kong

Contact:

Hong Kong Dog Rescue

Category:

Fundraiser

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'TALK RADIO' - The play that inspired the Oliver Stone film...

Tuesday, Dec 1, 2009 7:00PM
Saturday, Dec 12, 2009 11:00PM

Emilie Guillot

Location:

FRINGE THEATRE - CENTRAL
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Address:

2 Lower Albert Road, Ground Floor

Region:

Hong Kong

Contact:

HK Theatre Association Ltd

2537 8066

Category:

Performance

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'TALK RADIO' - The play that inspired the Oliver Stone film...

Emilie Guillot

Synopsis: TALK RADIO By Eric Bogosian A Dark American Satire ‘’Talk Radio is a 1987 Pulitzer Prize-nominated play written by Eric Bogosian, based on a concept by Bogosian and Tad Savinar. It centres around Barry Champlain, a Cleveland-area radio talk-show host on the eve of his radio show's national syndication. Champlain is a provocateur shock-jock, whose constant espousal of his inflammatory views and ceaseless hectoring of his callers and listeners reaps equal parts love and hate. Thousands of listeners tune in every night for his rants against contemporary America and the riotous insults he throws at callers. But on the other side of the microphone, the line between persona and personality becomes blurred. The play becomes less about the program and focuses more on the inner struggles of its host and how he has become incapable of connection beyond his phone lines, beyond the persistent calls of his eccentric, foolish, often adoring, often despising but never indifferent, listeners – beyond the people who allow Champlain to, as his operator explains, think of himself as God.’’

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5E9RV9TyEo&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXA9fswtIbY&feature=related *************** • Production team: Producer: Emilie Guillot Director: Candice Moore Production Manager: Van Chui DSM/ Lighting Designer: Van Chui Set Design: Bee Wan Stage Manager: Kannie Chung & Leema Assistant Prod. Manager: Chloe Tsang • Name of artists: Barry Champlain: Mike Paleos Stu Noonan: Joshua Wolper Linda Macarthur: Janice Jensen Dan Woodruff: Henry Coombs

Sid Greenberg, Male Callers: Brad Powers Bernie, Male Callers: Eric Krueger Kent: Daniel Garcia Dr Susan Fleming, Female Callers: Tammie Rhee Rachael, Female Callers: Louisa Ward Announcer: Russell Wait • Venue: Fringe Theatre, Fringe Club, Central • Dates: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th of December, 5 nights. • Time: 7:45pm & 2:45pm (Saturday Matinee & evening) • Ticket price: HKD 240 Full price HKD 180 HKTA Members HKD 200 Students, Disabled, Senior HKD 200 Fringe Club Members & Citibank I.T Visa Cardholders

• Booking: www.hkticketing.com - 31 288 288

See you there!!!

Web Wednesday @ Backstage

Wednesday, Dec 2, 2009 6:30PM-9:30PM

Backstage Live Restaurant

Location:

Backstage Live Restaurant
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Address:

1/F Somptueux Central, 52-54 Wellington Street, Central

Region:

Hong Kong

Contact:

Backstage Live Restaurant

2167 8985

Category:

Mixer

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Web Wednesday @ Backstage

Backstage Live Restaurant

[Date]: 02 Dec 2009 (Wed)
[Time]: 6:30pm-9:30pm
[Genre]: Networking Event
[Admission]: $100 (include 1 standard drink)
[Food]: All drinks $40
Snacks and Dinner served from 6:00pm till late
Dinner Main Course Buy 1 Get 1 Free, Set Dinner 30% Off

All Asian Digerati,

It's coming to the end of a very long and interesting year and Web Wednesday Ventures, founded by Napoleon Biggs, is moving to Backstage for their final gathering of 2009.

For the night, there will be a special discount of HK$40 per standard drink, plus Backstage is offering 2 Free Admission Tickets to our live music shows (regular-price of HK$180 per ticket) as one of the Web Wednesday lucky draw prizes.

Guest speaker for the night will be Christian Cadeo, Head of Brand Advertising for AdMob, who've recently been bought by Google for US$750 million to help extend their advertising empire into the mobile realm. (Google was struggling with AdSense for Mobile). Admob has also just released interactive video ads for the iPhone, which were used by Microsoft to launch Windows 7. See a video demo on the Web Wednesday blog (webwednesday.hk).

You can also sign up for the event on Facebook, LinkedIn or via Web Wednesday's blog.

The mixer will kick off at 6:30pm and wind up around 9:30pm, with the interview at 7:15ish. So get your phones out and text in the flash mob!

There will be a HK$100 entrance fee, including one complimentary drink. The lovely assistant from Web Wednesday, Vivian, will issue receipts if you need one. (For students, you can get in for HK$50 without free booze). Thereafter, all standard drinks will be charged at the special rate of HK$40 each.

Web Wednesday will donate 10% of entrance fees to a charity, and are thinking of Operation Santa Claus, but if you have any better ideas do let them know.

It's the last Web Wednesday networking event of the year, so do come along and bring a friend who's been curious but has never quite made it. We're certain to have a good mix of people from all walks of the local and international Internet community.

If you missed it before, please RSVP to let us know if you'll be coming to our 31st Social Mixer: Facebook, LinkedIn or via our blog.

Looking forward to seeing old faces and meeting many more new ones.

Napoleon Biggs
Founder & Host - Web Wednesday Ventures
Blog: www.webwednesday.hk
Twitter: www.twitter.com/webwednesday
Mobile: (852) 9278 5898

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born in la, moved to maryland when i was 5, then back to california to go to college. joined one of my best friend's company in xiamen and ended up moving to china...
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born in la, moved to maryland when i was 5, then back to california to go to college. joined one of my best friend's company in xiamen and ended up moving to china. now working on a new project with boys from alive (alivenotdead.com) and spending most of my time in hong kong. lots of changes in my outlook on life, the universe, and everything over the past few years. abc, but my chinese ain't that hot. super high metabolism, though it's slowed down a lot recently. look young, feel old. while driving, the guy in your rearview mirror singing at the top of his lungs to himself. highly optimistic, except when it comes to girls. tend to only like the ones that wouldn't like me back. believe strongly in karma and the golden rule. agnostic. not interested in politics. tend to assume the best in people. oblivious to sarcasm and jokes. feel that life is too short; felt that way for as long as i can remember. if you're not happy where you are, do something about it. take the road less traveled. afraid of heights, speed, and the supernatural. wish i could fly like superman. left handed. obsessive compulsive. very neat. drink socially, but don't smoke or do drugs; i don't trust my willpower if i start. poor willpower, but strong ideals - which unfortunately can result in hypocrisy. pick things up quickly, but also quickly lose interest in things. bad at keeping in touch. lazy, but ambitious. overpowering conscience. can't cheat or tell lies at all. introspective. care too much about what other people think. shy and aloof with strangers. yet if i'm in a club and a song i like comes on, i will be the first one on the dance floor. want to be popular. want to be in a band, be in a movie, write a book, create a game, and more -- if only there was enough time to do it all! try to push people to reach their potential. nerd leader. want to be the nice guy that doesn't finish last.

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Patrick Lee is the CEO of alivenotdead.com, an online community for artists and their fans, with over 1,470 artists and 500,000 registered users. Patrick was also the Executive Producer of "The Heavenly Kings", directed by Daniel Wu (Best New Director, 2007 Hong Kong Film Awards). Prior to alivenotdead.com, Mr. Lee co-founded and served as CEO of Rotten Tomatoes (rottentomatoes.com), a leading entertainment website focused on movie reviews and news and one of the top 1,000 most trafficked sites in the world (according to Alexa). Rotten Tomatoes was sold to IGN Entertainment in 2004; and IGN was subsequently sold to News Corp in 2005. Mr. Lee also co-founded and served as CEO for Design Reactor (designreactor.com), a leading Internet marketing firm focused on the entertainment industry. Design Reactor’s portfolio of clients under Patrick's tenure included Disney, ABC, Warner Bros., and Artisan Entertainment, among others. Patrick holds a BA in Cognitive Science from the University of California at Berkeley.
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