ZACK SHORNICK (BFA, Acting, ’09) will perform as Zack Shornick and the Pathetic Men at the LA Musical Comedy Fest on 7/29/2017 at 5:30pm in the Treehouse Upstairs.
Author: TSN
The Food Show at The Neo-Futurists
The Food Show, The Neo-Futurists at Metropolitan Brewing, closes 9/2/2017. DAN KERR-HOBERT (BFA, Acting, ’03) is the creator and director.
TTS alumni receive Emmy nominations
Congratulations to three of our alumni who received 2017 Emmy nominations!
ANN DOWD (MFA, Acting, ’82) received two nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Aunt Lydia on Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale, and Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Patti Levin on HBO’s The Leftovers. These are Ann’s first two nominations.
KEVIN LAWSON (BFA, Lighting Design, ’91) received a nomination for Outstanding Lighting Design Lighting Direction For A Variety Special for his work as lighting director on NBC’s Hairspray Live! This is Kevin’s third nomination.
EUGENE LEE (BFA, Scene Design, ’64) received a nomination for Outstanding Production Design for Variety Nonfiction Reality or Reality Competition Programming for his work as production designer on NBC’s Saturday Night Live, where he has served as production designer since SNL began. This is Eugene’s 13th nomination. He previously won in 2013 for Outstanding Art Direction For Variety Or Nonfiction Programming.
The Emmy awards will be broadcast live on Sunday, 9/17/2017 at 7pm CDT on CBS.
Source: All Awards | Television Academy
Judy Greer the new face of Hilton Garden Inn
JUDY GREER (BFA, Acting, ’97) is the face of a new Hilton Garden Inn advertising campaign that launched this week. The campaign announces a systemwide “brand refresh.”
The fruits of a 2-year brand refresh debut today.
Source: Hilton Garden Inn Is Upping Its Food-and-Beverage Game With Some Help From Judy Greer – Adweek
Eugene Lee interviewed in GQ
EUGENE LEE (BFA, Scene Design, ’64) was interviewed by GQ about his production design work on “Saturday Night Live“, a visit with Prince at Paisley Park, and his unique personal style. Eugene recently received his 13th Emmy award nomination for Outstanding Production Design for Variety, Nonfiction, Reality Or Reality-Competition Programming for his work on SNL.
The legendary SNL production designer favors boat shoes, bowties, and private performances from Prince.
Source: Meet Eugene Lee, the Crazy Stylish 78-Year-Old Man Who Literally Built SNL | GQ
La Havana Madrid at the Goodman Theatre
La Havana Madrid, Teatro Vista at Goodman Theatre, closes 8/20/2017. KRYSTAL ORTIZ (BFA, Acting, ’16) and CLAUDIA QUESADA (BFA, Acting, ’19) are in the cast.
Judy Greer stars in War for the Planet of the Apes
War for the Planet of the Apes, In nationwide release. JUDY GREER (BFA, Acting, ’97) stars as Cornelia.
Get all the latest media, news and trailers for the third installment of the Planet of the Apes movie series. In theaters July 14.
Source: War for the Planet of the Apes | 20th Century Fox | JULY 14, 2017
Coya Paz performs at Outspoken
COYA PAZ BROWNRIGG (Faculty) will be one of six storytellers performing at OUTspoken! on 9/11/2017 at Sidetrack Chicago. Doors open at 6pm.
OUTspoken! LGBTQ Storytelling at Sidetrack Our monthly event is the first Tuesday of every month – except this July 2017 when it will be Tuesday, July 11th (due to the 4th of July Holiday). Doors to MainBar open at 6pm Stories begin at 7pm Typically there will be […]
Source: Outspoken – Sidetrack Chicago
JOHN C. REILLY STARS IN The Little Hours
The Little Hours, In limited release. JOHN C. REILLY (BFA, Acting, ’87) stars as Father Tommasso.
Source: The Little Hours (2017) – IMDb
Seven Lovers Movie On Digital Platforms
Seven Lovers, available today on Amazon, iTunes, Micrsoft, Vudu, Vubiquity, Google, and Comcast. MÉLISA BREINER-SANDERS (MFA, Acting, ’17) is the producer.
A young woman cycles through seven relationships, each one depicted in a distinct cinematic style. As she adapts all-too-seamlessly to the world of each new partner, she begins to ask herself the question: who am I when I’m not in love?
Source: Seven Lovers Movie