"Raccoon," a short film produced by AlsoRan Films and based on the writing of Richard Chiappone, creative writing instructor at Kachemak Bay Campus, won the Texas Filmmaker Award at the 35th Annual USA Film Festival. The festival is recognized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and is able to send its top prize winners to compete for the Oscars, according to Trey Nelson, producer. The film also was selected to attend the Montreal Film Festival in September.
Several events are scheduled for today in the Kenai and Soldotna area:
Auditions for William Shakespeare's "King Lear" will be held in the Mariner Theatre at 1 p.m. May 15. Auditions begin Aug. 1, performance is mid-September at Pier One Theatre. There are as many as 30 speaking parts and room for non-speaking performers, backstage help and technical assistants. Handouts for speaking parts are available at Homer Bookstore and Homer Public Library. Auditioners should choose one gender-appropriate selection from the short excerpts on the handout and memorize it to present at auditions. This permits freedom to move about the stage while speaking.
Across the Bay Tent and Breakfast Adventure Company offers summer workshops. For more information, call 235-3533 or (907) 345-2571 or visit the Web at www.tentandbreakfastalaska.com. The schedule includes:
The Anchorage Museum of History and Art and the Alaska Native Heritage Center are offering joint admission tickets for $20.75. Tickets allows visitors to enjoy cultural attractions at each facility, with free shuttle bus service between the two locations. The offer is good seven days a week through Sept. 15.
The Anchorage Museum of History and Art has a weekend filled with activities.
Film wins award
Kenai hosts First Thursday
Auditions for Pier One autumn production
Workshops scheduled across bay
Museum and heritage center offer joint admission
Anchorage museum weekend events
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