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The National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts - the only accredited acting studio in the Greater Washington Area - announced today that the award-winning TV and film director (and Pennsylvania native) John Putch was returning to DC to offer a special seminar for East Coast filmmakers, screenwriters, producers and actors that reveals his unique strategies for making and marketing micro-budget movies the anti-hollywood way. The half-day seminar - called 'Making the Anti-Hollywood Movie' - will be held today, March 22, from 11 a.m. till 3 p.m., at the Hyatt Arlington, VA.

An homage to Agatha Christie, SOMETHING'S AFOOT rolls along merrily in the hands of a cast of Stoneham Theatre favorites.

The 20th Annual SAG Awards paid a touching tribute to those that were lost in 2013 at last night's ceremony, including GLEE's Cory Monteith and 'SOPRANOS' star James Gandolfini. You can check out the 'In Memoriam' segment of the broadcast, introduced by Tom Hanks, below.

He has great analytical skills, approaches his roles with remarkable intelligence, and even accompanies himself at the piano. Baritone Stephen Powell, who sings his first Tonio in San Diego Opera's opening production of 'Pagliacci' this season, embodies the phrase, 'multi-talented.'

The National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts – the only accredited acting studio in the Greater Washington Area – announced today that the award-winning TV and film director (and Pennsylvania native) John Putch was returning to DC to offer a special seminar for East Coast filmmakers, screenwriters, producers and actors that reveals his unique strategies for making and marketing micro-budget movies the anti-hollywood way.

Today, we remember those within the entertainment industry that we lost in 2013.

Rob Reiner stopped by THE TALK on CBS and spilled set secrets from his latest film, "The Wolf of Wall Street," directed by (Martin Scorsese), where he plays Leonardo DiCaprio's father.

Scott Stephen Kegler whips out...a delicate subject and puts it through the Hole in the Wall.Theatre: Hole in the Wall Theater Location: 116 Main Street, New Britain Production: Written and Directed by Scott Stephen Kegler; Set and Sound Design by Bill Arnold; Lighting Design by Jim Nason; Costume Design by Boswell Smith and Cast. Through December 14; Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Sunday, Matinee on December 8 at 2 p.m. Tickets $15-$20; Pay What You Can Performance on Friday, November 29, visit www.hitw.org.

Image Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand, announces the box set release of Naked City: The Complete Series starring Paul Burke, Horace McMahon, Harry Bellaver, James Franciscus, John McIntire and an incredible cast of guest stars. Naked City: The Complete Series will be available on DVD today, November 5, 2013, for an SRP of $179.98.

Image Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment brand, announces the box set release of Naked City: The Complete Series starring Paul Burke, Horace McMahon, Harry Bellaver, James Franciscus, John McIntire and an incredible cast of guest stars

Image Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand, announces the box set release of Naked City: The Complete Series starring Paul Burke, Horace McMahon, Harry Bellaver, James Franciscus, John McIntire and an incredible cast of guest stars. Naked City: The Complete Series will be available on DVD on Nov. 5, 2013, for an SRP of $179.98.

Jim Brochu's 'Character Man' gives audiences a rare close-up view of the many theatrical 'greats' that Brochu has known in his impressive career.

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Broadway veteran Edie Falco remembered her SOPRANOS' co-star and friend James Gandolfini at the 65th Annual Prime Time Emmy Awards.

As Robin Williams and Rob Reiner had done earlier in the night for Jonathan Winters and Jean Stapleton, GLEE's Jane Lynch took to the Emmy's stage to remember her late co-star Cory Monteith.

Jack Klugman, three-time Emmy winner and stage star, who appeared on television in The Odd Couple and Quincy M.E., as well as has been left out of the individual tributes set for tomorrow night's 2013 Primetime Emmy Awards. Reacting to this news, Klugman's son, Adam, told the Associated Press: 'I think it's criminal. My dad was at the inception of television and helped build it in the early days.'

Primary Stages has announced that Richard Topol (Broadway's The Normal Heart, The Merchant of Venice) will assume the role of Yogi Berra in their World Premiere production of Bronx Bombers, written and directed by Tony Award nominee Eric Simonson (Broadway's Lombardi). Due to artistic differences, Joe Pantoliano, initially announced to play the role of Yogi Berra, will not continue with the production. The production has delayed its first performance to tonight, September 20. Opening night remains scheduled for October 8 at 7pm. Bronx Bombers runs through October 19 at Primary Stages at The Duke on 42nd Street.

Primary Stages has announced that Richard Topol (Broadway's The Normal Heart, The Merchant of Venice) will assume the role of Yogi Berra in their World Premiere production of Bronx Bombers, written and directed by Tony Award nominee Eric Simonson (Broadway's Lombardi). Due to artistic differences, Joe Pantoliano, initially announced to play the role of Yogi Berra, will not continue with the production. The production has delayed its first performance to Friday, September 20. Opening night remains scheduled for October 8 at 7pm. Bronx Bombers runs through October 19 at Primary Stages at The Duke on 42nd Street.

USA Today reports that late actors James Gandolfini and Cory Monteith will receive special honors at Sunday night's 65th Primetime EMMY AWARDS.

This year The Episcopal Actors' Guild, one of New York's oldest charities for performing artists, is celebrating 90 years of helping actors 'of all faiths, and none.'