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November 2011
Born for the Stage
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Present a Special Pre-Release Screening of:
Present a Special Pre-Release Screening of:
WATCH: WCCO piece on Wednesday's BORN FOR THE STAGE Event:
“This film left me speechless and that is hard to do,” -Tony Award Winning Hairspray Composer, Marc Shaiman
When: Wednesday, November 30 at 6pm & 8pm
Where: St. Anthony Main Theatres, 115 SE Main Street, Minneapolis
The 2010 Filmanthropist Award winning film by Partnership Resources, Inc (PRI), Born for the Stage, has been expanded to 26 minutes and will have two special pre-release screenings Wed, Nov 30 at The Film Society’s Screen 3 at the St. Anthony Main Theatre. Born for the Stage celebrates the value of differences and the astonishing accomplishments of the actors with developmental disabilities. The film documents PRI’s efforts to produce the play Hairspray and highlights the unexpected pressures, acclaim and attention that the actors, their families and the organization experience.
For more than 50 years, PRI has supported adults with developmental disabilities by providing vocational, cultural and community involvement opportunities. Five years ago, a PRI client stated that her dream was to appear on stage and she wanted to be an actress. As it turned out, several clients wanted to act on stage. She and the others got their wish. But never in people’s wildest dreams did anyone foresee what was in store for the actors who clearly were “born for the stage”.
Surprise cameo appearances in the film include the writer and director of the original film version of Hairspray, John Waters and Tony Award winning Hairspray composer and lyricist, Marc Shaiman.
The first screening is at 6 pm and includes a live musical revue of favorite songs from plays that PRI has produced. A question and answer session will follow the film showing. Due to early demand, a second evening show is being added at 8 pm. Seating is limited so ordering tickets online is highly encouraged. Tickets are $15.
View a five minute short of Born for the Stage:
MSP Latin Film Festival | Nov 3-13
Thanks to everyone who contributed on Give to the Max Day, your support is critical to helping us present the best of classic, contemporary and cutting-edge cinema from around the world, and celebrating the diverse art of the motion picture as it was always intended--as a shared, community experience on the big screen.
Latin Film Fest Hold-Over Schedule Nov 14-17:
- Mon, Nov 14: Beyond the Road (Por el Camino) at 7pm and The Battleship (Acorazado) at 9pm -- Tickets: $8.50 (Regular), $6 (Student/Senior), $5 (Members).
- Tue, Nov 15: Special 2-4-1 Double Feature A Portrait of Diego: The Revolutionary Gaze at 6pm and María Candelaria at 8pm -- One ticket, two films just $8.50 (Regular), $6 (Student/Senior), $5 (Members)!
- Wed, Nov 16: Free Give to the Max Day screening of the 1948 Gabriel Figeuroa classic Salón México at 4:30pm. Consider becoming a Member or a contribution, just visit our GiveMN page on Wed, Nov 16!
- Wed, Nov 16: La Salsa Cubana at 9:30pm -- Tickets: $8.50 (Regular), $6 (Student/Senior), $5 (Members).
- Thu, Nov 17: Special 2-4-1 Double Feature A Portrait of Diego: The Revolutionary Gaze at 6pm and Macario at 8pm -- One ticket, two films just $8.50 (Regular), $6 (Student/Senior), $5 (Members)!
