If you read the Wikipedia page dedicated to bull dogs, you will understand why I consider myself a kindred spirit. Bulldogs are normally docile and happy to please. Although low to the ground, they can move quickly when the need arises. Occasionally, they can be willful and stubborn.… Read full post »

Experienced Actors Encouraged to Enroll

 The Burt Reynolds Institute recently announced that its Master Acting class, taught by mega-star Burt Reynolds, has opened enrollment for the winter term. Experienced actors interested in auditioning for the course should contact Finance D/… Read full post »

Jupiter, Fl: The Burt Reynolds Institute for Film & Theatre (BRIFT) recently announced its Winter Schedule of classes. In discussing what The Institute has to offer, Executive Director Kelly Dennehy said, “New Year’s resolutions fail because, for the most part, they are boring. At BRI/… Read full post »

BRIFT Winter Showcase a warm way to spend an evening

Jupiter, Fl: Don’t ever doubt the devotion of Burt Reynolds’ fans! They are a fiercely loyal bunch and not the slightest bit shy about expressing their love for the man who has brought so much joy into their lives for over fifty years.  When Mr. Reynolds took the stage at The/… Read full post »

In 2009, the Supreme Court began deliberations into whether life sentences without parole are justified for juveniles who have been found guilty of crimes not including murder. Florida, being the largest user of this sentencing option, was their primary focus.

On November 15, 2009 the opi… Read full post »

BRIFT Winter Showcase follows in January

Stuart, Fl: Martin County residents are in for a treat when mega star Burt Reynolds brings his master acting class to the stage at the Lyric Theatre in downtown Stuart. Having… Read full post »

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Jupiter, Fl: Students in Aaron Wells’ Sixty Second Filmmaking Class were recently treated to a surprise visit by television and film actor, Tristan Rogers. Writer/producer/director Wells and Rogers have been friends for some time, the result of having worked together on various/… Read full post »

THE SEARCH IS ON!

ALUMNI WEEKEND PLANNED FOR SPRING 2012

Jupiter, Florida: Kelly Dennehy, Executive Director of the Burt Reynolds Institute for Film & Theatre (BRIFT), announced tentative plans for an alumni reunion weekend in the Spring of 2012. To that end, she is… Read full post »

“ACTORS’ NEW DIRECTIONS”

Saturday, September 17, 2011 – 1 pm to 4 pm

Jupiter, Fl: Kelly Dennehy, Executive Director of the Burt Reynolds Institute for Film & Theatre (BRIFT), announced the addition of a special half-day seminar entitled ACTORS’ NEW DIRECTIONS to/… Read full post »

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"IT DON'T GET BETTER THAN THIS"

CONCERT REVIEW

Jupiter, Fl: If you happened to be traveling along Indiantown Road and U.S. One on Saturday evening, August 27^th, and wondered where all the music and laughter were coming from, you had to look no/… Read full post »

BURT REYNOLDS INSTITUTE TO HOST CONCERT BY LOCAL FAVORITE

The silky sounds of Cooper Getschal enhance listeners’ “tastes” for Leftovers

Jupiter, Fl: Calling all music fans! If you are looking for a toe tapping, smile producing, fun-filled evening, Kelly Dennehy, Executive Direc… Read full post »

For some time now, I have been considering shutting down my Facebook page. I’ve always been leery of the ability of less than desirable people to access my personal information and, as a result, I rarely use the site as anything more than an outlet for my writing. I don’t post… Read full post »

From the moment the Dominique Strauss-Kahn accusations hit the newswire, I had my doubts. Call me jaded but with the number of false rape claims against the rich and famous in recent years, it stands to reason that someone with a yearning for increased wealth but not a willingness to work… Read full post »

BURT REYNOLDS INSTITUTE FOR FILM & THEATRE

New class offers insight into how and why playwrights write as they do

Jupiter, Florida:  Kelly Dennehy, Executive Director of the Burt Reynolds Institute for Film & Theatre (BRIFT), announced the new summer class schedule, including "Eveni… Read full post »

Recently I’ve been following and commenting on a post written by Loretta Kemsley for newsvine.com. This is Loretta’s bio as presented on her newsvine blog page:

Loretta Kemsley is the publisher of Moondance: Celebrating Creative Women, which enjoys the distinction of being the first wome… Read full post »

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BURT REYNOLDS INSTITUTE FOR FILM & THEATRE

Master actors heat up the stage in Summer Showcase

Jupiter, Florida:  Kelly Dennehy, Executive Director of the Burt Reynolds Institute for Film & Theatre (BRIFT), announced that the eagerly/… Read full post »

Even as I write this, the fire in the pit over which my body will be roasted is being prepared. I’ve been food for the masses before, especially those of my own gender who think women hold some lofty perch which men can only aspire to reach. I… Read full post »

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HUMAN TRAFFICKING COALITION OF THE PALM BEACHES

Downtown at the Gardens to be Outreach Venue

Palm Beach Gardens, Fl: The Human Trafficking Coalition of the Palm Beaches will host an Outreach event at Downtown at the Gardens on Friday evening, June 17th.… Read full post »

Press Releases and Plagiarism

 by Donna M. Carbone/freelance writer and owner of Write For You, LLC

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Andrea Conte to appear in Burn Notice and Necessary Roughness

The Burt Reynolds Institute for Film & Theatre (BRIFT) has fine tuned the abilities of many actors over the past years. Whether here on the East Coast or out Hollywood way, BRIFT alumni are garnering much deserved recognition f/… Read full post »

The Burt Reynolds Institute for Film and Theatre (BRIFT) recently announced that four films showcasing the talents of BRIFT alumni were featured at film festivals throughout the State. 

Turkles, a kid friendly family feature written and directed by well-known Palm Beach County filmmaker Fran… Read full post »