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CBS News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
"Death! A Musical" produced entirely by kids opens at Minnesota Fringe Festival
The Minnesota Fringe festival brings over 100 performing arts performances to over a dozen metro venues, and one of this year's shows is produced entirely by kids. Inside the Phoenix Theater, Director Gabriel Shen is running rehearsal for the musical they wrote last year as a 12-year-old called "Death! A Musical." "Adults rarely talk about death even when people around them are dying, it's still an uncomfortable topic," Shen said. "Every single person will be exposed to it at some point, many when they're very young and it's important to learn about it and not be afraid to talk about it." Vivienne Steele plays the show's protagonist, Alana Hemming. "The show isn't scary, even though it's called 'Death.' It's more humorous and it teaches you a lot," Steele said. The show features 20 mostly middle school-aged kids. "It can be chaotic at some times, but we're all also kids still, so that's kind of expected," Steele said. "I think Gabriel is doing a very good job and the fact that they were able to write this musical is really impressive." The musical score is coming alive under the direction of Orchestrator Angela Steiner. She and Shen's parents are the adults assisting the musical. It's easy to see the confidence, creativity and community coming alive. For Shen, their career path could take any number of avenues, but they aren't focused on Broadway. "All the skills that I'm learning from this production are going to be very helpful with whatever I do in the future," they said. The musical depicts what young people are capable of. "They actually think about things," Shen said. "Oftentimes a lot more than adults. And they spend a lot of time reflecting and thinking and they have important thoughts and their thoughts aren't simple." The musical about death is living proof that there's plenty to learn from young people. "Death! A Musical" is playing at the Southern Theatre starting Friday.
The Herald Scotland
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Dawn Steele on the 'daunting' prospect of her Fringe debut
She is about to make her debut appearance at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in a play which will also mark her return to the stage for the first time in more than a decade. Read more: The actress says the chance to appear in the play came at 'the right time,' ahead of her 50th birthday later this year, at a time when she was affected by the downturn in Britain's TV drama industry. It will also realise her growing ambitions to become part of the Fringe after attending numerous shows with friends in recent years and a desire to return to the stage. Dawn Steele will be appearing in the Fringe play Skye at Summerhall. (Image: Supplied) Steele is preparing to play a number of characters in Skye, a chilling family mystery, set on the Hebridean island of the same name 30 years ago. She will be taking centre stage in the debut play by award-winning author and Fringe producer Ellie Keel. Dawn Steele has been most recently seen on screen in the crime drama Granite Harbour. (Image: Newsquest) Steele will be starring opposite fellow Glaswegian James Robinson, who played the young William Wallace in Braveheart, in Skye, part of Summerhall's Fringe theatre programme. The play will be Steele's first stage work since she appeared in the comedy thriller A Perfect Murder, an adaptation of the best-selling Peter James novel, in 2014. Previous roles included the John Byrne plays Cuttin' a Rug and Tutti Frutti, the latter with the National Theatre of Scotland and David Harrower. Speaking to The Herald during a break in rehearsals, Steele said: 'I've not done any theatre for quite a long time. 'It's not really been a choice, but is just the way it's worked out. I'd love to do more theatre, but I just don't get asked. 'I was sent this play by my agent as Ellie, the writer, wanted to hear it read out loud before. She has produced a lot of theatre but this is her first play. 'When I read it, I did think: 'If they ask me to do this, I'm going to have to say yes.' 'In a way, I was scared. I thought 'I hope they don't ask me to do this. It's very wordy, it's a two-hander and I'll be on stage for a whole hour.' 'But I was just really compelled by the script. It felt quite magical to me.' Skye focuses on the main character of Annie and her siblings after they see a ghostly vision of their father on a beach four years after this death. Steele said: 'The play is about an incident that happened on Skye when the children were young, which changes the course of their lives. Annie retells the story with the help of her brother Brawn. 'I don't want to give too much away, but I would say it's a cross between a ghost story and a thriller. 'It's ultimately about memory, how it plays tricks on you, particularly in a family context, and what people hold onto. 'When I read the script I got a real feeling for it and I really loved the character of Annie. I thought she would be a real challenge to play. 'A big part of the appeal is that it's going to be on at the Fringe, which I've been to a lot with friends over the last few years. 'Everything we saw last year was really good. I do remember thinking: 'I would really like to do something here.' When you see really good theatre you want to be up there.' Keel is bringing Skye to the Fringe after producing a number of previous plays at the festival, including Bullring Techno Makeout Jamz and The Last Show Before We Die. She made her name as an author last year with debut novel The Four, about a group of boarding school students bound by a chilling secret. Steele said: 'It feels daunting doing this play because I've not done theatre for a while, but it's not like I've never done theatre before. I've done a lot. "The last two-hander I did was Blackbird, which was pretty daunting. With anything that is a two-hander or a solo show it is pretty exposing. It was also a very challenging play. I remember thinking: 'Oh my god, I'm never going to get through it.' Before I knew it we were touring it around the country. 'The thought of doing new writing at the festival really appealed to me. It's been really interesting and challenging. We've been changing stuff on a daily basis. It's been a bit like doing stuff with John Byrne. The play has changed quite a lot, but for the better. 'I'm so used to TV, where the script is the script, and that is it. Theatre is much more collaborative than TV. There's more of a process. It's not just a case of turning up and doing your lines. 'It feels like this has come into my life at the right time. I'm going to be 50 later this year. It's going to be a real challenge, but I want to be challenged and I'm really prepared to take this on, because I feel I can do it. I'm jumping in head first. 'Were doing the play in a room with 140 seats. I won't have played in front of such a small crowd since I was in my mum and dad's living room. 'All of those things are quite scary, but it's also why I want to do it. It's getting me back into the rehearsal room and doing what I really loved in the first place about acting before I got into TV. I obviously love working in TV, but it is very different. Theatre and TV are two very different beasts." Steele, who has previously starred in Hoby City, Wild at Heart and River City, has been seen on screen most recently in the crime dramas Shetland and Granite Harbour, with filming due to get underway on the next series of the latter shortly after the Fringe. However Steele admitted she jumped at the chance to return to the stage after her quietest ever spell for TV work recently. Steele said: 'I've worked my whole career. I've not stopped. I know I've been really lucky. 'But it's been really quiet recently. A lot of actors are not working at the moment. It is a bit of a buyer's market. People can pick and choose who they want. 'There is less money around. People are being very picky about what is getting made. There is just less getting made and there is less work. It just filters down. 'I'm not doing the play because I was desperate for work. I'm doing it because I really like the play. 'If there isn't a lot of work on the ground, when something comes along that makes me sit up and think 'this is really good' I'd be stupid not to do it.' To purchase tickets for the Fringe, please click here
USA Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Four LSU football players make Phil Steele's First-Team All-SEC squad
LSU football boasts one of the most talented rosters in college football, which is reflected in Phil Steele's All-SEC predictions. Steele, the author of Phil Steele's College Football 25 Preview, included four Tigers on his First-Team All-SEC roster. On offense, Garrett Nussmeier headlines the group with Steele giving Nussmeier the nod over Arch Manning and LaNorris Sellers. Nussmeier was joined by one of his top pass catchers -- dynamic slot wide receiver Aaron Anderson. Anderson, a former five-star, was LSU's leading wide receiver in 2024, catching 61 passes for 884 yards. Of LSU's five leading receivers from 2024, Anderson is the only returnee. That sets the redshirt junior up for a big year. On defense, linebacker Whit Weeks makes the cut. Weeks isn't just garnering All-SEC hype -- he's seen as a strong All-American candidate. Steele gave LSU its flowers on special teams with kick returner Barion Brown earning First-Team Honors, too. Brown is expected to be one of LSU's top difference-makers on offense, but he's dangerous on special teams. At Kentucky, Brown returned five kicks for touchdowns.
Mid East Info
22-07-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Asia Forestry & Garden Machinery & Tools Fair 2025: Leading the Way in Global Green Innovation
Asia Forestry & Garden Machinery & Tools Fair, formerly known as Guangzhou International Garden Machinery and Horticultural Tools Fair (GMF), was founded in 2008 and has successfully hosted 15 sessions. Over the years, it has attracted participation from over 2,000 renowned brand enterprises such as Steele, Husqvarna, Makita, EMAK, Hua sheng, Maruyama, and Yongjia, serving more than 300,000 professional visitors worldwide. With the continual advancement of globalization strategies, the forestry equipment, garden machinery, and garden tools industry has experienced rapid growth. To better support business cooperation and product promotion, GMF has been officially upgraded and renamed as the Asia Forestry & Garden Machinery & Tools Fair, establishing itself as one of Asia's premier trade platforms. Review of GMF 2024 The Asia Forestry & Garden Machinery & Tools Fair 2024 (originally the 15th GMF) took place at the Guangzhou Canton Fair Complex from May 10th to 12th, 2024, attracting 48,315 visitors. Over 200 renowned enterprises, including Husqvarna, Shengelia, Hunter, King Rain Irrigation, Zhan Jiang Beyond, and many more, showcased their innovations and products. Highlights included interactive demonstrations, business matching sessions, and specialized forums, creating an energetic and productive environment. GMF 2025 Highlights Expo Name: The 16th Asia Forestry & Garden Machinery & Tools Fair (GMF 2025) Expo Date: August 21st – 23rd, 2025 Expo Venue: Guangzhou International Sourcing Centre Complex, Pazhou, Guangzhou, China Number of Exhibitors: 300 enterprises Expected Audience: Over 40,000 professional buyers and visitors from more than 60 countries and regions. Featuring cutting-edge technologies and sustainable gardening solutions. Concurrent Events – Landscape Expo Asia 2025 – Asia Flower Expo 2025 These concurrent events create synergy, enhancing business opportunities across multiple related industries. Media Interaction Pre-Expo: Strategic partnerships with over 500 diverse media platforms, ensuring extensive global reach. During Expo: Live coverage and interactive sessions with 30+ mainstream media outlets. Post-Expo: Comprehensive summary reports covered by over 300 media partners.
Daily Record
22-07-2025
- Daily Record
Man appears in court over gangland salon fire after locals flee from torched building
Jordan Steele, 38, appeared in court charged with firearm offences after a beauty salon was torched in the gangland war. A man has appeared in court after a beauty salon was torched in a gangland f eud causing locals to have to flee their homes. Belle Cheveux, on Albert Street in Leith, burst into flames during the early hours of Thursday, March 6. It was one of the first targets in the gangland war that has been raging across Scotland in recent months. Jordan Steele, 38, of Edinburgh, appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, July 21, in connection with the incident. He was charged with firearms offences, including possessing a firearm without authorisation. Steele made no plea and was granted bail. His next appearance has not yet been confirmed. Another man has previously appeared in court also in connection with the incident in June. Owen Logan, 26, was arrested in a police raid as part of Police Scotland's Operation Portaledge investigation. Logan made no plea to a single charge of wilful fire-raising and was remanded in custody. A number of incidents have since taken place in Glasgow, Edinburgh and surrounding areas in recent months, with private homes and business premises targeted. Dubai based Mr Big, Ross McGill, has been waging war on Mark Richardson's mob and the Daniel clan since March after he was ripped off in a £500,000 cocaine deal when the buyer used fake bank notes. In the most serious of incidents, there was an attempted murder of one of Richardson's top associates. David McMillan, 54, was allegedly attacked with machetes outside his house on Pitcairn Grove in Edinburgh on Thursday, May 22. Three more arrests were made by cops probing a gangland war over the weekend, bringing the total number of Operation Portaledge arrests to 55. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. As well as Steele, a 26-year-man was charged in connection with damage at a property on Walter Scott Avenue in Edinburgh on Thursday, June 12, and a wilful fire-raising at a property on Jackson Way in Tranent on Friday, June 13. He will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal. Another 26-year-old man was charged in connection with two vehicle fires in Port Seton, which occurred on Sunday, May 18. He will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal.
