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08/27/2026

Video repost from WatchMojo

Timothy James Curry studied Drama & English at Birmingham University, & graduated with Combined Honors.
His first professional success was in the London production of “Hair”, followed by more work in the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Glasgow Citizens Repertory Company, & the Royal Court Theatre where he created the role of Dr. Frank-N-Furter in “The Rocky Horror Show”. He recreated the role in the Los Angeles & Broadway productions & starred in the movie.
The part almost didn’t exist the way we know it. Richard O’Brien first wrote Frank-N-Furter as a German scientist in a lab coat — it was Curry who helped rebuild him into the creature in the corset who spoke like the Queen.
The midnight crowds found it, dressed as him, threw the toast, did the Time Warp & never stopped.
51 years later it’s still playing, a weekly ritual that gave generations of people the same message from the man in the fishnets: come in, sit down, you’re home… & he was never just Frank.
Curry continued his career on the New York & London stages with starring roles in “Travesties”, “Amadeus”, “The Pirates of Penzance”, “The Rivals”, “Love for Love”, “Dalliance”, “The Threepenny Opera”, “The Art of Success”, & “My Favorite Year”. He also starred in the United States tour of “Me & My Girl”. He received two Tony Award nominations for best actor & won the Royal Variety Club Award as “Stage Actor of the Year”.
A composer & a singer, Curry toured the United States & Europe with his own band & released four albums on A&M Records.
He was Wadsworth in Clue, Pennywise in “It”, Darkness in Legend, Miss Hannigan’s rat of a brother in Annie, the concierge chasing Kevin through the Plaza.
After a stroke in 2012 took his ability to walk, he kept right on working — voice roles, & a 50th-anniversary celebration of Rocky Horror just last year, still meeting the fans who’d found themselves in his shadow.
Losing him right after Dolly is almost too cruel.
2 people who spent fifty years telling the odd ones out that they were exactly right as they were.
The midnight movie never ended. Neither will his legacy.

Bozena came to Launch in July & immediately signed with a top Canadian Model & Talent Agency She has proven even before ...
08/16/2026

Bozena came to Launch in July & immediately signed with a top Canadian Model & Talent Agency
She has proven even before the showcase that age is an attitude and kindness is your most attractive trait. Repost from Bozena Zag
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Seeing myself on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar Sweden feels surreal. This article reflects my journey—from being a content creator traveling the world, chasing the sun, and exploring life, to experiencing a transformative moment that changed everything. I promised the Universe to stop people-pleasing, trust my intuition, and live authentically. I returned to my body filled with gratitude for simply being alive, and from that point, my path as a model emerged after motherhood, leading me to this exciting pre-launch that encompasses more than just a course; it includes coaching, fashion, social media, and so much more!

I’m incredibly proud and excited to share this journey with you. I owe a debt of gratitude to my mentors and spiritual coaches and to the ladies at Entreprenistas, whose genuine care has guided me toward healing and success. This experience serves as a daily reminder that our true power comes from within, not from external validation.

I’m thankful to share this chapter of my story with the world and endlessly grateful for everyone who has been part of this journey. Here’s to growth, alignment, and trusting that the Universe’s plan is always greater than our own.

Location- West Hollywood
Photographer- Mitch Stone Mitch Stone Studio
Wardrobe- Aritzia heels Jimmy Choo , Victoria's Secret
Hairstylist - Dry Parlour Plus | YQG Luxury Hair Salon
Makeup- Bozena Zag

Cautionary tale If you use Ai to create a photo, flyer, song etc you’re showing disrespect to your fellow artists. It’s ...
08/15/2026

Cautionary tale
If you use Ai to create a photo, flyer, song etc you’re showing disrespect to your fellow artists.
It’s a really bad look in our industry to post ANYTHING using Ai. Please don’t destroy your career… the industry is looking at you and using AI will prevent many from working with you.
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ai is slop. It’s not creative.

It is unnecessary and horrific for the environment.
AI is powered by a very big and powerful computer/ data center. These computers, like any other, require a cooling system because the electricity that they use, produces heat. Your home laptops/computers have fans, but the computers made to generate AI require cooling via FRESHWATER!!!!! It’s also important to know that freshwater on planet Earth is NOT an infinite resource. A lot of us know, the majority of the Earth’s surface is water (71%). However, a very small percentage (2.5%) of that water is freshwater.
One data center that powers AI can use more than 100 million gallons of water in one year.

If you continue to ignorantly use AI, we will become witness to a future without freshwater much faster than you may think.

I want to touch grass. Have access to clean water. Keep America’s wildlife safe with nature reserves and farmland kept as farmland vs hundred up on hundreds of acreage being used to cool these monstrosities.

The cheap dopamine is not worth it.

Use real artists or skip it all together.

We lived a long time without artificial intelligence. I know it’s convenient. But every time you engage with AI, it learns. It’s why we’re seeing it replace jobs. Why it makes finding a job harder.

(Key points pulled from various articles on FB).

08/10/2026

One of Birgundi Baker’s first live performances of her music.
We met Birgundi in 2015 at a casting in Chicago. She was incredibly talented in acting singing and dance.
Fast forward to 2017 and
Birgundi had to decide between two different projects that could (and did) change the course of her life. One choice would include music, the other would delay her music career.
She chose the project that would delay her music, but build the right fan base and she accepted the part of Keisha on “The Chi”.
Later came the movie “Praise This” and the world discovered what we already knew, Birgundi is a phenomenal singer.
It’s a privilege to have a sideline seat watching the careers of our talent take off and a joy watching their dreams become reality ❤️

Kyle Patrick actor, aerialist, singer, dancer, Launch alum and mentor is stepping into another professional theatre run ...
08/09/2026

Kyle Patrick actor, aerialist, singer, dancer, Launch alum and mentor is stepping into another professional theatre run in “Heist”

Repost from Constellation Stage & Screen
💎 Meet the Heist team: Kyle Patrick as Ryan, aka Gilligan 💎

Kyle is overjoyed to be here, making his debut at Constellation Stage & Screen! Recent theatre credits include: Godspell (In a Pool) (Flint Rep), Little Shop of Horrors (IRT); American Psycho: The Musical (Kokandy); Dunsinane (National Theatre of Scotland); Antigone (The Barbican); The Boys in the Band (Windy City Playhouse); and Xanadu (Metropolis). Recent TV/Film credits include: Admissions (Kernel Productions); The Elkhorn Special (Redleg Films); Walter, Grace & The Submarine (Sodaman Films); You’re OUT! (Stay the Course); Subsurface (SoliFilm); Saturnalia (Fellpeller); Emperor of Ocean Park (MGM+); Chicago Med (NBC). When not acting, Kyle is likely upside down on his trapeze, writing/producing some new film, playing with his dog, or learning about something new! Kyle is proudly represented by Gray Talent Group.

See Kyle crack the code as Ryan September 3 - 20 at the Waldron Auditorium!

08/05/2026

Wow… Jack thank you.
In a world of skeptics (you being one lol) we work to convey what Launch is and why it’s different from other things out there.
Launch Showcase was created due to the struggle that we (the producers) and the talent we were trying to help, were having with trying to get in front of the people who had the means to get talent working in the entertainment industry in a way that actually worked.
We found that 21 years ago there was nothing out there that offered the things we knew were imperative… highly vetted well prepared talent given the platform to showcase their talents, network with and learn from top entertainment professionals in a welcoming non competitive environment, plus support after the showcase to solidify those connections as well as help navigating future auditions and decisions etc.
The other hurdle for most talent was lack of access to the right people in the industry without which, talent has no access to the type of work (that actually pays) due to the actors union controlling access to auditions and entertainment professionals having no time to look at submissions from unknown talent.
Your summary of your experience is exactly what we set out to achieve, and know Jack that we are still in your back pocket to help with your future endeavors.
So incredibly excited to see where all of these opportunities you have in front of you take you ❤️
We are officially part of your fan club.
Repost from jack west go follow him!

Repost for Katie Proctor Enterprises 2026 Audition Tour General InformationThe most wonderful time of the year will make...
08/04/2026

Repost for Katie Proctor Enterprises
2026 Audition Tour General Information
The most wonderful time of the year will make a triumphant return as Six Flags unveils the reimagined Holiday in the Park! This beloved seasonal tradition will usher in a dazzling new era of immersive holiday magic filled with entertainment, thrill rides, sparkling lights, and unforgettable moments for the whole family.
All talent MUST be local.

CONTRACT DETAILS:
Rehearsals: November 9 - 20, ‘26

Six Flags Great Adventure Performances(NJ & Philly area talent needed): November 21-22, 27-29, December 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 23, 26-31, 2026, January 1-3, 2027

Six Flags Over Georgia Performances: November 21-25, 27-29, December 5-6, 12-13, 19-23, 26-31, 2026, January 1-3, 2027
Salary: $16+ / hour (dependent upon park location)
All ethnicities. All ages 18+
For details go to the link in Katie Proctor Enterprises

Congratulations Dana Mauro It’s truly a joy to watch your career taking off. We know the mountains you’ve climbed both ...
08/03/2026

Congratulations Dana Mauro
It’s truly a joy to watch your career taking off. We know the mountains you’ve climbed both professionally and health wise to achieve so many amazing milestones in your career (no more car crashes please 🙏).
We’re excited to watch these new opportunities take you to incredible places!!! 😊
Repost from Axial Theatre
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Axial Theatre welcomes Dana Mauro as our new Associate Artistic Director!

Originally from Tampa, Florida, Dana made her professional debut as Alicia in Larissa FastHorse’s The Thanksgiving Play at Jobsite Theater, one of the first professional resident theater companies to produce the play with FastHorse closely involved throughout the process.

After touring South Florida with Fantasy Theatre Factory as both an actor and marketing assistant, Dana made her way to New York City, where she’s quickly become a familiar face behind the scenes and on stage. She recently appeared as Ms. Buckley in Peter Nason’s award-winning T.O.Y. at the Tampa Fringe Festival and stage managed S*x on the Beach by W. John Thompson during The Chain Theatre’s Summer One-Act Festival.

Dana has also been part of the Axial Theatre family, reading stage directions for The Widow Underwood by Rita Anderson and Vanya Down the Shore by Michael Puzzo. When she’s not making theater, you’ll find her studying at Michael Howard Studios, serving as House Manager and coordinating Free Community Events at Reverie Room NYC, or enthusiastically supporting new work wherever she can.

We’re delighted to have Dana joining Co-AD’s Cady McClain and John Hickok as part of the Axial community and look forward to many more collaborations ahead.

Dana Mauro johnnygram75 Cady McClain

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