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"10 Questions: Dennis Haysbert Goes From Black President to Voice of Allstate, Now Taking On Broadway"
July 29, 2010
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From portraying President David Palmer on TV\'s \'24\' and Jonas Blane on the series \'The Unit,\' to his voice as the feature in the ubiquitous Allstate commercials, Dennis Haysbert has been a fixture on the small screen for years. Black Voices caught with the veteran actor as he makes his debut on the Great White Way.
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From portraying President David Palmer on TV\'s \'24\' and Jonas Blane on the series \'The Unit,\' to his voice as the feature in the ubiquitous Allstate commercials, Dennis Haysbert has been a fixture on the small screen for years. Black Voices caught with the veteran actor as he makes his debut on the Great White Way.
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Eddie Izzard on acting, activism, Mamet, and marathons
July 29, 2010
News from: R A C E
Eddie Izzard is best known as a transvestite standup comic. He is also a film, television, and Tony-nominated dramatic actor. He\'s a political activist for Britain\'s Labour Party; within 10 years he expects to run for mayor of London. Also an endurance athlete, he recently completed 43 marathons in 51 days to benefit Sport Relief, a charity that benefits the poorest and most vulnerable populations in the U.K. and across the globe.
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Eddie Izzard is best known as a transvestite standup comic. He is also a film, television, and Tony-nominated dramatic actor. He\'s a political activist for Britain\'s Labour Party; within 10 years he expects to run for mayor of London. Also an endurance athlete, he recently completed 43 marathons in 51 days to benefit Sport Relief, a charity that benefits the poorest and most vulnerable populations in the U.K. and across the globe.
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July 6, 2010
The "GO MAMET YOURSELF" Contest Winners Announced!
Topics:
Broadways Best Shows Blogs
Race
The "GO MAMET YOURSELF" Contest
Winners Announced!
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On May 24th, Broadway's Best Shows and RACE announced a contest celebrating the work of David Mamet. The "Go Mamet Yourself" Contest invited RACE and David Mamet fans to submit videos of themselves answering the question:
What's your favorite David Mamet quote?
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There were over 30 submissions sent in to win one of nearly a dozen prizes. Contestants participated both outside the doors of the Barrymore Theatre, where RACE is currently playing, as well as by submitting videos from home to the contest. Will Cantler, a casting director at Telsey + Company (which did casting for RACE) selected the winners of the competition.
The following individuals have been awarded prizes for their participation:
Grand Prize Winner (1):
PRIZE - A pair of tickets to see RACE (starring Eddie Izzard, Dennis Haysbert, Afton C. Williamson, and Richard Thomas) on Broadway JULY 22nd, 2010 and have an exclusive photo op. with the new cast backstage.
John P's Video
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July 6, 2010
The "GO MAMET YOURSELF" Contest Winners Announced!
Topics:
Broadways Best Shows Blogs
Race
The "GO MAMET YOURSELF" Contest
Winners Announced!
_________________________________________________________________________
On May 24th, Broadway's Best Shows and RACE announced a contest celebrating the work of David Mamet. The "Go Mamet Yourself" Contest invited RACE and David Mamet fans to submit videos of themselves answering the question:
What's your favorite David Mamet quote?
_________________________________________________________________________
There were over 30 submissions sent in to win one of nearly a dozen prizes. Contestants participated both outside the doors of the Barrymore Theatre, where RACE is currently playing, as well as by submitting videos from home to the contest. Will Cantler, a casting director at Telsey + Company (which did casting for RACE) selected the winners of the competition.
The following individuals have been awarded prizes for their participation:
Finalists (5):
PRIZE - A pair of tickets to see RACE on Broadway with the new cast
Ashley H's Video
Scott's Video
Sarah's Video
Chelsea E's Video
Ross D's Video
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