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Cast Features Rising Young TV & Film Stars Kenton Duty, Daniel Flaherty, Katherine McNamara; Original Soundtrack Songs Also Performed by Key Cast Members

In recognition of National Bullying Prevention Month (October) and its ongoing commitment to bullying prevention through Stop Bullying: Speak Up, Cartoon Network will present the world television premiere of CONTEST, a new, feature-length live-action movie drama, on Sunday, Oct. 6, at 6 p.m. (ET/PT). Featuring a cast of rising young actors from popular television series and movies, CONTEST (rated TV-PG-LV) explores themes of trust, forgiveness, loyalty and redemption presented in a story about a bully who learns to appreciate and understand others not like himself, and a victim who accepts that true friendship can result from unlikely circumstances. The television premiere event will be followed immediately with a live online Q&A at StopBullyingSpeakUp.com with author and family expert Rosalind Wiseman (Masterminds & Wingmen, Queen Bees & Wannabes) to discuss issues presented within the film, and recommendations on how kids, parents and educators can most effectively address bullying in their own schools & neighborhoods.

Sabrina Song Shares Contemplative Debut LP 'You Could Stay In One Spot, and I'd Love Photo Sabrina Song Shares Contemplative Debut LP 'You Could Stay In One Spot, and I'd Love You The Same'
by Josh Sharpe - June 07, 2024

Brooklyn-based alt-pop singer-songwriter and producer Sabrina Song shares her existential, expansive debut full-length album You Could Stay In One Spot, and I'd Love You The Same out everywhere now, alongside the refreshing, calm track 'Before And After.' Listen to the new album!...


Review: THE HOT WING KING at Circuit Playhouse Photo Review: THE HOT WING KING at Circuit Playhouse
by Kevin Shaw - May 16, 2024

A couple of months ago, newly elected Memphis Mayor Paul Young, in partnership with the African American Mayors Association, announced the launch of the Black Mayor’s Coalition on Crime which is an initiative to “harness the collective power of black mayors across the nation to fight crime.”...


Video: Courtney Stapleton Performs 'Soul Fly' From AVALON Photo Video: Courtney Stapleton Performs 'Soul Fly' From AVALON
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2024

Filmed live at the Avalon First Look Concert in London, watch Courtney Stapleton (Beauty and the Beast, Six, Dear Evan Hansen, Love Never Dies in Concert), perform the powerful lament 'Soul Fly', in the latest preview of the new UK folk-pop musical, Avalon. Check out the video here!...


Broward County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services Names Winner of Recycled Ar Photo Broward County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services Names Winner of Recycled Art Poster Contest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2024

In honor of the School Nutrition Association’s National School Breakfast Week and National Nutrition Month, Broward County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services sponsored a Recycled Art Poster Contest for students to promote the District’s wellness policy. Learn more!...


Review: Marissa Mulder's SWINGIN' ON A STAR Swings & Soars at The Cutting Room Photo Review: Marissa Mulder's SWINGIN' ON A STAR Swings & Soars at The Cutting Room
by Rob Lester - June 08, 2024

A wonderful singer, wonderful Jimmy Van Heusen melodies, and Jon Weber as M.D.: An ideal combination. What can I say about Marissa Mulder's June 2 performance of SWINGIN' ON A STAR at the Cutting Room? In a word, bravo....


Filmed WAITRESS Musical Will Come to UK Cinemas Next Month Photo Filmed WAITRESS Musical Will Come to UK Cinemas Next Month
by Stephi Wild - May 09, 2024

The filmed version of Waitress will be released in UK cinemas next month! The musical, starring Sara Bareilles as Jenna, will be screened across the country on 20 June 2024....


Rhea Norwood, Layton Williams, and More Will Join CABARET in London Photo Rhea Norwood, Layton Williams, and More Will Join CABARET in London
by Stephi Wild - May 07, 2024

New principal casting has been announced for the West End production of CABARET at the KIT KAT CLUB. Learn more about the cast here! ...


Winners And Finalists Announced for WRITE OUT LOUD 2024 Songwriting Competition Photo Winners And Finalists Announced for WRITE OUT LOUD 2024 Songwriting Competition
by A.A. Cristi - June 10, 2024

Winners of the Write Out Loud contest, created by Taylor Louderman and Benjamin Rauhala, have been announced. The competition celebrates emerging musical theater talent....


Concord Theatricals Launches SING LIKE A SPONGE: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Contest Photo Concord Theatricals Launches SING LIKE A SPONGE: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Contest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2024

Concord Theatricals is launching SING LIKE A SPONGE: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL contest for Title 1 Schools. Learn more and see how to apply!...


Festival of New Jewish Plays is Coming to The Colonial Theatre in August Photo Festival of New Jewish Plays is Coming to The Colonial Theatre in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 02, 2024

Berkshire Theatre Group, Jewish Plays Project and plays2gather will present the Festival of New Jewish Plays this summer. Learn how to purchase tickets! ...


Stephen Schuch Wins Davenport's First $1000 Sing Off Contest Photo Stephen Schuch Wins Davenport's First $1000 Sing Off Contest
by A.A. Cristi - May 02, 2024

Singer/songwriter/pianist Stephen Schuch wowed the audience and judges with his piano playing and singing of A Song For You and became the winner of the first week of Davenports $1000 Sing Off in the Pop category. ...


Barry Bostwick to Host THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW at Kings Theatre Photo Barry Bostwick to Host THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW at Kings Theatre
by Josh Sharpe - May 10, 2024

The Rocky Horror Picture Show will come to life at Kings Theatre on Halloween this year as part of its 49th Anniversary Spectacular Tour. Actor Barry Bostwick will host this live interactive musical comedy experience. This stop on the tour is one of over 40 stops in cities across the country where t...


HANDS ON A HARDBODY Comes to Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati in June Photo HANDS ON A HARDBODY Comes to Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati in June
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2024

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati will close its 2023-2024 Season with the regional musical revival of the fan favorite Hands on a Hardbody....


Interview: Austen Danielle Bohmer and Lauren Samuels on Bringing WICKED to Toronto Photo Interview: Austen Danielle Bohmer and Lauren Samuels on Bringing WICKED to Toronto
by Lauren Gienow - June 04, 2024

From June 5th until July 24th, the touring production of the hit Broadway Musical WICKED will be at Mirvish’s Princess of Wales Theatre. For over 20 years now, the songs, comedy, message, and heart of this musical have been captivating audiences with 'The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz.' Broadway...


Photos: Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts Celebrate the Winners of  Photo Photos: Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts Celebrate the Winners of WRITING THE WAVE
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2024

On Friday, May 17th Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts hosted the winners of WRITING THE WAVE: See photos from the event.  ...


Barry Bostwick to Host THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW at Kings Theatre Photo Barry Bostwick to Host THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW at Kings Theatre
by Josh Sharpe - May 10, 2024

The Rocky Horror Picture Show will come to life at Kings Theatre on Halloween this year as part of its 49th Anniversary Spectacular Tour. Actor Barry Bostwick will host this live interactive musical comedy experience. This stop on the tour is one of over 40 stops in cities across the country where t...


October Project Releases Fifth Full-Length Album, The Ghost Of Childhood, Available M Photo October Project Releases Fifth Full-Length Album, The Ghost Of Childhood, Available May 3
by A.A. Cristi - May 01, 2024

Get ready for OCTOBER PROJECT's new full-length album, THE GHOST OF CHILDHOOD. The band's latest work will be available from May 3rd on all streaming platforms....


GASLIGHTING IS MY LOVE LANGUAGE Comes to the Hollywood Fringe Festival Photo GASLIGHTING IS MY LOVE LANGUAGE Comes to the Hollywood Fringe Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 09, 2024

Gaslighting is My Love Language, a new darkly comedic solo show, has been announced as part of the 2024 Hollywood Fringe Festival....


Tiffany Smith and Vondexter Montegut II Star in the World Premiere of THE SPHERE OF F Photo Tiffany Smith and Vondexter Montegut II Star in the World Premiere of THE SPHERE OF FIXED STARS IN THE HEAVENS
by A.A. Cristi - May 02, 2024

TIFFANY SMITH and VONDEXTER MONTEGUT II star in the world premiere of THE SPHERE OF FIXED STARS IN THE HEAVENS by J. HOLTHAM at Hollywood Fringe....


ELLA THE UNGOVERNABLE By David McDonald to be Presented at Theater for the New City Photo ELLA THE UNGOVERNABLE By David McDonald to be Presented at Theater for the New City
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2024

ELLA THE UNGOVERNABLE by David McDonald will be presented at TNC this summer. Learn how to purchase tickets....


Key City Public Theatre To Present New Works This Memorial Day Photo Key City Public Theatre To Present New Works This Memorial Day
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2024

Key City Public Theatre supports new work and local artists this month with Sips & Scripts, PlayCraft Originals, and IMPROV-A-GANZA, offering a unique look into the theatre development process. Learn more!...


Berkshire Theatre Group Announces Late Summer Events at the Colonial and A CHRISTMAS Photo Berkshire Theatre Group Announces Late Summer Events at the Colonial and A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2024

Berkshire Theatre Group has announced late summer events including performances of A CHRISTMAS CAROL....


Patricia Milton's Play ACCUSED! Opens This July At Central Works Photo Patricia Milton's Play ACCUSED! Opens This July At Central Works
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2024

Patricia Milton's play ACCUSED! opens on July 13 at Central Works, marking the final comic caper in the series. ...


Teatro Paraguas Will Host a Poetry Reading and Book Launch with Jane Lipman Photo Teatro Paraguas Will Host a Poetry Reading and Book Launch with Jane Lipman
by Stephi Wild - May 08, 2024

Teatro Paraguas will present a poetry reading with Jane Lipman, and a book launch of in every peach the  taste of thunder, a new collection of haiku published by Hummingbird Hollow Press, complete with Gary Lund's original and whimsical drawings....


Applications Are Open For American Traditions 2025 Competition Photo Applications Are Open For American Traditions 2025 Competition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2024

Applications are now open for the 2025 American Traditions Competition. Learn how to apply. ...






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