DATE: February 25, 2015
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Jody Leshinsky, Broward Cultural Division,
TEL: 954-357-7463
E-MAIL: jleshinsky@broward.org
Terri Lynn, Cirque Productions
TEL: 954-677-1030
E-MAIL: TerriPR@gmail.com
BROWARD COUNTY, FL - In the spirit of celebrating creativity and world-class entertainment, Broadway director and Broward resident Neil Goldberg, founder of the internationally-renowned Cirque Dreams entertainment brand and production company, is donating his talent and theatrical expertise to Broward 100 - Celebrating the Art of Community. Goldberg, with the resources of his production company based in Pompano Beach, has agreed to direct and produce the theatrical performance part of Duende, the culminating event of Broward County's year-long centennial celebration. In concert with other Broward 100 performances, events and family-friendly activities, this unprecedented, Broadway-style stage spectacle will be presented on October 2nd and 3rd, 2015 at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Goldberg's engagement marks a pivotal point in the evolution of "Duende," a concept developed by the "Creative Minds" team of Broward 100. "Neil Goldberg brings the highest level of creativity and production in showcasing and celebrating the unique talent of Broward County. We are honored to have Neil leading the inauguration of this annual signature event," said Tim Ryan, Mayor of Broward County.
"I'm excited to produce a show that engages the ordinary, extraordinary, unique and unexpected wealth of community resources," said Goldberg. Over the next several months, he will spearhead the search and development of local and international talent in the performing and visual arts to combine with celebrity artists in a one-of-a-kind performance and entertainment production that will perform to audiences on stage at Broward Center's Au-Rene Theater.
Auditions will be held Monday, March 9 through Wednesday, March 18, by appointment, at Dream Studios, 1985 NW 18th Street, Pompano Beach, Florida, 33069. To set an audition appointment, contact: broward100@cirqueproductions.com.
The artistic search and casting call is open to all creative disciplines including theater and dance companies, opera, symphony, bands, choirs, street performers, poets, artists, specialty acts, singers, dancers (ballet, hip-hop, ballroom, tap, jazz, contemporary, etc. ), performance troupes, musicians, actors, audio/visual, visual artists, technology advancements and every other creative talent. Auditions are open to performers, artists and dreamers of all ages. More than 20 disciplines will be selected to compose this premier theatrical event.
Each South Florida participant, entity or organization cast in the show will receive local and national recognition, perform on stage with celebrity talent and have their skills showcased and directed in a high-caliber world-class production. Additionally, artists will be compensated, along with the opportunity to receive a $10,000 enrichment gift sponsored by the Neil Goldberg Dream Foundation, voted by the audience during the live performances.
For additional information visit Broward 100 Audition Notice.
About Neil Goldberg
Cirque Dreams Founder, Broadway Director, Theatrical Producer
The New York Daily News proclaims "There have only been a hand full of shows that have generated an exclamation point as assertive as the ones created and directed by Neil Goldberg."
To date, Neil Goldberg's imaginative entertainment, unique productions and creative shows have been presented in more than 350 U.S. cities, 20 countries and attended by over 50 million people. Now in its 21styear, Goldberg's world renowned Cirque Dreams entertainment brand has garnered the praise of critics throughout the country including USA Today, New York Times, CNN, Today Show and Fox and Friends. His shows have appeared on Broadway, the Kennedy Center and in partnerships with Broadway Across America, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Sony ATV Music, Armed Forces Entertainment, Disney, Busch Gardens and Six Flags Theme Parks, MGM, Hard Rock, Harrah's, Caesars and Hilton Hotels and Casinos worldwide. Goldberg has designed and created productions for two Super Bowls, the NBA, Miss Universe, NBC, ABC, CBS and 2 PBS Television specials. He's produced and directed shows with Marvin Hamlisch and the National Symphony, YoungArts 25th celebration at Bayfront Park, NYC's Ziegfeld Theatre & MoMA, Broward Center's 20th Anniversary, and AmEx's Centennial Celebration. Also produced shows for Fortune 500 companies including Exxon Mobil, GM, McKesson, GE, Microsoft, PepsiCo, Met Life and IBM. In So Florida, Neil conceived, owned and operated Parties by Neil, Entertainment Etc, Creative Cloths, the Zanadu Dance Company and other creative entities that were a conglomerate of one of the country's largest full-service entertainment, management and theatrical production companies. His 20,000 sq. ft. Dream Studios production complex in Pompano Beach, FL designs, develops, rehearses, produces and manufactures every entertainment component in each of his shows from music to costumes. The Neil Goldberg Dream Foundation was established to support and enrich the pursuit of young artists and dreams.
About Broward 100 - Celebrating the Art of Community Partners
'Broward 100 - Celebrating the Art of Community' is a yearlong, community-wide celebration that began in October 2014. Broward 100 will commemorate Broward County's centennial with bold, innovative art and performance projects that attract visitors and bring Broward residents together using our arts, sports and recreation venues, natural attractions and incredible diversity to creatively bridge, bond and build their communities. The celebration will be steeped in historical perspective and more importantly, will look toward the future. For more information, email Broward100@broward.org. Follow Broward 100 on Facebook.com/BrowardCounty100, Twitter.com/Broward100, and Instagram.com/BrowardArts.
About the Broward Cultural Division
Broward Cultural Division is a local arts agency, one of thousands across the U.S. providing financial, technical and marketing assistance to artists and arts organizations. Broward County has more than 1.8 million residents, 13.4 million visitors, 10,000 artists, 6,523 arts-related businesses employing 23,497 people, 823 not-for-profit cultural organizations and 31 cities, some of which operate their own arts councils and public art programs. For more information about the Broward Cultural Division, call 954-357-7457.
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About the Community Foundation of Broward
Founded in 1984, the Community Foundation of Broward's mission is to provide leadership on community solutions, and foster philanthropy that connects people who care with causes that matter. A public nonprofit organization with more than 450 charitable Funds and agency endowments representing $173 million, it has distributed $72 million to support community solutions over the past 30 years. As a community leader, it convenes citizens around critical issues, and builds the capacity of the nonprofit sector to respond to these issues. Visit cfbroward.org for more information.
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