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Frank is the recent recipient of the Arts Award for outstanding achievement as Performing Artist & Arts Educator inWestchester County

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BLOOD TYPE: RAGU JUST COMPLETED A SUCCESSFUL RUN FOR THE METROPOLISPORT COMPANY AT THE 14TH STREET THEATRE IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA.
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Atlanta Journal Constitution (the New York Times of Altanta)
Champion News (DeKalb County) Atlanta
Vox Teen Newspaper: The Voice of Our Generation
Creative Loafing Radio Review
Metropolisport Press Release
Metropolisport Theatre Company
New York Press Release
Ragu Audience Testimonials
Pictures from Altanta Run

ITALIAN-AMERICAN WRITERS ASSOCIATION
June 14 at 6:00 PM
Excerpts from Blood Type: RAGU will be performed at the
Cornelia Street Cafe in Manhattan

ITALIAN-AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER
Tuckahoe, NY
FALL PERFORMANCE TO BE ANNOUNCED

RIVERSPACE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
119 Main Street
Nyack, NY 10906
ENCORE PERFORMANCE TO BE ANNOUNCED

EXCITING NEWS!  As many of you may know, my one-man play Blood Type: RAGU has been a project near and dear to my heart for a few years now.  I am thrilled to announce that Producers Robert Dragotta has come on board to bring Blood Type: RAGU to an Off-Broadway venue.  Robert is a producing partner for Entertainment Events, Inc., a theatrical production touring company.  Among Robert Dragotta’s hugely successful productions are: Sarah Jones’ Bridge & Tunnel, Noises Off, Menopause the Musical, and Bombay Dreams, to name a few.    We are in the process of raising seed money for an Off-Broadway run of Blood Type: RAGU.  If you are interested in being part of this exciting opportunity at the ground level and would like to make a monetary pledge, we want to hear from you!  Thank you for your ongoing support as Blood Type: RAGU moves into this next exciting phase.  For more information regarding the investing process you may contact Robert Dragotta at Entertainment Events – 212-947-9300.  Entertainment Events website:  Entertainment Events

My show has also been mentioned in Professor Fred L. Gardaphe's new book From Wiseguys to Wisemen (The Gangster and Italian-American Masculinity).  The author analyzes my work and dedicates Chapter 10, pp. 205-207 to my show.  The chapter is entitled From Macho to Zero: Redesigning Italian-American Masculinities.  Thank you Fred and congratulations on your book! To purchase Fred's book log on to: Amazon.com. Click on my blog to read the excerpt.

Frank will be Program Director for the 2008 SUNY Purchase Summer Drama Youth Program.  Log on to SUNY Summer Youth Drama Program for more information.  The program serves students from the ages 11-17 and will run for three two week sessions from July 1 to August 8.  Frank will also be teaching the Fall session of adult acting classes at SUNY Purchase.  Classes will meet on Mondays 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM from September 22 to December 1, 2008.  Fee is $385.  For more info click here: SUNY PURCHASE or call 914-251-6508.

Frank Ingrasciotta has been recognized with the Arts Award presented by the Westchester Arts Council for his outstanding achievement and contributions as artist / educator for Westchester County.  The Arts Award is Westchester County’s most prestigious award recognizing individuals and organizations whose vision, commitment and leadership enrich Westchester, its communities and its citizens.  Past honorees include Nelson Rockefeller, Ruby Dee, Ossie Davis and Renata Scotto.  Click on to my blog for more information.