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In Celebration of Women's History Month, THE Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting, the Apollo Theater, AND New York Women in Film & Television present

Women in Entertainment: Behind the Scenes

On Monday, March 22, 2010, in celebration of Women's History Month, the Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting, the Apollo Theater's education program, and New York Women in Film & Television will present Women in Entertainment: Behind the Scenes - a panel featuring women who work behind the scenes in film, television, and theatre in New York City . The panel is free, open to the public, and will take place at the Apollo Theater.

The panel will be comprised of women who work in various areas of the City's entertainment industry as they share accounts from their unique experiences working as a stage manager, a documentary director, a theatrical producer, and a casting director. The panelists will also offer career advice to the audience on how best to break into the City's entertainment industry.

The discussion will be moderated by Nancy Giles, a contributor for CBS "Sunday News Sunday Morning." Panelists for Women in Entertainment: Behind the Scenes include:

Nicole Franklin - stage manager, "The Today Show;" editor, NBC's "Nightly News"

Amy Sewell - producer, Mad Hot Ballroom ; director, What's Your Point, Honey?

Winsome Sinclair - casting director, Malcolm X , Inside Man , Precious

Michele Steckler - senior vice president/senior producer, Disney Theatrical Group ( Mary Poppins , The Lion King )

PAT WEBER SONES - location manager, "Lipstick Jungle"

" New York City is home to a thriving entertainment industry, employing over 100,000 New Yorkers," Katherine Oliver, Commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting said. "Our office is committed to attracting new production business and working to ensure that a diverse group of New Yorkers have access to these positions through programs such as this panel and our 'Made in NY' Production Assistant Training Program - a series of free, full-time, month-long training programs developed with Brooklyn Workforce Innovations." For more information about these programs, visit nyc.gov/film .

"The Apollo's role as a catalyst, gathering place, and educational resource for the community builds on the Theater's rich history as a cultural and economic anchor to greater Harlem," said Apollo Theater President & CEO Jonelle Procope. "We are honored to work with the Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting and with New York Women in Film & Television to present this panel discussion."

The panel begins at 6:30 pm . Doors open at 6pm. Seating is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. RSVP to  rsvp@film.nyc.gov by Friday, March 19. Panelists are subject to change. The Apollo Theater is located at 253 West 125 th Street between Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvd and Frederick Douglass Blvd.

About the Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting

As the first film commission in the country, the Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting is the one-stop shop for all production needs in New York City. The agency markets the City as a prime location, provides premiere customer service to production companies and facilitates production throughout the five boroughs. To learn more, visit www.nyc.gov/film .

About the Apollo Theater

Celebrating 75 years as the Soul of American Culture, the Apollo Theater is one of Harlem's, New York City's, and America's most iconic and enduring cultural institutions. The Apollo was one of the first theaters in New York, and the country, to fully integrate, welcoming traditionally African-American and Hispanic populations in the audience. Since introducing the first Amateur Night contests in 1934, the Apollo Theater has played a major role in cultivating artists and in the emergence of innovative musical genres including jazz, swing, bebop, R&B, gospel, blues, soul, and hip-hop. Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holiday, Sammy Davis, Jr., James Brown, Bill Cosby, Gladys Knight, Michael Jackson, Luther Vandross, D'Angelo, Lauryn Hill, and countless others began their road to stardom on the Apollo's stage. Based on its cultural significance and architecture, the Apollo Theater received state and city landmark designation in 1983 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

About New York Women in Film & Television

New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT) is the preeminent entertainment industry association for women in New York City. NYWIFT is dedicated to helping women reach the highest levels of achievement film, television and new media, and promoting equity for women in these industries. NYWIFT produces over 50 innovative programs and special events annually. Its membership includes more than 1,900 women and men working in all areas of the entertainment business. NYWIFT is part of a network of 40 women in film organizations worldwide, representing more than 10,000 members.

If you are a member of the press and would like to cover the event, please RSVP to:

Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre, and Broadcasting

Marybeth Ihle: 212-669-7742; mihle@film.nyc.gov

For information about the Apollo Theater, please contact:

Nina Flowers: 212-531-5334; nina.flowers@apollotheater.org

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