ScreenplayLab Calendar - Past Events

ScreenPlayLab Industry Mixer in Beverly Hills Monday, June 15th, 2009, 6:30pm to 9:30pm FREE! Click here to RSVP
Robin Rowe	Gabrielle Pantera	It's Gabrielle's Birthday! Come join the fun at ScreenPlayLab's monthly industry mixer.
It's been called the most fun, positive and engaging of all the Hollywood industry networking events. Mingle with industry players in all aspects of the business...writers, actors, producers, managers, composers, more. ScreenPlayLab is the most helpful group in Hollywood. Meet us at the secret backroom at Sharky's Mexican Grill. Inexpensive Mexican food. $3 margaritas!
Sharky's Mexican Grill The Backroom 435 N. Beverly Dr. and Santa Monica, Beverly Hills PARKING: Park across the street in the city garage for $3 after 6pmSmoking is not permitted at any ScreenPlayLab event

ABC Disney Fellowships and Jobs Q&A Sunday, May 17th, 2009, 2pm to 5pm FREE! Click here to RSVP

Frank Gonzalez speaking to a packed house at ScreenPlayLab.

ABC Disney Writing Fellowship director Frank Gonzalez. ScreenPlayLab's most popular annual event. Don't miss it! Presentation and Q&A. Opportunity to ask questions about how to get a job at ABC Disney and what it's like to work there. ABC Disney Writing Fellowship winners become paid staff writers for a year at Disney. There are ABC Disney fellowships for actors, directors and other roles. Many past winners have become studio executives.

Fine Arts Theatre 8556 Wilshire Blvd Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Parking in Flynt Building $2 with validation Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenPlayLab event

ScreenPlayLab Industry Mixer in Beverly Hills Monday, May 11th, 2009, 6:30pm to 9:30pm FREE! Click here to RSVP
Robin Rowe	Gabrielle Pantera	It's where everyone asks, what can I do for you?
It's been called the most fun, positive and engaging of all the Hollywood industry networking events. Mingle with industry players in all aspects of the business...writers, actors, producers, managers, composers, more. ScreenPlayLab is the most helpful group in Hollywood. Meet us at the secret backroom at Sharky's Mexican Grill. Inexpensive Mexican food. $3 margaritas!
Sharky's Mexican Grill The Backroom 435 N. Beverly Dr. and Santa Monica, Beverly Hills PARKING: Park across the street in the city garage for $3 after 6pmSmoking is not permitted at any ScreenPlayLab event

FREE! Click here to RSVP
Robin Rowe	Gabrielle Pantera	ScreenPlayLab Industry Mixer in Beverly Hills
Mingle with industry players in all aspects of the business...writers, actors, producers, managers, composers, more. ScreenPlayLab is the most upbeat positive group in Hollywood. Meet us at the secret backroom at Sharky's Mexican Grill. Inexpensive Mexican food. $3 margaritas!
Monday, April 20th, 2009, 6:30pm to 9:30pm Sharky's Mexican Grill The Backroom 435 N. Beverly Dr. and Santa Monica, Beverly Hills PARKING: Park across the street in the city garage for $3 after 6pm Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenPlayLab event

Monday, March 16th, 2009, 6:30pm to 9:30pm Click here to RSVP, FREE!
Robin Rowe	Gabrielle Pantera	ScreenPlayLab Industry Mixer in Beverly Hills
Mingle with upbeat industry players in all aspects of the business...writers, actors, filmmakers, managers, more. Dozens have signed agent representation or made studio and network connections on ScreenPlayLab referrals. Meet us at the secret backroom at Sharky's Mexican Grill. Inexpensive Mexican food. $3 margaritas!
Sharky's Mexican Grill The Backroom 435 N. Beverly Dr. (South of Little Santa Monica) Beverly Hills PARKING: Park across the street in the city garage for $2 after 6pm Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenPlayLab event

Monday, Feb. 23rd, 2009, 6:30pm to 9:30pm FREE with RSVP
Robin Rowe	Gabrielle Pantera	ScreenPlayLab Industry Mixer
Mingle with upbeat industry players in all aspects of the business...writers, actors, filmmakers, managers, more. Dozens have signed agent representation or made studio and network connections on ScreenPlayLab referrals. Meet us at the secret backroom at Sharky's Mexican Grill. Inexpensive Mexican food. $3 margaritas!
Sharky's Mexican Grill The Backroom 435 N. Beverly Dr. (South of Little Santa Monica) Beverly Hills PARKING: Park across the street in the city garage for $2 after 6pm Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenPlayLab event

Monday, Jan. 26th, 2009, 6:30pm to 9:30pm FREE with RSVP
Robin Rowe	Gabrielle Pantera	ScreenPlayLab Industry Mixer
Mingle with upbeat industry players in all aspects of the business...writers, actors, filmmakers, managers, more. Dozens have signed agent representation or made studio and network connections on ScreenPlayLab referrals. Meet us at the secret backroom at Sharky's Mexican Grill. Inexpensive Mexican food. $3 margaritas!
Sharky's Mexican Grill The Backroom 435 N. Beverly Dr. (South of Little Santa Monica) Beverly Hills PARKING: Park across the street in the city garage for $2 after 6pm Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenPlayLab event

Free Linux Laptops for Artists
Robin Rowe		A request from Robin Rowe... Give us your old surplus Windows Me or Windows 2000 laptop so we can install the latest Linux software and give it to an artist who desperately needs it.
Many struggling Hollywood artists need a basic laptop to go online to check email and access casting notices or job boards. It's difficult to get by using a free computer at the library. If you have an obsolete surplus Windows laptop please give it to ScreenPlayLab so we can install the latest Linux software on it and give it to an actor, writer or musician who desperately needs it. Don't have an old laptop, yet want to help artists? ScreenPlayLab accepts donations in increments of $25 to buy new Wi-Fi PCM cards to install in old laptops. Contact me at Robin@ScreenPlayLab.com.

Happy Holidays from ScreenPlayLab!
Robin Rowe	Gabrielle Pantera	A message from Robin and Gabrielle...
Our next planned event is a mixer sometime in January in Beverly Hills. You can read our articles every week at Hollywood Today. Robin is the film editor and Gabrielle is the book and DVD features editor. Robin also writes for the Motion Picture Editors Guild Magazine and Linux Journal.

Tuesday, Dec. 16th, 2008, 6:30pm to 9:30pm FREE with RSVP
Robin Rowe	Gabrielle Pantera	ScreenPlayLab Industry Mixer and Robin's Birthday
Mingle with upbeat industry players in all aspects of the business...writers, actors, filmmakers, managers, more. Dozens have signed agent representation or made studio and network connections on ScreenPlayLab referrals. Meet us at the secret backroom at Sharky's Mexican Grill. Inexpensive Mexican food. $3 margaritas!
Sharky's Mexican Grill The Backroom 435 N. Beverly Dr. (South of Little Santa Monica) Beverly Hills PARKING: Park across the street in the city garage for $2 after 6pm Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenPlayLab event

Sunday, December 14th, 2008, 4:30pm to 6pm Networking at 4pm FREE with RSVP
David Twohy	Featured Speaker 4:30pm-6pm Writer-director David Twohy [IMDB].
Named "one of the 100 most creative people in Hollywood" by Entertainment Weekly magazine, David Twohy is a writer and director of feature films. A member of the Directors' Guild, the Writers' Guild, and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, his is the creative mind behind such notable films as THE FUGITIVE, G. I. JANE, PITCH BLACK, and THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK. David Twohy with Judi Dench and Thandie Newton
Raleigh Studios Enter at Van Ness Gate 5300 Melrose Avenue (across from Paramount) Hollywood, California Free parking available on the street Parking on the lot, if available, costs $5 Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenplayLab event

Sunday, December 14th, 2008, 3pm to 4pm Networking at 2:30pm FREE with RSVP
Mark Stasiuk	Featured Speaker 3-4pm Visual effects expert Mark Stasiuk on the visual effects of NATIONAL TREASURE 2 and other films with digital water.
ScreenPlayLab and the Linux Movies Group present RealFlow expert Mark Stasiuk. In January 2008, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences granted a Technical Achievement Award to the creators of RealFlow software in recognition of its contribution to feature film effects. Most big budget feature films today are produced using free operating system software called Linux.
Raleigh Studios Enter at Van Ness Gate 5300 Melrose Avenue (across from Paramount) Hollywood, California Free parking available on the street Parking on the lot, if available, costs $5 Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenplayLab event

Thursday, Nov. 20th, 2008, 8:30pm to 10pm GET PROGRAM AND FREE TICKET!
	Robin Rowe Presents COMEDY WALK A free show with comedians from clubs, television, movies and radio.
Special Screening at 8pm of WEST BANK STORY, the Oscar-winning short that explores peace in the Middle East from the perspective of competing falafel stands. A Los Angeles Times "Best Bet". A Hollywood Today selection. COMEDY WALK is the biggest free comedy event in the world.  This month's theme: "Comedy for Peace". Comedians take a look at the Middle East and other opportunities for world peace. Don't miss the nearby Downtown Culture Walk with art and music earlier in the day.
Palace Theatre 630 S. Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90013 1,100-seat theater Parking $6 at neighborhood garages or free on street

Monday, Nov. 3rd, 2008, 6:30pm to 9:30pm FREE with RSVP
Robin Rowe	Gabrielle Pantera	ScreenPlayLab and COMEDY WALK present an Industry Mixer
In Hollywood it's not really who you know, it's who knows you. Come mingle with upbeat industry players in all aspects of the business...writers, actors, comedians, producers, directors, managers, and more. Meet us at the secret backroom at Sharky's Mexican Grill. Inexpensive Mexican food. $3 margaritas!
Sharky's Mexican Grill The Backroom 435 N. Beverly Dr. (South of Little Santa Monica) Beverly Hills PARKING: Park across the street in the city garage for $2 after 6pm Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenPlayLab event

Sunday, Oct 26th, 2008, 7:30pm FREE SCREENING AT THE DGA! RSVP LINE: 424-204-4102
	The Visitor Drama Overture Films
From director Tom McCarthy of 'The Station Agent', a drama starring Richard Jenkins ('Six Feet Under') as a disillusioned economics professor who discovers a young couple has moved into his New York City apartment. Victims of a real estate scam, a Syrian musician (Haaz Sleiman from '24') and his Senegalese girlfriend (Danai Gurira), have nowhere else to go. In return for being allowed to stay, Sleiman teaches the professor to play the African drum and takes him into the New York jazz scene. ARRIVE EARLY! VALID PHOTO ID REQUIRED. Theater is overbooked to ensure a full house. Overture Films reserves the right to refuse access to anyone. No recording devices allowed.
THE VISITOR, Sunday, October 26, 7:30pm, DGA #2 Theater, 7920 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. Free with RSVP by phone only, no online or emails. Leave your full name, contact phone number, and whether you are bringing a guest. 424-204-4102

Thursday, Oct 16th, 2008, 8:30pm to 10pm GET PROGRAM AND FREE TICKET!
	Robin Rowe Presents COMEDY WALK 25 comedy acts 6 simultaneous shows Comedians from clubs, television, movies and radio.
A Los Angeles Times "Best Bet". A Hollywood Today selection. COMEDY WALK is the biggest free comedy event in the world.  This month's theme: "Mom Comedy". It's Momedy! Don't miss the nearby DLANC Mixer and Culture Walk with art and music earlier in the day.
Six downtown Los Angeles stages near: The Tower Theater 802 S. Broadway St. Los Angeles, California Parking $6 at neighborhood garages or free on street

Thursday, Oct. 16th, 2008, 8:30pm to 10pm GET YOUR FREE TICKET!
	Robin Rowe Presents COMEDY WALK 25 comedy acts 6 simultaneous shows L.A.'s best comedians
A Los Angeles Times "Best Bet". A Hollywood Today selection. COMEDY WALK is the biggest comedy walk event in the world and the largest monthly comedy show in Los Angeles. Second Thursday of each month.
Six Los Angeles venues near: The New Los Angeles Theatre Complex 504 S. Spring St. Los Angeles, California Parking $6 at neighborhood garages or free on street

Friday, Oct. 10th, 2008, 8pm to 10:30pm FREE with RSVP
	Special Screening with the Cast Star Trek: Of Gods and Men   Cast present to be announced...
Striving to go where no fan film has gone before, 'Star Trek: Of Gods and Men' is an 87-minute film featuring a cast that spans all five Star Trek TV series, as well as eight of the Star Trek feature films. Star Trek: Of Gods and Men stars Walter Koenig (Chekov), Nichelle Nichols (Uhura) and Alan Ruck (Captain John Harriman of the 7th Trek feature film, Star Trek Generations) along with Grace Lee Whitney (Janice Rand of the original series). Joining them are Garrett Wang (Star Trek: Voyager) and Ethan Phillips (Star Trek: Voyager as well as Star Trek: The Next Generation); Cirroc Lofton, Chase Masterson and JG Hertzler (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), Gary Graham and Crystal Allen (Star Trek: Enterprise), and Herb Jefferson (Battlestar Galactica). Directed by Tim Russ (reprising his role as Tuvok from Star Trek: Voyager). Star Trek: Of Gods and Men was produced in association with Star Trek: New Voyages and was filmed in part on the “New Voyages” sets in New York. In addition, numerous location scenes were filmed in and around the Los Angeles area, including the famous Vasquez Rocks, a familiar location seen in many episodes of the original series.
Fine Arts Theatre 8556 Wilshire Blvd Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Parking in Flynt Building $2 with validation Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenPlayLab event

Sunday, Sept. 21st, 2008, 3pm to 6pm Networking at 2:30pm FREE with RSVP
Blake Snyder	Audience Participation Workshop 3-4pm Workshop Reading - 'Puck' Screenplay reading by working actors of the first 30 pages of the romantic comedy 'Puck' by Pamela Newlands about a psychologist writing a book about how to make women happy. Inspired by Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. Reading follwed by Q&A with audience. Moderated by Robin Rowe. Casting director Gabrielle Pantera.
Featured Speaker 4:15-5:45 Writer-producer Blake Snyder has sold dozens of scripts, including co-writing 'Blank Check' for Disney and 'Nuclear Family' for Steven Spielberg...both million-dollar sales. His book, 'Save the Cat! The Last Book on Screenwriting You’ll Ever Need', was first published in May, 2005. Now in its twelfth printing, it's sold more than 40,000 copies.
Raleigh Studios Enter at Van Ness Gate 5300 Melrose Avenue (across from Paramount) Hollywood, California Free parking available on the street Parking on the lot, if available, costs $5 Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenplayLab event

Thursday, Sept 18th, 2008, 8:30pm to 10pm GET YOUR FREE TICKET!
	Robin Rowe Presents COMEDY WALK Two dozen comedians 6 simultaneous shows L.A.'s best comedians
A Los Angeles Times "Best Bet". A Hollywood Today selection. COMEDY WALK is the biggest comedy walk in the world and the largest monthly comedy event in Los Angeles.
Six Los Angeles venues near: The New Los Angeles Theatre Complex 504 S. Spring St. Los Angeles, California Parking $6 at neighborhood garages or free on street

Sunday, August 10th, 2008, 3pm to 6pm Networking at 2:30pm FREE with RSVP
Ross Grossman	Audience Participation Workshop 3-4pm Pitch Clinic with Robin Rowe Open forum to practice pitching projects in front of a live audience. Selected participants test their pitch in front of our industry audience. Feedback of what everyone likes about the pitch and suggestions for improvement. To be considered to pitch in front of our live audience, submit your logline. Comedy and upbeat drama preferred. There's no cost to pitch. (If you submit a pitch, don't forget to also sign up as audience so you're on the gate list.)
Featured Speaker 4:15-5:45 Ross Grossman [IMDB] has been a talent agent for more than ten years and a psychotherapist for fifteen years. Affinity Artists Agency is a licensed, SAG-franchised  agency located in Los Angeles. Affinity Artists is seeking artists for Film, Television, Commercials, Literary, Comedy, Music, Fashion, and Live Events. Affinity Artists has openings for freelance readers, literary representatives and comedy representatives.
Raleigh Studios Enter at Van Ness Gate 5300 Melrose Avenue (across from Paramount) Hollywood, California Free parking available on the street Parking on the lot, if available, costs $5 Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenplayLab event

Monday, July 21st, 2008, 6pm to 9:30pm FREE Event with RSVP
Robin Rowe	Gabrielle Pantera	ScreenPlayLab Mixer   Party with the founders!
Meet with upbeat industry players who are writers, actors, directors, producers, managers, entertainment attorneys, composers, more. In the secret backroom at Sharky's Mexican Grill. Order inexpensive Mexican food at the counter and bring with you into backroom. $3 margaritas in the backroom only.
Sharky's Mexican Grill The Backroom 435 N. Beverly Dr. (South of Little Santa Monica) Beverly Hills PARKING: Park across the street in the city garage for $2 after 6pm Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenPlayLab event. Gabrielle Pantera's father died of lung cancer. Please don't smoke.

Thursday, July 10th, 2008, 8:30pm to 10pm GET YOUR FREE TICKET!
	Robin Rowe Presents COMEDY WALK 25 comedy acts 6 simultaneous shows L.A.'s best comedians
A Los Angeles Times "Best Bet". A Hollywood Today selection. COMEDY WALK is the biggest comedy walk event in the world and the largest monthly comedy show in Los Angeles. 2nd Thursday of each month.
Six Los Angeles venues near: The New Los Angeles Theatre Complex 504 S. Spring St. Los Angeles, California Parking $6 at neighborhood garages or free on street

Monday, June 16th, 2008, 7pm to 9pm FREE with RSVP
Robin Rowe	Gabrielle Pantera	Come celebrate with ScreenPlayLab's founders
Celebrate ScreenPlayLab co-founder Gabrielle Pantera's birthday! Present not required. Contact Robin Rowe with questions.
Sinigual Mexican Restaurant NOTE NEW LOCATION! 9595 Wilshire Blvd. (at Camden) Beverly Hills PARKING: DO NOT PARK in the nearby city garage because it closes at 9pm. DO NOT PARK in the underground garage below the restaurant because valet is cheaper. There is limited free street parking. Valet parking costs $5. Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenPlayLab event

Thursday, June 12th, 2008, 8:30pm to 10pm PRINT YOUR FREE TICKET!
	Robin Rowe Presents COMEDY WALK 25 comedy acts 6 simultaneous shows L.A.'s best comedians
A Los Angeles Times "Best Bet". A Hollywood Today selection. COMEDY WALK is the biggest comedy walk event in the world and the largest monthly comedy show in Los Angeles. 2nd Thursday of each month.
Six Los Angeles venues near: The New Los Angeles Theatre Complex 504 S. Spring St. Los Angeles, California Parking $6 at neighborhood garages or free on street

Monday, June 2, 2008 - No Mixer Today Sign up for our mixer on May 16th instead. See below...

Sunday, June 1st, 2008, 3pm to 5:30pm Networking at 2:30pm FREE with RSVP
Craig Mazin	Featured Speaker 4:15-5:30pm Screenwriter and blogger Craig Mazin [IMDB]. Craig is best known as a screenwriter for 'Scary Movie 3' and 'Scary Movie 4'. He's currently writing an action comedy for Jerry Bruckheimer and collaborating on a book adaptation with screenwriter Scott Frank. His Artful Writer blog on screenwriting and the workings of the WGA is a must-read for all screenwriters
Audience Participation Workshop 3-4pm Workshop Reading - 'Full On' Screenplay reading by working actors of the first 30 pages of the rock drama 'Full On' by Anzu Lawson, about a Japanese-American pop star. Based on a true story. Reading follwed by Q&A with audience. Moderated by Robin Rowe. Casting director Gabrielle Pantera.
Raleigh Studios Enter at Van Ness Gate 5300 Melrose Avenue (across from Paramount) Hollywood, California Free parking available on the street Parking on the lot, if available, costs $5 Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenPlayLab event

Monday, May 26th, 5pm Memorial Day TICKETS AT COMEDYWALK.COM

Screening of the comedy THE FOOT FIST WAY with special guest Will Ferrell.

Paramount on the Lot

Monday, May 12, 9pm Tuesday, May 13, 9pm Thursday, May 15, 9pm FREE with RSVP

Screening of the SCI FI channel movie WARBIRDS with cast and filmmakers Q&A.

Wilshire Screening Room 8670 Wilshire Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90211

Thursday, May 8th, 2008, 8:30pm to 10pm PRINT YOUR FREE TICKET!
	Robin Rowe Presents COMEDY WALK 25 comedy acts 6 simultaneous shows L.A.'s best comedians
A Los Angeles Times "Best Bet". A Hollywood Today selection. COMEDY WALK is the biggest comedy walk event in the world and the largest monthly comedy show in Los Angeles. 2nd Thursday of each month.
Six Los Angeles venues near: The New Los Angeles Theatre Complex 504 S. Spring St. Los Angeles, California Parking $6 at neighborhood garages or free on street

Sunday, May 4th, 2008, 3pm to 6pm Networking at 2:30pm EVENT FULL! Sorry, you're too late...
Chris Charalambous	Featured Speaker 3-4:20pm Irish DreamTime Executive Chris Charalambous. Irish DreamTime is currently in production with "The Thomas Crown Affair 2" starring Pierce Brosnan and has many films in development. IDT is known for such movies as "The Matador" and "Laws of Attraction".
Audience Participation Workshop 4:30-5:15pm Scene Cards with Robin Rowe Scene cards are a great way to write down your story beats quickly and to keep on track when writing on a deadline. Learn how many scene cards to make and what goes on them. We'll scene card suggested story ideas from the audience.
Raleigh Studios Enter at Van Ness Gate 5300 Melrose Avenue (across from Paramount) Hollywood, California Free parking available on the street Parking on the lot, if available, costs $5 Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenPlayLab event

Sunday, April 27th, 2008, 3pm to 6pm Networking at 2:30pm FREE with RSVP
Angela Hutchinson	Audience Participation Workshop 3-4pm Pitch Clinic with Robin Rowe Open forum to practice pitching projects in front of a live audience. Selected participants test their pitch in front of our industry audience. Feedback of what they like about the pitch and suggestions for improvement. To be considered to pitch, email your logline to Robin@ScreenPlayLab.com. Comedy and upbeat drama preferred.
Featured Speaker 4:15-5:45 RPM Talent Agent Angela Hutchinson. Angela is an agent at RPM. When she spoke at ScreenPlayLab last year she had just joined the agency. She was seeking talent and one of the actors for theatrical representation was from ScreenPlayLab. Angela is not seeking actors at this time. (Due to the potential SAG strike in June, no agent is.) 30-minute talk followed by an hour of audience Q&A.
Raleigh Studios Enter at Van Ness Gate 5300 Melrose Avenue (across from Paramount) Hollywood, California Free parking available on the street Parking on the lot, if available, costs $5 Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenplayLab event

Thursday, April 10th, 2008, 8:30pm to 10pm FREE TICKETS!
	Downtown Los Angeles COMEDY WALK Executive Producer Robin Rowe 20+ comedy acts 6 simultaneous shows!
Great comedy performers present sneak peaks of their shows in an evening of comedy downtown. Taking comedy to the streets of Los Angeles!
Six Los Angeles venues near: Downtown Comedy Club 501 S. Spring St. Los Angeles, California Parking available for $5 at Los Angeles Garage

Wednesday, April 9th, 2008, 7:30pm to 9pm Networking at 7pm FREE with RSVP

Frank Gonzalez speaking to a packed 200-seat theater at ScreenPlayLab a year ago in 2007.

ABC Disney Writing Fellowship director Frank Gonzalez. This event was packed last year. Don't miss it! ABC Fellowship winners become paid staff writers for a year at Disney and many have gone on to become studio executives.

Fine Arts Theatre 8556 Wilshire Blvd Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Parking in Flynt Building $2 with validation Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenPlayLab event

Thursday, Mar. 13th, 2008, 8:30pm to 10pm FREE TICKETS!
	Downtown Los Angeles COMEDY WALK Executive Producer Robin Rowe 30+ comedy acts 6 simultaneous venues!
Great comedy performers present sneak peaks of their shows in an evening of comedy downtown. Taking comedy to the streets of Los Angeles!
Six Los Angeles venues near: Downtown Comedy Club 501 S. Spring St. Los Angeles, California Parking available for $5 at Los Angeles Garage

Sunday, February 24th, 3pm FREE with RSVP

FREE Screening of the Oscars on the big screen on Feb. 24th. SSG presents an OSCARS Viewing Party on the BIG SCREEN in HI-DEF with D-Cinema.

Fine Arts Theatre 8556 Wilshire Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90211

Thursday, Feb. 14th, 2008, 8:30pm to 10pm FREE TICKETS!
	Downtown Los Angeles COMEDY WALK Executive Producer Robin Rowe 30+ comedy acts 6 simultaneous venues!
Great comedy performers present sneak peaks of their shows in an evening of comedy downtown. Taking comedy to the streets of Los Angeles!
Various Los Angeles venues near: Downtown Comedy Club 501 S. Spring St. Los Angeles, California Parking available for $5 at Los Angeles Garage 530 S. Main St. (open 24 hours, others may close 9pm)

Saturday, Feb. 2nd 2008, 11pm The Serial Killers Show $5
	New Comedy Series What Color Is Your Underwear? Writer-director Robin Rowe at Sacred Fools Theater's Serial Killers show!
"It's telemarketing, Mom, not phone sex!" A group of telemarketers struggle to find joy in life at the office. In this episode, earnest part-time actress Kim takes an unusual call on her first day at the office.
The Sacred Fools Theater 660 N. Heliotrope Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90004 310-281-8337 Five stories. Five cliffhangers. Only three can continue. You decide.

Monday, Jan. 28th, 2007, 6pm to 9pm FREE with RSVP
Robin Rowe	Gabrielle Pantera	Celebrate with ScreenPlayLab's founders!
Mingle with upbeat industry players in all aspects of the business...writers, actors, filmmakers, managers, more. Dozens have signed agent representation or made studio and network connections on ScreenPlayLab referrals. Meet us at the secret backroom at Sharky's Mexican Grill. Inexpensive Mexican food. $3 margaritas!
Sharky's Mexican Grill The Backroom 435 N. Beverly Dr. (South of Little Santa Monica) Beverly Hills PARKING: Park across the street in the city garage for $2 after 6pm Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenPlayLab event

Funny Is Money Of the 50 top-grossing movies of 2005, 22 are comedies, 13 are dramas, 9 are action, 5 are horror and one is a documentary. Of the ten top-grossing movies of 2005, four are comedies (Wedding Crashers, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Madagascar, Hitch), five are action movies, and one is action-comedy (Mr. & Mrs. Smith). Academy Award winner Crash did less box office than Bewitched or Herbie Fully Loaded and barely out-grossed Cheaper by the Dozen 2

Sunday, Jan. 13th, 2007, 3pm to 6pm Networking at 2:30pm FREE with RSVP
Floyd Byars	Featured Speaker (4:15-5:45) Writer-Producer Floyd Byars [IMDB]. 30-minute talk followed by an hour of audience Q&A. Floyd Byars (Desperately Seeking Susan, Mindwalk and Making Mr. Right) was preparing There Goes the Neighborhood when director Bob Clark (A Christmas Story) was tragically killed by a drunk driver on Pacific Highway in April. There Goes the Neighborhood was placed on hold but has since attached director Scott Marshall and executive producer Garry Marshall.
Writers Strike Workshop (3-4pm) WGA Strike Captain Erich Hoeber [IMDB] discusses strike status and much more. Whether you're a writer, actor or filmmaker, the writers strike effects you. Find out what you can do!
Erich Hoeber	Talking Points What types of projects or companies that people can work with without crossing (e.g., animation, reality, Worldwide Pants) What projects to avoid What SAG and AFTRA members can do How those who aren't WGA members can participate in the picket lines Q&A
McCadden Place Theatre 1157 N. McCadden Place Hollywood, California 66-seat theater NE of Santa Monica Blvd. and Highland Free Parking Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenPlayLab event

Thursday, Jan. 10th, 2008, 8pm to 9:30pm FREE!
	Downtown Los Angeles Comedy Walk Executive Producer Robin Rowe 30+ comedy acts at 6 simultaneous venues!
Great comedy performers present sneak peaks of their shows in an evening of comedy downtown. Taking comedy to the streets of Los Angeles!
Various Los Angeles venues near: Main & 5th Streets in Downtown Restoration District Los Angeles, California Parking available in city garages

Saturday, Dec. 22nd, 2007, 8am to 10am in the morning FREE RSVP Now!
Robin Rowe	Gabrielle Pantera	Meet Up at The Coffee & The Writer Coffeehouse
Time to network! If we sit at home we might as well be back in Kansas, right? Chat with ScreenPlayLab co-founders Robin Rowe and Gabrielle Pantera. Mingle with writers, actors, directors, producers, managers, artists, composers and executives.
Don't forget to say hi to Argenis Pirela, ScreenPlayLab member and owner of The Coffee & The Writer coffeehouse.
The Coffee & The Writer 6767 West Sunset Blvd. at Highland Hollywood (In the 2-story shopping center across the street from the high school where John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John shot GREASE) PARKING: Free parking underneath the building Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenPlayLab event

Monday, Dec. 17th, 2007, 7pm to 9pm RSVP Now!
Robin Rowe	It's ScreenPlayLab Co-founder Robin Rowe's Birthday Party and Mixer! Another year older already? Come join in the spanking or at least pizza. Mingle with other writers, actors and filmmakers. Starts at 7pm or as soon as you can get there. Presents optional.
Robin is a writer-producer, a journalist writing for 16 publications, a film technology expert, and a former DreamWorks Animation renderfarm technologist.
Pitfire Pizza (Next to The Writers Store) 2018 Westwood Blvd. Westwood, California Free parking available on the street (check signs) Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenPlayLab event

Sunday, Dec. 9th, 2007, 3pm to 6pm Networking at 2:30pm FREE with RSVP
Brian Herskowitz	Featured Speaker (4:30-5:45pm) Artists/Media Co-op Writer-Producer Brian Herskowitz [IMDB]. Brian has many projects in development through his NY production company. Brian heads Boston University's Hollywood Internship program for Screenwriters. Brian teaches screenwriting online for UCLA Extension and was the sitcom instructor for Writer's Boot Camp. Brian was a writer on Hercules and Blossom and was associate producer for Tour of Duty.
Fresh Pages Workshop Reading with Actors (3-4:15pm) Peggy in Stitches animated sitcom script by Lucy Fazely. Peggy decides to make a fancy quilt. Hank and Bobby suffer the consequences. We'll be reading two versions of the same script, followed by actors and audience feedback that answers two vital questions. What did you like? How would you make it better?
Raleigh Studios Enter at Van Ness Gate 5300 Melrose Avenue (across from Paramount) Hollywood, California Free parking available on the street Parking on the lot, if available, costs $5 Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenPlayLab event

Thursday, Nov. 29th, 2007, 7pm FREE with RSVP
Bob Barker	7:30pm Presented by SSG, join AFTRA in celebrating its 70th birthday, with special guests including TOM BERGERON (Dancing with the Stars), BOB BARKER (The Price is Right), a panel discussion on the importance of member involvement, and a special screening of the documentary AFTRA: Commitment to Action.
7:10 7:20pm SSG Screening Series Talent Showcase: Minister of Comedy TJ MCGEE and Ten Commandments - What if another actor did the voice of God? Participate in the new SSG Screening Series Talent Showcase! Present your material of 30 seconds up to 2 minutes. Make your own break: Stand-up comedy, Monologue, Scene, Singing, Dance, etc. Series producer Bob Nuchow.
Fine Arts Theatre 8556 Wilshire Blvd Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Parking in Flynt Building $2 with validation

Wednesday, Nov. 7th, 2007, 8pm to 9:30pm Networking at 7:30pm FREE with RSVP
Chris Aronson	Featured Speaker (8-9:30pm) Twentieth Century Fox SVP of domestic distribution Chris Aronson. 30-minute talk followed by an hour of audience Q&A. Chris creates company distribution policy for the U.S. and Canadian sales divisions for movies such as THE SIMPSONS MOVIE. This is a must-see event for producers and filmmakers ready to learn the art of domestic distribution and how to work with major studio distribution.
No workshop tonight. Featured speaker only.
Los Angeles Theatre 615 S. Broadway Los Angeles (downtown historic district) Pershing Square Parking Garage is around the corner Several smaller lots within a block of the theatre Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenPlayLab event

Sunday, Nov. 4th, 2007, 3pm to 6pm Networking at 2:30pm FREE with RSVP
Karen Kirkland	Featured Speaker (4:15-5:45) Nickelodeon Writing Fellowship Director Karen Kirkand [IMDB]. 30-minute talk followed by an hour of audience Q&A. Karen Kirkland was the producer of the Los Angeles Film Festival from 1995 to 2001. She's produced over 100 commercials and music videos.
Pitch Clinic with Robin Rowe (3-4pm) Open forum to practice pitching your projects in front of a live audience. and hear suggestions for improvement.
Raleigh Studios Enter at Van Ness Gate 5300 Melrose Avenue (across from Paramount) Hollywood, California Free parking available on the street Parking on the lot, if available, costs $5 Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenPlayLab event

Wednesday, Nov. 2nd, 2007, 2pm FREE screening with RSVP
Ernest Borgnine	Presented by SSG, premiere of Hallmark Channel's feature "A Grandpa for Christmas". A retired movie star is about to move into a retirement home when he finds himself caring for his nine-year-old granddaughter following the hospitalization of his estranged daughter. Q&A with Academy-Award winning actor Ernest Borgnine will follow the screening.
Fine Arts Theatre 8556 Wilshire Blvd Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Parking in Flynt Building $2 with validation

Sunday, Oct. 28th, 2007, 3pm to 6pm Networking at 2:30pm FREE with RSVP
Brent Emery	Featured Speaker (4:15-5:45) Producer and Maverick Films Executive Brent Emery [IMDB]. Brent currently has in production Buried (2008) and Shoot (2008). 30-minute talk followed by an hour of audience Q&A. Maverick is Madonna's production company.
Fresh Pages Workshop Reading with Actors (3-4pm) Each week ScreenPlayLab workshops up to thirty fresh pages from a new comedy or upbeat drama with actors in front of a live audience.
Raleigh Studios Enter at Van Ness Gate 5300 Melrose Avenue (across from Paramount) Hollywood, California Free parking available on the street Parking on the lot, if available, costs $5 Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenPlayLab event

Monday, Oct. 22nd, 2007, 6pm to 9pm This event had 28 guests
Robin Rowe	Gabrielle Pantera	Celebrate with ScreenPlayLab's founders!
Time to network! Mingle with working screenwriters, actors and filmmakers. Need help on your next project? Need an agent? Need a mentor? Need a job? In Hollywood it all comes down to networking. If we sit at home we might as well be back in Kansas, right? You buy your own drinks and food, inexpensive. $3 margaritas!
Sharky's Mexican Grill The Backroom 435 N. Beverly Dr. (South of Little Santa Monica) Beverly Hills PARKING: Park across the street in the city garage for $2 after 6pm Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenPlayLab event

Sunday, Oct. 14th, 2007, 3pm to 6pm Networking at 2:30pm FREE with RSVP
Paul Guay	Featured Speaker (4:15-5:45) Liar Liar screenwriter Paul Guay [IMDB]. Paul Guay co-wrote the screenplay for Liar Liar, The Little Rascals and Heartbreakers. 30-minute talk followed by an hour of audience Q&A.
Fresh Pages Workshop Reading with Actors (3-4pm) Each week ScreenplayLab workshops up to thirty fresh pages from a new comedy or upbeat drama with actors in front of a live audience. This week's reading is the martial arts comedy feature BOOK OF Z by Robin Rowe.
Raleigh Studios Enter at Van Ness Gate 5300 Melrose Avenue (across from Paramount) Hollywood, California Free parking available on the street Parking on the lot, if available, costs $5 Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenplayLab event

Monday, Oct. 8th, 2007, 6pm to 9pm FREE - This event had about 30 people
Robin Rowe	Gabrielle Pantera	Celebrate with ScreenplayLab's founders!
Time to network! Mingle with working screenwriters, actors and filmmakers. Need help on your next project? Need an agent? Need a mentor? Need a job? In Hollywood it all comes down to networking. If we sit at home we might as well be back in Kansas, right? You buy your own drinks and food, inexpensive. $3 margaritas!
Sharky's Mexican Grill The Backroom 435 N. Beverly Dr. (South of Little Santa Monica) Beverly Hills PARKING: Park across the street in the city garage for $2 after 6pm Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenplayLab event

Wednesday, Oct. 3rd, 2007, 7:30pm FREE screening with RSVP
	Limon: A Life Beyond Words Screening and Q&A with the films director MALACHI ROTH, producer CASSANDRA HESSELTINE & dancer AMARA HURWITZ. Moderated by award-winning actor, director, producer HECTOR ELIZONDO (The Princess Diaries, Runaway Bride, Pretty Woman and dancer with Limon Dance Company).
Fine Arts Theatre 8556 Wilshire Blvd Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Parking in Flynt Building $2 with validation

Starting October 1st... Robin Rowe's Trick or Treat-ment October intensive writers group. Enroll now!

Tuesday, Oct. 2nd, 2007, 7:30pm FULL! You're too late...
	Lars ant the Real Girl Starring: Ryan Gosling, Patricia Clarkson, Emily Mortimer Written by Six Feet Under scribe Nancy Oliver, Lars and the Real Girl is a heartfelt comedy starring Academy-Award nominated Ryan Gosling as a loveable introvert who just needs to find a real girl.
Arclight Cinemas 6360 Sunset Blvd. Hollywood

Sunday, Sept. 30th, 2007, 3pm FREE workshop with RSVP

SCREENPLAYLAB AT THE WEHO BOOK FAIR FREE WORKSHOP IMPROV SCREENWRITING Sept. 30th, 3-4:30pm Fun! Exciting! Amazing! Free screenwriting workshop taught by Robin Rowe, ScreenplayLab co-founder, screenwriter, journalist and host This event was packed last year This year will be even better with more new techniques for writing and performing a screenplay on the spot

West Hollywood Book Fair Sept. 30th, 2007 West Hollywood Park 647 N. San Vicente Blvd. The Writers Room (classroom) 40 seats. FREE! No RSVP. First come, first serve. Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenplayLab event

SCREENPLAYLAB AT THE WEHO BOOK FAIR AUTHOR BOOK SIGNINGS Sept. 30th, 10-6pm More than a dozen authors signing books in the ScreenplayLab booth. Come chat with them and with ScreenplayLab founders Robin Rowe and Gabrielle Pantera.

WeHo Book Fair Sept. 30th, 2007 West Hollywood Park 647 N. San Vicente Blvd. The Writers Room (classroom) 40 seats. FREE! No RSVP. First come, first serve. Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenplayLab event

Tuesday, Sept. 25th, 2007, 6pm to 9pm FREE with RSVP (This event had 52 guests)
Robin Rowe	Gabrielle Pantera	Celebrate with ScreenplayLab's founders!
Time to network! Mingle with working screenwriters, actors and filmmakers. Need help on your next project? Need an agent? Need a mentor? Need a job? In Hollywood it all comes down to networking. If we sit at home we might as well be back in Kansas, right? From between 6pm to 9pm, and maybe later. You buy your own drinks and food, inexpensive. $3 margaritas! Please note in the RSVP if you need to come late.
Sharky's Mexican Grill The Backroom 435 N. Beverly Dr. (South of Little Santa Monica) Beverly Hills PARKING: Park across the street in the city garage for $2 after 6pm Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenplayLab event

Monday, Sept. 17th, 2007, 8pm to 9:30pm EVENT FULL! You're too late...
Julie Kane-Ritsch	Featured Speaker with Q&A (8-9:30pm) Gotham Group Producer Julie Kane-Ritsch [IMDB] Since joining Gotham in 1999, Julie Kane-Ritsch has been developing animated and family entertainment projects for television, feature films and publishing. She is currently a co-producer on the upcoming film THE SPRIDERWICK CHRONICLES to be released by Paramount Pictures. 30-minute talk followed by an hour of audience Q&A.
No workshop tonight, speaker only.
Comedy Central Stage Hudson Theatres Backstage Hudson Backstage 6539 Santa Monica Blvd. (between Highland and Vine) Los Angeles Free residential street parking nearby (check signs or park in lot on Hudson for $5). Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenplayLab event

Sunday, Sept. 9th, 2007, 3pm to 6pm Networking at 2:30pm EVENT FULL! You're too late...
Krista Vernoff	Featured Speaker (4:15-5:45) Grey's Anatomy executive producer Krista Vernoff [IMDB]. 30-minute talk followed by an hour of audience Q&A.
Fresh Pages Workshop Reading with Actors (3-4pm) Each week ScreenplayLab workshops up to thirty fresh pages from a new comedy or upbeat drama with actors in front of a live audience. This week's reading is the martial arts comedy feature BOOK OF Z by Robin Rowe.
Raleigh Studios Enter at Van Ness Gate 5300 Melrose Avenue (across from Paramount) Hollywood, California Free parking available on the street Parking on the lot, if available, costs $5 Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenplayLab event

Wednesday, August 29th, 2007, 6pm to 9pm FREE with RSVP
Robin Rowe	Gabrielle Pantera	Celebrate with ScreenplayLab's founders!
Time to network! Mingle with working screenwriters, actors and filmmakers. Need help on your next project? Need an agent? Need a mentor? Need a job? In Hollywood it all comes down to networking. If we sit at home we might as well be back in Kansas, right? From between 6pm to 9pm, and maybe later. You buy your own drinks and food, inexpensive. $3 margaritas! Please note in the RSVP if you need to come late.
Sharky's Mexican Grill The Backroom 435 N. Beverly Dr. (South of Little Santa Monica) Beverly Hills PARKING: Park in city garage for $2 after 6pm Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenplayLab event

Sunday, Aug 26th, 2007, 3pm to 6pm Networking at 2:30pm EVENT FULL. You're too late...
Angela Hutchinson	Featured Speaker (4:15-5:45) RPM Talent Agent Angela Hutchinson. Angela is a new agent at RPM. She's seeking talented actors to sign to the agency's roster for theatrical representation. Considering SAG, SAG eligible and working non-union actors. 30-minute talk followed by an hour of audience Q&A.
Fresh Pages Workshop Reading with Actors (3-4pm) Each week ScreenplayLab workshops up to thirty fresh pages from a new comedy or upbeat drama with actors in front of a live audience. This week's reading is the girl comedy PARTY GIRL by Gabrielle Pantera.
Raleigh Studios Enter at Van Ness Gate 5300 Melrose Avenue (across from Paramount) Hollywood, California Free parking available on the street Parking on the lot, if available, costs $5 Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenplayLab event

Sunday, Aug 19th, 2007, 3pm to 6pm Networking at 2:30pm Event full (42 people)
Buddy Bregman	Featured Speaker with Q&A (4:15-5:45) Director Buddy Bregman [IMDB]. Buddy is a writer, director, composer and producer. He's signed a 12-picture deal with a new studio in Spain. The first movie he's shooting there is GARBO, the story of Greta Garbo. Buddy has the smash musical ALL THAT SWING running in Berlin. Buddy is an expert at pitching, having sold over 30 sitcoms to networks. Buddy's daughter Tracey Bregman is Lauren on THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS.
Pitch Clinic with Robin Rowe (3-4pm) Each week ScreenplayLab holds a workshop in front of a live audience. Back by popular demand, this week is Pitch Clinic, an open forum for practicing pitching your projects or yourself. Participants get to practice their pitch in front of a live audience and hear suggestions for improvement.
Raleigh Studios Enter at Van Ness Gate 5300 Melrose Avenue (across from Paramount) Hollywood, California Free parking available on the street Parking on the lot, if available, costs $5 Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenplayLab event

Wednesday, Aug 15th, 2007, 8pm to 9:30pm FREE with RSVP
Jon Brown	Featured Speaker with Q&A (8-9:30pm) Ensemble Entertainment manager-producer Jon Brown [IMDB]. Jon Brown has been at Ensemble Entertainment managing writers and directors for fifteen years and before that was an agent at APA for five years.
No workshop tonight, speaker only.
Comedy Central Stage Hudson Theatres Backstage Hudson Backstage 6539 Santa Monica Blvd. (between Highland and Vine) Los Angeles Free residential street parking nearby (check signs) or valet $5. Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenplayLab event

Sunday, Aug 12th, 2007, 3pm to 6pm Networking at 2:30pm EVENT FULL! You're too late...
Jeanne Thompson	Featured Speaker with Q&A (4:15-5:45) Sunrise Entertainment Creative Executive Jeanne Thompson[IMDB]. Sunrise Entertainment has a deal with Peter Guber's Mandelay Entertainment. Jeanne is developing comic properties such as REX MUNDI with Johnny Depp's company Infinitum Nihil and 40 WATTS FROM NOWHERE set up at Rogue. Also in development, BRIDE WARS starring Kate Hudson.
Fresh Pages Workshop Reading with Actors (3-4pm) Each week ScreenplayLab workshops up to thirty fresh pages from a new comedy or upbeat drama with actors in front of a live audience. This week's reading is the martial arts comedy feature BOOK OF Z by Robin Rowe.
Raleigh Studios Enter at Van Ness Gate 5300 Melrose Avenue (across from Paramount) Hollywood, California Free parking available on the street Parking on the lot, if available, costs $5 Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenplayLab event

Monday, July 30th, 2007, 6pm to 9pm THIS EVENT HAD 60 PEOPLE
Robin Rowe	Gabrielle Pantera	Celebrate with ScreenplayLab's founders!
Time to network! Mingle with working screenwriters, actors and filmmakers. Need help on your next project?