Mara New nominated for Best Producer

LOS ANGELES - Nov. 19, 2014 - PRLog -- Actress/Producer/Designer Mara New had been nominated Best Producer, shared with Ron New and Harold Garrison, by the NAACP Theatre Awards 2014 for the Musical Play "I Wanna Be Loved" stories of Dinah Washington, Queen of the Blules.

Born in Milan, Italy and hailing from the Beltrami House of Fashion that was launched in the early 1900's, Mara's family began as tailors and shoemakers and evolved into clothing designers and manufacturers in the early 1920's. To day the House of Beltrami is still active in Italy. In 2004, Mara's passion for clothes had her start the Golden Needle Awards to recognize and award emerging designers. www.thegoldenneedleawards.com

Moving from Italy to France, From France to Australia where she graduated in Architecture and studied acting with Diane Cilento and dance with Roger Hazel, founder of the American Theatre and Musical Academy in Brisbane; Mara appeared in many shows and television during her stay in Australia.

Moving to Canada to join a new Dance Group and being sidetracked into radio with her own Radio Show, she took a position with MTV (Multicultural Television) in Toronto, and during her stay in Canada, after seeing the Liberace show; she became friends with his protégée Marco Valenti who later became her brother in law. For two years she booked Marco Valenti on several national tours and got the title as "Road Manager" with the Liberace Show. (Thank you Lee for the introduction). She is an actress and producer, known for Doradus (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3214204?ref_=nmbio_mbio) (2014), Between Us (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1109574?ref_=nmbio_mbio) (2012) and Jay Rocco (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4169272?ref_=nmbio_mbio) (2015). She has been married to Ronald E. New since January 25, 1985.


The play stars World Renowed Jazz and Blues Legend, Vocalist, Barbara Morrison.

From the Hit TV Shows, Parks & Recreaion and Scandal, Jay Jackson as Brook Benton.

Under the direction of Famed Saxophone Player and Musical Arranger John Stephens, with the BMPAC All Star 18 Pcs. Big Band.

I WANNA BE LOVED will be showing at The Barbara Morriosn Performing Arts Center, 4305 Degnan Blvd., Suite 101, Los Angeles, Ca., 90008, on December 21, 2014 at 4.00 PM.

For other dates please call information at 310-462-1439.

The show also received a nomination for Best Music Director-John Stephens and for Best Costumes-Barbara Morrison.

Tickets at www.barbaramorrison.com

VIP Tickets/Meet and Greet Reception $55.00

General Admission $40.00.