The preview of Cat On A Hot Tin Roof in New York was held at the Broadhurst Theatre of Broadway on February 12, 2008. It opened on March 6. Tennessee Williams has written the play and Debbie Allen has directed it. The noteworthy feature of this show is the sheer brilliance by which the entire family drama is depicted on stage.
Cat On A Hot Tin Roof has been released in three versions. The first version was shown on Broadway in 1955, when it managed to attract a colossal crowd. In 1958, MGM released the movie version of this story. And now, in 2008, this story is once again here to move the audience with its splendid show of family emotions.
Although the original production of this show did not receive any Tony Award, Tennessee Williams received plenty of applause for his work. The play was so appreciated that Williams grabbed a Pulitzer Prize for it!
“Cat On A Hot Tin Roof” is all about a sour marriage between Maggie “The Cat” and Brick Pollitt. On the occasion of 65th birthday of the patriarch of the family, Big Daddy, the couple gets an opportunity to interact with each member of Pollitt family. Actually, everyone is more interested in amassing a greater share of Big Daddy’s wealth than knowing about each other.
The play is a fearless description of taboo topics like homosexuality prevalent in the Southern society. Also, it gives a picture of rivalry that crop up between the members of a family due to misunderstandings. It also represents the sufferings of the family patriarch on account of the deadly disease cancer.
Jane Greenwood has designed costumes that wholly complement each character. Ray Klausen has designed the sets to give a realistic picture to the entire story. Debbie Allen, the director of this show, has added another feather in her cap through this show.
Her previous directorial stunts include many television series; including the popular “That’s So Raven”. She also performs on-stage and has won Tony as well as Emmy nominations for her acting skills. In “Cat On A Hot Tin Roof”, Debbie Allen has intelligently transformed the words of a book into live characters on stage!
And now, this play Cat On A Hot Tin Roof in New York at a theatre near you to entertain you and let you have a glimpse of the Southern life. Are you ready for it?
Book your tickets for the show and let the emotions of the story touch your heart. You need not visit the box-office to book seats at the theatre. The ticketing services can deliver tickets at your doorstep. You just need to dial a number from the comfort of your home. You can also book online.
So, are you still without tickets? If yes, you’re doing grave injustice to yourself, as you’re missing out on a real entertainer, and this, you don’t deserve!
By: Al Terry
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Itchy Sneezy Cats – Cats Can Have Allergies Too.
When we suffer an allergic reaction it can affect either our breathing or our skin but when a cat suffers an allergic reaction it is much more likely just to affect their skin. With around 15% of cats suffering from some sort of an allergic reaction you would think that cat owners would be very aware of the problem, however this is not the case and when a cat scratches excessively the first thing most people think or is a flea infestation.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction can vary from cat to cat and from the type of allergen involved. However common symptoms are, severe scratching and itchy rippling of the fur, sneezing, face rubbing, excessive grooming causing bald spots to appear, eye and nose discharges or breathing difficulties although this last one is rare. In some cases small hives can appear on the skin which look like little raised circles, these hives will be very itchy for your cat but will normally disappear within 24 hours.
With 15 % of cats suffering from some sort of allergic reaction it is important to know what the possible causes of these allergies could be, to be able to eliminate them from the cat’s environment if possible. There are four main possible things that could cause an allergic reaction in your cat and by experimenting with use and then removing it from the cat’s environment, it should be possible to discover the actual cause.
The first thing to consider is the type of food you are feeding your pet. Although most of the main commercial cats foods claim now to contain only the best ingredients there main be certain additives in the food that may affect your cat or it may simply be that the cat is allergic to a certain food type such as tuna. Try a different brand of food at first, if there is no difference then change alter the type of food i.e. chicken instead of fish.
Some medications including some vaccines can cause and allergic reaction in some cats. However cases of an allergic reaction are rare and although there is no way of knowing this before hand it should not prevent owners from protecting there cats from far more harmful illnesses. Most allergic reaction if caught early enough should be able to be successfully treated by a vet.
One of the most common things that can cause a cat allergy are insects and parasites. A sting or a bite from a garden insect although generally completely harmless and only mildly irritating for most cats can cause a slightly more severe reaction in some cases, but is generally not long lasting. Fleas are generally the most common parasite that can cause a nasty itchy in some cats from their bite. It may not necessarily mean that the cat is infested with fleas, as only one bite can cause the reaction. Although the symptoms are short lived, it may be severe enough to require an antihistamine injection from a vet, usually where the cats scratching is breaking the skin and causing bald spots. Making sure that the cat is regularly treated for fleas should prevent the allergy in the long term.
As in humans, cats can also be allergic to airborne allergens such as pollen, grass seen, mould and household chemicals such as air fresheners or cleaners. Obviously the owner cannot do much to eliminate the natural airborne irritants from the environment but ensuring that the cat is not present when household chemicals are being used could prevent any adverse reactions.
In most cases the symptoms of an allergic reaction should clear up fairly quickly once the allergen is removed from the environment. It is the responsibility of the owner to try and discover the possible cause of the allergy to prevent the cat from suffering unnecessarily. In severe cases or where the allergic reaction is occurring often without the cause being discovered, a vet should be consulted to provide regular medication to relieve the symptoms.
By: ttilmo
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Kate and her partner co-write www.our-happy-cat.com a site full of further cat care and cat health topics. As well as being a feline friendly community site for happy cat and a happy owner. Their second site www.frugal-living-tips.com is all about living simply and frugally in the modern world.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction can vary from cat to cat and from the type of allergen involved. However common symptoms are, severe scratching and itchy rippling of the fur, sneezing, face rubbing, excessive grooming causing bald spots to appear, eye and nose discharges or breathing difficulties although this last one is rare. In some cases small hives can appear on the skin which look like little raised circles, these hives will be very itchy for your cat but will normally disappear within 24 hours.
With 15 % of cats suffering from some sort of allergic reaction it is important to know what the possible causes of these allergies could be, to be able to eliminate them from the cat’s environment if possible. There are four main possible things that could cause an allergic reaction in your cat and by experimenting with use and then removing it from the cat’s environment, it should be possible to discover the actual cause.
The first thing to consider is the type of food you are feeding your pet. Although most of the main commercial cats foods claim now to contain only the best ingredients there main be certain additives in the food that may affect your cat or it may simply be that the cat is allergic to a certain food type such as tuna. Try a different brand of food at first, if there is no difference then change alter the type of food i.e. chicken instead of fish.
Some medications including some vaccines can cause and allergic reaction in some cats. However cases of an allergic reaction are rare and although there is no way of knowing this before hand it should not prevent owners from protecting there cats from far more harmful illnesses. Most allergic reaction if caught early enough should be able to be successfully treated by a vet.
One of the most common things that can cause a cat allergy are insects and parasites. A sting or a bite from a garden insect although generally completely harmless and only mildly irritating for most cats can cause a slightly more severe reaction in some cases, but is generally not long lasting. Fleas are generally the most common parasite that can cause a nasty itchy in some cats from their bite. It may not necessarily mean that the cat is infested with fleas, as only one bite can cause the reaction. Although the symptoms are short lived, it may be severe enough to require an antihistamine injection from a vet, usually where the cats scratching is breaking the skin and causing bald spots. Making sure that the cat is regularly treated for fleas should prevent the allergy in the long term.
As in humans, cats can also be allergic to airborne allergens such as pollen, grass seen, mould and household chemicals such as air fresheners or cleaners. Obviously the owner cannot do much to eliminate the natural airborne irritants from the environment but ensuring that the cat is not present when household chemicals are being used could prevent any adverse reactions.
In most cases the symptoms of an allergic reaction should clear up fairly quickly once the allergen is removed from the environment. It is the responsibility of the owner to try and discover the possible cause of the allergy to prevent the cat from suffering unnecessarily. In severe cases or where the allergic reaction is occurring often without the cause being discovered, a vet should be consulted to provide regular medication to relieve the symptoms.
By: ttilmo
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Kate and her partner co-write www.our-happy-cat.com a site full of further cat care and cat health topics. As well as being a feline friendly community site for happy cat and a happy owner. Their second site www.frugal-living-tips.com is all about living simply and frugally in the modern world.
Caring For The Pregnant Persian Cat
Persian cats usually have their first heat cycle between 5 and 10 months of age. On the average, they will have 2 to 4 heat periods every year. The heat cycle will last 15 to 22 days.
If the Persian female is bred, the heat cycle usually does not last more than 4 days. If the mating is not successful, the heat cycle may continue for 7 to 10 days and then recur at 15 to 21 day intervals. There is a possibility the unmated Persian cat will cycle every 3 to 4 weeks indefinitely. To complicate matters even more, cats can have a heat cycle 1 to 6 weeks after giving birth. She may be nursing one litter and pregnant with another.
What are the symptoms of a Persian cat heat cycle?
" There is usually no obvious vaginal discharge or swelling of the genitals
" She may carry her tail to one side
" The Persian cat may keep her hindquarters elevated and make "treading" movements of the hind legs
" She may be more affectionate
" Spend a lot of time rolling on the floor
" May be more restless than usual
" About 1 to 2 days before the Persian cat accepts the male, her voice may seem more piercing than usual
Once bred, how long is a Persian cat's gestation period?
" 63 to 65 days
What are the physical changes?
" There are few noticeable changes during the first 4 - 5 weeks
" After the 5th week, weight gain and enlargement of the abdomen usually becomes noticeable
" During the 5th week, the mammary glands may start to enlarge
" A very noticeable enlargement of the mammary glands can be seen at the 7th week of pregnancy
" The Persian cat will have milk present 1 to 2 days before delivery
How do you know when the Persian cat is about to deliver?
" She may become extremely restless during the last weeks of pregnancy
" She will probably seek out secluded areas
" She may also soil the house instead of the litter box because the uterus presses the bladder or colon
Should the Persian cat have limited amounts of exercise during pregnancy?
" These cats are usually fairly calm anyway and kept indoors
" You should have a particular place prepared for her delivery
What should you feed the pregnant cat?
" She will require 2 to 4 times as much food as normal
" Probably a good idea to keep food out all the time for her
Are there any foods that absolutely should not be given?
" Raw egg whites
" Raw fish
" Exclusive meat or fish diets
" Your vet may even prescribe a special diet or supplements
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© 2008 Connie Limon All Rights Reserved
By: Connie Limon
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Written by: Connie Limon To learn more about Persian cats and to purchase the exquisite "Chinchilla and Shaded Silver" kittens visit us at www.fairydewpersiancats.com Visit www.camelotarticles.com for a variety of article
If the Persian female is bred, the heat cycle usually does not last more than 4 days. If the mating is not successful, the heat cycle may continue for 7 to 10 days and then recur at 15 to 21 day intervals. There is a possibility the unmated Persian cat will cycle every 3 to 4 weeks indefinitely. To complicate matters even more, cats can have a heat cycle 1 to 6 weeks after giving birth. She may be nursing one litter and pregnant with another.
What are the symptoms of a Persian cat heat cycle?
" There is usually no obvious vaginal discharge or swelling of the genitals
" She may carry her tail to one side
" The Persian cat may keep her hindquarters elevated and make "treading" movements of the hind legs
" She may be more affectionate
" Spend a lot of time rolling on the floor
" May be more restless than usual
" About 1 to 2 days before the Persian cat accepts the male, her voice may seem more piercing than usual
Once bred, how long is a Persian cat's gestation period?
" 63 to 65 days
What are the physical changes?
" There are few noticeable changes during the first 4 - 5 weeks
" After the 5th week, weight gain and enlargement of the abdomen usually becomes noticeable
" During the 5th week, the mammary glands may start to enlarge
" A very noticeable enlargement of the mammary glands can be seen at the 7th week of pregnancy
" The Persian cat will have milk present 1 to 2 days before delivery
How do you know when the Persian cat is about to deliver?
" She may become extremely restless during the last weeks of pregnancy
" She will probably seek out secluded areas
" She may also soil the house instead of the litter box because the uterus presses the bladder or colon
Should the Persian cat have limited amounts of exercise during pregnancy?
" These cats are usually fairly calm anyway and kept indoors
" You should have a particular place prepared for her delivery
What should you feed the pregnant cat?
" She will require 2 to 4 times as much food as normal
" Probably a good idea to keep food out all the time for her
Are there any foods that absolutely should not be given?
" Raw egg whites
" Raw fish
" Exclusive meat or fish diets
" Your vet may even prescribe a special diet or supplements
This article is FREE to publish with the resource box.
© 2008 Connie Limon All Rights Reserved
By: Connie Limon
Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com
Written by: Connie Limon To learn more about Persian cats and to purchase the exquisite "Chinchilla and Shaded Silver" kittens visit us at www.fairydewpersiancats.com Visit www.camelotarticles.com for a variety of article