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We open with an interview with Kay Ellison-James, director/co-founder KayRod Productions for the Arts, Inc., and cast members of "A Dream Interrupted, A Life Reborn": Nzingha Dugas as “Marlene,” Achebe Hoskins (fiancé) as Isaiah and Aishya Earls as “Dr. Marshall,” on stage, Saturday, Oct. 24, 8 PM and Sunday, Oct. 25, 3 PM at the Malonga Theatre, 1428 Alice Street in Oakland. For information:(510)758-7884. Fly Away Productions honors 10 Women this weekend, Oct. 24, and we are pleased to have four on the show this morning: Susan Greene PhD, Break the Silence Mural Project, Karen Heisler, Co-owner, Mission Pie and Co-founder, Pie Ranch, Audrey Hudson, Pile Driver Journeyman, Pile Drivers Local #34, Mable Yee, Founder and CEO, EngageHer.org. The awards event is at ODC Commons, Studio B (351 Shotwell Street @ 17th Street, San Francisco), 6:30 PM cocktail reception and 8 PM ceremony. Call (415) 863-9834 or visit flyawayproductions.com Bay Area playwright, Imani Harrington, is back with a new work, "Bitter Fruit,