EVENT: Karl Girolamo Play

1 Karl Girolamo, who returns as Kevin Davis on AS THE WORLD TURNS today, will be performing in "The Last Days of Judas Iscariot," at Pianos Bar and Grill in Bloomfield, New Jersey on October 25, November 1 and November 8. "The Last Days of Judas Iscariot" is a 2005 play by Stephen Adly Guirgis, which imagines lawyers battling Judas' right to go to Heaven in Purgatory. It includes flashbacks to an imagined childhood, and the lawyers call up such witnesses as Mother Teresa, Caiaphas, Sigmund Freud and Satan. The original production was at the Public Theater on Broadway, and was directed by Philip Seymour Hoffman. Girolamo will be playing Ponchas Pilot. Venue address: 36 Broad Street Bloomfield NJ 07003 (973) 743-7208 Showtimes: Saturday, October 25 at 5:30, Sunday, November 2 at 7 and Saturday, November 8 at 9:30 and Sunday, November 9 at 7. Cost: $10 cover More info

SOAPnet Sponsors "Rock The Soap" Cruise

SOAPnet SIGNS ON AS THE PRESENTING SPONSOR FOR THE CRUISE EVENT “ROCK THE SOAP,” HOSTED BY BOB GUINEY As part of the Daytime’s Division’s ongoing new initiative to reach fans in more cities, more often, SOAPnet will serve as the presenting sponsor for the maiden voyage of “Rock the Soap,” a three-day cruise (from Los Angeles to Mexico) hosted by Bob Guiney that will set sail March 20-23. The cruise will be filled with top soap stars from ALL MY CHILDREN, ONE LIFE TO LIVE, GENERAL HOSPITAL, DAYS OF OUR LIVES, AS THE WORLD TURNS and THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS. Throughout the cruise, fans will have a chance to mix and mingle with their favorite stars. Stars confirmed to date include ALL MY CHILDREN’s Rebecca Budig, Melissa Claire Egan, Thorsten Kaye, Eden Riegel, Michael E. Knight, Aiden Turner and Bobbie Eakes; ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Kassie DePaiva, Kathy Brier, Susan Haskill and Bree Williamson; GENERAL HOSPITAL's Kelly Monaco, Kimberly McCullough, Jason Thompson and Brandon Barash; DAYS OF OUR LIVES' Bryan Dattilo; AS THE WORLD TURNS' Van Hansis and Jake Silbermann; THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS' Greg Rikaart, Thad Luckinbill and Elizabeth Hendrickson, and THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL's Constantine Maroulis! “Rock the Soap” will offer fans a unique opportunity to have laid back interactions and exciting musical moments with the stars. Festivities throughout the cruise feature musical performances, book signings, meet & greet sessions, optional beach parties and even a chance to sing Karaoke with your favorite soap stars, as well as some other very special ‘one of a kind’ moments to be announced. *All talent participation is subject to change. For updates on the soap star lineup and more information about “Rock the Soap,” fans can log onto rockthesoap.com and SOAPnet.com.

Darin Brooks And The Tag The World Project

1 The Honolulu Star-Bulletin had an interesting story on DAYS OF OUR LIVES star Darin Brooks today. Much like his on-screen character, Brooks has taken to saving the world -- one dog tag at a time. He aligned himself with the Tag the World project, promoting the sale of dog-tag necklaces to support five causes: animals, cancer, children, global green efforts and Africa. "It's a new, sexy and trendy way to support charities," said Brooks, who was born and raised in Hawaii. "Each cause has several charities listed so you can find something that is particular to you." Each necklace costs $80; engraving names or initials is additional. They'll be available online after Thursday, following a celebrity basketball fundraiser in Long Beach, Calif. As a member of the organization's honorary board of advisers, Brooks is already spreading the word. After receiving his Daytime Emmy nomination in June, he held a pre-celebration party with Tag the World as a sponsor. Now, when Brooks wears his tags on the red carpet, he's able to represent an array of charities near and dear to his heart. "I really believe in this organization wholeheartedly. It's not just helping one charity in specific." Brooks attended Kaiser High School, where he was quarterback of the football team and dabbled in drama, starring as Rapunzel's Prince in the school's production of "Into the Woods." He also won roles as an extra when Blue Crush and The Big Bounce filmed on Oahu. He visits every few months to get his fix of surfing and local grinds. At age 24, Brooks has become a familiar face to soap fans. Most recently, his meatier story lines have delved into a relationship with an abusive father who abandoned him as a child, and a reunion with a sister he never knew he had. And, he recently managed to remove himself from the suspect list in the murder of his father. All this while balancing his love affair with Stephanie Johnson (played by Shelley Hennig) and helping to maintain the Brady Pub. Brooks hopes the dog tags spark conversations and play into the organization's "Tag You're It!" slogan. When a friend admires a dog tag and starts asking about it, it's like playing tag, he explained. "I can't tell you how many people come up to me and say, 'That's a nice necklace. Where'd you get it?' Hopefully, they will buy their own tags and support the charity of their choice. It's a great little campaign." Robert Parks Valletta founded the nonprofit organization after spending time trying to create awareness for his brother, who has Dis George syndrome. "When I was putting everything together, I realized it wasn't just about him. It was about kids who have multiple diseases." Thus, the "children" category was born. The sterling-silver tags were designed by Michael Barin, antiqued in a finish that emphasizes the handcrafted design. The project uses fashion to achieve goals, with the pieces intended to represent a lifestyle dedicated to making the world a better place, Valletta explained. "It's about a world of problems ... and a world fixing these problems. You don't just support a cause ... you wear your story."

DH Meets B&B In West Hollywood To Support "NO on 8"

1 DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES stars Kathryn Joosten and Dana Delany (ex-Hayley, AS THE WORLD TURNS; ex-Amy, LOVE OF LIFE) attended the "Heroes & History Makers Gala" at Sky Bar at The Mondrian Hotel last night in West Hollywood. THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL's Heather Tom was also in attendance. The star-studded evening benefitted NO on 8 - Equality California. Proceeds will go to fight Proposition 8, which would take the right to marry away from gay and lesbian couples. NIGHT SHIFT's Chad Allen was also at the event.