LOS ANGELES (Aug. 16, 2017) — On the heels of Charlottesville, 24th Street Theatre has announced it will donate half of all opening day ticket sales from its upcoming production, La Razón Blindada (“Armored Reason”) by Argentine playwright Arístides Vargas, to the Southern Poverty Law Center to help track hate groups in America. “La Razón … Continue reading 24th Street Theatre to donate half of opening night proceeds from upcoming show to track hate groups in America
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Is the Hollywood Fringe really ‘fringe'?.... by a Disheartened Fringe Participant
I wrote, directed, and performed in a show in the 2017 Hollywood Fringe Festival, and I came away rather disheartened. At first, I thought that this was completely my fault. I went straight to the drawing board to assess where I went wrong; marketing? Price? Budgeting? What was it that led me to have a … Continue reading Is the Hollywood Fringe really ‘fringe'?.... by a Disheartened Fringe Participant
I'M NOT BITTER (A Mom's Tale)
By Shannon McNally Ham A few weeks ago, my husband and I had a fight that ended with two of my toes turning deep purple. He came home around 11:15pm because he's in rehearsals for a new play and sometimes rehearsals go late. I'm cool with that. Being cool with stuff is part of any … Continue reading I'M NOT BITTER (A Mom's Tale)
The Show Must Go On
By William Salyers “Don't let it be forgot That once there was a spot For one brief shining moment that was known As Camelot.” - Alan Jay Lerner & Frederick Loewe Last Wednesday evening, at the Downtown Independent, I attended an advance screening of a remarkable documentary film, “Love 99,” about the struggle to preserve … Continue reading The Show Must Go On
THE UNIVERSAL CLICK AT THE HOLLYWOOD FRINGE
By Miss Barbie Q Hello beautiful souls! This is Miss Barbie Q! Your friendly neighborhood drag queen! What a thrill it is to be reporting from the frontlines of the 2017 Hollywood Fringe Festival (which I will lovingly refer to as the “Fringe” from now on). But I come to you from a totally different … Continue reading THE UNIVERSAL CLICK AT THE HOLLYWOOD FRINGE
FRINGE 2017: MUST-SEE MUSICALS!
By Jared Pixler The past few years I've had the pleasure of working with a few of the creative folks in the musical theater who have started to call this area home. There are some exciting new musicals being created here, and there's no reason why one of these couldn't become the next break-out hit. … Continue reading FRINGE 2017: MUST-SEE MUSICALS!
Center Theatre Group's 2018 Richard E. Sherwood Award Application deadline has been extended!
Center Theatre Group annually awards $10,000 to one innovative and adventurous Los Angeles-based theatre artist. A grace period has been extended to all applications that have been started by June 5. All submissions and materials (including the letter of recommendation) for Center Theatre Group's Sherwood Award must be received by Friday June 9, 2017 at … Continue reading Center Theatre Group's 2018 Richard E. Sherwood Award Application deadline has been extended!
ADAA'S SAROYAN/PAUL $10,000 HUMAN RIGHTS PLAYWRITING PRIZE WINNER: JUNE CARRYL
LOS ANGELES—The Armenian Dramatic Arts Alliance (ADAA) announced the winner of the $10,000 Saroyan/Paul Human Rights Playwriting Prize on April 24 th, 2017 at the The Antaeus Theatre Company at the newly opened Kiki and David Gindler Performing Arts Centre in Glendale. The winner was June Carryl, for her play, The Good Minister From Harare, … Continue reading ADAA'S SAROYAN/PAUL $10,000 HUMAN RIGHTS PLAYWRITING PRIZE WINNER: JUNE CARRYL
CENTER THEATRE GROUP NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS FOR THE E. SHERWOOD AWARD
CENTER THEATRE GROUP NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS FOR THE 2018 RICHARD E. SHERWOOD AWARD June 5 is the Deadline to Apply for $10,000 Award for Emerging L.A. Theatre Artists Center Theatre Group is now accepting submissions for the 2018 Richard E. Sherwood Award. The deadline to submit an application is June 5, 2017, at 11:59 p.m. The … Continue reading CENTER THEATRE GROUP NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS FOR THE E. SHERWOOD AWARD
Newly formed ‘Independent Theatres of Los Angeles' to hold citywide auditions
LOS ANGELES (April 28, 2017) — Intimate theater companies in Los Angeles that have been denied membership status by Actors Equity Association, and/or find themselves financially unable to sign AEA's new Los Angeles 99-Seat Theater Agreement, are banding together under the title “Independent Theatres of Los Angeles.” Sixteen theaters have joined ITLA to date, with … Continue reading Newly formed ‘Independent Theatres of Los Angeles' to hold citywide auditions
Laura Zucker Will Leave LA County Arts Commission in July
PRESS RELEASE: Laura Zucker announced her plans to leave her position as Executive Director of the Los Angeles County Arts Commission on July 31, 2017. Ms. Zucker has been a driving force in the development and support of the arts and culture ecosystem of Los Angeles County over the last 25 years. Her leadership has … Continue reading Laura Zucker Will Leave LA County Arts Commission in July
Tony Awards to Reinstate the Best Sound Design Categories
The Tony Awards have announced that the Sound Design categories—first awarded in 2008 and subsequently eliminated in 2014—will be reinstated for the 2017–2018 season. The Tony Awards Administration Committee has conducted a review of the Best Sound Design of a Musical and Best Sound Design of a Play categories with several industry professionals, including sound … Continue reading Tony Awards to Reinstate the Best Sound Design Categories
Drama League Awards, CTG Playwrights Initiative and more - This Week's Must Read
HERE ARE THIS WEEK'S BEST ARTICLES ABOUT THE PERFORMING ARTS AND CULTURE Center Theatre Group partners with NY Second Stage in commissioning new work (New York Times) Center Theatre Group Launches New Playwrights Initiative (American Theatre) 11 of the funniest Shakespearean insults (What's On Stage) Sam Gold on Trump and theatre: 'We have a place … Continue reading Drama League Awards, CTG Playwrights Initiative and more - This Week's Must Read
TPLLA Launch Actor Database
The Theatrical Producers League of Los Angeles (TPLLA) is pleased to announce the launch of the TPLLA Actor Database Actors across LA and beyond are invited to register themselves in the TPLLA Actor Database for free. This searchable database has been designed to help theatre producers in Los Angeles find talent for their plays, musicals … Continue reading TPLLA Launch Actor Database
AUDITION NOTICE: THE ILLYRIAN PLAYERS ANNOUNCE AUDITIONS FOR THE RED LETTER PROJECT: IN THE BLOOD and FUCKING A By Suzan-Lori Parks
THE ILLYRIAN PLAYERS ANNOUNCE AUDITIONS FOR THE RED LETTER PROJECT: IN THE BLOOD and FUCKING A By Suzan-Lori Parks An experiment in community performance Presented by The Illyrian Players Theatre Company In Association with Watts Village Theatre Company These two plays will be performed... ...in rep ...on alternating Mondays ...in a new performance space every week … Continue reading AUDITION NOTICE: THE ILLYRIAN PLAYERS ANNOUNCE AUDITIONS FOR THE RED LETTER PROJECT: IN THE BLOOD and FUCKING A By Suzan-Lori Parks
Center Theatre Group to Celebrate 50th Anniversary on May 20th
The evening will star Phylicia Rashad, Danai Gurira, Annette Bening, Alfred Molina, and others. Center Theatre Group has announced plans for its 50th anniversary celebration, to be hosted on May 20 at the Ahmanson Theatre. The event will feature a one-night-only production from writer, director, and producer Robert Egan, followed by dinner in downtown Los … Continue reading Center Theatre Group to Celebrate 50th Anniversary on May 20th
Nominees Announced for the Third Annual Stage Raw Theater Awards
A Wake and Sing! Nominees for the Third Annual Stage Raw Theater Awards The Third Annual Stage Raw Theater Awards are coming May 15 to Los Angeles Theatre Center, 514 S. Spring Street, Downtown. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. Music provided by No Static Trio + and other guests. Tickets … Continue reading Nominees Announced for the Third Annual Stage Raw Theater Awards
Australian Theatre Company seeks full-length plays for annual reading series in June
LOS ANGELES (March 28, 2017) — L.A.'s award-winning Australian Theatre Company is inviting submissions of full-length plays to be presented by a professional director and cast as part of its 2017 Summer Reading Series, scheduled to take place this June at the Zephyr Theatre. This year's theme is “United on Stage,” a celebration of inclusivity … Continue reading Australian Theatre Company seeks full-length plays for annual reading series in June
LA Without the NEA, Her Opponent and more - This Week's Must Read
HERE ARE THIS WEEK'S BEST ARTICLES ABOUT THE PERFORMING ARTS AND CULTURE What does the NEA's $148-million budget buy? 7,789,473 taco bowls but not even one mile of the 405 Freeway (LA Times) What are We Watching? What are We Teaching? Preparing Acting Students for the New Golden Age (Howlround) Look Back at the Original … Continue reading LA Without the NEA, Her Opponent and more - This Week's Must Read
IAMA THEATRE COMPANY ANNOUNCES FIRST EVER “PATRON OF THE ARTS” SHONDA RHIMES
New Endowment will fund “Rhimes Unsung Voices Playwriting Commission” March 20, 2017…Los Angeles…IAMA THEATRE COMPANY announces world-renowned television producer and creator Shonda Rhimes as the first ever “Patron of the Arts” for the critically acclaimed theater company. The nonprofit organization is made up of an ensemble of theater artists seeking to connect and cultivate a new … Continue reading IAMA THEATRE COMPANY ANNOUNCES FIRST EVER “PATRON OF THE ARTS” SHONDA RHIMES
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