Ron Sossi is the Artistic Director of the Odyssey Theatre and also directed The Serpent. This interview discusses the play that explores the biblical Book of Genesis while comparing it to the modern experience.
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Tag: Odyssey Theatre
COVID-19 Theater Series: Rogue Machine's Journey Beyond Adversity - An Interview with John Perrin Flynn
Leading one of L.A.’s most prestigious theatre companies for twelve years, John Perrin Flynn has nurtured Rogue Machine from the seed of an idea into a group of over 300 artists with an impressive array of accolades and awards. Most recently, he helmed two epic productions, the American premiere of Tom Morton-Smith’s Oppenheimer and the west coast premiere of Mike Bartlett’s Earthquakes in London. John received the LA Weekly “Career Achievement Award,” just one of over one hundred awards during his tenure with the company. He was the executive producer and director of Lifetime’s award-winning series Strong Medicine and has produced two other series and 14 television movies or miniseries, including the Emmy nominated Burden of Proof. John took time from his busy schedule to interview in April 2020.
When did Rogue Machine First Begin? Were you involved from the start? Who/what/where was it founded?
John Perrin Flynn: Our inaugural production was in 2008. The prior year, I had happened to read a new play by a young playwright who was looking for a director. The play was called Lost and Found and the playwright was John Pollono. As soon as I read it, I knew that I had to direct it. We ran it at the Lounge Theatre. Later that year, I directed the West Coast premiere of Craig Lucas's Small Tragedy at the Odyssey Theatre. Afterwards, I was invited to pitch plays at a couple of local venues. By then, John Pollono was working on another new play. I had also begun to work with Henry Murray, developing his Tree Fall; and I quickly learned that none of the companies that I was approaching were interested in producing new work.
Cast of "Pocatello" - Photo by John Perrin Flynn
I brought together three disparate groups: theater friends I had made during my time as a television producer; theater friends I had made doing the two plays I had recently directed; and theater friends from the time I was artistic director of Theater Exchange in North Hollywood. We all felt that there were already too many theaters in Los Angeles. At the same time, there seemed to be a need for one which would produce new work and the edgier kind of new work which was then coming out of Chicago, New York, and London. In early 2008, the opportunity to share the Theatre/Theater space on Pico Boulevard opened up and we decided to take the leap.
Ron Bottitta and Tucker Smallwood in "The Sunset Limited" - Photo by John Perrin Flynn
How about a brief timeline of changes at they occurred?
JPF: We began running our monthly salon “Rant and Rave,” which has continued to be one of our most popular programs. We converted a classroom at the space into a second smaller stage. Our programming for that stage brought us a great deal of attention. We opened Cormac McCarthy's The Sunset Limited with Tucker Smallwood and Ron Bottitta. Stephanie Kerley Schwartz designed the small one-room urban apartment set that worked brilliantly. The show became an LA Times Critics’ Choice and ran for five months. We modified that set and opened John Pollono’s third play as a late-night show. It was Small Engine Repair, which ran for six months until we had to move it to open Joel Drake Johnson's Four Places, for which we received our first Ovation Award for Best Production.
Small Engine Repair swept the Los Angeles Award season, winning best production and many other awards. Our fifth season brought us the long-running hit Dirty Filthy Love Story by Rob Mersola and our first collaborations with playwrights Samuel Hunter and Enda Walsh. The sixth season brought us Pollono’s Lost Girls and Kemp Powers’ One Night in Miami, which became our largest box office hit ever. It ended up having multiple productions around the world, including at the Donmar Warehouse in England. We closed that season with Christopher Shinn’s Dying City, which won us our second Ovation award for best production. The eighth season was an abbreviated season because rent increases forced us out - but not before we did our second Sam Hunter play, A Permanent Image. We moved to The Met Theatre in our ninth season and opened with a strong season of multi-award nominated productions, including Hunter’s Pocatello, and Greg Keller’s Honky and Dutch Masters.
Shari Gardner Desean, Kevin Terry, and Jelani Blunt in "Les Blancs" - Photo by John Perrin Flynn
Our tenth season featured the first ever professional production of Lorraine Hansberry’s Les Blancs in Los Angeles, as well as a collaboration with the Getty Villa of a modern-day refugee version of Aeschylus’ The Suppliant Women.
We were forced to move once again during our twelfth season, but not before we produced the American premiere of Dionna Michelle Daniel’s American Saga: Gunshot Medley Part I. We moved to the Electric Lodge in Venice and in the fall, where we opened Tom Morton-Smith’s Oppenheimer and Joe Gifford's Finks. We closed our latest season with the world premiere productions of Disposable Necessities by Neil McGowan (an LA Times Critics’ Choice) and Mike Bartlett’s Earthquakes in London.
Over the past few months, how has COVID-19 impacted your theater?
JPF: We were fortunate that we had closed the twelfth season in early March. At that time, we weren’t sure if we would open again until July. Now we have no idea when theaters will be allowed to reopen and we don’t know what the final damage to the economy will be. Fundraising may be more difficult. We understand our existence is imperiled; but all of us, Rogue Machine’s Board and staff, are determined to survive. There is a proverb that “Adversity creates opportunity.” Many theaters are attempting to build an online audience during this period of isolation. We will be offering some programming as well.
Corey Dorris and Josh Zuckerman in "Dutch Masters" - Photo by John Perrin Flynn
Are you doing anything right now to keep your live theater going? Are you streaming shows? Having virtual meetings? Are you planning for your next show when you reopen?
JPF: We have most of our next season in place. We will open with a world premiere production of Justin Tanner’s Little Theatre, directed by Lisa James and starring Jennie O’Hara. We are also planning to produce the American premiere of Timothy Daly’s Man in the Attic, with French and Vanessa Stewart and Rob Nagle.
I am participating in weekly meetings with LA area artistic directors to see what we can do collectively, now and in the future, when theaters reopen.
John Pollono, Jon Bernthal, Josh Helman, and Michael Redfield in "Small Engine Repair" - Photo by John Perrin Flynn
What do you think will be the impact of COVID-19 on live theater in general in Los Angeles? Do you forsee any permanent changes?
JPF: I suspect that some organizations will not be able to survive this shutdown, particularly if they have leases and rent to pay. I think it might be a long time before things return to a semblance of how they were. Some people that were key to how intimate theatre operated may be forced to take up other careers.
What do you need right now to keep going forward? What would you like from the theater public?
JPF: Funding. I am concerned about our employees. We have applied for the SBA paycheck protection loan, but the funding ran out before we were approved. If more funding is forthcoming, we will be able to offer some employment to the staff, all of whom have been laid off. I want our theater public to stay safe and come out of this healthy, and hungry for the common bonds that live theater encourages.
Joshua Bitton, Burl Moseley, and Jennifer Pollono in "Dirty Filthy Love Story" - Photo by John Perrin Flynn
What are some of your future plans?
JPF: We plan to do some online programming, which includes a joint project called “Common Ground” with The Road Theatre. We may also stream some live readings and something with “Rant and Rave.” In addition to the plays that I mentioned, we are hoping to do another Samuel D. Hunter play; and we are reading a number of new plays during this forced hiatus.
This article first appeared in Splash Worldwide.
Ashton's Audio Interview: Anthony Rutowicz
Actor, Anthony Rutowicz is best known for his work in Snowfall (2017), How to Fake it in America (2011), and WRNG in Studio City (2013). This interview discusses the characters he played in “The Serpent" at the Odyssey Theatre and the character's internal struggles and challenges as they relate to this work of experimental theater that explores the biblical Book of Genesis while comparing it to the modern experience.
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Ashton's Audio Interview: Avery Dresel-Kurtz
Actor, Avery Dresel-Kurtz is best known for her work in Betrayed (2016), Mia (2014), and The Hierarchy (2012). This interview discusses the characters she played in “The Serpent" at the Odyssey Theatre and the character's internal struggles and challenges as they relate to this work of experimental theater that explores the biblical Book of Genesis while comparing it to the modern experience.
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Ashton's Audio Interview: Riley Rose Critchlow and Terry Woodberry
Actress and Producer, Riley Rose Critchlow, is best known for her work in Anime Crimes Division (2017), Timeless (2016), and S.W.A.T. (2017). Actor, Terry Woodberry, is best known for his work in Dexter (2006), Medium (2005), and Numb3rs (2005). These interviews discuss the characters they played in “The Serpent" at the Odyssey Theatre and the character's internal struggles and challenges as they relate to this work of experimental theater that explores the biblical Book of Genesis while comparing it to the modern experience.
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Ashton's Audio Interview: Ahkei Togun
Actor, Poet, and the 2016 Poetry Out Loud National Champion, Ahkei Togun. This interview discusses the characters he played in “The Serpent" at the Odyssey Theatre and the character's internal struggles and challenges as they relate to this work of experimental theater that explores the biblical Book of Genesis while comparing it to the modern experience.
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More L.A. Venue and Event Postponements, Updates, Cancellations, and Active Shows
Better Lemons has updated more shows in our calendar with any current postponements, updates, or cancelations due to coronavirus and concerns and actions towards the safety of theatre patrons where larger audiences are expected. Most venues are using directives by Governor Gavin Newsom and California Public Health and L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti announcements this week as a guide in implementing steps to accommodate for the greater public safety.
The following is a list of venues and shows that we have updated currently. This list includes shows and venues still currently open. Be sure to check with individual venues for any further potential updates or questions.
If you have tickets, please consider either donating your ticket or contacting the venue or show producer for information on available vouchers or rain checks for future shows.
If you have a show that needs updating, please log in and update your show accordingly. If you are postponing, do not delete your event and feel free to email us via our contact form should you need assistance with updating.
VENUES
Heartbroken to report that #HumanInterestStory has been suspended. We join our brothers and sisters in the LA Theatre Community, in venues large and small, as we take action to slow the spread of this virus. #LAThtr https://t.co/kiIqc7Q7Me pic.twitter.com/vnG91JSfLC
— Fountain Theatre (@fountaintheatre) March 13, 2020
2Cents Friends & Patrons,
— 2Cents Theatre Group (@2centstheatre) March 13, 2020
It has become essential that we postpone Acting Out INK Fest 2020 until the late summer/early fall, to support the immediate need for public distancing, which will help slow the spread of… https://t.co/6DqOENpXfg
POSTPONED!#Repost @EvoladadP
— The LAFPI (@TheLAFPI) March 13, 2020
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Los Angeles, California
To all of our amazing fans thank you for your support. Due to #coronavirus we had to make the extremely difficult decision like so many LA production… https://t.co/vCMJG6ff1X
In an effort to support the health and safety of our community, the Attic Collective has decided to cancel our upcoming workshop until further notice. If you are an artist that needs support please look to the attached link for information. #lathtr https://t.co/eZd0mXMqK6 pic.twitter.com/eJZmtvAmcz
— The Attic Collective (@atticcollec_la) March 13, 2020
Dear Victory Theatre Center
— VTC (@VictoryTheatre) March 13, 2020
Patrons, Guests, and Supporters,
Your safety, health and well-being are our number one priority.
Amidst rising concerns regarding the COVID-19 global outbreak, Governor Newsom’s… https://t.co/TazUHPsMv7
— THE ROAD theatre (@roadtheatre) March 13, 2020
Regrettably, we have decided to postpone the run of Our Man in Santiago due to concerns over the coronavirus. As soon as it's safe we will publish the new dates. If you have already purchased your tickets, you may use them for another date. We're sorry about the inconvenience. pic.twitter.com/nDMj9t30uQ
— Theatre West (@TheatreWest) March 13, 2020
Tomorrow 3/14, will be the final performance of The Adventures of Peter Rabbit. We're closing early due to the coronavirus. We have 164 seats so families can have distance from each other when seated and we have plenty of hand sanitizer in the lobby. Sorry for the inconvenience. pic.twitter.com/tp8Tshg6zT
— Storybook Theatre (@StorybookTW) March 13, 2020
In response to COVID-19, we will be suspending all performances of our current production of Rorschach Fest. We feel this is the best way to keep our community safe at this time. Please see our full post below and take care of yourselves! pic.twitter.com/mPBmoNZvSp
— Open Fist Theatre (@OpenFistTheatre) March 12, 2020
https://t.co/2hmFGccgWS pic.twitter.com/Vmmc5ZWPRw
— La Mirada Theatre (@LaMiradaTheatre) March 12, 2020
Out of an abundance of caution, the Autry is canceling the remaining performances of @NativeVoices Lying with Badgers. For those who have paid a fee, refunds will be issued immediately. Thank you for your understanding during this time.
— The Autry (@TheAutry) March 12, 2020
Performances of HOT TRAGIC DEAD THING are suspended effective immediately. But we will be back! We hope to be back on stage in a few weeks and have added some April dates! Check out https://t.co/luI9I4JCFj for more info! pic.twitter.com/5opDs5VnJd
— The Blank Theatre (@TheBlankTheatre) March 13, 2020
It is with heavy hearts that we announce that this closing weekend of A Body of Water will be cancelled in compliance with health professional’s concerns regarding Covid-19. We are so grateful for YOU, our community… https://t.co/n7vViFVmrp
— Actors Co-op (@actorscoop) March 13, 2020
#TheSerpent #LAThtr #theatre #theater #covid_19 #coronavirus #LA pic.twitter.com/AR7vVFpAZ5
— Odyssey Theatre (@OdysseyTheatre_) March 12, 2020
Based on the evolution of the response to COVID-19, including recent states of emergencies declared by L.A. County and the State of California, today we canceled Simply diVine and postponed our upcoming production of HAIR - go to https://t.co/lXzy9KuIbc for full statements. pic.twitter.com/xZaYkh5uBn
— Los Angeles LGBT Center (@LALGBTCenter) March 12, 2020
Dear #LosAngeles #Women #Theatre #Festival #Patrons #Artists #Supporters with the recent ongoing developments in the COVID-19 crisis we have decided to suspend all LAWTF programming until Further Notice @LAWTF @AdilahBarnes @KarenAClark @DelusionalDiva @denisedowse @HattieWinston
— LAWTF (@LAWTF) March 13, 2020
Given the widespread escalation of efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, we have decided to exercise caution and suspend performances through April 8, 2020, effective immediately. Please visit the link for more information: https://t.co/at1HyVjtRw
— The Broad Stage (@thebroadstage) March 13, 2020
Loft is proud to join our sisters and brother in the LA Theatre Family and do our part to minimize the spread of Covid-19. Public performances of Death and Other Girly Things are postponed. Thank you for supporting intimate theatre in LA! pic.twitter.com/H38grSFSEm
— LOFT ensemble (@LOFTensemble) March 13, 2020
We need to do what’s right for the health and safety of our patrons, artists, and staff, so it is with a heavy heart we announce the cancellation of all shows (Dead Man’s Cell Phone and Improv Night) through March 24th. pic.twitter.com/Z5YytZFMuE
— Little Fish Theatre (@lilfishtheatre) March 14, 2020
Following the advice of local health officials, we have decided to CANCEL ALL SHOWS at The Groundlings Theatre through March 31. For more information please go to the link in our bio. We apologize for the inconvenience and can't wait to see you all again very soon! pic.twitter.com/waJVG5GWiD
— The Groundlings (@groundlings) March 12, 2020
As most of you have heard, we have made the sad and difficult decision to postpone opening weekend of our upcoming production of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.
— Kentwood Players (@kentwoodplayers) March 14, 2020
Stay tuned for more info in the next weeks. We'll… https://t.co/TaTKJFWIaN
Dear Audience Members,
— SkyPilot Theatre (@SkyPilotTheatre) March 15, 2020
Due to the public health concerns posed by COVID-19 (Coronavirus), we have made the difficult decision to postpone the upcoming theatre production of "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Divorce," which would take place 3/27/20 - 3/29/20.
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Due to the California Governor and the Dept. of Public Health's mandated capacity limitations on gatherings, we will be closed until March 31 subject to ongoing assessment by state & local officials. Please continue to check https://t.co/tAQAMMbjiv for updated info. pic.twitter.com/aFSQrU261V
— The Roxy Theatre (@theroxy) March 13, 2020
— Colony Theatre (@ColonyTheatre) March 14, 2020
A message to our valued Rockwell community. pic.twitter.com/84rJvrZu9g
— Rockwell Table Stage (@LA_Rockwell) March 13, 2020
Given the current state of the COVID-19 global outbreak and in light of the World Health Organization's official pandemic declaration this morning, The Wallis has made the difficult, but important decision to cancel or postpone all productions and programs through March 31, 2020. pic.twitter.com/YzD19oYwhg
— The Wallis (@TheWallisBH) March 12, 2020
Dynasty Typewriter
An announcement about #PaleyFestLA pic.twitter.com/yjMWFYH8md
— Paley Center (@paleycenter) March 12, 2020
While there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 at UCLA, the campus has recommended that we suspend events drawing more than 100 people. For the well-being of our community, the Archive is canceling upcoming events at the Billy Wilder Theater. https://t.co/mMvkaj2jTO pic.twitter.com/VSdbm5XvGA
— UCLA Film & Television Archive (@UCLAFTVArchive) March 11, 2020
The Autry museum, store, cafe, and Historic Southwest Mt. Washington Campus will be closed to the public starting 3/14 until further notice. For updates visit, https://t.co/AvlP3wfhsP.
— The Autry (@TheAutry) March 13, 2020
SHOWS
Canceled - The Really Awesome Improv Show
gUnTOPIA at The Roustabouts Theatre Co
Hamlet
SUSPENDED - Human Interest Story
IN MY MIND'S EYE
Canceled - What Rhymes With Orange?
Postponed - Our Man in Santiago
Canceled - The Velveteen Rabbit
Postponed - VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE
Hitler's Tasters
SHOW ME A HERO
Worst-Case Scenario
Postponed until May - Mistakes Were Made coulda-woulda-shoulda
Postponed - Found
Postponed through March - Poor Clare
Suspended - Rorschach Fest
Postponed - Death and Other Girly Things
DIRTY TRICKS w/ The New Bad Boys of Magic
Canceled - Improv Night
Postponed - Jelly Beans
POSTPONED - LA Fest by Ensemble Studio Theatre/LA
The Bindings
March 14 and 15 only - The Outsider at North Coast Repertory Theatre
Canceled - The Pack
TMI Hollywood
Señorita Julia - Staged Reading
Canceled - Sex, Addiction & Love in the 21st Century
Postponed - The Wild Party
Now Registered on the Better Lemons Calendar – February 25 - March 1, 2020
Musicals, Comedy, Cabaret, Immersive, Solo, Readings, Kid-friendly shows, and more now registered on the Better Lemons calendar!
For shows with a LemonMeter rating, visit our LemonMeter page.
The Serpent
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The Serpent, winner of the 1969 Obie award. Go ahead – take the apple. A work of experimental theater that explores the biblical Book of Genesis while comparing it to the modern experience. @OdysseyTheatre_ #LATheatre #LAThtr https://t.co/LzIOxR8l5Y pic.twitter.com/l8F4PzlpK8
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) February 26, 2020
LA Fest by Ensemble Studio Theatre/LA
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LA Fest is Ensemble Studio Theatre's annual reading series featuring presentations of their ongoing outreach projects as well as plays written by LA playwrights from diverse backgrounds. @EST_LA #LATheatre #LAThtr https://t.co/UrUVVS60LP pic.twitter.com/b7CuzRPHWL
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) February 26, 2020
The Bindings
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The Bindings. Women carry it in their bones & in their blood. The restrictions, the expectations, passed down through generations & reinforced by society until they bind our minds. But also within lies each woman's magic, power, & autonomy. @ZombieJoes https://t.co/QUUjeEVeVu pic.twitter.com/B6OjOtaWE2
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) February 26, 2020
Antigone, Presented by the Girls of St. Catherine's
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Antigone, Presented by the Girls of St. Catherine's - The St. Catherine's drama club is struggling to put up its first school play - Sophocles' "Antigone." @SacredFoolsLA @TheBroadwaterLA #LATheatre #LATheater #LAThtr https://t.co/kdqkuiGpR8 pic.twitter.com/EIlsVd66rw
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) February 26, 2020
Soul Trek
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Soul Trek: My Sci-Fi Journey Toward Wholeness - #WhitefireTheatre #SoloFest2020 #LATheatre #LATheater #LAThtr #SciFi https://t.co/DOMoAyMYaC pic.twitter.com/ivO8CRgwEu
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) February 27, 2020
Five Pieces of Paper: Stories my Hungarian grandmother refused to tell me and other family tales. A Love tribute to my Holocaust surviving grandmother
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Five Pieces of Paper: Stories my Hungarian grandmother refused to tell me and other family tales. A Love tribute to my Holocaust surviving grandmother. @MatrixTheatreCo #LATheatre #LATheater #LAThtr https://t.co/CML0R5Tz50 pic.twitter.com/dKkjJU4T60
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) March 1, 2020
Dohee Lee: MU/巫: 9 Goddesses
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Presented as part of The Sharon Disney Lund Dance Series. MU/巫: 9 Goddesses is a new ritual theater shamanic experience where ancestral traditions are transmuted through dance, singing, drumming, electronic soundscapes, & immersive video @CalArtsREDCAT https://t.co/v19QgMc0YX pic.twitter.com/4jhKxVX38U
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) March 1, 2020
Transcendients Community Celebration: Challenging Borders
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Presented by the @jamuseum, Transcendients Community Celebration: Challenging Borders is a free one-day celebration of the TRANSCENDIENTS “heroes” and their work as featured in artist Taiji Terasaki’s groundbreaking collaboration... #LATheatre #LAThtr https://t.co/45BG5PqPqz pic.twitter.com/NvehDwZGZN
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) March 1, 2020
Beat Bugs JV at Theatre School @ North Coast Rep
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The Theatre School @NorthCoastRep presents the musical adventure Beat Bugs JV as its next student production...a new musical adaptation based on the NETFLIX animated series, inspired by music made famous by The Beatles. #LATheater #LAThtr https://t.co/USVLYVXJMt pic.twitter.com/M7v8TmhzOZ
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) March 1, 2020
The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity
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Experience pro wrestling in a whole new light — or perhaps for the first time — in Kristoffer Diaz’s Pulitzer Prize-nominated play. Chad Deity incorporates the thrilling spectacle of this fascinating sport with compelling characters... @chancetheater https://t.co/nt7RX5Fum5 pic.twitter.com/2OPZ2B4GsV
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) March 1, 2020
The Colony Comedy Series – Hosted by Damon Williams
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Three evenings of a multicultural cast of comedians will be hosted by Chicago funnyman Damon Williams, noted for his work on HBO, Comedy Central, Showtime, and his current album "Laugh Tonight and Be Serious Tomorrow." @ColonyTheatre #LATheatre #LATheater https://t.co/cwxRtpbyyQ pic.twitter.com/h6c5zM3WUq
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) March 1, 2020
Sex, Addiction & Love in the 21st Century at The Braid
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Jewish Women's Theatre Presents, "Sex, Addiction & Love in the 21st Century." These dangerous, outrageous, and oftentimes tender stories of the carnal sort will leave you panting and wanting more! @jwtla #LATheater #LAThtr https://t.co/dSKbi0tjpY pic.twitter.com/5K6OJ7bOyx
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) March 1, 2020
Sex, Addiction & Love in the 21st Century at dnj Gallery
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Jewish Women's Theatre Presents, "Sex, Addiction & Love in the 21st Century." These dangerous, outrageous, & oftentimes tender stories of the carnal sort will leave you panting & wanting more! Join us early for the dnj Gallery Art Exhibition! @dnjgallery https://t.co/Han0HzAXN9 pic.twitter.com/WNftmhejT3
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) March 1, 2020
Man of God
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Man of God. During a mission trip to Thailand, four girls discover that their pastor has hidden a camera in their hotel bathroom. Their communal rage & disillusionment fuel increasingly violent revenge fantasies... @GeffenPlayhouse #LATheatre #LAThtr https://t.co/sgXJWxx74c
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) March 1, 2020
Aleichem Sholom! The wit and wisdom of Sholom Aleichem
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Aleichem Sholom! Extended once more with added weekend matinee performances. Take a journey through the life, loves and laughter of the world's most beloved Yiddish humorist. @SMPlayhouse #LATheatre #LAThtr https://t.co/mTHCj1ksXg pic.twitter.com/AqqHx6Nak2
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) March 1, 2020
Show Up, Kids! Interactive Family Comedy
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Following capacity crowds and rave reviews from NYC to Edinburgh, Peter Michael Marino’s "Show Up, Kids!” returns to @ComplexHwood for seven performance. #LATheatre #LATheater #LAThtr https://t.co/QNFggLaos6 pic.twitter.com/OXrhRjuqJV
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) March 1, 2020
Geronimo: Life on the Reservation
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Final Los Angeles performances of Rudy Ramo's critically acclaimed, seldom told story of Geronimo's life as a POW on the Fort Sill Indian Reservation. @SMPlayhouse #LATheatre #LATheater #LAThtr https://t.co/pG7BvrALdB pic.twitter.com/Y7M90I61cw
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) March 1, 2020
Theresa Rebeck's "Seminar"
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Theresa Rebeck's "Seminar." A modern, provocative comedy tells the story of four young writers who each pay $5,000 for a ten-week seminar with Leonard, an international literary figure. @FlatTireTheatre @TheStageCrafts #LATheater #LATheatre #LAThtr https://t.co/zPtDvL4oyw pic.twitter.com/yGVggJrdR9
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) March 2, 2020
Orphée
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Orphée. Orpheus, Eurydice, a trouble-making horse & Death herself converge in this very funny & irreverent reimagining of the Greek myth by surrealist poet, playwright a & filmmaker Jean Cocteau. @DeafWest @OdysseyTheatre_ #LATheatre #LATheater #LAThtr https://t.co/DKYJ2AN9QF pic.twitter.com/JGIhfvGFZ4
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) March 2, 2020
THE BEST OF SHOWS ON BETTER LEMONS IN 2019
Better Lemons had a fantastic year and we couldn't have done it without the fantastic critics, publicists, and audience members who share their love of Los Angeles theater, by posting on Better Lemons and sharing their favorite shows and their reviews on social media.
We are especially grateful for all the Registered Critics who took their time this past year to rate shows they have reviewed to be included in our LemonMeter.
There were 1200 productions registered on Better Lemons in 2019! Out of those registered shows, over 600 received at least one review from a Critic and 201 were reviewed by Audience members. Out of these shows, we selected the winners that were most favored by Critics and/or Audiences.
Here is a list with all the Better Lemons SWEET productions of 2019:
The Better Lemons DoubleSWEET #LemonMeter Choice Awards for 2019
are going to the following productions:
(33 shows out of 1200 productions received
a DoubleSWEET #LemonMeter rating
from audience and critics)
TALES FROM THE POWDER ROOM at the Whitefire Theatre
41 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
3 Critics reviews - 100% Sweet
IF WE RUN at the Lounge Theatre
32 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
3 Critics reviews - 100% Sweet
RAISED BY WOLVES at the Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre
32 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
3 Critics reviews - 100% Sweet
TO DAD WITH LOVE: A TRIBUTE TO BUDDY EBSEN at Theatre West
30 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
14 Critics reviews - 100% Sweet
FERTILE: A CONVERSATION ABOUT THE EXPECTATION OF PROCREATION currently at the Whitefire Theatre
27 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
8 Critics reviews - 100% Sweet
HOLLYWOODN'T at the Santa Monica Playhouse
20 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
3 Critics reviews - 100% Sweet
THE BULLY PROBLEM at the Arena Theatre - Theatre of Arts
17 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
9 Critics reviews - 94% Sweet
THE NARCISSIST NEXT DOOR at the Complex Theatre
15 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
4 Critics reviews - 75% Sweet
THE ELEPHANT MAN at the El Portal Theatre
14 Audience reviews - 96% Sweet
7 Critics reviews - 93% Sweet
MONO/POLY at the Odyssey Theatre
14 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
5 Critics reviews - 90% Sweet
MASTERS OF THE DARK REALM at the Actors Workout Studio
14 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
4 Critics reviews - 88% Sweet
BUNNY THE ELF LIVE! currently at the Stages in Fullerton
14 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
3 Critics reviews - 100% Sweet
CRACK WHORE, BULIMIC, GIRL-NEXT-DOOR at the Complex Theatre
14 Audience reviews - 96% Sweet
3 Critics reviews - 100% Sweet
A BIT MUCH at the Lounge Theatre
12 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
3 Critics reviews - 100% Sweet
(IM)PERFEKT at the Santa Monica Playhouse
11 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
5 Critics reviews - 100% Sweet
BLACKBOXING at the Complex Theatre
10 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
5 Critics reviews - 100% Sweet
MIL GRUS at the McCadden Place Theatre
10 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
5 Critics reviews - 100% Sweet
TRANSFERENCE at The Broadwater
9 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
6 Critics reviews - 100% Sweet
SCRAPS at the Matrix Theatre
8 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
15 Critics reviews - 87% Sweet
SUPPORTIVE WHITE PARENTS at The Broadwater
8 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
4 Critics reviews - 100% Sweet
NEIL SIMON'S MUSICAL FOOLS by the Open Fist Theatre Company
7 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
13 Critics reviews - 92% Sweet
ROMEO AND JULIET IN HELL at the Actors Workout Studio
7 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
8 Critics reviews - 100% Sweet
FALLEN SAINTS: SALEM at the Actors Workout Studio
7 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
7 Critics reviews - 100% Sweet
SAVING CAIN at the Hudson Theatres
6 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
5 Critics reviews - 90% Sweet
THE LAST CROISSANT at The Broadwater
5 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
6 Critics reviews - 100% Sweet
TREYA'S LAST DANCE at the Hudson Theatres
4 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
10 Critics reviews - 95% Sweet
OLIVIA WILDE DOES NOT SURVIVE THE APOCALYPSE at the Complex Theatre
4 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
6 Critics reviews - 92% Sweet
CLARISSANT at the Atwater Village Theatre
4 Audience reviews - 88% Sweet
4 Critics reviews - 100% Sweet
CIRQUE DU GISELLE at the Assistance League Theater
4 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
4 Critics reviews - 88% Sweet
BATTER UP: MY BRAIN ON BASEBALL at studio/stage
4 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
4 Critics reviews - 100% Sweet
JOAN AND WHAT DID THEY SAY - AN EVENING OF ONE ACTS at Theatre Unlimited (T.U. Studios)
4 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
3 Critics reviews - 100% Sweet
TREASON at the Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre
4 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
3 Critics reviews - 100% Sweet
45 MILLIGRAMS at The Broadwater
3 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
3 Critics reviews - 100% Sweet
The Better Lemons Audience #LemonMeter Choice Awards for 2019
are going to the following productions:
(32 shows out of 1200 productions received
a minimum of 10 audience reviews
and have received a SWEET #LemonMeter rating by the Audience)
TALES FROM THE POWDER ROOM at the Whitefire Theatre
41 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
IF WE RUN at the Lounge Theatre
32 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
RAISED BY WOLVES at the Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre
32 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
TO DAD WITH LOVE: A TRIBUTE TO BUDDY EBSEN at Theatre West
30 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
FERTILE: A CONVERSATION ABOUT THE EXPECTATION OF PROCREATION currently at the Whitefire Theatre
27 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
AN EXCUSE TO BEHAVE BADLY at the Lounge Theatre
22 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
HOLLYWOODN'T at the Santa Monica Playhouse
20 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
THE BULLY PROBLEM at the Arena Theatre - Theatre of Arts
17 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
TELENOVELA at the Actors Workout Studio
16 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
AMERICAN STRANGER THE MUSICAL at Studio C
16 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
THE NARCISSIST NEXT DOOR at the Complex Theatre
15 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
MONO/POLY at the Odyssey Theatre
14 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
MASTERS OF THE DARK REALM at the Actors Workout Studio
14 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
BUNNY THE ELF LIVE! currently at the Stages in Fullerton
14 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
CRACK WHORE, BULIMIC, GIRL-NEXT-DOOR Complex Theatre
14 Audience reviews - 96% Sweet
THE ELEPHANT MAN at the El Portal Theatre
14 Audience reviews - 96% Sweet
MANDY PICKS A HUSBAND at the Actors Company
13 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
A BIT MUCH at the Lounge Theatre
12 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
ASK A BLACK WOMAN at Studio C
12 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
THANK YOU FOR LOVING ME at the Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre
12 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
BIRTHDAY at the Actors Company
12 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
(IM)PERFEKT at the Santa Monica Playhouse
11 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
LEAVING PRINCE CHARMING at the Lounge Theatre
11 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
ENERJOYCE...EVOLUTION OF A PISCES BABY BOOMER at the Santa Monica Playhouse
11 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
YES. NO. MAYBE. at the Complex Theatre
11 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
BECOMING PEACE: A ONE WOMAN DRAMEDY ABOUT POWER, CULTURE, VIOLENCE AND NONVIOLENCE at the Lounge Theatre
10 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
CAT SH!T CRAZY...FROM HOT MESS TO HOT MAMA IN FOUR SIMPLE CATS at the Whitefire Theatre
10 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
OCTOPI WALL STREET at the New American Theatre
10 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
EMBRACE LOVE FREE at the Santa Monica Playhouse
10 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
BLACKBOXING at the Santa Monica Playhouse
10 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
MIL GRUS at the McCadden Place Theatre
10 Audience reviews - 100% Sweet
The Better Lemons Critics #LemonMeter Choice Awards for 2019
are going to the following productions:
(92 shows out of 1200 productions received
a minimum of 10 critic reviews
and have received a SWEET #LemonMeter rating by the Critics)
DANIEL'S HUSBAND at The Fountain Theatre
26 Critics reviews - 96% Sweet
WITCH at the Geffen Playhouse
21 Critics reviews - 93% Sweet
HANDJOB by the Echo Theater Company
21 Critics reviews - 79% Sweet
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at the Ahmanson Theatre
21 Critics reviews - 76% Sweet
THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN by the Antaeus Theatre Company
20 Critics reviews - 90% Sweet
SKINTIGHT at the Geffen Playhouse
19 Critics reviews - 100% Sweet
THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE by the Antaeus Theatre Company
19 Critics reviews - 97% Sweet
BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY at The Fountain Theatre
19 Critics reviews - 79% Sweet
LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS at the Ahmanson Theatre
18 Critics reviews - 100% Sweet
MATTHEW BOURNE'S SWAN LAKE at the Ahmanson Theatre
18 Critics reviews - 100% Sweet
1776 THE MUSICAL at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
18 Critics reviews - 94% Sweet
BRONCO BILLY - THE MUSICAL at the Skylight Theatre Company
18 Critics reviews - 92% Sweet
AN INSPECTOR CALLS at The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
18 Critics reviews - 81% Sweet
DEADLY at the Sacred Fools Theater Company
18 Critics reviews - 75% Sweet
ON BECKETT at the Kirk Douglas Theatre
17 Critics reviews - 100% Sweet
HELLO DOLLY at the Pantages Theatre
17 Critics reviews - 97% Sweet
READY STEADY YETI GO at the Rogue Machine Theatre
17 Critics reviews - 82% Sweet
TOO MUCH SUN at the Odyssey Theatre
17 Critics reviews - 82% Sweet
SALVAGE at the Lounge Theatre
16 Critics reviews - 100% Sweet
LOOT at the Odyssey Theatre
16 Critics reviews - 91% Sweet
ANNE, A NEW PLAY at the Museum of Tolerance
16 Critics reviews - 88% Sweet
MYSTERIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES at the Geffen Playhouse
16 Critics reviews - 84% Sweet
NICK DEAR'S FRANKENSTEIN at A Noise Within
16 Critics reviews - 78% Sweet
RAGTIME: THE MUSICAL at the Pasadena Playhouse
15 Critics reviews - 100% Sweet
INDECENT at the Ahmanson Theatre
15 Critics reviews - 100% Sweet
LOVE ACTUALLY LIVE at The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
15 Critics reviews - 97% Sweet
DANA H. at the Kirk Douglas Theatre
15 Critics reviews - 97% Sweet
EIGHT NIGHTS by the Antaeus Theatre Company
15 Critics reviews - 93% Sweet
FALSETTOS at the Ahmanson Theatre
15 Critics reviews - 90% Sweet
A KID LIKE JAKE by the IAMA Theatre Company
15 Critics reviews - 90% Sweet
LACKAWANNA BLUES at the Mark Taper Forum
15 Critics reviews - 90% Sweet
HYPE MAN at The Fountain Theatre
15 Critics reviews - 90% Sweet
SCRAPS at the Matrix Theatre
15 critics reviews - 87% Sweet
OTHELLO at A Noise Within
15 Critics reviews - 80% Sweet
PARADISE at the Matrix Theatre
15 Critics reviews - 77% Sweet
LINDA VISTA at the Mark Taper Forum
15 Critics reviews - 77% Sweet
AUGUST WILSON'S JITNEY at the Mark Taper Forum
14 Critics reviews - 100% Sweet
TO DAD WITH LOVE: A TRIBUTE TO BUDDY EBSEN at Theatre West
14 Critics reviews - 100% Sweet
THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH at Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum
14 Critics reviews - 100% Sweet
DIANA OF DOBSON'S by the Antaeus Theatre Company
14 Critics reviews - 93% Sweet
MOBY DICK - REHEARSED at Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum
14 Critics reviews - 89% Sweet
THE SOLID LIFE OF SUGAR WATER by Deaf West Theatre
14 Critics reviews - 89% Sweet
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at the Pasadena Playhouse
14 Critics reviews - 75% Sweet
TWO TRAINS RUNNING AT MATRIX at the Matrix Theatre
13 Critics reviews - 100% Sweet
IN CIRCLES at the Odyssey Theatre
13 Critics reviews - 100% Sweet
TWELFTH NIGHT at The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
13 Critics reviews - 100% Sweet
RAGTIME at the Chance Theater
13 Critics reviews - 96% Sweet
NEIL SIMON'S MUSICAL FOOLS by the Open Fist Theatre Company
13 Critics reviews - 92% Sweet
WITNESS UGANDA at The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
13 Critics reviews - 92% Sweet
THE JOY WHEEL at the Ruskin Group Theatre
13 Critics reviews - 88% Sweet
THE WOLVES by the Echo Theater Company
13 Critics reviews - 88% Sweet
FAITH HEALER at the Odyssey Theatre
13 Critics reviews - 88% Sweet
THE NICETIES at the Geffen Playhouse
13 Critics reviews - 88% Sweet
ARGONAUTIKA at A Noise Within
13 Critics reviews - 88% Sweet
THE PRODUCERS at the Celebration Theatre @ The Lex
13 Critics reviews - 88% Sweet
FEFU AND HER FRIENDS at the Odyssey Theatre
13 Critics reviews - 88% Sweet
LIGHTS OUT: NAT "KING" COLE at the Geffen Playhouse
13 Critics reviews - 85% Sweet
GRUMPY OLD MEN: THE MUSICAL at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
13 Critics reviews - 77% Sweet
HAPPY DAYS at the Mark Taper Forum
12 Critics reviews - 100% Sweet
CANYON at theLos Angeles Theatre Center
12 Critics reviews - 100% Sweet
THE VANDAL at the Chance Theater
12 Critics reviews - 100% Sweet
DEATH OF A SALESMAN at the Ruskin Group Theatre
12 Critics reviews - 96% Sweet
NANCY F***ING REAGAN at the Secret Rose Theatre
12 Critics reviews - 88% Sweet
AMERICA ADJACENT at theSkylight Theatre Company
12 Critics reviews - 83% Sweet
DEFENDERS at The Broadwater
12 Critics reviews - 79% Sweet
ANASTASIA at the Pantages Theatre
12 Critics reviews - 75% Sweet
JULIUS WEEZER at the El Portal Theatre
11 Critics reviews - 100% Sweet
ANDY WARHOL’S TOMATO at the Pacific Resident Theatre
11 Critics reviews - 100% Sweet
BURIED CHILD at A Noise Within
11 Critics reviews - 100% Sweet
SINGIN' IN THE RAIN at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
11 Critics reviews - 100% Sweet
HERSHEY FELDER: A PARIS LOVE STORY at The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
11 Critics reviews - 100% Sweet
ANNA IN THE TROPICS by the Open Fist Theatre Company
11 Critics reviews - 95% Sweet
THE GLASS MENAGERIE at A Noise Within
11 Critics reviews - 95% Sweet
AT THE TABLE at The Road Theatre Company
11 Critics reviews - 91% Sweet
MISS LILLY GETS BONED at the Rogue Machine Theatre
11 Critics reviews - 91% Sweet
SISTERS IN LAW at The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
11 Critics reviews - 91% Sweet
THE GREAT LEAP at the Pasadena Playhouse
11 Critics reviews - 91% Sweet
A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE at the Odyssey Theatre
11 Critics reviews - 86% Sweet
M. BUTTERFLY at the South Coast Repertory
11 Critics reviews - 77% Sweet
THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER by The Group Rep/Lonny Chapman Theatre
10 Critics reviews - 100% Sweet
TREYA'S LAST DANCE at the Hudson Theatres
10 Critics reviews - 95% Sweet
DAMES AT SEA by the Sierra Madre Playhouse
10 Critics reviews - 95% Sweet
NEVER IS NOW at the Skylight Theatre Company
10 Critics reviews - 95% Sweet
THE NEW ONE at the Ahmanson Theatre
10 Critics reviews - 95% Sweet
FRIENDS WITH GUNS at The Road Theatre Company
10 Critics reviews - 90% Sweet
ROALD DAHL'S MATILDA THE MUSICAL by 5 Star Theatricals
10 Critics reviews - 90% Sweet
DISNEY'S FROZEN at the Pantages Theatre
10 Critics reviews - 90% Sweet
THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANE by the 24th STreet Theatre
10 Critics reviews - 85% Sweet
SPECIAL at the Theatre of Note
10 Critics reviews - 85% Sweet
SWEENEY TODD - THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at the South Coast Repertory
10 Critics reviews - 85% Sweet
FIFTEEN MEN IN A SMOKE-FILLED ROOM at Theatre 40
10 Critics reviews - 85% Sweet
LOOSE KNIT by The Group Rep/Lonny Chapman Theatre
10 Critics reviews - 80% Sweet
Ashton's Audio Interview: the cast of "Mono/Poly" at Odyssey Theatre
Two monogamous couples encounter a polyamorous triad at a costume party. The triad becomes entwined in the business and personal lives of the first two couples, forcing them to examine their long-held beliefs about love and marriage. Although sexually free, the members of the triad adhere to their own fairly rigid ethical code. Who’s moral now? Will the couples and the triad live happily ever after?*
Enjoy this interview with the cast of “Mono/Poly” at Odyssey Theatre, running until Nov 10th. You can listen to this interview while commuting, while waiting in line at the grocery store or at an audition, backstage and even front of the stage. For tickets and more info Click here.
*taken from the website
Now Registered on the Better Lemons Calendar – October 28 - November 3, 2019
Theatrical shows, Musicals, Solo Shows, Panto, Live Radio Shows, Improv Sketch, and MORE, now registered on the Better Lemons calendar!
For shows with a LemonMeter rating, visit our LemonMeter page.
Legally Blonde
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Based on the award-winning Broadway musical and the smash hit motion picture, "Legally Blonde The Musical Jr." is a fabulously fun journey of self-empowerment and expanding horizons. https://t.co/bSxKf6WuG6 pic.twitter.com/vPOK03VH1l
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 27, 2019
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
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November 1 - December 8, 2019
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 27, 2019
Greenway Arts Alliance
Presents
The Tony and Olivier Award-winning "Best Play"
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
A Play by Simon Stephens
Based on the Novel by Mark Haddon https://t.co/I4EnfhgCM8 pic.twitter.com/TcVT9Q0Phu
Nothing Ever Goes On Here
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Actors Art Theatre is happy to announce the world premiere of the solo show “Nothing Ever Goes On Here” starring Ellen Newhouse, written and directed by Jolene Adams, adapted from the memoir, “Nothing Ever Goes On Here” by Ellen Newhouse. https://t.co/gX17DMisfS pic.twitter.com/EMtIq2Uy3W
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 28, 2019
Mamma Mia
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Coronado Playhouse ends its 73rd season with the award-winning, high-energy production of Mamma Mia!, opening Friday, November 8 and playing through Sunday, December 15, 2019. https://t.co/7lD2h8BJY1 pic.twitter.com/k3UNWArSXL
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 28, 2019
A Charlie Brown Christmas
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The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presents
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 29, 2019
A Charlie Brown Christmas by Charles M. Schulz
Based on the television special by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson Stage Adaptation by Eric Schaeffer
By Special Arrangement with Arthur Whitelaw and Ruby... https://t.co/on5GXs7OMU pic.twitter.com/QgB1ZVSJlm
Waiting for Waiting for Godot
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Waiting for Waiting for Godot -WEST COAST PREMIERE! It is probably not their night. Ester and Val are understudies for a production of Waiting for Godot. They are committed to art, and frustrated by anonymity. https://t.co/kZx3ApuOTu pic.twitter.com/Ket7kKNABB
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 29, 2019
Eight Nights
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EIGHT NIGHTS - A new play with much music, influenced by the golden era of Hollywood musicals, from Irish writer/performer Pat Kinevane and the team that previously brought Forgotten, Underneath and the Olivier Award-winning Silent to the Odyssey. https://t.co/JYdAYe0h3a pic.twitter.com/XT2oq6CW6Q
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 31, 2019
Uncle Vanya
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UNCLE VANYA - Anton Chekhov’s Comedic Drama about Hope, Courage, Mother Earth... and waaaaay too much vodka!
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 31, 2019
Artistic Director Jack Stehlin directs Chekhov's masterpiece. https://t.co/hUZA6QAHhM pic.twitter.com/0BdQ3CoNLy
MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET: A Live Musical Radio Show
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Actors Co-op Theatre Company is proud to present the Los Angeles premiere of a new adaptation of Miracle on 34th Street: A LiveMusical Radio Play, based on the 1947 Lux Radio Hour, adapted by Lance Arthur Smith,... https://t.co/NDN9J4rFFm pic.twitter.com/RG03HCSNc2
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 31, 2019
Chris Mann: From Gershwin to Gaga – A Holiday Special Celebrating the Legendary Tony Bennett
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Join singer Chris Mann (NBC's THE VOICE) for an evening celebrating the long and diverse career of a living legend, Mr. Tony Bennett. https://t.co/kabWVBdBBU pic.twitter.com/fQSHVrGI3o
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 31, 2019
A Christmas Carole King
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TROUBADOUR THEATER COMPANY
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) November 2, 2019
Continues its 25th SILVER ANNIVERSARY SEASON with
A CHRISTMAS CAROLE KING
Musical Direction by Derrick Finely
Directed and Adapted by Matt Walker
Limited Engagement opens Friday, December 13
at The El Portal Theatr https://t.co/C0aDN0cFGM pic.twitter.com/kvNwpVk0xg
PETER PAN AND TINKER BELL: A PIRATES’ CHRISTMAS
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PETER PAN AND TINKER BELL: A PIRATES’ CHRISTMASLAGUNA PLAYHOUSE and LYTHGOE FAMILY PANTO announce that LINCOLN CLAUSS (Broadway’s Bat Out of Hell) will star as “Peter Pan,” DAKOTA LOTUS (Disney’s “Coop & Cami Ask The World”)
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) November 2, 2019
will star as “John Darling”.. https://t.co/ubnAJrwdVr pic.twitter.com/k5bXua0fw7
Saint Joan: Fundraiser celebrating the Downtown Women’s Center
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Please join us for a special Fundraiser celebrating the Downtown Women’s Center: a gender neutral staged reading of SAINT JOAN by George Bernard Shaw. Saturday, November 23rd at 8 PM. Thymele Arts, Hollywood. https://t.co/Y1w2VeSHx4 pic.twitter.com/YnRCh2XMpl
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) November 3, 2019
Mental Hell Sketch Show
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An hour-long sketch comedy revue from The Second City Hollywood. "Mental Hell" dives into the silliest, darkest and tormented aspects of one's Mental Health. https://t.co/MiIHGI8Wk6 pic.twitter.com/amEKOzPxCX
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) November 3, 2019
Musket and the Rat
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MUSKET AND THE RAT - Musket Cherry is a young woman who lives in a gritty, rugged, ungentrified neighborhood in Chicago. Her mom is a deadbeat alcoholic. Musket’s anchors are her beloved brother Weso, her best friend Gay Stevie, and her boyfriend Billy. https://t.co/JMCjKnEe1o pic.twitter.com/4BecwtK7RB
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) November 3, 2019
My Name is Mommy
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Written & Performed by: April Wish
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) November 3, 2019
Developed with & Directed by: Jessica Lynn Johnson
MY NAME IS MOMMY is a one woman show written & performed by April Wish and directed & developed by Jessica Lynn Johnson. https://t.co/1Hivlhb0Pv pic.twitter.com/lWOvuGBpjv
A Twisted Christmas Carol
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SkyPilot Theatre Company’s Runway series will close out its 2019 season with a selection that pays homage to a literary classic. "A Twisted Christmas Carol" will be performed on Wednesday, Nov. 13th at 8pm at Oh My Ribs! Theater, 6468 Santa Monica Blvd. https://t.co/GmxnSDiJ9t pic.twitter.com/kqafzOWMN9
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) November 3, 2019
Anita Berber is dead
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Ten performances only: ANITA BERBER IS DEAD!
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) November 3, 2019
Starring Tonya Kay as Anita Berber
Music and Lyrics by Jim Lang and David Melville
Book by Melissa Chalsma
Developed in Collaboration with Tonya Kay
Directed by Melissa Chalsma https://t.co/QmFRa906P9 pic.twitter.com/RgeNCoMQ3a
StoryTime
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The Group Rep presents StoryTime, a story salon produced by Patricia Willson, featuring live personal stories of triumph, tragedy and just crazy shit told by wonderful storytellers, Sunday, November 17 at 7: https://t.co/wpfYF5uA1a pic.twitter.com/r3cW6Ap8SO
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) November 3, 2019
HOLLYWOODN'T
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Lisa Verlo performs HOLLYWOODN'T a solo show and personal journey across Hollywood's unsettling sexual landscape, directed by and developed with Jessica Lynn Johnson. https://t.co/m3bvcMokxQ
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) November 3, 2019
Now Registered on the Better Lemons Calendar – September 23 - 29, 2019
Theatrical shows, Film Festivals, and Musicals NOW registered on the Better Lemons calendar!
For more shows visit our Calendar. For shows with a LemonMeter rating, visit our LemonMeter page.
Short & Sweet Film Festival
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Tuesday nights will be devoted to new short Films.
Thursday evenings will be the occasion for Thirsty Thursdays, an occasion for artists to socialize and network, sponsored by Silent Pool Gin. https://t.co/3D37zs2jWq— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) September 24, 2019
The Outsider
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The ELATE theatre company proudly presents the timely and hilarious comedy “The Outsider” by Paul Slade Smith at The Lincoln Stegman Theatre at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 6020 Radford Avenue, North Hollywood. https://t.co/zBIz4tQqA1 pic.twitter.com/haLOx4Vy45
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) September 24, 2019
Operation Ajax
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Written by Matthew Spangler and Farshad Farahat, "Operation Ajax" is the name of the 1953 CIA covert operation to overthrow the Prime Minister of Iran. https://t.co/jQImiLye2I pic.twitter.com/BJ0hCno1aq
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) September 24, 2019
Absolutely Halloween
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“ABSOLUTELY HALLOWEEN is ABSOLUTELY GREAT!” raves https://t.co/QGIGFVIIVB. “An absolute family treat!” exclaims The Tolucan Times. It’s the classic Family Theatre Halloween musical for Kids 2 to 102... https://t.co/8wtYxKyuez pic.twitter.com/WA0QEuyhVw
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) September 24, 2019
You Don't Know My Life!
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A one-night only live return of the new home party game "You Don't Know My Life!," created by Dennis Hensley and Jeb Havens. "You Don't Know My Life!" is a game where there are no wrong answers — just embarrassing ones … https://t.co/NoL6JNfIdN pic.twitter.com/1rDkMZYGOT
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) September 26, 2019
Do Us Part
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Dee and Nick are an acrimoniously divorcing couple. They run into each other at their former home while packing up their respective belongings, the day before their divorce is to become final. Sniping begins. Claws are out. Fangs are bared. https://t.co/yP9FCj7Soc pic.twitter.com/brYdPSGUiJ
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) September 26, 2019
The Surveillance Triogy
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Award-Winning Theatre Company
Announces Their Fall World Premiere Selection
By Leda Siskind
THE SURVEILLANCE TRILOGY
Suspense - Espionage - Artificial Intelligence
September 19 - October 14, 2019
Performances Monday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday https://t.co/8CjYUSGayv pic.twitter.com/mSYQLMqKEU— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) September 27, 2019
Mono/Poly
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MONO/POLY
Two monogamous couples encounter a polyamorous triad at a costume party. The triad becomes entwined in the business and personal lives of the first two couples, forcing them to examine their long-held beliefs about love and marriage. https://t.co/sXeIMO73Gb pic.twitter.com/sctzuXOZ7H— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) September 27, 2019
Cock
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COCK
When john and his longtime male partner break up, he never expects to fall in love with a woman-or that while in love with that woman, he will return to his partner. https://t.co/AZYwiklP6y pic.twitter.com/HMXNdUm2a3— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) September 27, 2019
Living After
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LIVING AFTER
Joining in the conversation about cancer and participating in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this show features select JWT stories from previous seasons. https://t.co/0fZgQhzip6 pic.twitter.com/RNwDH2Zzug— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) September 27, 2019
My Favorite Suicide
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Saudade Theatre, the first Portuguese theatre company in the United States, presents the World Premiere of "My Favorite Suicide," written and directed by acclaimed Portuguese playwright Mickaël de Oliveira,... https://t.co/E3GQe428Db
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) September 27, 2019
(IM)PERFEKT
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What if that which you identify with suddenly disappeared? Who would you be then? (IM)PERFEKT is a solo show about identity, beauty, and labels. Sometimes you need to lose who you thought you were in order to discover who you truly are. https://t.co/Q4zhRHyav9 pic.twitter.com/Eiz87FSUwp
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) September 27, 2019
LOVE ACTUALLY LIVE
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LOVE ACTUALLY LIVE - The Wallis & For The Record’s biggest, record-breaking hit returns this holiday season! The multimedia concert celebration of one of the most beloved holiday films of all time is back by popular demand... https://t.co/stDtrqJjXW pic.twitter.com/kCijb6bsSN
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) September 27, 2019
The Italian in Me
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WINNER- Best One-Person Show- Valley Theatre Awards 2018. In "The Italian in Me", a doe-eyed aspiring actress from Canada – who has been raised on a heaping dose of old-fashioned values & Roman Catholic guilt – upends her life by moving to Italy. https://t.co/xLK2GTYSQf pic.twitter.com/9UqS65st3b
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Ashton's Audio Interview: The cast of “In Circles” at Odyssey Theatre
“Papa Dozes, Mama Blows Her Noses.” That’s just one of the delightfully quirky musical numbers from this Obie award-winning musical romp adapted by composer Al Carmines from A Circular Play by Gertrude Stein.*
Enjoy this interview with the cast of “In Circles” at Odyssey Theatre, playing through Nov 10th. You can listen to this interview while commuting, while waiting in line at the grocery store or at an audition, backstage and even front of the stage. For tickets and more info Click here.
*taken from the website
