Theatrical shows, Musicals, Staged Readings, Solo Shows, LGBTQ Theatre, and MORE, now registered on the Better Lemons calendar!
For shows with a LemonMeter rating, visit our LemonMeter page.
Theatrical shows, Musicals, Staged Readings, Solo Shows, LGBTQ Theatre, and MORE, now registered on the Better Lemons calendar!
For shows with a LemonMeter rating, visit our LemonMeter page.
Theatrical shows, Film Festivals, Musicals, Dance, Solo, and Awards Showsregistered on the Better Lemons calendar!
For shows with a LemonMeter rating, visit our LemonMeter page.
SkyPilot Theatre Company presents "One Night Only - A showcase of highlights from company members". Join us for an evening that promises to entertain and get the laughs going. Join us for an evening that promises to entertain and get the laughs going. https://t.co/ZlTYETXXy9 pic.twitter.com/G7nnzOrdyK
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 7, 2019
MERMAID OF THE GREAT PACIFIC GARBAGE PATCH
When an idealistic marine biologist captures a mermaid, they realize mermaids are much different than the fairy tales say. https://t.co/havNJr3rKa pic.twitter.com/8uYGUS5Kf4— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 7, 2019
DEFENDERS - The lines between myth and reality become increasingly blurred in Defenders. When Iceland was threatened with invasion by Germany in WW2, the allies decide to step in. https://t.co/WbXsZkujB8 pic.twitter.com/GolQZHmwvZ
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 7, 2019
The evening will open with a “Costumed. Multi-Media, Concert Reading” of "Sally Spectre the Musical." (Book, Music and Lyrics by David P. https://t.co/ASZxcMfC08 pic.twitter.com/O0JHSMKzrx
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 7, 2019
40th Anniversary Celebration- LA Choreographers & Dancers Performance - with LA Premiere "A Jewish Child's Story" https://t.co/LCsPZDUcC2 pic.twitter.com/BfjWRcP6uK
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 7, 2019
The Blank Theatre and Marc Huestis Presents offer a multimedia event to celebrate the release of the audio book of Marc Huestis’s memoir "Impresario of Castro Street," narrated by actor/activist and Blank Theatre Artistic Director Daniel Henning. https://t.co/1hdbvbZNph pic.twitter.com/qdYObzUYum
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 9, 2019
4 Times Entertainment (creators of The Company Men) in association with The Montalbán is pleased to announce the World Premiereof "The Soul of Broadway - Impossible Dreams" starring Terron Brooks with musical direction by Mark Vogel on Sunday, November 3. https://t.co/U9GlmM3u53 pic.twitter.com/9lJPCG2zMa
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 9, 2019
A special one-night-only concert, Levi Kreis’s "Home for the Holidays" will infuse gospel, country, rockabilly, and jazz into an exuberant and spirit-lifting collection of Christmas classics and holiday favorites. https://t.co/a5aXwwX5NJ pic.twitter.com/BnGPuYdGGD
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 9, 2019
“SOMETHING ROTTEN!”
It’s the 1590s in London, and brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play, but they are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star, William Shakespeare. https://t.co/DliGFExLC9 pic.twitter.com/vv84ziIdIl— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 9, 2019
You can’t beat City Hall, but you can try. In this Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy-drama by Stephen Adly Guirgis, ex-cop and recent widower Walter ‘Pops’ Washington has made a home for his newly paroled son in his sprawling, rent-controlled New York City https://t.co/no74bnhToa
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 9, 2019
THE WRONG KIND OF PEOPLE - Theo, an African-American law student, needing privacy to study for the California Bar Exam during 1942, checks in at the exclusive Guardian Hotel located in downtown Los Angeles. https://t.co/w4Sn9KAGpM pic.twitter.com/CMyWr9dqRl
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 9, 2019
2019 Bob Curry Fellows to Perform Showcase at Second City Hollywood
Los Angeles, CA (August 2019) - On October 17th, the 2019 Bob Curry Fellows will share their talents in the first of three performances. https://t.co/nnG9HuOtrm pic.twitter.com/hMpNa9jLYF— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 9, 2019
“The Double V” is a new play examining how a 1942 letter to the Pittsburgh Courier, asking whether black men should be asked to fight for a country that considers them “half-American,” sparked the Double V campaign and, many believe, the civil rights move https://t.co/o7ag2J7LW8 pic.twitter.com/hdmym3Y4Lo
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 9, 2019
Short+Sweet Hollywood Festival presents a special event: The World Premieres of two short plays by John Patrick Shanley: Our Fantasia, directed by John Hindman and starring Nora Garrett and Graham Sibley; and On the Terrace, directed by Jackie Diamond https://t.co/1LvqnjLHt8
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 10, 2019
October, 23, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Little Women. Family/Romance. Directed by George Cukor. Adapted for the screen by Sarah Y. Mason and Victor Heerman.Based on thenovel by Louisa May Alcott. Directed by Merian C. Cooper. From RKO Radio Pictures. https://t.co/lBpvLf4kyX pic.twitter.com/vs6WV2xH2o
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 10, 2019
Pembroke Taparelli Arts and Film Festival https://t.co/wMn01jqI3P
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 10, 2019
"An Excuse to Behave Badly – The Variety Show!" is a one-hour variety show with a mix of stand-up comedy, sketch comedy, and the 2019 Hollywood Fringe Festival hit and Encore! Producers’ Award-winner "An Excuse to Behave Badly" by Jenni Halina. https://t.co/FdLeznuhro pic.twitter.com/9ce13PsmWG
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 10, 2019
Magic Castle Magicians at Theatre West!
Come and celebrate the 20th Anniversary of this annual event - Millennium Magic! https://t.co/yGEIPFMre5 pic.twitter.com/aGbJ2TPDhJ
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 10, 2019
Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre Group proudly presents the 7th Annual URBAN DEATH TOUR OF TERROR: Haunted Theatre Attraction! https://t.co/nLg9b2O8H3 pic.twitter.com/UfnAA7AhKb
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 10, 2019
The Hollywood Police Activities League Board of Directors is pleased to announce the 16th Annual Hollywood PAL Awards Gala on Tuesday, November 12th from 6-9:30pm. https://t.co/WcPtj6TjUb pic.twitter.com/TbFrUwyoRG
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 10, 2019
CIRCA: HUMANS - Internationally acclaimed contemporary circus company Circa comes all the way from Australia to make its debut as The Wallis’ first foray into contemporary circus with Humans. https://t.co/ZgUwQbFZnB
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 11, 2019
Chills & Thrills at Little Fish Theatre
Oct 30 - Nov 3
Our handpicked bag of eight short plays, filled with twisted treats and tricks that scream Halloween. https://t.co/kiAbBDCmxG— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 11, 2019
TAP DANCING MY WAY TO THE NUTHOUSE - A burgeoning neurotic evolves into a full fledged tap dance, mime, story-telling, multi media nutcase... Come watch the trip! Does insanity win?
Discounts to Better Lemons subscribers & seniors: $5 off regular price https://t.co/dPwWM7d45T
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 11, 2019
The west coast return of "On an Average Day" by John Kolvenbach is running October 4-20th in Hollywood. https://t.co/l6ORBaZydD pic.twitter.com/8nQgHny96C
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 11, 2019
“There is a crack, a crack in everything
That’s how the light gets in.”
–Leonard CohenA travel writer who never travels. A Japanese architect who can’t figure out how to build a simple tea house. https://t.co/Q568NRBbi8 pic.twitter.com/F304uRwAbn
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 11, 2019
The Eight: Reindeer Monologues by Jeff Goode
Santa's Reindeer Tells All! With each deer's confession, the truth behind the shocking allegations becomes clearer and clearer and seems to implicate everyone from the littlest elf to the tainted Saint https://t.co/IeHHs3EFst pic.twitter.com/2NhcQPjr97— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 11, 2019
UPDATE: The notorious play, DISROBED, is moving to a monthly residency at Studio C, which is along Theatre Row in central Hollywood, along with 3 new actors! The heartfelt comedy was nominated for Best Immersive Show at this year’s 2019 Fringe Festival! https://t.co/aCH80Pbso6 pic.twitter.com/xgQUJBnrJD
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 11, 2019
"Aliens, Immigrants & Other Evil Doers" - A sci-fi “Latino noir” satire, inspired by interviews with immigrants who crossed the border to escape economic despair and war, that spotlights anti-immigrant hysteria. https://t.co/Vui7E9g4EJ pic.twitter.com/dg2W11ZblE
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 14, 2019
Lemon Butter is a bi-monthly column featuring choice restaurants, lounges, Happy Hours, and other spots where hospitality is offered, that are convenient to theatre venues throughout Los Angeles. For distances and times given traffic and parking are not factored in. Where available, contact all hospitality venues for valet or parking information and/or reservations.
Walking distance to the Stephanie Feury Theatre, Thymele Arts, and Studio/Stage Theatre is LEMONADE in Larchmont Village.
https://twitter.com/LemonadeLA/status/1086329199403528194 The counter-service restaurant features a variety of salads, sandwiches, bowls, and hot entrées–items like a Curry Apple Chicken Salad with whole grain mustard & golden raisins, Thai Chicken Meatballs in green curry sauce, a Roasted Mango Chicken with sautéed kale & seasonal vegetables, served over warm, seasoned white or brown rice, or a spicy Pineapple Chicken Green Bean with toasted coconut, jalapeños & jerk dressing.
There are Asian-inspired bowls, like the Ahi Tuna Avocado with ahi tuna, avocado, radish, tangerine, and sesame served over warm, seasoned white or brown rice. served with ginger, shallots, seaweed, & furikake or the Thai Ginger Salmon sweet soy-ginger salmon poke with Thai peanut noodles, served with ginger, shallots, seaweed, & furikake. Sandwiches such as a Turkey ‘El Tijuana’ with jicama slaw, queso fresco, avocado, pickled jalapeños, and jalapeño aioli.
The Classic Mac and Cheese and Avocado and Cherry Tomato salad at Lemonade in Larchmont Village. Photo by Monique A. LeBleu.
Lemonade also has an assortment of vegetarian hot and cold items, such as a Tomato & Mozzarella sandwich with basil, pesto, and balsamic or a Classic Grilled Cheese with aged cheddar cheese, the Grilled Artichoke Asparagus with snap peas, manchego, arugula, pine nuts, & lemon artichoke vinaigrette, Curried Cauliflower with golden raisins & almonds, New Mexican Chili Roasted Butternut Squash with white corn, lime corn nuts, & scallion ranch dressing vegetarian, or Beet Couscous with red onion, baby spinach, goat cheese, dill, & creamy herb dressing.
For vegans, a Snap Pea Edamame with Watermelon Radish, Carrots, & Sesame Vinaigrette, Avocado Cherry Tomato with pine nuts & lime-cilantro vinaigrette, kale farro, or Red Kale Quinoa with sunomono vegetables, gala apple, colored cauliflower, scallions, & white miso vinaigrette, and a Southwest Vegan Chili with zucchini, squash, red beans.
Lemonade - 626 N Larchmont Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90004 – (323) 464-0700
Distance to Stephanie Feury Theatre - 360 feet (1 min. walk.)Distance to Studio/Stage Theatre- 1.1 miles via Melrose (3 min. drive)Distance to Thymele Arts - 1.4 miles (3 min. drive)
Nearest the Marilyn Monroe at Lee Strasberg and a short jaunt from Theatre Row,
Cozy for brunch, in time for Pride Month, and nearest the Marilyn Monroe at Lee Strasberg, McCadden Place Theatre, LGBT Center, and just a short jaunt from Theatre Row, the WeHo Bistro starts the day right with an eye-opener like Wicked Bloody Mary or an endless Mimosa to pair with brunch items such a Croissant French Toast made with a fresh croissant dipped in eggs and butter, grilled, then topped with homemade caramel sauce and whipped cream, or their Croque Madame, a French-style sandwich made with ham and melted Emmental Swiss cheese on grilled brioche bread with a sunny side up organic egg on top.It's not a complete brunch without our Eggs Benedict on Waffle + Bottomless Mimosas! #brunch pic.twitter.com/VHuhpG4nMK
— WehoBistro (@Wehobistro) December 18, 2016
For a leisurely dinner, start with their French Onion Soup dripping with melted and toasted Emmental Swiss cheese and homemade croutons, a French Pate Platter with pork rillette, duck pâté with pistachio, chicken liver pâté and pâté de champagne, or Lamb Sliders prepared with cucumber, lettuce, tzatziki, feta cheese and onions. For sample entrées, there's a Genoa Pasta made with jumbo tiger shrimp sautéed in garlic and olive oil and tossed with spaghetti al dente in a creamy pesto sauce or a Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon with Peppercorn Sauce comprised of an 8oz Prime Grade Angus Filet Mignon topped with tiny onion rings and served with potatoes Dauphinoise and tomato Provençal.
And for a quick cocktail between shows, you can have a kiki with Jerry’s Kiki cocktail made with Redemption Bourbon Whiskey, or a gild the lily with a WeHo Bistro’s signature Gold Blend, egg white, lemon with gold flakes on top.
Gallery photos by Velvet Media & Marketing.
WeHo Bistro - 1040 North La Cienega Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069 - (310) 657-9696
Distance to Marilyn Monroe at Lee Strasberg - 1.5 miles via Santa Monica (10 min. drive)
Distance to McCadden Place Theatre- 2.3/2.5 miles via Santa Monica (11 min. drive)
Distance to LGBT Center- 2.3 miles via Santa Monica (11 min. drive)
Distance to Theatre Row - 2.7 miles via Santa Monica (11 min. drive)
Los Balcones
In Hollywood is on Vine St. and nearest Theatre Row venues such as The Broadwater, Studio C, Oh My Ribs! Theatre, The Complex,The Hudson, and the Blank Theatre.
The restaurant and full bar features a Happy Hour from 4 -7 p.m. daily, and brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, lunch and dinner.
Several unique and Traditional Peruvian dishes are offered such as the Mixto ceviche cocktail, to start, of striped bass, shrimp, octopus, squid, lime juice, onions, choclo – a giant Peruvian corn, and rocoto – a spicy chili pepper. For entrées, there's the Lomo Saltado – a sauteed beef filet with onion, tomato, Lee Kum Kee sauce, Kennebec fries, and rice on the side, the Sudado De Pescado – a poached Mediterranean Sea Bream with tomatoes, cilantro, chives, onions, chicha de jora – a Peruvian corn beverage, the Clasico Striped bass with lime juice, onions, choclo, and rocoto pepper, an Agnolotti De Seco – a homemade ravioli stuffed with lamb, cilantro beer sauce, finished with rocoto aioli, or a traditional Arroz Con Pollo of chicken confit, cilantro rice, salsa criolla, and creamy huancaina sauce.
Los Balcones also has a few vegetarian dishes. To start, there's a Baby Kale Salad with gooseberries, red radish, red apples, walnuts parmesan cheese, and lemon vinegar. Then, for entrées, the Solterito De Quinoa with quinoa, queso fresco, choclo, fava beans, heirloom carrots, cherry tomatoes, red wine vinegar dressing, or the Coliflor A La Nortena – a pan-seared cauliflower with cilantro sauce.
For dessert, the Picarones, a Peruvian sweet potato beignet, tropical fruit syrup or a Chicha Morada, a traditional Peruvian beverage made from purple corn & spices.
Los Balcones - 1360 Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA - (323) 871-9600
Distance to The Hudson Theatres/Hudson Guild - 0.7 miles (15 min. walk/ 3-5 min. drive)Distance to The Blank Theatre, The Complex, Oh My Ribs! Theatre, Studio C - 0.6 miles via Santa Monica (13 min. walk/3-5 min. drive)Distance to The Broadwater - 0.4 miles via Santa Monica (10 min. walk/1-3 min. drive)
Within walking distance to The Montaban and the Pantages is 800 Degrees in the Sunset + Vine mall. The street-level restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating with a dog-friendly "Bark Park" patio. Also, tucked away upstairs above the restaurant, is Sunset and Vinyl, a cozy speakeasy bar that features you-pick-and-play-it vinyl. The bar is a warm and comfortable, circa 1970s, living room-style atmosphere, complete with window views that looks upon one of the city's most famous intersections.
800 Degrees makes hand-stretched, wood-fired Old World pizzas, sandwiches, salads, and Rotisserie Chicken served with their signature sauces and a host of sides, such as Roasted fingerling potatoes, Brussels sprouts, hummus, farm Greens, and Quinoa Tabbouleh.
There are six different “in-house” sauces made to accompany their roasted chicken – the Peruvian Jalapeno-Cilantro Sauce (reminiscent of a Peruvian "Aji" sauce) made with jalapeños, cilantro, lime, mayo and garlic, a Barbecue Sauce, a Tahini Sauce of tahini paste, garlic and olive oil, the Spicy Tomato of uncooked Roma tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and Calabrian Chile, and the Calabrian Chile Aioli includes with the Italian chilis blended with herbs, spices and aioli, and the Piri Piri Sauce – a blend of citrus, chilis, garlic, onion, herbs and olive oil.
The local-made Burrata cheese makes a good starter and is served with the Cherry Tomato & Pesto, the Prosciutto & Strawberry or the Beets & Balsamic.
There a several signature pizzas to order from, such as the Quattro Formaggi – their “Bianca” with mozzarella, smoked provolone, gorgonzola & fontina, finished with wildflower honey, a BBQ with rotisserie chicken, BBQ sauce, smoked provolone, peppadews, red onions, and cilantro, a Tartufo of a Bianco with truffled pecorino, wild mushrooms, roasted garlic, and arugula, or a Prosciutto & Burrata – a lassic Margherita topped with Prosciutto di Parma and local burrata.
Gallery photos by Monique A. LeBleu.
Or you can make a custom pizza from a large selection of unique toppings, such as Bianca pizza with butternut squash and caramelized onions or a Margherita topped with sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms and roasted garlic. Good for keeping away the vampires!
They also has a selection of beer and wine for the inside and patio dining.
Sunset & Vinyl has craft cocktails such as the Master Cleanse of gin, ginger, carrot and lemon or a Dance or Die with Mezcal, pineapple, Aperol, and lemon, and a daily Happy Hour from 6 - 8 p.m. with $5 well drinks and draft beer and $6 for a glass of wine.
Distance to Pantages - 0.2 miles (5 min. walk)Distance to The Montalban - 0.1 miles (2 min. walk)
Theatrical shows registered on the Better Lemons calendar!
For more shows visit our Calendar. For shows with a LemonMeter rating, visit our LemonMeter page.
“Your typical Midwestern-African American-Gay-Cat Loving-Sagittarian-Coming-of-Age Story in Los Angeles. A Black gay boy from Missouri shares his long and liberating journey to weight loss, dating in the gay-app era, while unpacking the complex intersectionality of race and sexual orientation– and the twisted heartbreak and humor that ensues.”
Too Blunt! https://t.co/3x4VFbRhhC
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 6, 2019
“CLEMENTINE celebrates the exhilaration of motherhood, balancing poetic passages with humorous detours into the modern realities of raising small children...[moving] forward and backward through time, exploring the pressures and the promises of parenthood. Unapologetically feminist and powerfully tender, CLEMENTINE studies a matriarchal family's traditions, exploring the connection between generations through Wish's lens as both a mother and a daughter...In this dynamic and often hilarious piece, April Wish has crafted a love letter to her daughter, Clementine, as well as to the little girl she used to be herself.”
Clementine https://t.co/zwaw3uHxRd
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 6, 2019
“Please enter the Opposite of Longing Chamber and state your primary symptom of longing. And where do you feel it in your body? And how much do you feel it on a scale of 1 to 10? And are you running out of time? The Institute for The Opposite of Longing can cure that thing deep in the pit of your body. But what happens when its owners and operators can't let go of the little boy they had to give back? And can't stop reenacting the day they packed his bags and watched him go. Or tucking him in at night or talking to his empty shoes or unpacking the bag of his things they keep hidden. What happens when these are the women who are responsible for curing that thing, that thing you feel deep in the pit of your body? Please enter the Opposite of Longing Chamber. We can help you. The process is simple.”
The Institute for The Opposite of Longing https://t.co/widrEjJeq1
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 6, 2019
“'Radicals' is a Bollywood Musical about a love story struggling to survive in the war-torn valleys of Kashmir, aimed at tackling Islamophobia and the trauma of warfare on civilians.”
Radicals https://t.co/kD5o3FkfxD
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 6, 2019
“The siren call is driving me to my end, like a ship to wreck on rocks”. Two frustrated actors accidentally kidnap their favorite movie star… or is it really her? What is identity in a world where myths are stronger than we dare think? A dramedy about identity and oneness, frustrated actors, classism, depression, myths and a quote by Albert Camus.”
Siren Call https://t.co/p4f5oOhbFM
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 6, 2019
“'Love, Madness and Somewhere in Between' is a no holds barred glimpse into a mystical journey filled with love, pain, insanity, and redemption. Scattered along the way is a sprinkling of ironic comic commentary that can only come from a true survivor. “Jimmy” is not so much a hero but more a human being traversing an abusive childhood, a descent into alcoholism and finally plunging into a world of fantastical personifications which dwell amidst humanity's darkest sins. Will closure, forgiveness, and healing come in the unlikely form of the “angel warriors” – patients on the pediatric cancer ward of Children's Hospital? Does pure love, in fact, transform and redeem, or are some lives beyond salvation?”
LOVE, MADNESS, AND SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN https://t.co/3gwPQJbCZV
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 6, 2019
“In 'Tattered Capes,' it's Kevin and Stephanie Connolly's fifth wedding anniversary, and Kevin has a night of celebration planned for them. Of course, this means he won't be going out on his regular patrol of Metro City as his alter-ego, M-Pulse, the self-appointed Eminence of Electromagnetism. But things should be fine without him for one night, right? Wrong. One would think that there could be no secrets left between a husband and wife after five years of matrimonial bliss, but when a powerful supervillain's attack interrupts Kevin and Stephanie's date, a hero's unmasking bears significant consequences for the Connollys…consequences that will resonate and redefine their relationship forever. ”
Tattered Capes https://t.co/Jy74N6zHbQ
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 6, 2019
“A true journey in to and out of Scientology. 'Moving, hilarious, heart-breaking and redemptive.' Lets you experience for yourself how Scientology devours money and lives.' -Chicago Reader 'Schenkelberg easily switches characters and time periods with dizzying energy, that is both exhilarating and electrifying.'- Edge Media 'At the top of the best performed, brilliantly written, elegantly directed one person shows I have ever seen.'- Buzz News”
Squeeze My Cans https://t.co/i02zmye5u9
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 6, 2019
“On a bitterly cold London evening, schoolteacher Kyra Hollis receives an unexpected visit from her former lover, Tom Sergeant, a successful and charismatic restaurateur whose wife has recently died. As the evening progresses, the two attempt to rekindle their once passionate relationship only to find themselves locked in a dangerous battle of opposing ideologies and mutual desires. Can they find their way back to each other, or has the time for their tumultuous romance reached its end? ”
Skylight https://t.co/YQjvZqdQCX
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 6, 2019
“'Tigers Be Still' — a ferociously funny play from New Girl writer Kim Rosenstock — centers around the infinitely-trying-to-be-optimistic Sherry Wickman, who has earned her art therapy degree and promptly moved back in with her family. Matters take a turn for the better once she gets hired as a substitute art teacher. Now if only her mother would stop hiding upstairs, her sister would stop watching Top Gun from the couch, her petulant patient would do one of his assignments, her boss would leave his gun at home, and someone would catch the tiger that escaped from the local zoo, everything would be just perfect.”
Tigers Be Still https://t.co/c6KqAkg0iv
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 6, 2019
“Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do to keep your dream alive. CORINA: FROM LAP DANCE TO SUNDANCE is a one-woman show about finding purpose and direction to a life long dream in the least likely of places. A story of family, tradition, and perseverance.”
CORINA, From Lap dance to Sundance https://t.co/zg8ZmmVSWO
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 6, 2019
“The performers include: Florence LaRue, an original member of The 5th Dimension, the pop group that so often dominated the charts in the 60s and 70s with their hit songs, will perform some of the award-winning singing group's big hits. Freda Payne will perform an excerpt from her show Ella Fitzgerald, First Lady of Song, bringing to life the immortal Ella Fitzgerald and her revered career as an extraordinary jazz singer. Sheetal Gandhi in BAHU-Beti-Biwi (Daughter-inLaw, Daughter, Wife). A tour-de-force excerpt combining dance, stirring vocalization, and percussive text that glides between humorous portraiture and active resistance. Juli Kim shares two dance works. Five Drum Dance exemplifies Korean traditional music with a touch of Western influence. New Leaf, deeply rooted in Korean “Han,” symbolically unfolds the innocence of the new leaf when there is change in life.”
Legends, Movement and Memories https://t.co/NLsj2nbZq9
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 7, 2019
“This joyfully irreverent black comedy entwines issues of identity with pop culture icons to tell a truly unique mother-daughter story. Sterling Milburn's mother is dying and Sterling is falling apart. She attempts to keep it together by rewriting the past with the help of two titans of the American theater and the world's greatest heavy metal band — but Sterling's mother refuses to follow the script. A love letter to those who shape our lives, hold us together and break our hearts.”
Mama Metal https://t.co/GdSHfQ1dFi
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 7, 2019
“Incorporating music, multimedia, humor, a touch of mythology, and embodying over twenty characters, Margaret whimsically puts her psyche on stage to explore her struggle with self-acceptance and her experience of two mental breakdowns. Margaret explores not only what outside influences molded her personality when she was growing up and as an adult, but also confronts two internal voices, representing the competing compulsions of artistry (Puella) and perfectionism (Miss Perfect). Realizing in the end that what she has been taught her whole life was right, doesn't work for her.”
Dancing to the Edge of a Cliff: One Woman's Musical Mythological Journey toward Self-Acceptance https://t.co/QLsSnZE8H0
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 7, 2019
“Elliott and Michael are best friends. They're of different temperaments. Elliott is boisterous and outgoing. Michael is more tentative and shy. One day, Elliott dies in an accident. He's allowed to come back to earth, where he can only be seen by Michael. Elliott is tasked with finding Michael a new best friend. Only then will Elliott earn his angel wings and be allowed to ascend into Heaven. Michael wants to be friends with Ciara. Will Elliott be able to help Michael connect with Ciara, or will he mess things up for them all? Will Michael and Ciara ultimately become friends? Will Elliott earn his angel wings? The cast is unique in the fact that most of the performers are differently-abled: John JT Tucker Jr. (Elliott), has Down syndrome. He is the star of the A&E tv series Born This Way. Domonique Brown (Michael) has autism and recurs on the Netfiix series Atypical. He's the nephew of Marvin Gaye. Spencer Harte (Ciara) has autism and also recurs on Atypical. The supporting players include Coby Bird who has autism and will be a regular on a Netflix series to be announced; and Caley Versfelt, who has Down syndrome.
The rest of the cast is neurotypical and includes Brendan McCay, Stanson Chung, Alexa Russo and Callie Ott.”
Ride or Die: The Hip-Hop Musical https://t.co/bZZRrZNZu1
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 7, 2019
“Scotty D, just a city boy from South Detroit, invites you on a Journey, showing you how karaoke saved his life, and how it can save yours, too. With stories, power ballads, big anthems, and cheesy pop, and a bit of bopping, we might even save the World. Don't stop believing!”
Karaoke Saved My Life https://t.co/aZNglk2jmo
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 7, 2019
“Texas. 1964. Following a deadly car crash, four cheerleaders navigate through the afterlife. Both Lucifer and God herself pay a visit, and High School drama turns into madness in this strange nightmare of a story – a never-ending fight song.”
Fight Song! https://t.co/PPeglWkTdp
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 8, 2019
“Isaac Easton, a recently retired boxer, and his former sports manager open a gym together to help advance the popularity of female boxing. When their first female boxer gets into trouble only three weeks from the fight, they scramble to find a new fighter to train. Enter Zoey Jones, a young and shy fighter who has never fought in the professional circuit. Easton and Jones take a crash course in trusting and learning from each other over three weeks in preparation for the fight, and the two often butt heads. Can Jones pull out a win and save Easton's reputation and gym? Through voice-overs and grueling workouts in preparation for the fight, this one-act play shows the audience how intimate a platonic relationship between a man and woman can be, the beauty of physical strength, and what happens when you are stuck in fight or flight mode.”
Fight or Flight https://t.co/lzlIsxuxOt
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 8, 2019
“Moti Buchboot, the grandson of a Holocaust survivor, created this show in response to the 2017 Charlottesville riots. He reveals lessons learned from his Hungarian grandmother who began her life in a village in Hungary, survived the Holocaust, and eventually settled in a small town in Israel. Buchboot's tale unfolds through storytelling, Yiddish song, puppetry, and baking.”
Five Pieces of Paper: Stories My Hungarian Grandmother Refused to Tell Me and Other Family Tales https://t.co/z0ruFDoifB
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 8, 2019
“The power of positive thinking goes hilariously wrong when a new neighbor teaches two dispirited best friends an Ancient Peruvian Self Help Philosophy. Instead of their lives being transformed they end up held hostage by two inept kidnappers. 'Be careful who you wish for' has never been more appropriate.”
The Narcissist Next Door https://t.co/Mpc6AB9tNl
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 8, 2019
“Set in the fictional British-ish kingdom of Crumpeton, POCKETS spins the tale of Bellamina Crumbledunk, a noble preteen, who becomes a pickpocket to win the attention of her overextended mother, the Duchess. Bellamina's misadventures take her into the underbelly of society, where she accidentally becomes the leader of a criminal uprising, but will she have the heart to sabotage her mother's well-laid plans for Crumpet Day? #CheckYourPockets for tickets to this fast-paced, funny, and touching period piece to find out!”
POCKETS https://t.co/15qbRvDE1d
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 8, 2019
“Five short comedies exploring the middle age white male struggle to fit in during these confusing times.
FANDOM – navigating politics
POLITE RACISM – analyzing ethnicity
SUICIDE PACT – tolerating millennials
BRITTLE TROMBONE – contemplating economics
FANTASY FOOTBALL – grasping identity”
Straight White Men Trying to Woke https://t.co/9lPSqiDge9
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 8, 2019
“Selected as an Honorable Mention for the Hollywood Fringe 2019 due to it's cultural theme, “Girl From Schenectady” is a story about a 38-year-old Nigerian Woman from Schenectady New York who is still a Virgin. Her story begins with her Journey to finding True Love. However, her plan is to find Mr. Right and to lose her Virginity before she turns 40. The story takes place at the Airport, while Ayo is waiting for her next flight to take off, she describes the metaphoric places she has traveled to Find True Love. She takes the Audience on a ride to her past and her Nigerian family traditions, Culture, and Values. She struggles to break free from her Nigerian Generational Cycle, Parental Divorce, Failed Marriages and to keep history from repeating itself. Ayo also takes the Audience on her dating journey starting with a Nigerian Man. She also dates a Mexican Man, an Italian Man and an African American Man. After several attempts to finding True Love and Losing her virginity before 40, she goes on a self-discovery, and Lands in the last place she ever thought she would find True Love.”
Girl From Schenectady https://t.co/cp5plbJ05b
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 9, 2019
“Ruby gets off the bus from Utah with “nothing but tap shoes in her suitcase and a prayer in her heart.” As fate would have it, she is immediately cast in the chorus of a Broadway show. When the theatre is forced to close, Ruby's songwriting sailor boyfriend persuades the Captain of his ship to allow the show to move on deck. Voila! Dames at sea! When the show's lead gets seasick, Ruby may have to go on for her. Will Ruby come back a star? Do you need to ask? Dames at Sea at once pays affectionate homage to and sends up the optimistic early Broadway musicals of the 30s and 40s. It's filled with songs, tap-dancing and romance from start to finish. It is suitable for general audiences.”
Dames at Sea https://t.co/Q0FHY4Bv4Q
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 9, 2019
“During the height of The Troubles, in a rural pub on the border of Northern Ireland, Mary Friel, a barmaid, strives to maintain harmony amongst the men in her life. Ancestral legends and secrets are revisited and a cycle of violence is revealed: can they forgive injustice and cruelty from their past, or will the cycle continue? Enjoy a Guinness and whiskey as a group of actors take you to Neil Friel's pub–a safe place for a good story–until it isn't. In this bare-bones production of Rory and the Devil you can enjoy the best of what Irish storytelling has to offer.”
Rory and the Devil https://t.co/1bIGtBfxyQ
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 9, 2019
“It's 1981! The corpse of disco, the flames of punk, the plastic smell of new wave, and the balls of rock ‘n' roll, all converge and merge on a seemingly peaceful street in West Hollywood, CA, along with the stories of a 12-year-old boy raised by a pill-popping single mother and the many gay men in their life...Against a backdrop of music, 'JOHNNY '81' weaves together a collection of stories based on a 12-year-old boy's experience of living in West Hollywood during the early 1980s. These semi-autobiographical tales bring to life the humor and drama of how a group of gay men became strange and amazing surrogate fathers to a pre-teen boy and his younger brother...'JOHNNY '81' is like spending the day listening to an old record album, or like being at a concert, with stories that make us reflect on our lives and the world we live in, or tales that make you just want to get up out of your seat and dance!”
Johnny '81 https://t.co/cqRPgnOwOy
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 9, 2019
“'Voice from the Village'...is based upon one of Los Angeles greatest playwrights, Lynn Manning and his in real time visit to Skid Row Studios on Monday, August 26, 2013 for an interview on “The Qumran Report”, hosted by Melvin Ishmael Johnson to talk about his life growing up in Watts and turning a tragic situation into an art form.”
Voice From The Village - A play about Lynn Manning by Melvin Ishmael Johnson https://t.co/XcKn1W7weB
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 10, 2019
“It's Saturday night, and Erik and Connor are looking to get laid. When they try their luck on a hook-up app, the night takes a turn they never expected and their true desires are revealed.”
If It Goes There https://t.co/swtfge0FPP
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 10, 2019
“When 85% of the world is afflicted with a mysterious case of 'The Flake,' one man volunteers to travel through space and time to stop it. 'A Time Traveler's Guide to the Present' is a far-out, amped-up, one-man show about the hunt for human connection. ”
A Time Traveler's Guide to the Present https://t.co/LQXR7egy83
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 10, 2019
“'The Scorpion and the Frog: a time-killer' is a comic interpretation of the oft-told story/fable/allegory/whatchamawhoositz about a frog who agrees to take a scorpion across a river. Will the two make it to the other side of said river? Will they learn anything? Will they grow as [an] intelligent species? Will these questions entice you to actually leave your homes and see this play?”
The Scorpion and the Frog: a time-killer https://t.co/7wVTPnZD9b
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 10, 2019
“In 'Uprooted,' the creatures of Vanessa Boss' inner world take you on the flight of her life! A disturbance triggers violent weather, endangering matriarch Elda, the elder tree, the voice of Vanessa's wisdom. Elda leads Vanessa's inner fantasy creatures on a journey to remind Vanessa of her strength, but Vanessa's demons take control of the flight and her mind as she is moved, again and again, facing bullies, saying unexpected goodbyes to friends, and hoping for the day to come where she'll get to choose where home is. But is home a place or a feeling? Full of exciting adventure, triumph, and heartbreak, Vanessa frees herself from the restraints of her inner demons and proclaims her power to define her own fate. Uprooted is a young woman's resilient story of growing into the strong, rooted woman she is meant to be. ”
Uprooted https://t.co/KiQ5cnPBMl
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 10, 2019
“Orangutan is a haunting and absurd one-woman show about the mother of a brutish (slightly orange) would-be dictator, and the tribalism that's tearing our country apart. Deutch's provocative dark comedy was inspired by Bill Maher's challenge to Donald Trump's outrageous Obama “Birther” claims. Maher offered to donate five million dollars to the charity of Donald Trump's choice if Trump produced a birth certificate that proved he was not half-ape. Trump's lawyer responded: 'Attached hereto is a copy of Mr. Trump's birth certificate, demonstrating that he is the son of Fred Trump, not an Orangutan.' Trump then sued Bill Maher for five million dollars…”
ORANGUTAN https://t.co/LihwdU0WKw
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 10, 2019
“In this new play, Neil, a mediocre musician, and Kurt Cobain wannabe, moves to Los Angeles to “make it” as a rockstar. Through the constant ups and downs of LA living, Neil struggles between pursuing his passions or taking the practical path in life. Should he keep chasing his dreams or stop? This 60-minute three-person show explores idealism vs. cynicism, the practicality of pursuing art in a capitalist society, and millennials' struggle with mental health.”
ALL OUR PRETTY SONGS https://t.co/JMkowSTogw
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 10, 2019
“Aren't you tired of going to the theater and seeing the same old shit? Check out 'Naked Man Rising,' a crowd favorite from the Solo Creation Festival. We're talking sold out, folk. This tale of revenge rips through the stage like a Grindhouse film and features a balls-to-the-wall performance by Canadian Wildman and naturalist Kyle Durack. Not for your Grandma…unless, she's a badass. Winner of the Hollywood Fringe Scholarship for first-time Producers, Kyle is thrilled to bring 'Naked Man Rising' to the 2019 Fringe Festival. The writing is crisp and the play moves along at a deft pace. But the words are simply a vehicle for Kyle Durack's powerful interpretation. The Canadian actor was born with spastic diplegia cerebral palsy, and in this piece, he sheds his disability along with his clothes to reveal the inner strength concealed by a “weakened” body. 'Naked Man Rising' mixes humor and action. Durack uses his physicality well as he tells the story.”
NAKED MAN RISING https://t.co/0ChZy94aqq
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 10, 2019
“The cult of Abaddon has a problem. The Angel of the Abyss, the figure with which they worship, is demanding a new leader. But not just anybody will qualify. Only the darkest, most demented contestants stand a chance at obtaining total power. A sadist, a murderer, and a predator, all share one common goal: to become the leader of the finest cult, the Ascendants of Abaddon. There's only one problem. In order to obtain this position, they must go up against each other in a riveting competition to impress the cult's current leader: Adam. He's spectacularly charming and possesses the uncanny ability to influence all those who cross his path. With secrets spilled and matches met, the three contestants grow more and more daring with their desperate attempts to gain total power. However, no matter what happens, no matter who lies and who cheats, Adam always calls the final shots.”
HELL'S FINEST https://t.co/YZqzATYNrq
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 10, 2019
“The hilariously touching tale of a tall man in tight spaces, finding clarity and avoiding a quarter-life crisis in Southeast Asia, all while wearing strappy velcro sandals except to the wedding of the century. Tired of the monotony of New York City corporate life, Royce, an ambitious 20-something, trades in his promising media research career for a one-way ticket to Southeast Asia. In this live one-man show, Royce brings you on an 8-country adventure toward self-discovery. During 'Not Here Right Now,' audiences are treated to true stories and experiences of Royce's inspiring journey from corporate citizen to world traveler. The original production of Not Here Right Now was successfully funded on Kickstarter thanks to the support of 165 people from around the world.”
Not Here Right Now https://t.co/kM4UXQzToI
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 10, 2019
“A raucous evening of comic stories, told by a woman who has seen a few things. Actress and humorist Jennifer Brown examines how the truth can play out in a variety of ways. What exactly is “the truth”? And when you are asked to tell the truth, whose truth do you stand in?”
IF TRUTH BE TOLD https://t.co/6SrBSVdv2R
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 10, 2019
“A comedic romp through depression, eating disorders and self-loathing! Crack Whore, Bulimic, Girl-Next-Door is a one-act play chronicling one woman's journey through her depression and bulimarexia. It is a painfully funny look at body image, addiction, and the obsession with fitting into society's ideal of beauty and thinness. It is part poetry and prose, part sketch and part narrative with a few snappy dance numbers mixed in. Three actresses portray one woman in various stages of her eating disorder and crippling depression. They are joined by one male actor portraying various influences in her childhood development, teenage years and young adulthood. This autobiographical theatrical experience intimately exposes the perils of womanhood, the rawness of living through sexual trauma and culminates in discovering the inner strength to live comfortably in one's own skin ”
Crack Whore, Bulimic, Girl-Next-Door https://t.co/MhoFViY3ih
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 10, 2019
“Previous Fringe award winners team up for this year's Hollywood Fringe to create the First official Bouffon/Clown troupe “MIL GRUS” led by world-renowned physical theater artist Dean Evans of “Honeybuns” fame. Be prepared as this motley crew of miscreants crawl out of the gutter to make you question reality in the most exhilarating way. This timeless satire features improvised feats of physical and existential comedy that defy explanation and provoke unfettered, eery glee. Come see what's behind the curtain, starting June 9, 2019, at The Mccadden Place Theatre”
Mil Grus https://t.co/UCkiImfY9c
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 10, 2019
“As seen on America's Got Talent (quarter-finalists) and countless television shows around the world! Prepare for a fountain show like you've never seen before! The Human Fountain's hilarious choreographed water spitting routines will keep you laughing and thirsty for more. Always making a splash on stage, literally — the group has endless tricks up their sleeves (and in their mouths) giving you performances that are one-of-a-kind. Inspired by the world's most famous fountains, the comedy group adds a human touch to give you one of the most unique experiences you've ever seen. They couldn't be more excited to premiere their full-length show for Hollywood Fringe.”
Human Fountains https://t.co/JHjdDRcz91
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 10, 2019
“Cast members from the National Tour of 'Les Misérables' (now at the Pantages Theatre through June 2) will perform in a very special cabaret concert to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and PAWS/LA. Patrons will support two great causes as they enjoy an intimate evening of cabaret-style performances. The evening will also feature a silent auction, allowing audience members to bid on items graciously donated by the Broadway community and local businesses.”
Les Mis-Cast https://t.co/RKaA9r1S3E
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 10, 2019
“What would you do with only a month left to live? What would you look back on with nostalgia or regret? With laughter as the best medicine, Funeral Potatoes is a dark comedy about death and friendship, examining what makes it all worth it when you've spent your entire life planning for a future you won't have.”
Funeral Potatoes https://t.co/CVUChxgrWD
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 10, 2019
“Somebody Feed Phil: Dublin' LA FOOD BOWL FEATURED EVENT. Join Phil Rosenthal, creator, writer and producer of the hit comedy “Everybody Loves Raymond” for a special screening of his Netflix hit 'Somebody Feed Phil: Dublin' and a conversation with Phil. This fantastic event will be teamed with none other than Nick Shipp (Upper West) who will be teaming the event with a specially curated Irish themed assortment of food! Specialty drinks provided...Screening with talk-back 75 mins. Nick Shipp Meal With Phil 75 minutes will be followed by a Q&A with Phil and Arena Cinelounge-Clamorhouse-LA Times-Phil Rosenthal event.”
Food and Film- Somebody Feed Phil: Dublin https://t.co/ZfUnQGtxle
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 10, 2019
“NC-17 LA FOOD BOWL FEATURED EVENT MON. MAY 20 - The 1989 crime drama is arguably Peter Greenaway's most famous (or infamous) film, which first shocked audiences at the 1989 Cannes Film Festival and then on both sides of the Atlantic. A gang leader (Michael Gambon), accompanied by his wife (Helen Mirren) and his associates, entertains himself every night in a fancy restaurant that he has recently bought. Having tired of her sadistic, boorish husband, the wife finds herself a lover (Alan Howard) and makes love to him in the restaurant's coziest places with the silent permission of the cook (Richard Bohringer). Sergio Corbia of Ciabatta Bar and Fabiolus Cafe crafts a specialty menu that complements Greenaway's paradoxical comments on the relations between eating and sex, love and death.”
Food and Film - The Cook, The Thief, His Wife and Her Lover https://t.co/eUSAD8dj4o
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 10, 2019
It's here: The #lafoodbowl! What events will you be hitting? https://t.co/0N5QB7p11E
— Trashfish (@Trashfishbox) May 3, 2019
“the 2nd annual trump family special original musical comedy' parodies [the] First Family in “yuge” way. What if the First Family put on a live musical TV special – just like the Brady Bunch – starring Ice Princess Ivanka, her numbnut brothers, a still-not-caring Melania, and a host of ex's and deplorables.”
The 2nd Annual Trump Family Special https://t.co/WnnjSeInZE
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 10, 2019
“A child's birthday party takes an unexpected turn when the scheduled magician doesn't show and the job is filled by a drunk and wayward vagrant. There are prizes. You should come. Use discount code BETTERLEMONS for 20% off their regular ticket price of $15”
Princess Magic's Trash Fire Time Revue https://t.co/FmNS09EhsD
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 10, 2019
“As their final show of Season 27, Actors Co-op Theatre Company is proud to present Lucas Hnath's The Christians, directed by Thomas James O'Leary, produced by Carly Lopez. When the pastor of a megachurch unilaterally decides to enlighten his congregation with his own personal revelation, he is faced with doubt and dissension among his flock. Hnath's Obie Award-winning play examines the schism in today's church and the role of faith in America. ”
THE CHRISTIANS https://t.co/AAKc1aNnBp
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 11, 2019
“The Group Rep presents StoryTime, a story salon produced by Patricia Willson, featuring fresh, live personal stories as entertainment – – an evening of joy, sadness, and a touch of comedy on Sunday, May 12 at 7:00 pm, at the Lonny Chapman Theatre in North Hollywood, CA, at the edge of the NoHo Arts District.
Authors performing their stories include Vince Cefalu 'Eyes of A Child,” Devon Curry 'Mach Two,' Jana DiMaggio 'Conventional Wisdom,' Rick Hall 'Mom's Home Cooking,' Tripp Mills 'A Rainbow God Box,' Madeline Morgan 'Salute to Storytellers,' Candace Nicholas-Lippman 'Don't Get It Twisted, I Love My Mama,' Lila Silvern 'This Sperm is For You,' Jonathan Leigh Solomon 'Hello in There,' Lan Tran 'Overpolite, Shanghai'ed and Homeless in Vietnam,' and Pat Willson 'Momma.' ”
StoryTime https://t.co/wpfYF5uA1a
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 11, 2019
“The Whitefire Theatre Musical Mondays is proud to present...the musical spoof SHAME OF THRONES: The Musical returns to L.A. for more hilarious re-imagining of the show's backstabbing siblings, clever imps and dragon mamas, all set to an addictive rock score that'll stick in your head (unless the king orders it off, natch)...Watch your favorite daring and most despised characters sing and dance towards epic plot twists and the coveted Iron Throne.”
SHAME OF THRONES: The Musical https://t.co/YHJhMwk46q
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 11, 2019
“The Group Rep presents AVENUE Q...This fresh and unusual Tony-award winning musical is a coming-of-age parable, addressing and satirizing the anxieties associated with entering adulthood. Its characters lament that as children, they were assured by their parents, and by Sesame Street, that they were 'extraordinary' and 'could do anything'; but as adults, they have discovered, to their surprise, that in the real world their options are limited, and they are actually ordinary like everyone else. This quirky musical ranks 24th on the list of the longest running shows in Broadway history. Avenue Q is notable for the use of puppets, animated by unconcealed puppeteers. ”
AVENUE Q https://t.co/yE3Am8vTxL
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 11, 2019
“In remembrance of the 20th Anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting, Loft Ensemble and the Whitefire Theatre are co-producing and reviving Paul Storiale's award-winning drama The Columbine Project directed by Bree Pavey. An atemporal retelling of the events leading up to, during and following the April 20, 1999 shooting at Columbine High School, the play challenges what we think we know about the victims, families, teachers and the shooters themselves. Praised by LA theatre critics, survivors and families of the victims. The Columbine Project was created from direct correspondence with people involved in and affected by the event”
THE COLUMBINE PROJECT https://t.co/BjVO4BUI51
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 11, 2019
“Let's Write a Musical is an emotional rollercoaster ride of music, laughter, and tears. David Hamilton decides to write a musical after he is diagnosed with cancer. While the couple deals with the ups and downs of their cancer journey, so are the characters in the musical on a rollercoaster ride of mishaps and shenanigans.”
Let's Write a Musical https://t.co/ixgBzrRw40
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 11, 2019
“When the world has gone to the birds, the cuckoo is king. Two shiftless con men scheme to exploit the power of the birds by encouraging them to build a fortress in the sky, from where they can lord over mankind and Gods alike. Aristophanes' classic comedy THE BIRDS is about corruption, weakness, and power; how easily people are exploited based on fear, ego and greed; and how even noble ideas may be corrupted if those who have power are irresponsible and/or selfish. (Sound like anything going on now? Hm? Too soon?) Or, as John Dalberg-Acton, 1st Baron Acton said to an Anglican bishop, 'Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Great men are almost always bad men…'”
Aristophanes' THE BIRDS https://t.co/b29QYcJV5B
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 11, 2019
“Welcome to the school of hard Glocks. Jordan Maverick is one of the nation's most highly-trained teachers – an excellent marksman, a black belt in Jujitsu, and an engaging History teacher. But when he transfers to one of the most dangerous schools in the country, he'll face one of his biggest fears: co-teaching with the loose cannon Miss Pitts. Can they find a way to work together in time to solve the school's problems? This favorite from Season 13 of Serial Killers at Sacred Fools returns as a complete production at this years Hollywood Fringe.”
Jordan Maverick, History Teacher https://t.co/Dazb5vltLQ
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 11, 2019
“'Every day's a goddamn audition.' Based on the 'Serial Killers' 2018 Playoffs winner, 'COME BACK' is the hilarious yet touching story of Edie and Petey Stevenson, an overbearing stage mother and her hapless son, attempting to stage a 'comeback' performance. One of three shows Sacred Fools is proud to present as part of this year's Hollywood Fringe.”
Come Back! https://t.co/8WlIimRl7d
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 11, 2019
“Who is the best Drag Queen in the whole wide world? Now's your chance to find out — at the first ever Drag Queen of the Year Pageant Competition Award Contest Competition. Millions of the best Drag performers from around the world applied, but only eight will compete, carefully chosen by a mysterious group of anonymous Drag Elders. ▪︎ The contestants are (in alphabetical order) Abhora (Miami, FL); Astrud Aurelia (Phoenix, AZ); Calypso Jeté (Los Angeles); Lyle (Los Angeles); Gigi Monroe (Juneau, AK); Kat Sass (Chicago, IL); Sabbyiana (Montebello, CA); and Aurora Sexton (Los Angeles). ▪︎ Judged upon the criteria of Presence, Energy, Nuance, Integrity, and Stunningness, this is a pageant for everyone — Drag Queens, Drag Kings, Trans Artists, Hyper Queens, Bio Queens, AFAB Queens — from first-timers to established pageant powerhouses. ▪︎ The celebrity guest host is Jackie Beat. The judges are (in alphabetical order) Nicole Byer, Jiggly Caliente, Landon Cider, Gia Gunn, Sharon Needles, Peppermint, and Willam.”
The Drag Queen of the Year Pageant Competition Award Contest Competition https://t.co/PJ9PiRjMRp
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 12, 2019
“During an ostentatious wedding reception at a Knoxville, Tennessee estate, five reluctant, identically clad bridesmaids hide out in an upstairs bedroom, each with her own reason to avoid the proceedings below. They are Frances, a painfully sweet but sheltered fundamentalist; Mindy, the cheerful, wise-cracking lesbian sister of the groom; Georgeanne, whose heartbreak over her own failed marriage triggers outrageous behavior; Meredith, the bride's younger sister whose precocious rebelliousness masks a dark secret; and Trisha, a jaded beauty whose die-hard cynicism about men is called into question when she meets Tripp, a charming bad-boy usher to whom there is more than meets the eye. As the afternoon wears on, these five very different women joyously discover a common bond in this wickedly funny, irreverent and touching celebration of the women's spirit.”
5 Women Wearing the Same Dress https://t.co/nc6uAqF1VH
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 12, 2019
“'Hide Your Fires: Butoh Lady Macbeth' brings the audience alongside the accursed spirit of Lady Macbeth to experience her nightmare of stifled ambition, unfulfilled desire, and ultimate loss. Telling the story solely through her perspective, this production fuses Japanese Butoh dance, movement, and various texts to take you inside the mind and body of one of Shakespeare's most famous villains.”
Hide Your Fires: Butoh Lady Macbeth https://t.co/uLrKvKyEhI
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 12, 2019
Theatrical shows registered on the Better Lemons calendar!
For more shows visit our Calendar. For shows with a LemonMeter rating, visit our LemonMeter page.
“...An ensemble comedy about a couple that leaves the world of online activism and leaps into the business of vigilante justice! Running at the 2019 Hollywood Fringe Festival in June, this is a bright show for anyone who has ever dreamed about being amazing...a family friendly comedy that brings comic books to life, with comic book page sets, sound effects, and lights.”
How I Became A Superhero https://t.co/dtEobVIpDA
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) April 29, 2019
“SugarFree Foster Care combines the difficult journey of foster youth through my perspective as both a social worker and foster child...interspersed [with] poetry, personal narrative, humor, and real-life experiences for a theater experience that tugs at the heartstrings of our greatest human needs in the midst of the social welfare system's inadequacies.”
SugarFree: Foster Care Cognitive Dissonance https://t.co/d5yleaI6Kh
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) April 29, 2019
“Winner of 3 Tony Awards and 4 Drama Desk Awards LEND ME A TENOR combines a chain-reaction of mistaken identity, plot twists, double entendres and the constant slamming of many doors to create one of the funniest farces to grace the American stage in the last 30 years. A sensation on Broadway and in London's West End, LEND ME A TENOR pays homage to the madcap screwball comedies of the 1930's, guaranteed to leave audiences howling hysterically with laughter and walking out the door with a warm smile. ”
Lend Me A Tenor https://t.co/ES314Za5dA
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) April 29, 2019
Tales By Candlelight https://t.co/BKk8a9y5go
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) April 29, 2019
“Told through the creation of his first three films, ‘George' is the story of how a young man from Modesto, California became George Lucas. With each act following a different film, George will learn all of the skills that eventual led to the creation of ‘Star Wars.' ”
GEORGE. https://t.co/ELC7zksDLt
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) April 29, 2019
“You learn to survive quick when you're being dragged behind a team of sled dogs. A comedy about a girl and her dogsled team navigating the rocky terrain of growing up and her quest to become the alpha of her own pack. ”
Raised By Wolves https://t.co/enWhX4aTXX
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) April 29, 2019
“In the circle that is Widows Anonymous, five characters come together to share stories, secrets and the brutal humor that is being a widow in modern times. As they discover, there is no short cut, no alternate route, and the only way out is through. Welcome to the front lines.”
Widows Anonymous https://t.co/vCgItcp47G
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) April 29, 2019
“The dynamic duo have finally made it to the Hollywood Fringe Festival! Little do Batman and Robin know, the Joker's latest scheme will give them the ride of a lifetime. Race through the streets of Gotham with Batman, Robin, Batgirl, Superman, Alfred the Butler, and many more members of the Bat Family in this dark and hilarious interactive musical parody that puts you, the audience, in the middle of the action. Bring the whole family to battle The Joker, Harley Quinn, Catwoman, the Penguin, and the rest of the Dark Knight's rogues gallery, and celebrate the Batman universe in this side splitting night of Bat-Mania! ”
Bat Knight! https://t.co/rHxCCXpbL8
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) April 30, 2019
“A hack director and a snooty actress stumble 300 years into the future. America has been taken over by a fascist government, which believes that entertainment is the key to control. As the only remaining people on earth with any artistic talent the director and actress are forced to put on a play. But if they fail to entertain the masses they will be executed on live television. ”
Olivia Wilde Does Not Survive The Apocalypse https://t.co/dZO5MvSJBe
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) April 30, 2019
“Actor and comedian Tobin Mitnick sheds light on three con men that are using their style-savvy to manipulate a generation of young Americans through the unregulated Wild West that is the Internet. In its world premiere, one-man comedy TOBINCON dives into the grotesque and hilarious world of online grifters—the Body Prophet, the Rhetorical Bad Boy, and the Compassionologist—with sketch and stand-up, in order to show us that the game may have changed, but the players are all still here. But Mitnick also answers a lingering question: When you spend so much time rubbing shoulders with these types, will it rub off on you? In other words, can you con yourself? Only TOBINCON has the answers!”
TOBINCON https://t.co/5PTS53KRFz
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 1, 2019
“A Tender Gender Bender Romantic Musical Fairy Story. A delightful re-imagining of the classic Cinderella tale brings you upside-down casting – half original practices, half Gilbert and Sullivan, half just plain fun. Meet a handsome Prince, silly stepsisters, a befuddled king, and an out-of-the-box steampunk Fairygodmother. Added delights are the outrageously playful period costumes and the heart-warming romance that blooms with the assistance of a glass slipper, a feather duster, and a truly magical wand. A gentle prod at stereotypical gender roles, this light-hearted send-up is a hilarious twist on the classic tale.”
CINDERELLA TOPSY TURVY – A Tender Gender Bender Romantic Musical Fairy Story for Pride 2019 https://t.co/mgB7XTYg0s
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 1, 2019
“Giuseppe Verdi and Librettist Francesco Maria Piave's classic Italian opera based on the play La Dame aux Camélias adapted from the novel by Alexandre Dumas...Southern California native Christopher Job...makes his L.A. Opera debut. After a decade of work at the Metropolitan Opera, and making two appearances last season with the L.A. Phil.”
La Traviata https://t.co/HU9EC54Erw
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 2, 2019
“'A dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity…' Well, not quite. Thyma and Aspid find themselves trapped in a barren room with two locked doors, but where are they? What sets them free? And most importantly, what happens after this? 'The Same Room' explores human compassion in a new light and begs the question- What becomes of us when we refuse to heal?”
The Same Room https://t.co/iTnstjZntc
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 2, 2019
“Like a lot of people today, campaign manager Tess Baker is sick of politics. She's just about ready to throw in the when somebody wakes up a candidate she can work with – Abraham Lincoln. Will he be a good President in 2020 America? Will he even win? You decide! That's right, the play has two endings and your vote counts!”
Lincoln 2020 https://t.co/rGXsq7bbpO
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 2, 2019
“A Musical Theatre Nerd, forced by her family to give up her dreams, gets a real job in the real world… as a toy store Christmas elf. An uplifting coming of age comedy about finding where one's talents, or lack thereof, fit in the world. Christi Pedigo's YouTube sensation Bunny the Elf will be sharing her elfing journey LIVE! On stage! With new material and a special update on what's next for Bunny.”
Bunny the Elf LIVE! https://t.co/sj3KElh50K
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 3, 2019
“A comedy about men and women straddling the elusive line between true love and a broken heart who discover that in the game of love what you see is not always what you get.”
FEELING LUCKY https://t.co/aIEGLuIssN
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 3, 2019
“Introducing Victress, the L.A.-based comedy burlesque troupe, flipping traditional burlesque on its head with a character-fueled strip show. The premise is simple: Comedic monologues lead into cheeky choreographed dance numbers that will make your heart go pitter-pat. Their newest show, “ShipwRACKed,” premieres in a 5-show limited run as part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival. It's a naughty'cal adventure stacked with quips, ships, n' nips. Get ready for a burlesque show like you've never seen before.”
Victress Burlesque Presents: ShipwRACKed https://t.co/0Voat98RKH
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 3, 2019
“A play about when John Lennon said the Beatles were bigger than Jesus and the fallout that ensued.”
And Now It's All This! https://t.co/XoQgBOBKvj
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 3, 2019
“What really goes on behind the scenes of tense arms negotiations between powerful nations? Set in the midst of the Cold War, Lee Blessing's gripping play, A WALK IN THE WOODS, is especially relevant today. With talks seemingly at an impasse, the American and Soviet negotiators agree to meet informally while strolling through the peaceful forest. Their revealing and absorbing conversations, laced with warmth and humor, evolve through debate and discord, exploring unexpected and uncharted territory. Nominated for a Pulitzer and a Tony Award, Blessing's dramatic comedy was inspired by historic conversations between negotiators Paul H. Nitze and Yuli A Kvitsinsky who left the official 1982 Geneva sessions for an unofficial “walk in the woods.” For those yearning for a more enlightened world, this play is shrewdly observant and resonates with the ring of political truth ”
A Walk in the Woods at North Coast Repertory Theatre https://t.co/JApAbcLJUS
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 3, 2019
“From the darkest corners of reality, to the land of the unexplained – Impro Theatre's Twilight Zone Unscripted pays homage to Rod Serling's breakthrough sci-fi series “The Twilight Zone.” Enter the wondrous dimension of imagination, as completely improvised episodes are created with every performance.”
Impro Theatre's Twilight Zone UnScripted at North Coast Rep https://t.co/izPxWkcC6g
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 3, 2019
“Based on the beloved comic strip “Peanuts” by Charles Schulz, this revue of songs and vignettes tells the story of some typical days in the life of Charlie Brown. From running after the school bus to spying the cute little red-haired girl at lunch, Charlie Brown deals with the fun and frustrations of life with his friends Lucy, Linus, and Schroeder; his kid sister Sally; and his faithful companion, Snoopy. With charm, wit, and heart, “You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown” is fun for all ages.”
You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown https://t.co/KoEv0w1y5b
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 3, 2019
“A live comedy production that parodies the 1976–1981 television series Charlie's Angels. Three of LA's favorite drag queens star in the title roles — Kay Sedia (Oscar Quintero), Chita Parol (Ray Garcia), and Frieda Laye (Danny Casillas). In this brand new episode written by Oscar Quintero and Kurt Koehler, young hopeful stewardesses are disappearing, and it's up to Chico's Angels to fly the “not-so-friendly skies.” Can the Angels solve the case? Fasten your seat belts, turbulence was never this spicy!”
Chico's Angels: Fly Chica Fly" https://t.co/E8QAMcbnLI
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 3, 2019
“Young newlywed Melody has never been to a funeral – until her husband dies in a plane crash. Expected to instantly assume proper widowhood, Melody is left to wonder, what's the right way to grieve? Fortunately, her mother-in-law is a professional. Widow, that is. Under her guidance, Melody must try her best to be a good little widow.An emotional comedy about loss and longing from Peabody Award-winning Writer/Producer of NBC's Hit “This Is Us.” Bekah Brunstetter will be participating in a talk-back following the performance on Saturday, June 1st. ”
BE A GOOD LITTLE WIDOW https://t.co/IFLNtFWtjR
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 3, 2019
“Theatre of NOTE continues its 2019 season with ROOTS:...four wonderfully strange world premiere short plays, written by four accomplished Theatre of NOTE-grown playwrights, which together usher audiences through the complexity of the human condition. A dark comedy for dark times unfolds at a wedding…in either a sitcom or just a disturbed mind (Deadpan). A one-night stand takes a Kafkaesque turn. Is this stranger the one? Or just something very strange (The Smell of Something to Eat)? A story of people who probably definitely love each other, as they encounter tectonic distress (Big Ones). Escaping Soviet Russia, a young woman goes on to found modern conservative philosophy before becoming the subject of her own musical theater production (Rand!). Everyone has their own journey, but we all start at our ROOTS. ”
ROOTS https://t.co/rQmDq0tHZ0
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 3, 2019
“August and Bobbie have been broken up for weeks. Bobbie comes back to the apartment she left to pick up the last of her things. Like a manic, time-jumping fever dream- they recreate all of their highs and lows of their relationship. Only, they have differing memories and perceptions of the events. 'Thank You For Loving Me' explores still loving someone yet knowing it is time to say goodbye.”
Thank You For Loving Me https://t.co/E8KqnfMGnP
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 3, 2019
“Inspired by the outrageous stories found on Nextdoor.com, Town Brawl is your chance to witness petty and absurd neighborly drama being settled in a no holds barred town hall meeting. If you hate your neighbors you'll love our show.”
Town Brawl https://t.co/bfuOx645EH
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 3, 2019
“Daniel and Mitchell are the perfect couple. What isn't so perfect is that Daniel desperately longs to be married, but Mitchell doesn't believe in it. When a life-altering event throws the couple into crisis, Mitchell must use the laws of his own heart to fight the rules of law. Michael McKeever's funny, passionate and poignant play takes an unflinching look at how we choose to tie the knot — or not.”
Daniel's Husband https://t.co/hTUb9KDkcJ
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 4, 2019
“The country's going crazy; partisan politics, civil rights threatened, technology exploding. That's right, it's 1979! Somewhere in America's heartland, with more heart than sense, Bronco Billy struggles to keep his traveling Wild West show alive. But when Billy and his ragtag troupe of misfits meet Antoinette, a Manhattan heiress on-the-run, the ride gets even wilder as she turns Billy's world upside down.”
Bronco Billy - The Musical https://t.co/2zjj6Mvpsy
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 4, 2019
“Directed by Alicia Patterson and Rose Fliegel, the production's focus will be less about the masculine versus feminine and more about the imposed imbalance of power...to directly confront these issues and start a discussion by engaging the audience with a comedic show which portrays how power politics affect the dynamics of a dysfunctional love story.”
The Taming of the Shrew https://t.co/QjTCkMbsod
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 5, 2019
“In Horny-The Musical, we meet Emily. Social-climbing as quickly as possible away from her embarrassingly bohemian mother into the arms of the most eligible bachelor and heir to the Smitt Family Wineries, Emily is the luckiest girl in the world…until she starts to grow horns right before the wedding. Her new social circles could never accept such a thing, so she must resolve the problem before her new fiance––not to mention her new mother-in-law––finds out. Knowing her mother's sexually free nature, she wonders if its genetic and braces herself for the answer to the question: Who is my father? This simple question unleashes an avalanche of satyrs and nymphs from a different world…party-crashing her high-society wedding rehearsal and upending her carefully-constructed plans with wild debauchery and mayhem. If that weren't enough, as prudish Emily's horns continue to grow, so do new…feelings. ”
Horny-The Musical https://t.co/GpGT7rYRrb
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 5, 2019
“Brett Moore is totally enamored with baseball, and has been for 25 years. In that time, he's memorized more about baseball than anyone with access to the Internet could possibly need to know. Come watch him perform his amazing feats of baseball memory that are unnecessary, stunning, and highly entertaining and wax poetic about his favorite obsession in a unique solo show that connects patrons and the performer through the love of our national pastime! ”
Batter Up: My Brain on Baseball https://t.co/4LqEfonn3B
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 5, 2019
“In 'Sex With Strangers,' failed novelist Olivia meets Ethan, a celebrated (and much younger) writer made famous by his sexcapade tell-all blog, at a snowbound bed and breakfast, and their mutual attraction quickly gets hot and heavy. As a weekend tryst develops into a long-term romance, their personal and professional lives collide. Ethan seeks legitimacy, dismissing his bad boy reputation as nothing more than an invented character. Olivia has her doubts, but craves for the literary fame Ethan can offer her. Ambition, identity and trust are in play when online personas clash with real world expectations in this smart, steamy take on modern love.”
Sex With Strangers https://t.co/utcsWv3XAO
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 6, 2019
“A warehouse sits alone at the edge of Silverlake. The story within its walls has already caused the disappearance of a dozen women and a reporter hot on the trail. Now you have come to help the reporter's friend find the truth.
Inside there may be danger. Inside there may be horror. But in the end, there will be one question for you to answer: Who is the actual monster here? Captivated is a modern retelling of the classic horror story Frankenstein. They Played Productions brings you this psychological-horror immersive production where you, the audience, become a character in a story based on the classic tale Frankenstein. YOUR decisions will matter. YOUR choices will lead to one of 45 different endings. YOU will decide who survives…and who dies.”
Captivated: You https://t.co/ww0wzmTLxN
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 6, 2019
“A FALLING STAR AT BUZZARD'S ROOST follows hard-touring retro-Rockabilly band, MAUREEN & THE MERCURY 5, performing at a kitschy, Alabama Drive-Inn Diner (off-season). When Maureen plugs in her vintage Elvis mic, she triggers otherworldly powers from the famous “moon rock”, sending the band, their manager and even the diner owner back to the first days of Rock & Roll! The reluctant time-travelers find love and learn life lessons as they struggle to get back to present day — set to the music of Rockabilly Jump Swing Band Maureen & the Mercury 5 (aka M&M5) and Alt-Country Outlaws The Flutterbies.”
A Falling Star At Buzzard's Roost https://t.co/VjIb9Qnwlo
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) May 6, 2019
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“GREENWOOD 1964 is a powerful, educational two man one act show which takes us into an actual trip made by Sidney Poitier and Harry Belafonte. Two very great friends and once industry's most successful sought after duo. Sidney Poitier the first Black to win an Academy Award for best actor and Harry Belafonte, activist and first music artist ever to sell a million copies in the US & England. The show takes place in Greenwood Mississippi 1964, a time in which Dr. King called it “The year of promise” due to the rise of racial tension versus the quest for social equality. This brilliantly crafted fictional debate between Mr. Poitier and Mr. Belafonte eloquently explores the individual approaches on how to achieve liberation for people of color. The action takes place inside of an attic “safe-house” in the racially charged segregated deep south of Mississippi. Both men have traveled down to drop a bundle of cash for relief funds and show moral support for the civil rights workers who have been killed trying to register black voters.”
Greenwood 1964 https://t.co/aZDQ6T7ahs
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) April 23, 2019
“Can we ever stop paying for the past? Can the person we want to ever escape the person we are now and were then? What price must be paid for not only our own crimes, but those of people close to us? Sins is a frank look at what we all deal with when we cannot overcome our own failings...This show includes prop guns, gunshots, and themes of gun violence. This show includes scenes of domestic violence, gun violence, and strong language.”
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) April 23, 2019
“A far-right, Pentecostal helicopter-mom struggles to keep her hell-raising son on the path of righteousness as he enters his first public school. When a powerful addiction takes over her son's life, she must accept that you can't save everyone, and that not every miracle can be left up to God.”
Saving Cain https://t.co/pGnXHXrQ6t
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) April 23, 2019
“Imagination or reality? Elegant stagecraft or just, well… Complications? Stephanie and her best friend Tommy are flying home together, but nothing is what it seems. As we are thrown back and forth between the rehearsals for a play Stephanie has written about her troubles and her increasingly turbulent flight home, we start to wonder: can we be saved through our art or is a crash landing inevitable? ”
Flights of Fancy https://t.co/Wi113wZoQN
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) April 24, 2019
“Rubicon Theatre continues the company's 21st “Coming of Age” season with the World Premiere of WOMEN BEYOND BORDERS, a play inspired by and loosely based on the remarkable journey of Lorraine Serena and a dynamic group of California-based artists who founded the non-profit Women Beyond Borders (WBB). Determined to “make art as if the world matters,” Serena and her friends fell upon the idea of box as metaphor: hope chest, treasure chest, womb, coffin, etc. They replicated a miniature wooden box no bigger than the size of a human heart and sent the boxes to curators and friends in other countries with the goal of encouraging dialogue, collaboration and community among women and honoring creativity. The founders of WBB were astonished at what came back to them – eloquent expressions of the enormous depth and variety, but also the universality, of women's experiences throughout the world.”
Women Beyond Borders https://t.co/K2Tt7hWKv2
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) April 24, 2019
“Award-winning playwright David Ives, described by The New York Times as “wizardly, magical, funny, and original,” has penned six one-act comedies that examine various attempts at relationships and communication with hilarious results. Using inspired language and wordplay, Ives takes delight in pushing audiences' smart buttons and teasing their brains. Join us for non-stop laughter and brilliant witticisms.”
All in the Timing at North Coast Repertory Theatre https://t.co/KsHqtuSvri
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) April 26, 2019
“A comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games, She Kills Monsters tells the story of high schooler Agnes Evans as she deals with the death of her younger sister, Tilly. When Agnes stumbles upon Tilly's Dungeons & Dragons notebook, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister's refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.”
She Kills Monsters at North Coast Rep Theatre School https://t.co/Y51fDoxUqa
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) April 26, 2019
“Jim Curry, returns to North Coast Repertory Theatre to perform the music of the late John Denver. The music “is like an old friend, outlasting trends and standing the test of time,” says Mr. Curry. Join acclaimed performer Jim Curry for this tribute to the music of one of the most beloved singer/songwriters ever to grace the stage.”
John Denver Tribute at North Coast Repertory Theatre https://t.co/zhey6w8NgV
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) April 26, 2019
“Tuesday Night Comics is arguably the funniest night of comedy in San Diego. Mark Christopher Lawrence taps into his extensive list of talented comedian friends and shares the North Coast Rep stage with them. The show is comprised of talent from all over the country with late-night television credits as well as credits from Comedy Central, HBO, SHOWTIME, ETC…RATED R ”
Tuesday Night Comics at North Coast Rep https://t.co/sqgw9NA4fk
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) April 26, 2019
“Based on true events in 1931 Berlin, a courageous mother resists the rising Nazi party in order to free her imprisoned son. This riveting drama explores the heroic battle of the weak against the powerful, the truth against the lies, and mothers against murderers. ”
Taken at Midnight at North Coast Repertory Theatre https://t.co/pjKSVbtxzR
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) April 26, 2019
“In Arthur Miller's riveting masterpiece, two estranged brothers must try to make peace with their past when they meet to dispose of their late father's belongings.”
The Price https://t.co/32sQ2j6k62
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) April 26, 2019
“East West Players presents an all-P.O.C. production of the beloved musical Mamma Mia! The magic of ABBA's disco-era hits brings us to a Greek island paradise where a mother, a daughter, and three possible dads take a trip down the aisle you'll never forget!”
Mamma Mia! https://t.co/NVpKiWT8vG
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) April 26, 2019
“In the distant past of 2007, Casey writes fanfiction for the hit Alfie Wunderkid series of books. She writes really, really, really bad fanfiction. On purpose. The plot makes no sense, the characters are inconsistent, the dialogue is at the level of a second grader who swears, and… it's hugely popular. As the fanfiction comes to life, what started out as a joke slowly morphs into a way for her to cope...with absentee parents, an overbearing sister, and having only one friend who, let's just be honest, is a bit of a douche.”
Sunbathe in Darkness https://t.co/3uyqcLjgOR
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) April 26, 2019
“Fantasy collides with reality when Force of Nature presents the world premiere of Thomas J. Misuraca's 'Masters of the Dark Realm.' When a group of long-time friends end their fantasy role-playing game, Masters of the Dark Realm, they seek out new quests in the real world.
Will a tragedy bring them together to slay their dragons, or cause their fellowship to fall apart?”
Masters of the Dark Realm https://t.co/g7vKA3yYBO
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) April 26, 2019
“An SAT tutoring session takes a shocking turn when the teacher realizes that his new student is not who she claimed to be, in this intense nerve-racking drama.”
BLUE KISS https://t.co/5K6VAWGXVv
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) April 26, 2019
“A dark comedy on the danger and absurdity of American politics.
Taking inspiration from the family drama of Arthur Miller and the gallows humor of Martin McDonagh, TREASON explores the entitled toxicity of our current president and his surrounding culture without relying on recent headlines. Synopsis- On a ranch in Nevada, Grant Wilson rules a made-up nation through empty shows of power and ridiculous propaganda, with his family as his only subjects. When his son takes the mission too far and his daughter questions everything, Grant fights for control in the face of family, country, and reality.”
Treason https://t.co/ptYzeM2VxR
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) April 26, 2019
“Chrissy Meth is a solo show written & performed by Crystal Bush with direction & development by Jessica Lynn Johnson. It centers around a motherless child “Crystal” who grows up in the western suburbs of Chicago, she finds herself stumbling from one abusive relationship to the next, pushing her into a deep drug addiction. Somehow, from the depths, of being lost forever, she finds hope and begins to put the pieces back together. Through the use of song, multimedia, humor and multiple characters, she explores, questions and challenges beliefs and social mores surrounding identity, and self-esteem while showing that it's never too late to comeback and find one's self-worth. ”
Chrissy Meth ~ A Dance with the Devil and a Journey Back to Self https://t.co/qX18XLnwci
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) April 26, 2019
“Originally written and performed in 1986, this no-holds-barred satire of militarism and media manipulation tells the story of Spike Spangle, a down on his luck farmer who gets sucked into a whirlwind of celebrity and patriotism. He joins Superman on billionaire Max Enormous' Celebrity Space Shuttle and a nefarious plot leads to the deification of Spike Spangle as an American hero.”
VIOLENCE: The Misadventures of Spike Spangle, Farmer https://t.co/I74CUA1PgJ
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) April 28, 2019
“A burgeoning neurotic evolves into a full-fledged tap dance, mime, story-telling, multimedia nutcase… Come watch the trip! Does insanity win?”
Tap Dancing My Way To The Nuthouse https://t.co/dPwWM7d45T
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) April 28, 2019
“A collaborative storytelling experience, driven by scent; a parcel received in the mail with a unique story-based candle.”
Tales By Candlelight https://t.co/BKk8a9y5go
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) April 29, 2019
“Four women writer-performers will perform their stories, excerpted from larger pieces. Karen. A. Clark in The Women. In this encore excerpt and through music, poetry and storytelling, Ms. Clark reflects on the women in her family, particularly her mother, who provided a “wow” factor. Barbara Cole in Surviving Chrysalis. One woman reconciles aging in her journey toward self-actualization in this funny excerpt. Bellina Logan in Confessions of a Mulatto Child. This excerpted piece chronicles a bi-racial child's life with her acerbic English actor/mother and the deep bond they forged. Amy Milano in Dancing with Crazies. In this excerpt from her life experiences, one woman searches for a place to call home after being uprooted from place to place as a child. Anna Maria Horsford and Ted Lange host.”
Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival: Defining Moments https://t.co/vV3AGvCAaA
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) April 29, 2019