Week of September 14, 2009

Week of September 14, 2009

by LA Stage Alliance  |  September 14, 2009

Toto is saying goodbye at the Ark Theatre Company and it’s your last chance to see the Dames and Fellas of Block Nine! But buy your tickets early to welcome Matthew Modine and his Alpacas to the Geffen Playhouse this weekend! READ MORE

The Matchmaker Brings Interact Back into Theatre Fold

The Matchmaker Brings Interact Back into Theatre Fold

Features by Julio Martinez  |  September 11, 2009

“We are aiming to emphasize the colorful aspects of the characters,” says Director Dave Florek. “Wilder’s inherent genius as a playwright and this phenomenal ensemble is what will make our production of The Matchmaker memorable.” READ MORE

The Royal Court Theatre and Revitalizing New Work

The Royal Court Theatre and Revitalizing New Work

Editorial by John Perrin Flynn  |  September 11, 2009

Next week, Tuesday, the 15th, we’re hosting a free salon for the Theatre community about The Royal Court Theatre. No other theatre has had such a profound impact on my life and how I think about theatre. READ MORE

Connie Chats

Connie Chats

News by Connie Danese  |  September 10, 2009

Connie Chats with Dan Guerrero, Ken Werther, First Kids Writers, Sheldon Epps and wife Monette Magrath plus news from the Geffen and Peri Gilpin. READ MORE

Culture Clash Meets Aristophanes at the Getty Villa

Culture Clash Meets Aristophanes at the Getty Villa

Features by Julio Martinez  |  September 10, 2009

The usually irrepressible trio of Latino zanies-Richard Montoya, Ric Salinas and Herbert Siguenza–collectively known as Culture Clash, are much more reflective as they contemplate taking on the work of Aristophanes, an irreverent and bawdy playwright from ancient Greece. READ MORE

Robert Beltran Finds Solitude at Latino Theater Company

Robert Beltran Finds Solitude at Latino Theater Company

Features by Ashley Steed  |  September 8, 2009

Actor Robert Beltran says of his participation with the Latino Theater company’s play: “Solitude is a beautifully written play. It’s very deep and funny and the characters are very well drawn. It was a no brainer as far as I was concerned.” READ MORE

Taking a Stand for Gay Rights

Taking a Stand for Gay Rights

Features by Janet Thielke  |  September 7, 2009

Brian Shnipper of the Attic Theatre organizes Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays, a night of new plays to support equal rights READ MORE

Week of September 7, 2009

Week of September 7, 2009

by LA Stage Alliance  |  September 7, 2009

Get your tickets to see Oscar Wilde take a final bow at The Lyric, or welcome the comic heroes of Culture Clash in their new take on Aristophanes! READ MORE

August at the Ahmanson

August at the Ahmanson

Photos by Janet Thielke  |  September 4, 2009

Photos from the current production of August: Osage County to play at the Center Theatre Group’s Ahmanson Theatre VIEW GALLERY

MainStreet Theatre Provides Memories Children Cherish

MainStreet Theatre Provides Memories Children Cherish

Features by Ashley Steed  |  September 4, 2009

Part of MainStreet’s mission is to produce “plays that will make children laugh, think, dream and set free the power of their imagination!” READ MORE

JoBeth Williams  Brings Magic into the Night

JoBeth Williams
Brings Magic into the Night

Features by Deborah Behrens  |  September 3, 2009

At 60, JoBeth Williams is busy shedding old skins and ready to get her theatrical samba on. The recent empty nester just got a sporty new car, her first speeding ticket and a starring role at the Pasadena Playhouse all in the sultry heat of August. Not to mention a younger man’s candid admiration. READ MORE

If a Tree Fell in the Woods…

If a Tree Fell in the Woods…

Editorial by Mark Kinsey Stephenson  |  September 3, 2009

…I would’ve definitely heard it in the post-apocalyptic world created by playwright Henry Murray in the world premiere of Treefall presented by Rogue Machine at Theatre/Theater. READ MORE