Cesar’s story is more than worth telling. It needs to be told. That’s how much his story began to resonate with me. “The few times his life has been written about and dramatized will never be enough,” I thought. READ MORE
The Possibilities of Genetic Science
by Luis Reyes | November 17, 2010
The Limitations of Genetic Technology takes place in a near future in which genetic science has taken a mainstream foothold in our lives. Teenagers grow vestigial tails; lesbians combine their DNA to have children; the deaf fight against an eradication of their way of life. READ MORE
On Emotion… Spectacle on a Shoestring
by Matthew McCray | November 16, 2010
Matthew McCray looks at Son of Semele Ensemble’s latest production. “With a spectacular and unusual design, On Emotion became as much a sensorial installation as it was a play.” READ MORE
NY’s LAByrinth and LA’s Elephant:
A Theatrical Dialogue
by Gary Ballard | November 16, 2010
New York’s LAByrinth Theater Company and LA’s Elephant Theatre Company recently announced a bi-coastal partnership they’ve brokered to bring the best of their works-and worlds-to each other’s bailiwick. READ MORE
Deborah LaVine: Passing the Chain
by Cindy Marie Jenkins | November 12, 2010
Deborah LaVine’s bio tells you she has directed over 300 plays but fails to mention she would only label a handful of them “successes.” “ We weren’t trying to be successful; we were just speaking from the art.” READ MORE
Culture Monster, Pub Plays, Prison Plays, Human Monsters
by Don Shirley | November 12, 2010
Don Shirley takes a look at new initiatives at the LA Times, plays that take place in bars (the drinking kind) at Theatre Banshee, and two plays that examine life behind bars (the jail kind). READ MORE
Theatre Banshee and the Pub Plays
by Julio Martinez | November 12, 2010
In the aftermath of receiving LA Times “Critics Choice” and Back Stage “Critics Pick” for two full-length plays running in repertory at Burbank-based Theatre Banshee, company co-founder Sean Branney now can dispassionately reflect on the effort it took to mount these works. READ MORE
2010 Ovation Nominee Profile:
Brett Ryback
by LA Stage Alliance | November 11, 2010
Brett Ryback is a 2009/2010 Ovation Nominee in the Acting Ensemble category for his work on The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee with La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Art and the Lyrics/Music for an Original Musical category for his work on Liberty Inn: The Musical with Andak Stage Company. – LA Stage asks him some questions about his work in Los Angeles theatre… READ MORE
2010 Ovation Nominee Profile:
Agatha Nowicki
by LA Stage Alliance | November 11, 2010
Agatha Nowicki is a 2009/2010 Ovation Nominee for Featured Actor in a Play category for her work on Parasite Drag with Elephant Theatre. - LA Stage asks her some questions about her work in Los Angeles theatre… READ MORE
LA Stage Insider; November 11, 2010
by Julio Martinez | November 11, 2010
Julio Martinez goes above and beyond by not only providing the same great theatre updates, but he also digs up some great videos to watch this week. READ AND WATCH NOW
Velina Hasu Houston Gets It Write with Calligraphy
by Darlene Donloe | November 10, 2010
Sitting in the lobby of the Los Angeles Theatre Center (LATC), playwright Velina Hasu Houston is cool, calm and collected as she takes a break from rehearsal for her world premiere play Calligraphy, set to open at the venue Nov. 12. READ MORE
Better Concert to Benefit Trevor Project
by LA Stage Alliance | November 9, 2010
Chris Isaacson in association with Upright Cabaret presents It Gets Better: The Concert on Thurs., Nov. 11 at 8 pm at Catalina Bar & Grill, 6725 W. Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood. READ MORE
