L.A. Theatre Works offers audiences a chance to go beyond Enron’s tale of financial and moral bankruptcy to more deeply explore a climate of greed, illusion and invincibility that transformed modern corporate America. READ MORE
Venice: A Blend of Current Themes and Classic Texts
by Greta McAnany | October 15, 2010
Matt Sax and Eric Rosen look to Shakespeare, Brecht and Obama as inspiration in Center Theatre Group’s hip-hop musical, Venice. READ MORE
Michael Barker: A New Face at Antaeus
by Greta McAnany | October 7, 2010
Antaeus has a new face in its ensemble. This new guy feels not only excited but extremely blessed about being part of this innovative group and doing what he loves. READ MORE
Dear Harvey
Is a Stage Documentary/Memorial for Milk
by Greta McAnany | September 22, 2010
The Beat Project and director Anthony Frisina examines the life of gay rights advocate Harvey Milk in Dear Harvey. READ MORE
Mary-Beth Manning’s
Valentine to Her Mother
by Greta McAnany | September 10, 2010
Mary-Beth Manning serves as writer, producer, resident therapist and a myriad of characters in the one-woman show Mother based on her relationship with her own loud, loving, bossy, Bostonian, Irish Catholic mother. READ MORE
Psittacus: Searching for LA’s Theatre Identity
by Greta McAnany | August 12, 2010
In a city pegged for its legendary film industry, it is easy for theatre to find its identity somewhat wrapped up in that of the silver screen. With over 500 theatres scattered about greater Los Angeles and near-by counties, plays often lean toward the “kitchen sink drama” of reality TV and sitcoms, showcasing the talent rather than the story. READ MORE
Michael Leoni’s Elevator Is a Moving Experience
by Greta McAnany | August 2, 2010
When you step into an elevator full of people, it’s probably the closest you come to a group of complete strangers during your entire day. There is an inherent awkward, strained atmosphere rife with judgment and discomfort. READ MORE
From the Ridiculous to the Hilarious
by Greta McAnany | July 30, 2010
If it were a movie, no one would bat an eye. The distance created by the silver screen between audience and action mitigates the reaction. But onstage, with no buffer between audience and action, the violence is palpable. READ MORE
Richard Tatum Directs Modern-Day,
Gender-Bending Fairytale
by Greta McAnany | June 25, 2010
Once upon a time there was a great king who desired to retire in his kingdom of Flugelhorn. He had only one problem standing in the way. READ MORE
Penny L. Moore’s Steel Magnolias Has Two Diverse Casts
by Greta McAnany | June 20, 2010
If you head out to The Missing Piece Theatre in Burbank you may be seeing double for the next few weeks. That is, if you’re lucky. READ MORE
Anton’s Uncles Celebrates Chekhov’s 150th Anniversary
by Greta McAnany | June 1, 2010
It’s a 150th Russian birthday celebration for the big man in theatre. There will probably be cake and vodka shots for all and, of course, a play to commemorate his work. READ MORE
Backstreet: A Second Chance to Question One’s Heritage
by Greta McAnany | May 25, 2010
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Santa Monica Playhouse invites audiences once again to question their own roots and define how the word “respectable” colors societal norms. READ MORE
