Towne Street Theatre Announces Fall 2016 Events

Towne Street Theatre, L.A.'s premiere African-American theatre company, is proud to share its upcoming fall events at the Stella Adler Theatre in Hollywood. From now through Oct. 23rd is the memory play "PassingSOLO" about two black women in 1920s Harlem who "pass" as white and the issues that rise from that deceit. On Oct. 28th Towne Street presents its "Monologue Slam" and competition. On Oct. 29th is "Stand-up Stylez Comedy Showcase" featuring both seasoned comedians and new comedic talent.

Footlights recently featured the company in the article "Diverse Culture at Towne Street Theatre." Click here to read it and learn Towne Street's Theatre's founding and the production "PassingSOLO" from Artistic Director and Co-Founder Nancy Cheryll Davis.

Towne Street's fall line-up includes the following productions. All shows take place at Stella Adler Theatre located at 6773 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028.

Now - Oct. 23rd: PassingSOLO

This weekend marks the 2nd weekend of the memory-play "PassingSOLO" adapted by and starring Nancy Cheryll Davis. The production is based on Nella Larsen's novella & the award winning, critically acclaimed Towne Street Theatre play "Passing." Set in 1920s Harlem, Irene Westover Redfield is drawn to childhood friend Clare Kendry Bellew, who's suddenly reappeared in her life. Both share a secret. Their birth certificates read "Negro" but both can - and do - pass as white. "PassingSOLO" explores the conflicting demands of race and friendship ... the slippery line between trust and deception ... always with the danger of discovery. Nancy Cheryll Davis portrays both Irene and Clare, as their renewed friendship exposes the price we pay in a society where freedom is bought with deceit. "PassingSOLO" will be in L.A. for a limited engagement before she takes it to Germany this fall!

Join us Sun., Oct. 16th for a special post-show audience talkback with Dr. Bryant Keith Alexander, Professor of Performance Studies and Dean of the College of Communication and Fine Arts at Loyola Marymount University.

Date/Time: October 8 - 23, 2016. Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 4:00 p.m.

Tickets: $20 General Admission, $15 Seniors & Groups of 6+, $12 students. Visit http://tstpassingsolo.eventbrite.com to purchase tickets.

Friday, Oct. 28th: Monologue Slam

Towne Street Theatre presents the 3rd Monologue Slam an industry competition open to actors from all backgrounds. This special showcase, hosted by Jaimyon Parker will feature a variety of monologues, from a diverse lineup of actors. These actors will perform in front of an audience and panel of industry judges to compete for the title of Slam Champ, who will receive industry exposure and perks such as a headshot and coaching session. Judges include Casting Directors Patrick Baca and Phaedra Harris, and actor John Marshall Jones from Bosch, Smart Guy, and Mastering the Audition. The Audience will also be able to compete for prizes and the Audience Award will be given to the Slammer with the most audience cheers. Competitor entries are now being accepted. Join us for a night of electric, emotional and exciting competition. To learn more visit http://www.townestreetla.org/tst-monologue-slam-2016

Date/Time: Friday, October 28, 2016 at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets: $20 General Admission. To purchase tickets visit http://bit.ly/monologueslam2016

Saturday, Oct. 29th: Stand-up Stylez Comedy Showcase

Towne Street Theatre, in partnership with comedian, writer, actor, and college professor Ken Cosby, present Stand-up Stylez Comedy Showcase. Eight students took the faithful jump to step into the world of stand-up comedy. On October 29th, Anthony Berry-Smith, Seth Austin, Kenneth Long, Kristina Roth, Jaimyon Parker, Jonathan Harrison, Samantha Clay, and Jackie Marriott will grace the Stage at Stella Adler Theatre to perform routines developed in their hilarious 8 week journey. These first time stand -up comics will perform alongside stand-up comedians Deirdre Devlin, Jennifer Jolly, Joe Kaye, and Rosie Tran with the event hosted by Ken Cosby. Come for the laughs and stay for Towne Street Theatre's Halloween Party immediately after the show. Costumes encouraged.

Date/Time: Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets: $10 General Admission. To purchase ticket visit: http://tstcomedyshowcase.eventbrite.com/

All shows take place at Stella Adler Theatre located at 6773 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028.

Towne Street Theatre, L.A.'s Premiere African American Theatre Company, was founded in 1993 in the aftermath of the 1992 Los Angeles riots. Its mission is to create positive social impact by producing and developing original works reflective of the African American experience. Towne Street continues to be an oasis for creativity and imagination; a theatre that helps to bridge the cultural divide by bringing artists and audiences of all colors and ethnicities together. Originally located in a downtown loft, the Towne Street Theatre has been in residence at the Stella Adler Theatre/LA in Hollywood since 2004. The 9th Annual TST Ten Minute Play Festival begins in April of 2017. To learn more about Towne Street visitwww.TowneStreetLA.org.

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