Ned Mochel

Interview: Playwright Jule Shavers of The Baptist Witches Of Shelbyville
by Shari Barrett - Apr 16, 2026

I spoke with Julie about creating the women in this play who are deeply spiritual people who were raised in the Baptist church and have been wounded by it.

Review: KID GLOVES World Premiere Musical Comedy at Skylight Theatre
by Shari Barrett - Jan 20, 2026

This world premiere musical comedy is fast-paced, hilarious, and sneakily poignant, skewering the utter depravity of reality TV and how it can corrupt even the most wholesome element of humanity – children!

KID GLOVES World Premiere to be Presented at The Skylight Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2025

Village Green Productions will present a world premiere musical comedy, Kid Gloves, book and lyrics by Matthew Leavitt, music by Nathan Wang, choreography by Christine Lakin, music direction by Anthony Lucca and direction by Richard Israel.

Photos: MACBETH to Open at A Noise Within This Weekend
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2025

A new production of “Macbeth,” directed by Andi Chapman and set against the haunting backdrop of New Orleans from the late 19th century through the 1920s, opens this weekend at A Noise Within in Pasadena. See photos here!

Andi Chapman to Direct MACBETH at A Noise Within This Winter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2025

Delve deep into the psychological turmoil of a man fighting from a place of loss and tortured by guilt, fate and the corrupting influence of his own desires when Andi Chapman directs William Shakespeare's Macbeth at A Noise Within. Learn more!

HAMLET Announced At Antaeus Theatre Company, Running May 20- June 20
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2022

Antaeus Theatre Company returns to in-person performance with a new production of Hamlet, directed by Shakespearean expert Elizabeth Swain and featuring long-time company member Ramón de Ocampo in the title role. Performances begin May 20 and continue through June 20 at the Kiki & David Gindler Performing Arts Center in Glendale. Low-priced previews begin May 15.

Sasha Pieterse to Appear as Special Guest on PRETTY LITTLE WINE MOMS Podcast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2020

Tune in on Wednesday, Oct. 21 when co-hosts Holly Marie Combs, Lesley Fera and Nia Peeples break down Season 1, Episode 21 of fan-favorite TV series PRETTY LITTLE LIARS and interview special guest Sasha Pieterse on the Pretty Little Wine Moms 'rewatch' podcast.

PRETTY LITTLE LIARS Writer/Producer Joseph Dougherty to Appear on the PRETTY LITTLE WINE MOMS Podcast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2020

Tune in on Wednesday, Oct. 14 when co-hosts Holly Marie Combs, Lesley Fera and Nia Peeples break down Season 1, Episode 20 of fan-favorite TV series PRETTY LITTLE LIARS and interview writer/executive producer/director Joseph Dougherty on the Pretty Little Wine Moms 'rewatch' podcast.

Tyler Blackburn to Appear as a Special Guest on PRETTY LITTLE WINE MOMS Podcast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2020

Tune in on Wednesday, Sept. 30 when co-hosts Holly Marie Combs, Lesley Fera and Nia Peeples break down Season 1, Episode 18 of fan-favorite TV series PRETTY LITTLE LIARS and interview actor Tyler Blackburn on the Pretty Little Wine Moms 'rewatch' podcast.

PRETTY LITTLE LIARS Producer Lisa Cochran Neilan to Appear on PRETTY LITTLE WINE MOMS Podcast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2020

Tune in on Wednesday, Sept. 23 when co-hosts Holly Marie Combs, Lesley Fera and Nia Peeples break down Season 1, Episode 17 of fan-favorite TV series PRETTY LITTLE LIARS and interview co-executive/line producer Lisa Cochran Neilan on the Pretty Little Wine Moms 'rewatch' podcast.

PRETTY LITTLE LIARS Writer/Producer Bryan M. Holdman to Appear on PRETTY LITTLE WINE MOMS Podcast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2020

Tune in on Wednesday, Sept. 16 when co-hosts Holly Marie Combs, Lesley Fera and Nia Peeples break down Season 1, Episode 16 of fan-favorite TV series PRETTY LITTLE LIARS and interview writer/producer Bryan M. Holdman on the Pretty Little Wine Moms 'rewatch' podcast.

BWW Interview: Lesley Fera on Creating the PRETTY LITTLE WINE MOMS Podcast
by Shari Barrett - Sep 11, 2020

Combining her television and stage experience has led Lesley and her husband Ned Mochel to create the podcast, 'Pretty Little Wine Moms,' producing new episodes every Wednesday. Lesley hosts the show along with her 'Pretty Little Liars' co-stars and friends Holly Marie Combs and Nia Peeples. But it isna??t your ordinary podcast. During each installment, the trio break down a complete episode of the fan-favorite TV series for listeners, revealing little-known facts and behind-the-scenes tidbits during each episode, which also includes an in-depth interview with special guests from the series and a quiz show testing everyonea??s knowledge of the episode.

PRETTY LITTLE LIARS Costume Designer Mandi Line to Appear on PRETTY LITTLE WINE MOMS Podcast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 31, 2020

Tune in on Wednesday, Sept. 2 when co-hosts Holly Marie Combs, Lesley Fera and Nia Peeples break down Season 1, Episode 14 of fan-favorite TV series PRETTY LITTLE LIARS and interview costume designer Mandi Line on the Pretty Little Wine Moms 'rewatch' podcast.

Torrey DeVitto to Appear as Special Guest on PRETTY LITTLE WINE MOMS Podcast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2020

Tune in on Wednesday, Aug. 26 when co-hosts Holly Marie Combs, Lesley Fera and Nia Peeples break down Season 1, Episode 13 of fan-favorite TV series PRETTY LITTLE LIARS and interview special guest Torrey DeVitto on the Pretty Little Wine Moms 'rewatch' podcast.

Holly Marie Combs, Lesley Fera, Nia Peeples Host Weekly 'Pretty Little Liars' Rewatch Podcast
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 3, 2020

Got a secret, Can you keep it? Grab your favorite beverage and listen every Wednesday to Pretty Little Liars co-stars and friends Holly Marie Combs, Lesley Fera and Nia Peeples as they host Pretty Little Wine Moms, the quintessential PLL rewatch podcast.

Vs. Theatre Company's Critically Acclaimed Production Of TRUE WEST By Sam Shepard Extended Again
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2019

Vs. Theatre Company is thrilled to announce that its critically acclaimed production of Sam Shepard's masterpiece TRUE WEST, directed by Scott Cummins (Killer Joe, Bug) is EXTENDING AGAIN, one final time, through SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 at Vs. Theatre, 5453 W. Pico Blvd. in Los Angeles.   

Broadway-Bound SIX & More Earn Nominations For The 51st Annual Jeff Awards
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2019

Eleven world premiere plays and musicals seen first by Chicago audiences were among those receiving nominations by the Jeff Awards, announced today. A total of 192 nominations were made in 34 categories that honor Chicago Equity theatrical productions that opened between August 1, 2018 and July 31, 2019. During the 2018-19 season, Jeff Awards judges attended opening nights of 132 Equity productions offered by 43 producing organizations and from these openings, 112 productions were a?oeJeff Recommendeda?? and eligible for award nominations.

Vs. Theatre Company Extends TRUE WEST Through Sept. 28
by Julie Musbach - Aug 26, 2019

Vs. Theatre Company announces that its critically acclaimed production of Sam Shepard's masterpiece TRUE WEST, directed by Scott Cummins (Killer Joe, Bug) is EXTENDING through SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 at Vs. Theatre, 5453 W. Pico Blvd. in Los Angeles.

BWW Review: TRUE WEST Explores Sibling Rivalry Sam Shepard Style
by Shari Barrett - Aug 20, 2019

Sibling rivalry between brothers goes back to the Bible story of Cain and Abel, with one pitted against the other due to jealousy, often resulting in a deadly game of one upmanship. Such is the case between Lee and Austin, two estranged brothers at the center of Sam Shepard's TRUE WEST, who reunite at their mother's rustic home in the San Bernardino foothills about 40 miles east of Los Angeles. Sparks fly and passions rage as the two erratic characters, apparently from totally opposite ends of the success spectrum, nearly reach the end of their troubles by catching a glimpse of paradise just around the corner, which turns out to be totally unattainable.

Vs. Theatre Company Presents TRUE WEST
by Julie Musbach - Jul 22, 2019

Vs. Theatre Company presents Sam Shepard's masterpiece TRUE WEST, directed by Scott Cummins (Killer Joe, Bug). TRUE WEST will open on Friday, July 26 at 8pm and will perform through Saturday, August 31 at Vs. Theatre, 5453 W. Pico Blvd. in Los Angeles.