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Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for WOMEN LAUGHING ALONE WITH SALAD at the Douglas
by BWW News Desk - Feb 11, 2016

The cast is set and rehearsals are underway for the West Coast premiere of Sheila Callaghan's madcap new play WOMEN LAUGHING ALONE WITH SALAD, opening March 13, 2016, at the Center Theatre Group/Kirk Douglas Theatre. Directed by Neel Keller and choreographed by Ken Roht, previews for WOMEN LAUGHING ALONE WITH SALAD begin March 6 and performances continue through April 3, 2016. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!

BWW Review: Inventive Staging and Superb Acting Highlight Odyssey Theatre's OEDIPUS MACHINA
by Shari Barrett - Jun 27, 2015

The wondrous production at the Odyssey Theater begins the moment you walk into the misty other-worldly atmospheric set designed by Keith Mitchell which, along with the dome and water well, has the blind soothsayer Tiresias perched in a woven swing hanging just above the entrance. A large, clear glass orb hangs above the front row with an image of an ancient warrior, soon identified as slain King Laius, within it. The mood is set for a theatrical experience unlike anything you have seen before when it comes to Greek Tragedy!

Photo Flash: The Odyssey Theatre Presents OEDIPUS MACHINA
by Sally Henry Fuller - May 30, 2015

Director Ron Sossi puts a unique stamp on Ellen McLaughlin's acclaimed adaptation of Sophocles' Oedipus in a new production from Odyssey Theatre Ensemble and KOAN. Oedipus Machina opens on May 30 at the Odyssey Theatre in West L.A.

Ron Sossi Directs OEDIPUS MACHINA, Opening Tonight with Odyssey Theatre Ensemble
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2015

Director Ron Sossi puts a unique stamp on Ellen McLaughlin's acclaimed adaptation of Sophocles' Oedipus in a new production from Odyssey Theatre Ensemble and KOAN. Oedipus Machina opens tonight, May 30 at the Odyssey Theatre in West L.A.

Ron Sossi to Direct OEDIPUS MACHINA for Odyssey Theatre Ensemble, 5/30-7/26
by Tyler Peterson - May 1, 2015

Director Ron Sossi puts a unique stamp on Ellen McLaughlin's acclaimed adaptation of Sophocles' Oedipus in a new production from Odyssey Theatre Ensemble and KOAN. Oedipus Machina opens on May 30 at the Odyssey Theatre in West L.A.

STAGE RAW Announces First Ever Nominations, April 13 at LA Theater Center
by Sally Henry Fuller - Mar 14, 2015

STAGE RAW is pleased to announce the FIRST ANNUAL STAGE RAW LOS ANGELES THEATER AWARDS, championing the best work of 2014 in L.A.'s now embattled theaters of up to 99-seats. (STAGE RAW is using the same jury that was assembled through 2014 for the now dearly departed LA WEEKLY Theater Awards.) Check out the full list of nominees below!

Karyn L. Freedman Wins the 2015 BC National Award for Canadian Non-Fiction
by Christina Mancuso - Feb 16, 2015

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BWW Reviews: SCR Presents Tony-winning VENUS IN FUR
by Don Grigware - Oct 15, 2014

David Ives' fascinating two character play within a play Venus in Fur won a Best Actress Tony Award for Nina Arianda in 2012. It's no wonder as the role in theatrical size and scope is every actress's dream. Now onstage at SCR, Casey Stangl directs two first-rate actors in Ives' thoroughly engrossing, unpredictable story of degradation.

Padua Productions' VILLON Stars Kevin Weisman, Now thru 3/23
by BWW News Desk - Feb 15, 2014

Murder, mayhem and poetry. Award-winning, visionary playwright Murray Mednick brings his unique sensibility to the hair-raising, sometimes violent, and often hilarious exploits of medieval poet Francois Villon in a world premiere production directed by the playwright. Villon opens tonight, Feb. 15, presented by Padua Productions in a guest production at the Odyssey Theatre.

Padua Productions' VILLON to Star Kevin Weisman, 2/15-3/23
by BWW News Desk - Jan 8, 2014

Murder, mayhem and poetry. Award-winning, visionary playwright Murray Mednick brings his unique sensibility to the hair-raising, sometimes violent, and often hilarious exploits of medieval poet Francois Villon in a world premiere production directed by the playwright. Villon opens on Feb. 15, presented by Padua Productions in a guest production at the Odyssey Theatre.

BWW Reviews: THE LIAR Makes Its Intelligently Hysterical LA Premiere at the Antaeus Theater in NoHo
by Shari Barrett - Oct 18, 2013

On all accounts, THE LIAR is a delightfully ingenious and irreverent update of a classic French romp, presented in the Antaeus tradition best known as 'partner casting' with two actors sharing every role, working together throughout the rehearsal process to enrich the creative experience for both cast and audience.

BWW Reviews: The Antaeus Company Jubilantly Presents Los Angeles Premiere of New Adaptation of Corneille's THE LIAR
by Don Grigware - Oct 14, 2013

The Liar/adapted by David Ives from the comedy by Pierre Corneille/directed by Casey Stangl/The Antaeus Company/review of the Tangerine Cast*

Photo Flash: First Look at Antaeus' THE LIAR in New Adaptation by David Ives
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2013

Wildly clever and a bit naughty, brimming with wordplay and swordplay, David Ives' English-language adaptation of Pierre Corneille's The Liar is next up at Antaeus. Casey Stangl directs the Los Angeles premiere of this delightfully ingenious and irreverent update of a classic French romp at the Antaeus Theater in NoHo. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Carla Ching's New Play FAST COMPANY Premieres During South Coast Repertory's 50th Season, Now thru 10/27
by BWW News Desk - Oct 6, 2013

Carla Ching's new play is a theatrical crime caper that's fast, funny, dark and dangerous. Fast Company is the first of the four world premieres on the Julianne Argyros stage during South Coast Repertory's 50th season. The show runs today, Oct. 6-27.

Carla Ching's New Play FAST COMPANY to Premiere During South Coast Repertory's 50th Season, 10/6-27
by Courtnie Mele - Sep 12, 2013

Carla Ching's new play is a theatrical crime caper that's fast, funny, dark and dangerous. Fast Company is the first of the four world premieres on the Julianne Argyros stage during South Coast Repertory's 50th season. The show runs Oct. 6-27.

Antaeus Theater to Present THE LIAR, Begin. 10/3
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 5, 2013

Wildly clever and a bit naughty, brimming with wordplay and swordplay, David Ives' English-language adaptation of Pierre Corneille's The Liar is next up at Antaeus.Casey Stangl directs the Los Angeles premiere of this delightfully ingenious and irreverent update of a classic French romp. Previews begin Oct. 3, with two opening nights set for Oct. 10 and Oct. 11 at the Antaeus Theater in NoHo.

BWW Reviews: Behind the Scenes Play BILLY & RAY Proves a Colorful Exploration
by Don Grigware - Apr 19, 2013

Boasting slick staging by director Garry Marshall and a stalwart ensemble of four, Billy & Ray, to quote a Wilder (Kevin Blake) phrase from the play, sparks and sparkles with entertainment value.

24th STreet Theatre Extends WALKING THE TIGHTROPE Through 5/18
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 19, 2013

24th STreet Theatre is extending the West Coast premiere of Walking the Tightrope through May 18.

Rogue Artists Ensemble Presents SONG BILITIS, 2/15-3/30
by Samantha Vega - Jan 29, 2013

How did a flamboyant heterosexual avant-garde Parisian novelist successfully impersonate a lesbian Greek poet in the most elaborate erotic literary hoax the world has ever known? Rogue Artists Ensemble premieres Songs of Bilitis, with 4 performances at South Coast Repertory, part of its Studio SCR, February 15-17, followed by a 4-week run at L.A.'s Bootleg Theater beginning March 8.

Photo Flash: West Coast Premiere of WALKING THE TIGHTROPE Opens at 24th STreet Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jan 26, 2013

Unveiling the centerpiece of its 2012-13 season of sophisticated and provocative theater that appeals to and is appropriate for kids while maintaining the look and emotional depth of adult theater, 24th STreet Theatre presents the debut production of its LAb24 resident experimental theater company. The West Coast premiere of Walking the Tightrope by Mike Kenny opens tonight, January 26 at 24th STreet Theatre in downtown Los Angeles. BroadwayWorld has a look at the show in the photos below!

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