Southland Company Closes Inaugural Season with Pertinent Production of William Shakespeare's AS YOU LIKE IT

The southland company closes their 2017 inaugural season with William Shakespeare's As You Like It this December, a visiting production at The Fountain Theatre in Hollywood. Directed by founding company member, Israel López Reyes, this pertinent production will feature live music by Marshall McDaniel, original compositions by Lea Madda, and the southland company ensemble members.

"This is a story about finding refuge; about securing your existence through humor, through labor, and through love. We need that today more than ever. As a director, I've always been attracted to classical work; particularly Shakespeare, Cervantes, and Lope De Vega. I feel that the literary spectacle within these stories and the humanity expressed in their language has yet to be matched," says López Reyes.

Set within a deceptive court and a pastoral landscape, As You Like It follows a young woman named Rosalind who after becoming displaced and losing her home must reach out and build her own refuge amongst strangers. The sins of class, the freedom of nature, and questions on how we choose to articulate the mystery of our existence converge in this timely journey.

"Shakespeare's As You Like It became a perfect fit for our fall programming because the story centers on a young woman making her own choices and navigating her own journey," says López Reyes. "Three-fourths of this company is run by women and our responsibility this year was to focus on young women; telling their story, staging their experience and inviting youth women organizations to see themselves onstage."

WHEN: Friday, December 8th at 8pm

Saturday, December 9th at 2pm and 8pm

Sunday, December 10th at 2pm and 7pm

WHERE: The Fountain Theatre, 5060 Fountain Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029

TICKETS: Tickets can be purchased online through Brown Paper Tickets at: http://southlandAYLI.bpt.me

Tickets may also be purchased at the door, all major credit cards accepted.

General Admission: $20.00

Student/Military/Under 30: $15.00 with code GANYMEDE at check out. Valid ID required for discount.

This production will run approximately 90 minutes without an intermission.

"Good wine needs no bush!" Celebrate the end of our inaugural season with a cheers and enjoy a free drink provided by our sponsors Rev Winery and Brewing Company when you attend.

About the southland company:

Founded by graduates of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, the southland company focuses on story and the common bond that storytelling creates across all forms of artistic, cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic barriers. They are a group of Los Angeles based artists dedicated to telling "classical stories for a contemporary world", and aiming to create provocative interdisciplinary work with global appeal. Their mission is to create quality pieces that are inclusive and reflect narratives commonly ignored in mainstream entertainment. By nurturing emerging artists and being a home to fresh writers they hope to engage a new audience across the diverse neighborhoods of Los Angeles with a deeper appreciation for film, digital media and live performance. the southland company is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. For more information, please visit the southland company's website at www.thesouthlandcompany.com or follow them on social media at www.facebook.com/thesouthlandcompany and www.instragram.com/thesouthlandcompany.

About The Fountain Theatre

The Fountain Theatre was established in 1990 and is dedicated to providing a nurturing, creative home for multi-ethnic theatre and dance artists. They develop provocative new works or explore a unique vision of established plays that reflect the immediate concerns and cultural diversity of contemporary Los Angeles and the nation. Housed in a charming two-story complex in Hollywood, California, The Fountain Theatre has grown into one of the most successful of the smaller venues in the busy Los Angeles theatre world. For more information about The Fountain Theatre, please visit: http://www.fountaintheatre.com/.