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Through an exciting new partnership with the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle (LADCC), the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts offers a new education program designed for students, ages 12-18, interested in journalism and arts criticism.

The cast and designers have been set for The Blank Theatre's world premiere production of A SINGULAR THEY by Aliza Goldstein, directed by Christopher J.

A new production of THE UNDERSTUDY by Theresa Rebeck has been extended by three performances through April 3, 2016 at Working Stage Theater in Los Angeles.

Heidi Darchuk's The Empire Builder follows Marigold on her trip east through Montana on an old train line to visit the grave of her grandmother.

Best friend and host director John Bowab, Charlotte Rae, Janis Paige, critic Sylvie Drake, Peter White, Anne Jeffreys and Marty Wiviott of the Pantages Theatre, were among the select industry elite on hand to celebrate film and Broadway legend and icon, Patricia Morison's 101st birthday this week.

REDCAT, CalArts' downtown center for contemporary arts, presents the intoxicating dance-theater work Der Bau, by Isabelle Schad and Laurent Goldring, Saturday April 16 and Sunday April 17, 2016 at 8:30 p.

On Sunday, March 20, the third annual "Dreamer Dinner" will take place at the Skirball Cultural Center to benefit "I Have a Dream" Foundation Los Angeles' (IHADLA) ongoing efforts to provide educational support for local at-risk youth.

Rehearsals are underway for Pulitzer Prize-winner Suzan-Lori Parks' acclaimed drama, FATHER COMES HOME FROM THE WARS (PARTS 1, 2 & 3), opening April 17 and continuing through May 15, 2016, at the Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum.

 Jami Gertz in Association with Homeboy Industries and The Rosenthal Theater at Inner-City Arts are thrilled to present the world premiere of a new play with music, FIGHTING SHADOWS, co-written and performed by 2015 Emmy nominee Richard Cabral ("American Crime"), with musical collaboration by Roci

Theatre of NOTE is proud to announce the theatrical release of  Kill Me, Deadly on Friday April 1st at Laemmle's Ahrya Fine Arts.

? Chromolume Theatre has announced Next Thing You Know as its next production, opening on Friday, April 15 at 8pm with music by Joshua Saltzman and Book and lyrics by Ryan Cunningham.

SLIGHTLY SANE PRODUCTIONS, headed by the dynamo team of Nell Teare and Gillian Shure, are not trying to change history but make it an equal playing field, bringing together a power-house group of women to present the satirical comedy by gifted playwright Jane Martin, ANTON IN SHOW BUSINESS.

The Unusual Suspects, a non-profit organization serving at-risk youth and their families in Los Angeles County, has announced that its longtime program director Melissa Denton will assume the role of executive director.

Frank Oz, who is known for directing the cult-classic film adaptation of Little Shop of Horrors, is set to direct the world premiere of award-winning magician Derek DelGaudio's latest show.

Chris Isaacson Presents has announced a full slate of spring entertainment, beginning with acclaimed British actor/singer Richard Shelton, followed by Grammy Award-winner and Zoolander 2 star Nathan Lee Graham, Grammy Award-winner and Motown legend Thelma Houston, Tony Award-nominated actr

3,000 Miles Off-Broadway Productions presents ASSISTED LIVING: The Musical at the historic El Portal Mainstage Theatre, in the NOHO Arts District, North Hollywood, CA.

AMY TOLSKY is a popular character actress currently working in theatre, film and television.

Palo Alto Players, the first theatre company on the Peninsula, will hold its first annual benefit to celebrate the company's 85th Anniversary, on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Lucie Stern Community Center Ballroom, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto.

The Junction Theatre will present the West Coast Premiere of RED VELVET, a critically acclaimed play written by Lolita Chakrabarti, directed by Benjamin Pohlmeier, to be presented at Atwater Playhouse, 3191 Castitas Avenue, #100, Los Angeles, CA 90039, on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.

Singer star Roslyn Kind will play the Catalina Jazz Club for two performances only - Thursday March 17th at 8:30pm, and Sunday, March 20th at 7:30pm.

Rubicon Theatre Company is thrilled to announce that its critically acclaimed American premiere of THE MAN WHO SHOT LIBERTY VALANCE by Jethro Compton, adapted from the short story by Dorothy M.

Rubicon Theatre Company has announced a benefit concert this Sunday, March 20 at 7:30 p.

Idly Bent presents the World Premiere of award winning Director-Playwright Reed Arnold's new play, ALL IS FAIR (or Oblivion Wrought), at the Dorie Theatre in Hollywood, CA, opening on Friday, April 8th for eleven performances through Sunday, April 24, 2016.

Center Theatre Group invites current undergraduate and graduate-level college and university students to attend the 'CTG Going Pro Career Fair' on Saturday, April 2, 2016, at the Los Angeles Theatre Center from 11 a.

In all facets of the creative arts, it is an unfortunate reality that every artist needs to balance his/her artistic vision with the need to be commercially successful in order to survive financially, which in turn will allow you to follow your vision.