SOLOFEST 2021 - February at Whitefire Theatre
Dates: (2/4/2021 - 3/27/2021 )
Whitefire Theatre |
13500 Ventura Blvd., (Ventura at Sunnyslope)
Sherman Oaks,CA 91423
Phone: 8186878559
Tickets: $15.99
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SOLOFEST 2021, the second largest solo festival in the United States, continues to celebrate its tenth anniversary with 19 shows, premieres and audience favorites, streaming in February from the Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks, California.February streaming shows include:February 4 at 7:00 pm GERONIMO Life on the Reservation The well-received solo show written by Janelle Meraz Hooper, directed by Steve Railsback, and performed by veteran actor Rudy Ramos (Yellowstone) a seldom told story of the last 23 years of the great Apache leader as a POW on the Fort Sill Indian Reservation.February 6 at 7:00 pm - DARE TO CLAIM THE SKY written and performed by Sharon Williams, directed by Christine Sumpton, an exploration of Sharon coming to grips with who she is in the constant battle of being beat-down by systemic racism.February 11 at 7:00 pm FERTILE. A Conversation About the Expectation of Procreation, award-winning solo show, written and performed by Heather Dowling, directed by Jessica Lynn Johnson. Jennys pregnancy test results keep coming back negative, when she runs into real problems and must look within to discover what motherhood and fertility mean to her.February 13 at 7:00 pm - WILD SON: The Testimony of Christian Brando Performed by John Mese, written and directed by Champ Clark, drawn from taped interviews conducted with Clark and Brandos troubled son, ChristianFebruary 14 at 6:00 pm - MA'S KITCHEN written and performed by Maeria Paez, directed by Jessica Lynn Johnson, an Italian mother who invites you to her dinner party to celebrate her daughter, shares ingredients for a flavorful life.February 15 at 7:00 pm - SHDEE Written and performed by G. Smokey Campbell, directed by Jessica Lynn Johnson, a dramedy about Nick Niles, an innocent activist who was wrongfully imprisoned on the SHDEE Prison Farm. February 16 at 7:00 pm - I CAN'T INDIAN GOOD written and performed by Brandon Raman, directed by Jessica Lynn Johnson When a first-generation Indian-American cannot understand what makes him Indian it takes a visit by imaginary ancestors to help him figure it out.February 17 at 7:00 pm SHATTERED written and performed by Diana Varco, developed and directed by Jessica Lynn Johnson, A fast-paced, comedic and heartbreakingly raw solo show about dating, dysfunction, and sexual devastation - told through the voices of 35 characters. February 18 at 7:00 pm - ODYSSEY Race and Racism written and performed by Levy Lee Simon, directed by Juliette Jeffers. Playwright, actor, screenwriter Levy Lee Simon, takes us on a personal odyssey dealing with racism experienced as a Black man in America, stories from his parents about growing up in the Jim Crow south, to his own stories growing up in Harlem USA.February 19 at 7:00 pm - LOVE, LOCS AND LIBERATION written and performed by Ella Turrene, directed by Kathryn Ervyn. From rituals that Black women hold in relation with their hair to her experience as an American woman with strong ties to her Haitian culture, Ella blends poetry, song and humor through the eyes of 21 different charactersFebruary 20 at 7:00 pm - TIGHT Sexy Stories About Pelvic Pain written and performed by Becky Feldman, directed by Courtney Davis Sex was unbearable during her 20s due to a pelvic pain disorder; in her 30s Becky finds herself in over her head in a nerve-racking journey to get laid!February 21 at 7:00 pm - CONFLICT ZONE: A Dramedy on Mental Health and Other Wars, written and performed by Israeli/American artist Leahy Ardon (Ish-Shalom), this story of eating disorder recovery takes you on a ride through laughter and tears, food for thought with room for hope. February 23 at 7:00 pm - BACCALAUREATE written, performed and directed by Saurabh Kikani. When a painfully shy 16 year-old Saurabh Kikani went to Oxford University for a high school summer program, he saw the movie Mission: Impossible which changed his life forever. February 24 at 7:00 pm THE BOOK THAT WONT CLOSE, Confessions of a LoveAddict written and performed by TL Forsberg, directed by Jessica Lynn Johnson, follows a bi-culturally fluid Deaf woman through a series of bad relationships, a dark comedy that includes music, dance, video projection and sign languageFebruary 25 at 6:00 pm - EMBRACE/LOVE/FREE written and performed by Justin Sandler, developed and directed by Jessica Lynn Johnson, tells his dramatic tale about his cancer journey through music, comedy, and poetry in a multi-media, multi-character, one-man show. February 26 at 7:00 pm - WILD AT HART: A Tale of Trauma and Triumph. Written and performed by Kamakshi Hart, developed and directed by Jessica Lynn Johnson. A heroine's journey to self-actualization and wholeness through the lens of spiritual discovery and soul.February 27 at 7:00 pm - CRY FOR WOLF written and performed by Ruthie Danziger, developed and directed by Jessica Lynn Johnson. This show is a multimedia, multiple character, multi art tale of love and loss. Healing from trauma and grief comes in many forms. Sometimes, by swinging high on a trapeze towards the sky.February 28 at 1:00 pm - JUDGMENT DAY Written and performed by Juliette Jeffers, directed by Denise Dowse. African Americans have been struggling since the first slaves were brought to the United States in 1619. From Nat Turner to George Floyd, the struggle continues. Juliette Jeffers brings twenty characters to life in this thought- provoking piece.February 28 at 6:00 pm - FOREVER BROOKLYN performed by Danny DeTorrice, written and directed by Mark Wesley Curran. A Jewish-American comic recounts his life growing up in Brooklyn during the 50s 60s through song, dialogue and comedy; a coming-of-age story about dreams, family, and a way of life thats been all but forgotten in this modern age.All shows are available on demand for 48 hours. Tickets are $15.99. Buy tickets and for information visit www.whitefiretheatre.com or call 818-687-8559.
Ages: Varies per show
News About SOLOFEST 2021 - February at Whitefire Theatre
VERSATILE Comes to Theatre West in August
June 30, 2022Versatile, the award-winning show, is an Official Selection of Solopalooza 2.022. Written and performed by Kevin Neighbors. Directed and developed by Jessica Lynn Johnson. Produced for Theatre West by Dina Morrone.
I WANNA FALL IN LOVE Starts in June at Asylum @ Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre
April 19, 2022I Wanna Fall in Love comes to Asylum @ Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre, on the mainstage, 5636 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA 90038. This world premiere engagement of a new musical is a Hollywood Fringe Festival Selection.
NATURALLY TAN Opening May 14 At ARTSpace Black Box Theatre
April 07, 2022Told through the bold perspective of a vivacious drag queen named Tanvi, Naturally Tan follows Tanya Thomas' desperation to fit in as a minority in Singapore and her search for acceptance in America. Fueled by assimilation pains, Tanya delves into the heart of colorism that plagues the Asian diaspora, the complexities of racial identity, and the consequences of damaging beauty standards. Will Tanya hide behind her insecurities forever or will she embody her worth as a woman of color, mother, and artist?
Binge Free Festival Starts October 10
September 06, 2021Santa Monica Playhouse has been a cultural treasure in the seaside community for 61 years. Now, the Playhouse is giving love back with its Sixth Annual Binge Free Festival (BFF), a full month of free performances, workshops, readings, music and poetry in Santa Monica's ONLY fringe festival.
The Whitefire Theatre Announces The 2nd Annual Black Voices Solo Theatre Festival
August 14, 2021The Black Voices Solo Theatre/Film Festival celebrates the artistic expression of Black solo performers through in person and streamed platforms. The content of the shows inspire conversation, healing and transformation for the artists, as well as the audience.
NATURALLY TAN By Tanya Thomas Opens At Hollywood Fringe
July 23, 2021Told through the bold perspective of a vivacious drag queen named Tanvi, Naturally Tan follows Tanya Thomas' desperation to fit in as a minority in Singapore and her search for acceptance in America. Fueled by assimilation pains, Tanya delves into the heart of colorism that plagues the Asian diaspora, the complexities of racial identity, and the consequences of damaging beauty standards. Will Tanya hide behind her insecurities forever or will she embody her worth as a woman of color, mother, and artist?
THE BOOK THAT WON'T CLOSE Comes to Broadwater Black Box Next Month
July 18, 2021The Book That Won't Close: Confessions of a Love Addict will be performed in front of live audiences at Broadwater Black Box. It will also be livestreamed, so there will be that option for online audiences as well.
YES? NO? MAYBE SO? to be Presented in August at Broadwater Black Box
July 02, 2021Catherine is a professional musician. One day, she goes to see a medical specialist to address a physical issue that affects her performance. Instead of comforting treatment, she experiences sexual harassment. What to do now? Turn him in to the authorities? Shrug it off?
MAMAISMS Comes to Santa Monica Playhouse, July 9
June 26, 2021Sonia Jackson's one-woman show is a hilarious play on familiar refrains like “I don't care who started it!” “Because I said so!” and “Not while you're living under my roof!” Tackling topics like parenting and the exasperations of motherhood, Jackson's relatable characters range from wacky to wise.
VERSATILE Will Be Performed at the Broadwater Black Box in August
June 18, 2021Versatile has been selected previously for the 2020 Black Voices Theatre Festival, the Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival's Hot Off the Press event (2020), the Whitefire Theatre's SoloFest 2021 (the largest solo performance festival on the West Coast), and was designated a Spotlight Production at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival.
Whitefire Theatre Announces Best Of Fest 2021 June Shows
June 06, 2021The Whitefire Theatre's Solofest Best of Fest continues with streamed encore presentations of six award-winning shows airing June 6 through June 27. Grab some tickets and help support live theatre!
FOR LOVE OR MONEY to be Featured in Upcoming SoloFest 2021 Encore Series
May 20, 2021Developed with and directed by Jessica Lynn Johnson and Soaring Solo Studios The onset of the pandemic forces a successful 76-year-old businessman to examine his choices in life, what he thinks he has achieved, and what he feels he has lost.
Whitefire Theatre Presents BEST OF FEST 2021
May 16, 2021The Whitefire Theatre will present the Best of Fest and Highlights from SOLOFEST 2021 A Celebration of the Solo Journey.
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