The Importance of Being Anxious at Let Live Theater

Hal Cantor

HAL CANTOR writes television, film, and theater. He is currently writing on the second season of GREAT ESCAPES with MORGAN FREEMAN for The History Channel. His comedy, TO HAL & BACK, was optioned by SONY PICTURES TELEVISION. He wrote on FUSION channel’s acclaimed special, THE NAKED TRUTH: DIRTY LITTLE SECRETS, which broke The Panama Papers story. Prior to that, his drama pilot, MOUTHPIECE, was bought by FOX TELEVISION STUDIOS. He wrote THE LAKE EFFECT, a one-hour drama pilot for SHOWTIME, developed with Emmy-winning director Scott Winant. Hal also sold the drama pilot, TWILIGHT, to SONY PICTURES TELEVISION. Hal’s had multiple plays produced. His new one-man show, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ANXIOUS, debuted at London’s Camden Fringe. CUBICLES,which he wrote & directed in Los Angeles, garnered 7 Valley Theater League nominations including Best Play, Best Writing and Best Director. He’s currently adapting his play, THE BONUS ROUND, into a musical with a UK composer.

Ralph Bogard

Ralph Bogard has appeared on stages around the world from the West End to the Fringe in various plays, musicals and performance projects. Theatre credits include: ’Midsummer Night's Dream’ (Shakespeare’s Globe), ‘Drood!’ (West End), 'Nativity! The Musical' (Birmingham Rep), 'Bridgerton' (Secret Cinema),  ‘Joseph’ (UK tour), RENT (London), Branded (The Old Vic). He also has credits in film and TV.  As a director, his theatre work has been seen internationally, from solo shows to musicals & plays. Ralph has a dynamic vision in creating work that excites, moves and challenges the audience. He has created interactive and immersive projects for the Tate, National Trust, BFI, National Archives, UNICEF and many more. His work also crosses the boundary of theatre, cabaret, immersive and film plus he is the resident host of 'The Prince Charles Cinema' and 'Camp John Waters' (USA), where he interviews stars of the big screen.  Find out more @RalphBogard