Kacie Rogers

Andi Chapman Directs West Coast Premiere of BERTA, BERTA At Echo Theater Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2025

The Echo Theater Company will present the West Coast premiere of Berta, Berta a sensuous love story by Angelica Chéri that was inspired by a prison chain gang song from Parchman Farm.

Video: FURLOUGH'S PARADISE at Geffen Playhouse�¿ First Look
by Joshua Wright - May 6, 2025

Get a first look at all-new video of FURLOUGH'S PARADISE at Geffen Playhouse. Cousins Sade and Mina used to be inseparable. Now leading very different lives, they return to their childhood town for the funeral of their mother and aunt. While Sade is on a three-day furlough from prison and Mina experiences a brief reprieve from her career and life on the West Coast, the two try to make sense of grief, home, love, and kinship.

Review: FURLOUGH'S PARADISE at Geffen Playhouse
by Evan Henerson - May 1, 2025

The clock is ticking, in the moment and in a greater sense, and a.k. payne’s characters can’t fully enjoy the luxury of a deep restorative breath. So neither, in this haunting but quite tender play, should we.

Review: FURLOUGH’S PARADISE at Geffen Playhouse
by Harker Jones - Apr 30, 2025

a.k. payne’s West Coast premiere of FURLOUGH’S PARADISE is a lyrical look at envy, resentment, and perspective, and it serves a reminder that there is always hope even if offered only as glimmers.

Photos: FURLOUGH'S PARADISE at Geffen Playhouse�¿ First Look
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2025

Furlough’s Paradise explores family dreams of a utopia yet to be realized. The production is now running at Geffen Playhouse. Get a first look at photos here!

Video: Inside Rehearsals for FURLOUGH'S PARADISE at Geffen Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Apr 10, 2025

Go inside rehearsals for Geffen Playhouse's West Coast premiere of Furlough’s Paradise, written by a.k. payne (Amani, Love I AWETHU Further) and directed by Tinashe Kajese-Bolden (School Girls; or, the African Mean Girls Play, Native Gardens).

Kacie Rogers and DeWanda Wise to Star in FURLOUGH'S PARADISE at Geffen Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2025

Geffen Playhouse has revealed full cast for its West Coast premiere of Furlough’s Paradise, written by a.k. payne. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Full Cast Set For West Coast Premiere of FURLOUGH'S PARADISE at Geffen Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2025

Geffen Playhouse has announced the full cast for its West Coast premiere of Furlough's Paradise, written by a.k. payne and directed by Tinashe Kajese-Bolden.

Photos: New Beach Hotel Unveiled With IAMA Theatre Company Immersive Experience
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2024

Marc & Rose Hospitality joined forces for the third time with Shonda Rhimes-backed IAMA Theatre Company to host an unforgettable weekend celebration at the newly unveiled Casa Loma Beach Hotel. See photos from the evening.

EDINBURGH 2024: Review: I SELL WINDOWS, Assembly George Square Studios
by Abbie Grundy - Aug 5, 2024

I Sell Windows is a heartfelt and brutally honest production that dives into the messier side of grief and ambition.

Kacie Rogers' I SELL WINDOWS is Coming To The Edinburgh Fringe Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2024

I SELL WINDOWS explores a young Black woman's journey through grief, ambition, and sex after the sudden loss of her grandfather. The production will be presented at Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

MY WHITE HUSBAND Comes to Moving Arts Theatre Company in May
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2024

Moving Arts Theatre Company will present the world-premiere of Leviticus Jelks’ debut play, My White Husband, opening May 18th in Los Angeles with previews on May 16th and 17th. 

Review: KING HEDLEY II at A Noise Within
by Evan Henerson - Apr 19, 2024

KING HEDLEY II is the eighth and quite possibly bleakest play of August Wilson’s Century Cycle. Pasadena’s A Noise Within is committed to producing the entire cycle, and ANW’s production, under the direction of frequent Wilson helmsman Gregg T. Daniel, wrestles with it valiantly.

Photos: KING HEDLEY II Opens This Weekend At A Noise Within
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2024

A new production of ‘King Hedley II, now in previews and opening this weekend at A Noise Within in Pasadena, continues the company’s commitment to August Wilson’s “American Century Cycle.” See photos of the production!

A Noise Within to Present KING HEDLEY II This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2024

A Noise Within is continuing its commitment to August Wilson’s “American Century Cycle” with a new production of King Hedley II. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Interview: Playwright Catya McMullen on the World Premiere of ARROWHEAD produced by IAMA Theatre Company
by Shari Barrett - Feb 9, 2024

Catya McMullen (pictured), a native New Yorker, now finds herself at home in Los Angeles. While working in film and television, her life-long love of theater inspired her to write plays. The world premiere of Arrowhead is her first being presented here, produced by IAMA at Atwater Village Theatre, directed by Jenna Worsham. I decided to speak with Catya about her journey to writing the play, why she set it in Arrowhead, its themes, and how it speaks to different generations of women about love and sexual identity.

Photos: First Look at ARROWHEAD at IAMA Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2024

“Arrowhead” by Catya McMullen opens Thursday night at Atwater Village Theatre. Check out photos!

IAMA Theatre Company to Present World Premiere Comedy ARROWHEAD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2024

Love, sex, identity… and found family. IAMA Theatre Company will continue its “Sweet 16” season of world premieres by Los Angeles-based playwrights with a new comedy by Catya McMullen.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Los Angeles Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Los Angeles Awards; 44: THE UNOFFICIAL, UNSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL, 1984, House of Bards Theatre Company & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!