Kevin Dulude

UNNECESSARY FARCE Will Be Presented in Free Reading at Théâtre Forty
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2026

Theatre Forty will present a free play reading of 'UNNECESSARY FARCE' by Paul Slade Smith, directed by Melanie MacQueen, on February 28, 2026, at the Mary Levin Cutler Theatre in Beverly Hills.

Review: THREE COCONUTS World Premiere Comedy at Miles Memorial Playhouse
by Shari Barrett - Feb 18, 2026

I really enjoyed the story, acting and staging, along with recognizing the Yiddish comments, behavior and attitudes from my own life being raised by a close-knit Jewish family.

THREE COCONUTS Opens February 6 at Miles Memorial Playhouse
by Gillian Blum - Dec 21, 2025

The West Coast Jewish Theatre's Three Coconuts, written and directed by Howard Teichman and Steven G. Simon, and produced by Teichman, will run at Miles Memorial Playhouse in February and March, 2026.

Kentwood Players Will Host Pride Night For LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2025

PRIDE NIGHT is a special celebration for members of the LGBT+ community. The pre-show reception features drinks, light appetizers, raffles, music and a fundraiser for AIDS Project Los Angeles.

LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION! to Open at Kentwood Players in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2025

Kentwood Players will present Love! Valour! Compassion! by Terrence McNally, in March at the Westchester Playhouse. Learn more and see how to attend performances!

WHEN CHURCHYARDS YAWN Comes to Theatre 40 This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2024

When Churchyards Yawn, a reading of a play, comes to Theatre Forty, in the Mary Levin Cutler Theatre, 241 S. Moreno Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212. 

EMMA VS. DRAGON to Play Theatre 40 in July
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 30, 2024

A new play reading, Emma vs. Dragon, written by Mark Hein and directed by Melanie MacQueen, will be presented by Theatre Forty on July 14.

Nell Benjamin's THE EXPLORERS CLUB to Open at Theatre 40 in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2024

 The Explorers Club, written by Nell Benjamin, directed by Melanie MacQueen, and produced by David Hunt Stafford, will be presented at Theatre 40. Learn how to purchase tickets.

INTO THE BREECHES to Open at Theatre 40 in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2024

'Into the Breeches! A comedy by George Brant opens at Theatre 40 in Beverly Hills, CA.

Theatre 40 To Present Holiday Readings At Westwood Branch Library On December 16
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2023

Theatre 40 presents holiday readings at Westwood Branch Library on December 16. Enjoy classic tales, explore family dysfunction, and more. Admission is free.

Theatre Palisades Presents THE ANDREWS BROTHERS Opening On September 1
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 28, 2023

Following the smashing success of the bewitching BELL, BOOK, AND CANDLE Theatre Palisades returns with a musical comedy sure to delight and entertain audiences of all ages!

THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE Moves To Zoom On November 7
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2022

Theatre 40 is presenting a rehearsed reading of the play The Christmas Truce by Phil Porter as the concluding event in its Fall 2022 Monday Night Seminars series. The reading was originally scheduled to take place in the theatre, but will now instead be presented virtually on Zoom on Monday, November 7, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

BWW Interview: Playwright John Strysik's Pendant For DEATH, VILLAINY & True Noir
by Gil Kaan - Jan 22, 2022

Theatre 40 world premieres John Strysik’s DEATH, WITH BENEFITS January 27, 2022. Jeff G. Rack directs this dark comedy cast of Susan Damante, Cheryl David, Kevin Dulude, Larry Eisenberg and Philip Sokoloff. I had the opportunity to interrogate John on the reasons behind his DEATH.

DEATH, WITH BENEFITS Opens January 27 At Theatre 40
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 15, 2021

Theatre 40 presents Death, with Benefits. This world premiere engagement of a dark comedy, by John Strysik is directed by Jeff G. Rack. 

Theatre 40 Presents BEASLEY'S CHRISTMAS PARTY On December 20
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2021

For the final entry of 2021 in its popular series of Monday Night Seminars, Theatre 40 will present a rehearsed reading via Zoom of a classic holiday tale, Beasley's Christmas Party.

BWW Interview: Playwright Jack Rushen Effortlessly TAMING THE LION & COVID
by Gil Kaan - Jun 28, 2021

Theatre 40 resumes their pandemic-interrupted production of Jack Rushen’s lauded TAMING THE LION, re-opening live, back onstage July 9, 2021. Melanie MacQueen directs the cast which includes Landon Beatty, Marie Broderick, Kevin Dulude, Jean Mackie, Sean Rose and Jeffrey Winner. Through the electromagnetic waves of the internet, Jack was most gracious to answer a few of my queries from the comfort of his home in Connecticut.

Theatre 40 Will Perform a Reading of POWER & LIGHT This Week
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2021

Theatre 40 will present a play reading on YouTube of a new work by John Strysik, Power & Light. Thomas Edison and Nikolai Tesla: The War That Lit the World. Pioneering scientists in electronics, they were rivals with differing viewpoints on delivering energy. Edison was about the money, while Tesla was more a believer in free energy for all. Commerce won.

Theatre 40 Presents HOUSE ON THE HILL Opening On March 27
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2021

In celebration of Women's History Month, Theatre 40 is presenting a Zoom reading of House on the Hill: Mary Ellen Pleasant's Story. Ms. Pleasant (1814-1904) was the first African American female millionaire, an abolitionist who worked with the Underground Railroad, a champion who sued for the right to ride the trolley car in San Francisco, and who earned the name of Mother of Civil Rights in California.

Photo Flash: TAMING THE LION to Begin Performances at Theatre 40
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2020

Taming the Lion will have it's world premiere engagement at Theatre Forty! It is written by Jack Rushen, directed by Melanie MacQueen and produced by David Hunt Stafford for Theatre Forty.

TAMING THE LION Comes to Theatre 40
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2020

Taming the Lion is suggested by true events.