Soda Persi

Theatre Unleashed Kicks Off FrostyFest With Return Of A VERY DIE HARD CHRISTMAS
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2025

Theatre Unleashed will bring A Very DIE HARD Christmas back to the stage for its seventh year, opening Saturday, December 13, 2025, as part of FrostyFest, the holiday theater and film festival presented by The StageCrafts.

SHORT+SWEET HOLLYWOOD Reveals 2025 Season Winners
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2025

Short+Sweet Hollywood’s 2025 season has officially concluded, with winners announced during a ceremony on Sunday led by Festival Director Ashley Karp and Producer Soda Persi.

SHORT+SWEET HOLLYWOOD Names 2025 Semi-Finalists
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2025

The Short+Sweet Hollywood 2025 semi-finalists have been announced, marking what organizers call “one of the best seasons the festival has seen.”

Photos: First Look at SALLY SPECTRE THE MUSICAL at 30th Street Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2025

Just in time for Halloween, Sally Spectre the Musical brings a mix of horror, humor, and heart to New York’s 30th Street Theater through November 1. Written and co-directed by David P. Johnson with Arden Teresa Lewis. See photos of the show.

SALLY SPECTRE THE MUSICAL Makes NYC Premiere At 30th Street Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2025

Sally Spectre the Musical, a haunting tale blending dark comedy and gothic chills with book, music and lyrics by David P. Johnson, will make its NYC premiere.

SHORT+SWEET HOLLYWOOD Will Return For 7th Season This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2025

Short+Sweet Hollywood will return for its seventh season this fall, running October 17 through November 23, 2025, at the Victory Theater in Burbank. Festival Director Ashley Karp will once again lead the event, which will showcase a wide range of ten-minute plays created by both returning and new artists.

WE'RE NOT YOUR CUP OF TEA Variety Show at Theatre West
by Emmy Rice - May 10, 2025

After a smashing success in May, 2024 with its variety show featuring the talents of AAPI artistes, a new version of the show is coming to Theatre West on June 1: We're Not Your Cup of Tea: Here to Entertain and Astound You.

Short+Sweet Hollywood 2024 Announces Top Winners Of 2024 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2024

Short+Sweet Hollywood 2024 has announced winners of 2024 season.

Short+Sweet Hollywood 2024 Unveils Finalists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2024

Short+Sweet Hollywood 2024 has revealed the finalists for its competition-based festival. Learn more about the finalists and about the event !

Short+Sweet Hollywood 2024 Announces Top Voted Semi-Finalists!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2024

Short+Sweet Hollywood 2024 has announced top semi-finalists in their 10-minute plays competition, with sold-out shows, industry judges, and new prizes.

SHORT+SWEET HOLLYWOOD Is Back For It's 2024 Season At The Victory Theatre Center In Burbank
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2024

The Short+Sweet Hollywood 2024 festival returns to The Victory Theatre Center in Burbank, CA for a 6-week run. Under the new Festival Director, Ashley Karp, the season promises exciting performances and partnerships with Final Draft, Coverfly, Theatre Unleashed, and Stagey.

HITCHCOCK LANE Premieres at Hollywood Fringe This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2023

In the past few years or so, acclaimed artistic multi-hyphenate Soda Persi has written a number of short theatrical scripts that featured the real and honest moments of characters experiencing both extreme life changes as well as the sometimes tough and tedious struggles of everyday life. Hitchcock Lane makes its world premiere at Studio/Stage this June as part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival.

Jem And The Holograms Parody Musical TRULY OUTRAGEOUS Will Debut In Hollywood This Summer
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2023

Author and playwright Brandie June and award-winning musical theater writer Rebecca McGlynn will present the debut of their show TRULY OUTRAGEOUS — an unofficial parody musical based on the popular 80’s cartoon show Jem And The Holograms.

Jem And The Holograms Parody Musical TRULY OUTRAGEOUS To Debut In Hollywood This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2023

Author and playwright Brandie June and award-winning musical theater writer Rebecca McGlynn will present the debut of their show TRULY OUTRAGEOUS — an unofficial parody musical based on the popular 80's cartoon show Jem And The Holograms. The project is currently crowdfunding on Kickstarter for a cast album and the show.

Jem And The Holograms Parody Musical TRULY OUTRAGEOUS To Debut In Hollywood This Summer
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 26, 2023

Author and playwright Brandie June and award-winning musical theater writer Rebecca McGlynn will present the debut of their show TOTALLY OUTRAGEOUS - an unofficial parody musical based on the popular 80's cartoon show Jem And The Holograms.

THE TANGIBLES Will Play At The Mccadden Place Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2023

Come and see The Tangibles at The Mccadden Place Theatre! Performances run February 17-March 5.

SHORT+SWEET HOLLYWOOD Opens Next Week at Marilyn Monroe Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2022

Known as 'The biggest little festival in the World,' Short+Sweet is the world's largest-reaching performing arts festival dedicated to original short form Theatre, Music and Dance.

NO MATTER WATT - THE MUSICAL Opens Next Month at the Hollywood Fringe Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2021

After studying the Hollywood Fringe Festival for three years, and wanting to create an empowering theatrical event in the vein of “Rent” and “Jesus Christ Superstar,” he then recruited an award-winning creative team of Fringe veterans, including Director Steven Vlasak, Choreographer Soda Persi, Musical Director Robert Hall, and Costumer Christine Vlasak.

The Ark Theatre's Playwright-in-Residence, Stephen Fife, Will Debut Two Plays in 2019/2020 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2019

The Ark Theatre has announced that playwright-in-residence Stephen Fife will debut numerous works in its 2019/2020 season that include the world premiere of 'In The Mood' and a workshop production of 'Isabella in Oz.' The romantic comedy 'In The Mood' will begin steamy previews Friday November 8, open November 16 and continue through December 14, while family-friendly 'Isabella in Oz' opens December 9 with afternoon and evening performances. The Ark Theatre is located at 5708 Lankershim Boulevard, North Hollywood, 91601. Tickets are $20, other than previews. Limited seating. Ample street parking. To purchase ticket (prices subject to change) or find out more, go to www.arktickets.org.

TATTERED CAPES Extends Run Following Fringe Win
by Julie Musbach - Jul 2, 2019

After a successful, sold out run at the biggest Hollywood Fringe Festival yet, the Theatre Unleashed premiere of Tattered Capes by acclaimed playwright Gregory Crafts took home the Fringe Award for "Dance and Physical Theatre" Sunday night against a tough field that also included hit shows like Cirque du Giselle, Shakedown at the Dusty Spur, Mil Grus and Scarlett Fever. The win is TU's second in a row, after taking home the award for Best Comedy last year with A Very DIE HARD Christmas.