Suzanne Dean
Latest News on Suzanne Dean:
Review: SHOOTING STAR by Steven Dietz at Little Fish Theatre (Oct 28, 2025)
Little Fish Theatre to Present Molly Smith Metzler's CRY IT OUT (Oct 23, 2025)
SHOOTING STAR to Begin Run at Little Fish Theatre (Sep 22, 2025)
Review: SHOOTING STAR by Steven Dietz at Little Fish Theatre (Oct 28, 2025)
Little Fish Theatre to Present Molly Smith Metzler's CRY IT OUT (Oct 23, 2025)
SHOOTING STAR to Begin Run at Little Fish Theatre (Sep 22, 2025)
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Review: SHOOTING STAR by Steven Dietz at Little Fish Theatre
by Shari Barrett - Oct 28, 2025
What makes this production so enthralling along with Donovan’s tight direction is the immersive effect of feeling involved in the lives of these two lonely people as they openly reveal their fears and feelings as the 90-minute play unfolds.
by Shari Barrett - Oct 28, 2025
What makes this production so enthralling along with Donovan’s tight direction is the immersive effect of feeling involved in the lives of these two lonely people as they openly reveal their fears and feelings as the 90-minute play unfolds.
Little Fish Theatre to Present Molly Smith Metzler's CRY IT OUT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2025
Little Fish Theatre will continue its 2025-26 season with Cry It Out, Molly Smith Metzler's deeply funny and painfully honest exploration of early parenthood. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2025
Little Fish Theatre will continue its 2025-26 season with Cry It Out, Molly Smith Metzler's deeply funny and painfully honest exploration of early parenthood. Learn more!
SHOOTING STAR to Begin Run at Little Fish Theatre
by Gillian Blum - Sep 22, 2025
SHOOTING STAR, which tells the story of two former lovers stranded in an airport during a snowstorm, will be running from October 17 through November 2
by Gillian Blum - Sep 22, 2025
SHOOTING STAR, which tells the story of two former lovers stranded in an airport during a snowstorm, will be running from October 17 through November 2
Little Fish Theatre Reopens in New Temporary Venue with Beloved Short Play Festival PICK OF THE VINE
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2025
Little Fish Theatre will return to live performance this summer with the 23rd annual Pick of the Vine, a fast-paced festival of short plays opening August 8 and running through August 24.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2025
Little Fish Theatre will return to live performance this summer with the 23rd annual Pick of the Vine, a fast-paced festival of short plays opening August 8 and running through August 24.
Shakespeare By The Sea Announces Plays, Locations, and Company for 28th Admission-Free Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2025
Shakespeare by the Sea has announced its 28th Season of Admission-Free Shakespeare from June 13- July 26 in parks throughout 3 counties of Southern California.
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2025
Shakespeare by the Sea has announced its 28th Season of Admission-Free Shakespeare from June 13- July 26 in parks throughout 3 counties of Southern California.
Shakespeare By The Sea Unveils 28th Season Of Admission-Free Shakespeare
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2025
Shakespeare by the Sea has revealed its 28th Season of Admission-Free Shakespeare from June 13- July 26 in parks throughout 3 counties of Southern California.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2025
Shakespeare by the Sea has revealed its 28th Season of Admission-Free Shakespeare from June 13- July 26 in parks throughout 3 counties of Southern California.
Los Angeles New Play Project Awards Four Prizes in 2024 Competition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2024
Local theater companies in Los Angeles have been awarded grants to produce new plays, focusing on compelling stories that aim to shape the future of theater. Learn more about the grants!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2024
Local theater companies in Los Angeles have been awarded grants to produce new plays, focusing on compelling stories that aim to shape the future of theater. Learn more about the grants!
Shakespeare by the Sea Announces 2023 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2023
Shakespeare by the Sea, Southern California’s premiere outdoor Shakespeare festival that’s admission-free and never too far, announced plays and locations for its 26th season.
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2023
Shakespeare by the Sea, Southern California’s premiere outdoor Shakespeare festival that’s admission-free and never too far, announced plays and locations for its 26th season.
Shakespeare By The Sea Announces Plays And Locations For 26th Admission-Free Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2023
Shakespeare by the Sea, Southern California's premiere outdoor Shakespeare festival that's admission-free and never too far, has announced plays and locations for its 26th season.
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2023
Shakespeare by the Sea, Southern California's premiere outdoor Shakespeare festival that's admission-free and never too far, has announced plays and locations for its 26th season.
Shakespeare By The Sea and Little Fish Theatre Founder Announces Retirement
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2022
Shakespeare by the Sea/Little Fish Theatre founder Lisa Coffi has announced her retirement following the end of the 25th Anniversary season this summer. She will be transitioning into an Emeritus position where she can continue to be involved, but in a different capacity.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2022
Shakespeare by the Sea/Little Fish Theatre founder Lisa Coffi has announced her retirement following the end of the 25th Anniversary season this summer. She will be transitioning into an Emeritus position where she can continue to be involved, but in a different capacity.
Play on Shakespeare Releases Spring and Summer 2022 Season
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 8, 2022
Play On Shakespeare, the not-for-profit organization dedicated to exploring the world of Shakespeare in performance through translation and adaptation, today announces their spring/summer 2022 season. Lue Douthit, President and Co-Founder says: 'Well, the theater world is definitely opening up. We literally mean 'world' (Prague, Guam, England) and suddenly there are ten professional productions of Play On translations opening in the next few months, including two in San Francisco (African-American Shakespeare Company and Cal Shakes). We are delighted that there are so many opportunities for audiences to gather together again to see and hear Shakespeare differently. Play on!'
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 8, 2022
Play On Shakespeare, the not-for-profit organization dedicated to exploring the world of Shakespeare in performance through translation and adaptation, today announces their spring/summer 2022 season. Lue Douthit, President and Co-Founder says: 'Well, the theater world is definitely opening up. We literally mean 'world' (Prague, Guam, England) and suddenly there are ten professional productions of Play On translations opening in the next few months, including two in San Francisco (African-American Shakespeare Company and Cal Shakes). We are delighted that there are so many opportunities for audiences to gather together again to see and hear Shakespeare differently. Play on!'
BWW Interview: Tara Donovan Elatedly Producing Her POV At Little Fish
by Gil Kaan - Mar 1, 2021
Little Fish Theatre's annual short play festival PICK OF THE VINE, premiering March 5, has smoothly morphed into a hybrid stage-to-film online. The filming of this year's final seven plays, chosen out of 800+ submissions, have been overseen by producer Tara Donovan, as well as producing artistic director Lisa Coffi. Tara graciously made some time to answer a few of my queries, inviting Lisa to fill in with more specific answers as needed.
by Gil Kaan - Mar 1, 2021
Little Fish Theatre's annual short play festival PICK OF THE VINE, premiering March 5, has smoothly morphed into a hybrid stage-to-film online. The filming of this year's final seven plays, chosen out of 800+ submissions, have been overseen by producer Tara Donovan, as well as producing artistic director Lisa Coffi. Tara graciously made some time to answer a few of my queries, inviting Lisa to fill in with more specific answers as needed.
AmiosWest and Perspective Theatre Company Present SHOTZSF: The Boredom Games 2020
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2020
AmiosWest presents a Covid-Era theatrical experience on YouTube live via Zoom.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2020
AmiosWest presents a Covid-Era theatrical experience on YouTube live via Zoom.
BWW Interview: Branda Lock on Directing “Romeo & Juliet: Choose Your Own Ending” for Little Fish Theatre
by Shari Barrett - Jul 16, 2020
No doubt anyone who has read or seen a production of Shakespeare's tragic love story a?oeRomeo and Julieta?? has wished they could change the ending so that the lovers can be reunited rather than separated by death due to a seemingly split-second decision. And now, thanks to Little Fish Theatre and director Branda Lock, you CAN choose to change things around during a?oeRomeo & Juliet: Choose Your Own Endinga?? airing online Saturday, July 25 at 6pm (Pacific) and on Sunday, July 26 at 2pm. But exactly how will it work? I spoke with the production's director, Branda Lock, to find out.
by Shari Barrett - Jul 16, 2020
No doubt anyone who has read or seen a production of Shakespeare's tragic love story a?oeRomeo and Julieta?? has wished they could change the ending so that the lovers can be reunited rather than separated by death due to a seemingly split-second decision. And now, thanks to Little Fish Theatre and director Branda Lock, you CAN choose to change things around during a?oeRomeo & Juliet: Choose Your Own Endinga?? airing online Saturday, July 25 at 6pm (Pacific) and on Sunday, July 26 at 2pm. But exactly how will it work? I spoke with the production's director, Branda Lock, to find out.
AmiosWest Presents SHOTZSF: SOCIALLY DISTANT NOIR
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2020
AmiosWest presents a Covid Era a?oetheatricala?? experience on FaceBook live via Zoom. Theater artists have got to keep creating! ShotzSF has the agility and talent to make the transition to this medium and they invite you to join us and see what can happen. Gathering artists from across the country (The Bay Area, Ashland & New York) ShotzSF: Socially Distant Noir, will be our 3rd installment of virtual Shotz.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2020
AmiosWest presents a Covid Era a?oetheatricala?? experience on FaceBook live via Zoom. Theater artists have got to keep creating! ShotzSF has the agility and talent to make the transition to this medium and they invite you to join us and see what can happen. Gathering artists from across the country (The Bay Area, Ashland & New York) ShotzSF: Socially Distant Noir, will be our 3rd installment of virtual Shotz.
Cast Announced For Los Angeles Premiere Of OPERATION AJAX
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2019
Little Fish Theatre has announced its cast for the Los Angeles premiere of Operation Ajax opening October 3. This true story about a 1953 CIA covert operation is written by Matthew Spangler and Farshad Farahat, and is directed by LFT Associate Artistic Director Suzanne Dean. The five-person ensemble plays all 13 real and imagined figures surrounding the plan to overthrow the Prime Minister of Iran a?" Mohammad Mossadegh.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2019
Little Fish Theatre has announced its cast for the Los Angeles premiere of Operation Ajax opening October 3. This true story about a 1953 CIA covert operation is written by Matthew Spangler and Farshad Farahat, and is directed by LFT Associate Artistic Director Suzanne Dean. The five-person ensemble plays all 13 real and imagined figures surrounding the plan to overthrow the Prime Minister of Iran a?" Mohammad Mossadegh.
OPERATION AJAX Opens This Fall At Little Fish Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2019
The Los Angeles premiere of Operation Ajax opens October 3 at Little Fish Theatre. Suzanne Dean directs the true story about the 1953 CIA covert operation to overthrow the Shah of Iran. Award-winning playwright Matthew Spangler (The Kite Runner), along with co-playwright and actor Farshad Farahat (costar, Academy Award-winning film Argo and Emmy Award-winning show House of Cards), discuss why this story is important, especially in today's political climate.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2019
The Los Angeles premiere of Operation Ajax opens October 3 at Little Fish Theatre. Suzanne Dean directs the true story about the 1953 CIA covert operation to overthrow the Shah of Iran. Award-winning playwright Matthew Spangler (The Kite Runner), along with co-playwright and actor Farshad Farahat (costar, Academy Award-winning film Argo and Emmy Award-winning show House of Cards), discuss why this story is important, especially in today's political climate.
Shakespeare by the Sea Announces Cast for HENRY V
by Julie Musbach - Jun 13, 2019
Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more! Shakespeare by the Sea's stunning 22nd season continues with Shakespeare's bold and patriotic Henry V opening June 20. Ovation award winner Stephanie Coltrin helms the historical play focusing on events immediately before and after the Battle of Agincourt during the Hundred Years' War.
by Julie Musbach - Jun 13, 2019
Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more! Shakespeare by the Sea's stunning 22nd season continues with Shakespeare's bold and patriotic Henry V opening June 20. Ovation award winner Stephanie Coltrin helms the historical play focusing on events immediately before and after the Battle of Agincourt during the Hundred Years' War.
Little Fish Theatre Announces Unique And Exceptional 2019 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2018
Little Fish Theatre has announced nine fully staged productions and four special events which will comprise the San Pedro artists ensemble's exceptional 2019 Season.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2018
Little Fish Theatre has announced nine fully staged productions and four special events which will comprise the San Pedro artists ensemble's exceptional 2019 Season.
Phantasmagoric BLOODY POETRY Opens September 27 At Little Fish Theatre
by Julie Musbach - Sep 18, 2018
In celebration of the bicentennial of the publication of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, Little Fish Theatre presents Bloody Poetry by Howard Brenton. Opening September 27 at Little Fish Theatre and directed by Ovation Award winner and Little Fish Theatre Artistic Associate Stephanie Coltrin, Bloody Poetry plunges into the bohemian lives of Lord Byron, his mistress, and the Shelleys, and enables the audience to enter their summer Villa - a place where the poets take refuge from the upheaval of their country and turn creative writing into a collective practice of subversive intent and revolutionary ambition.
by Julie Musbach - Sep 18, 2018
In celebration of the bicentennial of the publication of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, Little Fish Theatre presents Bloody Poetry by Howard Brenton. Opening September 27 at Little Fish Theatre and directed by Ovation Award winner and Little Fish Theatre Artistic Associate Stephanie Coltrin, Bloody Poetry plunges into the bohemian lives of Lord Byron, his mistress, and the Shelleys, and enables the audience to enter their summer Villa - a place where the poets take refuge from the upheaval of their country and turn creative writing into a collective practice of subversive intent and revolutionary ambition.
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