Walid Chaya

Last Monday, April 24, 2023, the iconic Chapel at The Abbey in West Hollywood was transformed into a musical escape as it hosted the 'Defying Labels' live show and competition, produced in collaboration with Studio For Performing Arts LA. Check out photos here!

The recent MENASA Diversity Showcase, held last Saturday on YouTube, was a triumphant success! This showcase served as an exceptional platform for actors of Middle Eastern, North African, South Asian, South West Asian, and North African (MENASA-SWANA) descent to present their skills and gain prominence in the film and television industry.

Celebrate 14 years of 'Musical Monday's,' a beloved event that has brought unforgettable musical performances and social gatherings to Broadway lovers in the heart of West Hollywood.

Studio For Performing Arts LA in collaboration with the MENA Arts Advocacy Coalition (MAAC) has announced the upcoming 3rd annual MENASA Diversity Showcase, scheduled to take place as an online YouTube Premiere on April 22, 2023, at 10am PT.

Studio for Performing Arts LA has concluded the pilot season special of the highly anticipated 'LA Monologue & Song Slam,' a unique event that combines the power of monologues and the soul of music. See photos from the event.

Studio for Performing Arts LA has announced the pilot season special of the highly anticipated 'LA Monologue & Song Slam,' a unique event that combines the power of monologues and the soul of music.

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Studio For Performing Arts LA presented a diversity scholarship production of 'Check Please: Take 2,' written by Jonathan Rand and directed by Walid Chaya, at the Zephyr Theatre in West Hollywood on Saturday, November 5th, to a sold out audience. See photos from the production.

25 actors and singers took the stage at The Zephyr Theatre in West Hollywood last Saturday, May 7th and went head-to-head in a dynamic and interactive performance competition. 

Over 65 actors of MENASA descent were virtually screened and performed for an exclusive television and film industry panel last Saturday, part of a diversity initiative produced by Studio For Performing Arts LA (SPALA) and MENA Arts Advocacy Coalition (MAAC).

Studio For Performing Arts LA recently announced the return of their MENASA Diversity Showcase Virtual Open Call to be held online this month.

Studio For Performing Arts LA returns to The Zephyr Theatre for a one-night only special event, the 'Talent Thursday' TV Film Creatives Mixer on April 7, 2022 which will benefit the Los Angeles LGBT Center's homeless youth outreach program.

Studio For Performing Arts LA is producing a one-time special engagement production of the hilarious play 'Check Please,' starring a break-out cast of diverse LA actors.

Studio For Performing Arts LA and Walid Chaya have announced their next virtual open call diversity initiative on May 8th, 2021, to help performers of MENASA (Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia) descent raise their acting profile and visibility to a panel of film and television talent agents, directors, producers and casting professionals.

Now from pitch 'to screen' instead of 'to stage,' The People's Improv Theater ('The PIT') launches a new virtual Old School Sketch Show ('OSSS') continuing with the legacy of their longest running sketch comedy program.

Moonlit Wings Productions wrapped its 2020 season of virtual performing arts camps this week with a special guest appearance from Brandon Hudson known for Broadway’s HAMILTON and HEAD OVER HEELS as well as the new Netflix films, THE PROM starring Meryl Streep and Dolly Parton’s CHRISTMAS ON THE SQUARE.

'The Show Must Go Online,' a new virtual musical produced by Walid Chaya, Artistic Director/Founder of Moonlit Wings Productions, premiered online today.

Young performers participating in Moonlit Wings Virtual Broadway Camp ended the week meeting with 10-year-old star Arwen Monzon-Sanders, from Disney's first national tour of 'Frozen,' the musical.