Aaron Hendry News

Review: THE PEOPLE OF POMPEII at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum

by Evan Henerson — August 7, 2026

Like the playwright, several of these company members are themselves proud Topangans.

Photos: First Look At THE PEOPLE OF POMPEII By Bernardo Cubría At Theatricum Botanicum

by Marissa Faith Curley — August 2, 2026

'The People of Pompeii,' a pinche new comedy by Bernardo Cubría set in Topanga Canyon, the bohemian enclave that is home to both Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum and the playwright himself is set to open.

Interview: Playwright & Actor Bernardo Cubria of THE PEOPLE OF POMPEII

by Shari Barrett — July 20, 2026

Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum is presenting The People of Pompeii, a darkly funny new comedy by Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award-winning playwright Bernardo Cubría, co-directed by Ellen Geer and Xochitl Romero.

THE PEOPLE OF POMPEII to Open at Theatricum Botanicum in Topanga Canyon

by Stephi Wild — June 25, 2026

Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum will present The People of Pompeii, a new comedy by Bernardo Cubría set in Topanga Canyon, co-directed by Ellen Geer and Xochitl Romero.

Review: TREASURE ISLAND at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum

by Melissa Heckscher — June 22, 2026

Review: Even if you leave wanting a few more cannon blasts from Theatricum Botanicum's 2026 adaptation of TREASURE ISLAND, you'll be hard-pressed to find a more beautiful place to spend a summer evening.

Photos: TREASURE ISLAND To Open At Theatricum Botanicum’s Outdoor Stage

by Marissa Faith Curley — June 20, 2026

Ellen Geer's re-imagining of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novel comes to life at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, with newcomer Ruben Jones as Jim Hawkins and Gerald C.

TREASURE ISLAND is Coming to Theatricum Botanicum This Summer

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 5, 2026

Treasure Island, the quintessential coming-of-age adventure story by Robert Louis Stevenson, is coming to the outdoor stage at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum.

Photos: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Opens Outdoor Summer Season At Theatricum This Weekend

by A.A. Cristi — June 6, 2025

Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum opens its 2025 summer repertory season in rustic Topanga Canyon this weekend with William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, “Much ado About Nothing.

Theatricum to Open Summer Season with Shakespeare's MUCH ADO and MIDSUMMER

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 5, 2025

Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum will present two beloved comedies by William Shakespeare to open the company’s “2025 Season of Resilience.

Review: THE WINTER'S TALE at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum

by Amanda Callas — June 13, 2024

The Winter’s Tale at Will Geer Theatricum Botanical is a true joy of a production.

Photos: THE WINTER'S TALE Opens Outdoor Summer Season At Theatricum This Weekend

by A.A. Cristi — May 31, 2024

Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum opens its 2024 summer repertory season in rustic Topanga Canyon this weekend with “The Winter’s Tale,” William Shakespeare’s sweeping romance of passion and forgiveness.

THE WINTER'S TALE & A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM to Kick Off Theatricum's Outdoor Summer Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 16, 2024

Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum will open its 2024 summer repertory season with two productions by the Bard.

Review: MACBETH at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum

by Andrew Child — June 19, 2023

The performance itself was a straightforward, text-driven version of Macbeth.

MACBETH and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM to Kick Off Theatricum's 50th Anniversary Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 26, 2023

Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum will open its 50th Anniversary Summer Season with two of William Shakespeare’s most mystical offerings: the thrilling supernatural tragedy, Macbeth, and that most magical of romantic comedies, A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

PRISONERS OF THE GHOSTLAND to Stream Exclusively on AMC+ & Shudder

by Michael Major — October 25, 2021

The film stars Nicolas Cage, Sofia Boutella (The Mummy), Nick Cassavetes (Face/Off), Bill Moseley (Texas Chainsaw Franchise), Tak Sakaguchi (Tokyo Tribe) and Yuzuka Nakaya (The Forest of Love).

Full Program Announced for 2021 Sundance Film Festival

by Sarah Jae Leiber — December 15, 2020

The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the showcase of new independent work selected across the Feature Film, Short Film, Indie Series and New Frontier categories for the 2021 Sundance Film Festival.

BWW Review: Brenda Strong Stands Tall in LYSISTRATA UNBOUND

by Ellen Dostal — June 11, 2018

John Farmanesh-Bocca directs the world premiere of a bracing new version of Eduardo Machado's LYSISTRATA UNBOUND, starring Brenda Strong (Supergirl, 13 Reasons Why) as Lysistrata, in a collaboration between Odyssey Theatre Ensemble and Not Man Apart - Physical Theatre Ensemble.