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Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival Announces Updated Schedule
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2022


The longest-running Annual Solo Festival for women in Los Angeles, LAWTF will take place March 24- March 27, 2022. The Festival will be presented virtually again this year. The overall theme of the Festival is Beyond Boundaries.

Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival Announces Hosts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 1, 2022


The 29TH Annual Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival (LAWTF) has a roster of distinguished artists who will co-host six evenings of programs virtually. This year's overall theme is Beyond Boundaries.

MY NAME IS MOMMY Announced At La Habra Depot Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2022


My Name is Mommy, April Wish's one woman show celebrating the exhilaration of motherhood with humorous detours into the modern realities of raising small children, comes to The Phantom Projects Theatre at La Habra Depot for its Orange County premiere Mar. 4 – 6.

BWW Interview: Steve Trzaska Finds His True Self in CAMP GINGER
by Gil Kaan - Feb 14, 2022


Actor/playwright Steve Trzaska world premiere’s his CAMP GINGER for two Saturdays beginning February 26, 2022, at the Little Theater at the Actors Company. Directed by Joy Mamey, CAMP GINGER tells the semi-autobiographical experiences of Steve in summer for other red-headed kids. I had the chance to quiz Steve on his origins of CAMP GINGER.

POSTPARDON ME Comes to The Whitefire Theatre, February 17
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2022


Postpardon Me, a new one-woman show, written and performed by Liesel Hlista. Developed and directed by Jessica Lyyn Johnson comes to the Whitefire Theattre.

Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival to Take Place in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2022


The longest-running Annual Solo Festival for women in Los Angeles, LAWTF will take place March 24- March 27, 2022. The Festival will be presented virtually again this year, in consideration of the safety of audiences and performers because of the recent surge of the Covid-19 Omicron variant.

I HAVE TOO MANY FEELINGS Begins Run at Santa Monica Playhouse November 2
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 12, 2021


I Have Too Many Feelings. A new show. A Binge Free Festival selection, written and performed by Bethany Vee and directed and developed by Jessica Lynn Johnson will play Santa Monica Playhouse, beginning Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 7:30 p.m.

Binge Free Festival Adds Events in October and November
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2021


Binge Free Festival, the festival of free theatre performances based at Santa Monica Playhouse, has just added two more events to the festival line-up. These will be virtual, i.e. online. Both events are free of charge.

REDEEMher Begins This November At Santa Monica Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2021


Following a successful run at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, REDEEMher comes to the Binge Free Festival at Santa Monica Playhouse on the Festival's closing night.

WORTH IT to be Presented at Santa Monica Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2021


Worth It follows Casey, a talented songstress, who's content to sing back-up when life beckons her to take the lead! Raised to think penny-pinching is practical, her stinginess is spilling into unexpected areas of her life.

NATURALLY TAN Begins October 12 At Santa Monica Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2021


Naturally Tan, the award-winning show, written, produced and performed by Tanya Thomas Directed and developed by Jessica Lynn Johnson, begins at Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 Fourth St., Santa Monica, CA 90401, Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. A reception on the Playhouse patio follows the performance.

LADY LIBERTEASE Comes to Santa Monica Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2021


Lady LiberTease, a hit at August's Hollywood Fringe Festival, is back for a single performance at the Binge Free Festival at Santa Monica Playhouse.

Binge Free Festival Starts October 10
by Marianka Swain - Sep 6, 2021


Santa Monica Playhouse has been a cultural treasure in the seaside community for 61 years. Now, the Playhouse is giving love back with its Sixth Annual Binge Free Festival (BFF), a full month of free performances, workshops, readings, music and poetry in Santa Monica's ONLY fringe festival.

The Group Rep Adds Performance Of FINDING MY LIGHT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2021


The Group Rep is presenting Finding My Light, a new one-woman show written and starring Barbara Brownell, directed and developed by Jessica Lynn Johnson. The fundraiser is produced by Neil Thompson for the Group Rep.

BWW Interview: VERSATILE Kevin Neighbors Working To Be A Difference
by Gil Kaan - Aug 4, 2021


After inclusion in numerous theatre festivals, Kevin Neighbors brings his solo show VERSATILE: stories from inside the closet of a half Black gay man to the Hollywood Fringe Festival for three performances August 5th, August 17th, and August 29th. Had the chance to toss out some questions to Kevin on his life-time journey to VERSATILE.

AND THE BEAT GOES ON Will Be Performed at Hollywood Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Aug 1, 2021


As a nurse with years of experience, artist Charley Karlotta has witnessed many inexplicable occurrences in her career, especially when it comes to patients pulling off the impossible and recovering, surviving and coming out better than before. As someone who has always wanted to do a solo show, it not only got her thinking of her life, struggles and all, but also a new approach to the genre.

LADY LIBERTEASE Will Be Performed at Broadwater Black Box Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Aug 1, 2021


The production was written and performed by Kirsten Laurel Caplan. Directed and developed by Jessica Lynn Johnson. Produced by Living Up to Your Laurels and Soaring Solo Studios.

THE WHISTLEBLOWER Will Be Performed at The Hollywood Film Festival 2021 Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2021


As kids prepare to be welcomed back to the classroom this fall Johnny Avila's The Whistleblower is a true tale about finding your true calling then having to risk everything in order to try to save it. Based on true events, the play is written and performed by Johnny Avila and developed and directed by Jessica Lynn Johnson.

WORTH IT! Comes to Broadwater Black Box Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2021


Worth It follows Casey Dawning, a talented songstress, who's content to sing back-up when life beckons her to take the lead! Raised to think penny-pinching is practical, her stinginess is spilling into unexpected areas of her life. When Casey stumbles into a 'Bank of the Future', with vaults filled with conscientious cabaret singers instead of cash, she begins to question whether her self-worth is at the root of her net worth.

NATURALLY TAN By Tanya Thomas Opens At Hollywood Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2021


Told through the bold perspective of a vivacious drag queen named Tanvi, Naturally Tan follows Tanya Thomas' desperation to fit in as a minority in Singapore and her search for acceptance in America. Fueled by assimilation pains, Tanya delves into the heart of colorism that plagues the Asian diaspora, the complexities of racial identity, and the consequences of damaging beauty standards. Will Tanya hide behind her insecurities forever or will she embody her worth as a woman of color, mother, and artist? 

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