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BWW Interview: Prolific Director Jon Lawrence Rivera Leads ANNA Into THE TROPICS

BWW Interview: Prolific Director Jon Lawrence Rivera Leads ANNA Into THE TROPICS

by Gil Kaan — April 25, 2019

Los Angeles Theatre Community staple, director Jon Lawrence Rivera will be previewing his latest directorial Open Fist project ANNA IN THE TROPICS April 26, 2019 at the Atwater Village Theatre, even before his previous directorial Playwrights Arena's SOUTHERNMOST closes (also at the Atwater Village

GRIMM Star Silas Weir Mitchell Stars in Playwrights' Arena's THE END OF BEAUTY

GRIMM Star Silas Weir Mitchell Stars in Playwrights' Arena's THE END OF BEAUTY

by Sarah Hookey — April 24, 2019

Jon Lawrence Rivera, Artistic Director of Playwrights' Arena - the first and oldest theater dedicated to discovering, nurturing, and producing original works written exclusively by Los Angeles playwrights - is announcing the cast for THE END OF BEAUTY by Cory Hinkle, which includes Ruy Iskandar, S

SOUTHERNMOST Extends Through May 6th

SOUTHERNMOST Extends Through May 6th

by Julie Musbach — April 23, 2019

Jon Lawrence Rivera, Artistic Director of Playwrights' Arena - the first and oldest theater dedicated to discovering, nurturing, and producing original works written exclusively by Los Angeles playwrights - is thrilled to announce the extension of SOUTHERNMOST by Mary Lyon Kamitaki, with its origina

Pasadena Playhouse Announces Spring 2019 New Works Festivals

Pasadena Playhouse Announces Spring 2019 New Works Festivals

by Julie Musbach — April 9, 2019

Pasadena Playhouse, State Theatre of California, continues their exciting partnerships with Caltech Theatre and the USC School of Dramatic Arts this Spring, with MACH 33: The Caltech|Pasadena Playhouse Festival of New Science Driven Plays, presented by Caltech Theater and Pasadena Playhouse May 9 -

Photo Flash: Playwrights Arena Presents SOUTHERNMOST

Photo Flash: Playwrights Arena Presents SOUTHERNMOST

by A.A. Cristi — April 4, 2019

Jon Lawrence Rivera, Artistic Director of Playwrights' Arena - the first and oldest theater dedicated to discovering, nurturing, and producing original works written exclusively by Los Angeles playwrights - is presenting  SOUTHERNMOST by Mary Lyon Kamitaki, with a cast that includes Amielynn Abel

Playwrights' Arena Announces Cast of SOUTHERNMOST

Playwrights' Arena Announces Cast of SOUTHERNMOST

by Julie Musbach — March 4, 2019

Jon Lawrence Rivera, Artistic Director of Playwrights' Arena - the first and oldest theater dedicated to discovering, nurturing, and producing original works written exclusively by Los Angeles playwrights - is thrilled to announce the cast for SOUTHERNMOST by Mary Lyon Kamitaki, which includes Amiel

Playwrights' Arena Announces 2019 Season

Playwrights' Arena Announces 2019 Season

by Julie Musbach — February 20, 2019

Playwrights' Arena, the first and oldest theater dedicated to discovering, nurturing, and producing original works written exclusively by Los Angeles playwrights, will present three World Premieres during its 2019 Season: SOUTHERNMOST by Mary Lyon Kamitaki, THE END OF BEAUTY by Cory Hinkle and LIKE/

I GO SOMEWHERE ELSE Returns This January

I GO SOMEWHERE ELSE Returns This January

by A.A. Cristi — December 21, 2018

Jon Lawrence Rivera, Artistic Director of Playwrights' Arena - the first and oldest theater dedicated to discovering, nurturing, and producing original works written exclusively by Los Angeles playwrights, is thrilled to announce the encore presentation of the critically-acclaimed hit I GO SOMEWHERE

Photo Flash: First Look at Playwrights' Arena's BABY EYES

Photo Flash: First Look at Playwrights' Arena's BABY EYES

by Julie Musbach — October 11, 2018

Jon Lawrence Rivera, Artistic Director of Playwrights' Arena - the first and oldest theater dedicated to discovering, nurturing, and producing original works written exclusively by Los Angeles playwrights - is presenting  BABY EYES by Donald Jolly, with a cast that includes Jason Caceres, James K

Cast Announced for For BABY EYES

Cast Announced for For BABY EYES

by Julie Musbach — September 21, 2018

Jon Lawrence Rivera, Artistic Director of Playwrights' Arena - the first and oldest theater dedicated to discovering, nurturing, and producing original works written exclusively by Los Angeles playwrights - is thrilled to announce the cast for BABY EYES by Donald Jolly, which includes Jason Caceres

Cast Announced For I GO SOMEWHERE ELSE

Cast Announced For I GO SOMEWHERE ELSE

by Stephi Wild — July 24, 2018

Jon Lawrence Rivera, Artistic Director of Playwrights' Arena - the first and oldest theater dedicated to discovering, nurturing, and producing original works written exclusively by Los Angeles playwrights, is thrilled to announce the cast for I GO SOMEWHERE ELSE by Inda Craig-Galvan, which includes


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