Dietrich Smith's acclaimed adaptation of Franz Kafka's Amerika or, The Man Who Disappeared will return to the Atwater Village Theatre stage by popular demand.
Open Fist Theatre Company has extended the L.A. premiere of Brownstone by Catherine Butterfield through March 14. Directed by Ron West, the play spans three time periods inside a New York brownstone, linking stories across decades.
Celebrate the holidays with Both: A Hard Day’s Silent Night. It’s The Beatles! It’s the Christmas story! It's BOTH! A powerhouse choir and sizzling live band re-tell the Christmas story—entirely through high-voltage Gospel renditions.
Dietrich Smith directs the world premiere of Amerika or, The Man Who Disappeared, for Open Fist Theatre Company at Open Fist. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Open Fist Theatre Company will present Bat Boy: The Musical, the award-winning rock horror musical with a book by Keythe Farley and Brian Flemming and music and lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Prolific playwright Tom Jacobson world premieres his two latest works The Bauhaus Project and Crevasse in July. Open Fist Theatre Company premieres The Bauhaus Project, a theatrical event presented in two parts (Part 1: Bauhaus Weimer and Part 2: Bauhaus Dessau and Bauhaus Berlin) opening July 19, 2024, at Atwater Village (with previews July 12th, 13th and 14th). Son of Semele and The Victory Theatre co-produces Crevasse beginning July 26 (with previews July 19th and 20th) at the Victory Theatre. In The Bauhaus Project, Martha Demson directs the cast of Jack Goldwait, Sang Kim, Katarina Joy Lopez, Chloe Madriaga and John C. Sweet. In Crevasse Matthew McCray directs Leo Marks and Ann Noble. The ever busy Tom was ever gracious enough answer a few of my queries again.
New plays THE BAUHAUS PROJECT and CREVASSE explore the connection between art and the rise of fascism and anti-Semitism in Nazi Germany. Performances run from July 12 to August 18.
State Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas and Senate President Prop Tempore Senator Mike McGuire revealed that agreement has been reached on a legislative budget that restores approximately 75% of state funding for the arts that had been cut earlier last month by Governor Newsom in his May revise budget.
Legislators have agreed to restore 75 percent of the recent arts funding cuts announced by Gov. Newsom, but advocates are continuing to push for full funding to support the arts community.
On Friday, May 10, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom presented his May Revision proposal for the 2024-25 State Budget. With a remaining $27.6 billion dollar deficit in the current year, the arts were among the hardest hit in Newsom’s proposed spending cuts.
Open Fist Theatre Company will present the world premiere of A Froggy Becomes, written by Becky Wahlstrom and directed by Pat Towne, opening March 9 and running through April 13 at Atwater Village Theatre.
California Governor Newsom has signed a new bill to provide critical funds and support for the state's creative workers. Learn more about the impact of this legislation and how it will benefit artists, performers, and other professionals in the entertainment industry.
The California state legislature has passed SB 104/AB 104 trailer bills, reallocating $11.5 million in unused arts funding for SB 1116, a measure introduced by Senator Anthony Portantino (D – Burbank), which creates a payroll fund to support small nonprofit performing arts organizations (SNPAOs).
Discover the perspective of Actors' Equity on a proposed California bill that aims to provide increased support for nonprofit performing arts organizations. Gain insights into the potential impact of this legislation and understand how it may shape the future of the arts landscape in California.
Discover how the Colony Theatre has responded to crisis and embraced resilience in the face of challenges. Gain insights into their strategies and learn about the performing arts sector's adaptation in uncertain times.
Discover the compelling play 'Blood at the Root' by Dominique Morisseau at Open Fist Theatre Company. Don't miss out on this gripping production - find out more here.
A two day festival of new plays and theater-themed symposia is being presented by Stage Raw and Greenway Arts Theatre on Friday, June 30, 11:00 AM-10:00 PM, & Saturday July 1, 11AM-6:00PM, at The Greenway Court Theatre, 544 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036.
A two day festival of new plays and theater-themed symposia is being presented by Stage Raw and Greenway Arts Theatre on Friday, June 30, 11:00 AM-10:00 PM, & Saturday July 1, 11AM-6:00PM, at The Greenway Court Theatre.
Actors’ Equity Association, the Theatre Producers of Southern California (TPSCA) and Arts for LA have released the findings from a new independent study showing that California has lost more than 150,000 live performing arts jobs since the pandemic,
The SB1116 California Coalition, whose efforts led to the passage and signing of California's Equitable Payroll Fund, was honored with two major awards in April: The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle named the coalition winner of the 2023 Gordon Davidson Award for distinguished contribution to the Los Angeles theatrical community, while Stage Raw bestowed its prestigious 'Queen of the Angels' award upon the group.
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