Mercedes Manning News

A clever, funny, unique, surprising, prolific, abundantly verbiaged and delightful play, with all-in for the ride actors playing their parts to the hilt. Written by Sam Henry Kass and Directed by Ronnie Marmo, the tightly polished performances never miss a beat, with good timing and delivery on the comedic moments (there were many) and ample depth in the serious moments. The players, the latter two playing copious parts, are Deborah Geffner as the Mother, Mercedes Manning, the Daughter, Hansford Prince, the Actor, and Julia Valentine Larsons as the Actress. The entire cast embodied each role with aplomb. And what crazy characters they are!

Theatre 68 is pleased to announce the World Premiere of "A FLOCK OF MACAWS" - by Sam Henry Kass.  A new dramedy directed by Ronnie Marmo.   The show will open September 28 at Theatre 68. 

Almost fifteen years ago, Ronnie Marmo pulled together a group of his most talented friends in Los Angeles and created The 68 Cent Crew Company, after having arrived here with 68 cents in his pocket and a head full of dreams. So, when a company member recently asked him what they could do about terrible current events, and about how our country is dealing with racism, perfect timing intervened the following morning when the play A TIME TO KILL came across his desk, and as the father of an 8- year-old child, Marmo knew he needed to present it.

Ronnie Marmo and Theatre 68 are proud to bring back the incredibly successful West Coast Premiere production of 'A TIME TO KILL' - based on the Bestseller by John Grisham and adapted for the stage by Rupert Holmes.

Ronnie Marmo and Theatre 68 are proud to present the West Coast premiere of 'A TIME TO KILL' - Based on the Bestseller by John Grisham and adapted for the stage by Rupert Holmes. 

Ronnie Marmo and Theatre 68 have announced the extension of the the West Coast premiere of “A TIME TO KILL” – based on the bestseller by John Grisham and adapted for the stage by Rupert Holmes.

Fugitive Kind Theater is the presenting company, which for eleven years has engaged in creating boundary-breaking shows. This production takes the group to new heights, setting the story in what appears to be a fantasy circus world on the island of Illyria where anything goes and people are allowed to be whoever and whatever they want to be. It's a small society, but one most of us could certainly enjoy living in given the lack of stress and having any real work to do. But of course, such an idyllic world cannot last, and it is the dark side of Illyria we visit in SHINE DARKLY, ILLYRIA.

Vs. Theatre Company ('Best of the Decade' - LA Weekly) is thrilled to announce that its critically-acclaimed, smash-hit, World Premiere production of GUS'S FASHIONS & SHOES, written and directed by Ron Klier is EXTENDING through THURSDAY, JUNE 25 at Vs. Theatre Company. 5453 W. Pico Blvd. in Los Angeles.

Fresh off its sold-out run of Itamar Moses' Completeness, the award-winning Vs. Theatre Company ('Best of the Decade' - LA Weekly) continues its tenth anniversary season with the World Premiere of GUS'S FASHIONS & SHOES, written and directed by Ron Klier. Rounding out the season will be the West Coast Premiere of Tracy Letts' adaptation of Anton Chekov's masterpiece, THREE SISTERS. Opening in Winter, 2016.

Fresh off its sold-out run of Itamar Moses' Completeness, the award-winning Vs. Theatre Company ('Best of the Decade' - LA Weekly) continues its tenth anniversary season with the World Premiere of GUS'S FASHIONS & SHOES, written and directed by Ron Klier. Rounding out the season will be the West Coast Premiere of Tracy Letts' adaptation of Anton Chekov's masterpiece, THREE SISTERS. Opening in Winter, 2016.

Fresh off its sold-out run of Itamar Moses' Completeness, the award-winning Vs. Theatre Company ('Best of the Decade' - LA Weekly) continues its tenth anniversary season with the World Premiere of GUS'S FASHIONS & SHOES, written and directed by Ron Klier. Rounding out the season will be the West Coast Premiere of Tracy Letts' adaptation of Anton Chekov's masterpiece, THREE SISTERS. Opening in Winter, 2016.

Opening May 9, in Fugitive Kind's breathless, visceral style, director Amanda McRaven and playwright Meghan Brown reunite after a hugely successful run of The Fire Room at the 2013 Hollywood Fringe Festival.

What if you were suddenly faced with the now-or-never chance to leave your spouse for your lover, no messy strings attached? Would you take it? Michelle Clunie (Queer as Folk) and Vs. Theatre Company artistic director Johnny Clark star in the Los Angeles premiere of The Mercy Seat, Neil LaBute's caustically funny examination of opportunism in the wake of tragedy. Ron Klier directs a six-week run, opening March 19 at [Inside] the Ford. Pay-what-you-can previews take place on March 17 and 18.

What if you were suddenly faced with the now-or-never chance to leave your spouse for your lover, no messy strings attached? Would you take it? Michelle Clunie (Queer as Folk) and Vs. Theatre Company artistic director Johnny Clark star in the Los Angeles premiere of The Mercy Seat, Neil LaBute's caustically funny examination of opportunism in the wake of tragedy. Ron Klier directs a six-week run, opening March 19 at [Inside] the Ford. Pay-what-you-can previews take place on March 17 and 18.

What if you were suddenly faced with the now-or-never chance to leave your spouse for your lover, no messy strings attached? Would you take it? Michelle Clunie (Queer as Folk) and Vs. Theatre Company artistic director Johnny Clark star in the Los Angeles premiere of The Mercy Seat, Neil LaBute's caustically funny examination of opportunism in the wake of tragedy. Ron Klier directs a six-week run, opening March 19 at [Inside] the Ford. Pay-what-you-can previews take place on March 17 and 18.

EXIT 10,a haunting work of classic Americana by actor-poet-singer-songwriter-inveterate road warrior Daniel Dean Darst (AKA Danny Darst), longtime collaborator and confidant of legendary director Robert Altman, will close on January 23 at Theater 68 in Hollywood. Michael Altman, eldest son of the late film icon, makes his theatrical directing debut. A poignant tale of romance between a man born to heed the call of a freight train and the woman who loves him, EXIT 10 arrives with a nod to mentor, father and friend and continues the legacy of the Altman name. EXIT 10 includes 8 original songs written and performed by Danny Darst.

The World Premiere of EXIT 10 launches a haunting work of classic Americana by actor-poet-singer-songwriter-inveterate road warrior Daniel Dean Darst (AKA Danny Darst), longtime collaborator and confidant of legendary director Robert Altman.

The World Premiere of EXIT 10 launches a haunting work of classic Americana by singer/songwriter/poet/actor Daniel Dean Darst and directed by Michael Altman in his theatrical directing debut.

The World Premiere of EXIT 10 launches a haunting work of classic Americana by actor-poet-singer-songwriter-inveterate road warrior Daniel Dean Darst (AKA Danny Darst), longtime collaborator and confidant of legendary director Robert Altman.

The World Premiere of EXIT 10 launches a haunting work of classic Americana by actor-poet-singer-songwriter-inveterate road warrior Daniel Dean Darst (AKA Danny Darst), longtime collaborator and confidant of legendary director Robert Altman.