Shem Bitterman News

Road Theatre Company announced an extension of HELL MOUTH, the world premiere written by Tom Jacobson and directed by Ann Hearn Tobolowsky, closing at the Road Theatre in North Hollywood.

PLAY LA Festival returns for its 10th year with five newly commissioned plays, free public readings, and special events in Los Angeles. The 2026 lineup includes works by Louisa Hill, India Kotis, and more.

Television star Paul Wesley has joined the season three cast of The Buccaneers, the acclaimed drama series inspired by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Edith Wharton’s unfinished final novel of the same name. 

Bitterman’s script encompasses so many universal truths about the battle of the sexes in working out relationships that everyone will identify with the ups and downs that challenge even the closest couple to survive and stay together. The dialogue is fast-paced and delivered with the necessary emotional skill by James and Edwards.

THE TYPIST by multiple award-winning playwright Shem Bitterman will make its world premiere next year. 'The Typist” will be presented at the Hudson Guild Theatre in Hollywood,  January  27 through March 9, 2026.

Now in its 11th year, Stage Raw will present its 2025 Stage Raw Awards Party on Monday, May 5, 2025 at Sassafras Saloon. Learn more about the awardees here!

The critically acclaimed, world premiere production of THE CIVIL TWILIGHT, written by Shem Bitterman, directed by Ann Hearn Tobolowsky and starring Taylor Gilbert and Andrew Elvis Miller will return.

Plays With People Productions has announced that the world premiere play, THE CIVIL TWILIGHT, written by Shem Bitterman, directed by Ann Hearn Tobolowsky and starring Taylor Gilbert and Andrew Elvis Miller is extending again.

This deceptively dark world premiere, co-produced by People with Plays Productions and the Road Theatre Company at the Broadwater Studio Theatre, is not one for those looking to 2025 with visions of sunny skies ahead.

The Road Theatre Company has announced the second show of its 2024-2025 season, the West Coast premiere of SLEEPING GIANT, set for next month. Learn more here!

The world premiere play, THE CIVIL TWILIGHT, written by Shem Bitterman, directed by Ann Hearn Tobolowsky and starring Taylor Gilbert and Andrew Elvis Miller is extending again. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

The world premiere play THE CIVIL TWILIGHT is extending through Sunday, December 22 at the Broadwater Studio Theatre, 1076 Lillian Way in Los Angeles.

Play LA, in collaboration with The Greenway Court Theatre and Stage Raw, have announced the winners of the 2024/25 Play LA Program.

Plays With People Productions in association with the Road Theatre Company is presenting a world premiere play, THE CIVIL TWILIGHT, written by Shem Bitterman, directed by Ann Hearn Tobolowsky and starring Taylor Gilbert and Andrew Elvis Miller. Check out production photos below!

Plays With People Productions in association with the Road Theatre Company will present a world premiere play, THE CIVIL TWILIGHT, written by Shem Bitterman, directed by Ann Hearn Tobolowsky (Mercury, Through the Eye of A Needle) and starring Taylor Gilbert and Andrew Elvis Miller.  

The West Coast premiere of MERCURY, written by Steve Yockey and directed by Ann Hearn Tobolowsky is extending at The Road Theatre Company. Learn how to purchase tickets.

ROAD THEATRE COMPANY announces added performances for the West Coast Premiere of 'MERCURY' by STEVE YOCKEY. Don't miss this critically-acclaimed production directed by ANN HEARN TOBOLOWSKY!

THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY and Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director, announce the second show of its 2023-2024 Season, the West Coast premiere of MERCURY, written by Steve Yockey (“The Flight Attendant,” “Dead Boy Detectives”) and directed by Ann Hearn Tobolowsky (Steve Yockey's Reykjavík, Through the Eye of A Needle).

The complete cast has been revealed for the Broadway premiere of Prayer for the French Republic. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

The first of playwright Lisa Sanaye Dring’s simultaneous world premieres in southern California Hungry Ghost opens August 26, 2023, at the Skylight Theatre, with the second SUMO starting September 26, 2023, at La Jolla Playhouse. The much-in-demand Lisa graciously made some time between pre-production meetings for Hungry Ghost and prepping her numerous upcoming projects to answer a few of my queries.