The Ovation award-winning Fountain Theatre ('Best Season, 2010') celebrates the centennial of Tennessee Williams' birth (March 26, 1911) with the West Coast premiere of his final play, by special permission of the Williams Estate. Simon Levy, just announced as the recipient of the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle's 2010 Milton Katselas Award for special achievement in directing, directs A House Not Meant to Stand, opening February 26 at The Fountain Theatre. Low-priced previews begin February 19.
Rubicon Theatre Company continues its 2010-2011 Season with MASTER HAROLD...AND THE BOYS, a powerful and compelling drama by Athol Fugard which begins previews February 9 at Rubicon's intimate 195-seat home in Ventura's Downtown Cultural District. Set in the 1950s, MASTER HAROLD is the story of an adolescent white South African torn between his relationship with the black waiters who have befriended and cared for him, and the principles instilled in him by his father, an injured war veteran who is alternately absent and abusive. Recipient of the New York Drama Desk Award and London's Evening Standard for Best Play, this gripping drama has much to say about how racism can be passed from one generation to the next. Directed by Rubicon Associate Producer BRIAN McDONALD, the production features DANIEL STEWART, ANTHONY (TONY) HANEY and CHRIS MADDOX.
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has announced its nominations and special awards for excellence in Los Angeles and Orange County theatre for the year 2010 (Dec. 1, 2009 - Nov. 30, 2010).
The LA Stage Alliance Ovation Awards, celebrating theatrical excellence and achievement during the 2009-2010 season, were presented on Monday, January 17, 2011 at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, home of Cabrillo Music Theatre.
Rubicon Theatre Company continues its 2010-2011 Season with MASTER HAROLD…AND THE BOYS, a powerful and compelling drama by Athol Fugard which begins previews February 9 at Rubicon's intimate 195-seat home in Ventura's Downtown Cultural District.
The Colony Theatre Company is excited to present the fourth production of its 36th season, MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS, written by Ron Hutchinson and directed by Andrew Barnicle (Celadine, Gunmetal Blues).
James D. Watson, Nobel Prize winner for the discovery of the double-helix structure of DNA, the greatest scientific breakthrough of the 20th century, will join in a panel discussion on the controversial race for that discovery surrounding Rosalind Franklin, Francis Crick, Maurice Wilkins and himself as depicted in Anna Ziegler's new play, Photograph 51, currently on stage at The Ensemble Studio Theatre as part The Ensemble Studio Theatre/ Alfred P. Sloan Project.
Photograph 51, a compelling drama about the cutthroat race to discover DNA's double helix, written by Anna Ziegler and directed by Linsay Firman, will have its New York premiere as part of the Ensemble Studio Theatre/Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Science & Technology Project when previews begin Wednesday, October 27, at 7:00pm for an opening Monday, November 1, at 7:00pm at the Ensemble Studio Theatre, 549 West 52nd Street.
Was Rosalind Franklin the first human being to see DNA? Photograph 51, a compelling drama about the cutthroat race to discover DNA's double helix, written by Anna Ziegler and directed by Linsay Firman, will have its New York premiere as part of the Ensemble Studio Theatre/Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Science & Technology Project when previews begin Wednesday, October 27, at 7:00pm for an opening Monday, November 1, at 7:00pm at the Ensemble Studio Theatre, 549 West 52nd Street.
James D. Watson, Nobel Prize winner for the discovery of the double-helix structure of DNA, the greatest scientific breakthrough of the 20th century, will join in a panel discussion on the controversial race for that discovery surrounding Rosalind Franklin, Francis Crick, Maurice Wilkins and himself as depicted in Anna Ziegler's new play, Photograph 51, currently on stage at The Ensemble Studio Theatre as part The Ensemble Studio Theatre/ Alfred P. Sloan Project.
Was Rosalind Franklin the first human being to see DNA? Photograph 51, a compelling drama about the cutthroat race to discover DNA's double helix, written by Anna Ziegler and directed by Linsay Firman, will have its New York premiere as part of the Ensemble Studio Theatre/Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Science & Technology Project when previews begin Wednesday, October 27, at 7:00pm for an opening Monday, November 1, at 7:00pm at the Ensemble Studio Theatre, 549 West 52nd Street.
Subtitled 'A Play with Cartoons,' Neighbors is guaranteed to be the most provocative play you'll see this year. Following on the heels of last season's multiple award-winning production of Stick Fly, Joseph Stern's Matrix Theatre Company is back with Brenden Jacobs-Jenkins' shocking, explosive, and wildly theatrical new play that examines race relations in post-racial America.
Photograph 51, a compelling drama about the cutthroat race to discover DNA's double helix, written by Anna Ziegler and directed by Linsay Firman, will have its New York premiere as part of the Ensemble Studio Theatre/Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Science & Technology Project when previews begin Wednesday, October 27, at 7:00pm for an opening Monday, November 1, at 7:00pm at the Ensemble Studio Theatre, 549 West 52nd Street.
For the first time since its debut in 2004, The American Theatre Wing's popular interview program 'Downstage Center' has traveled outside New York City to secure interviews with a quartet of major world theatrical figures, producing upcoming episodes with South African playwright Athol Fugard at the Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven CT, actor Sir Ian McKellen and producer/theatre owner Howard Panter in London, and playwright/director Alan Ayckbourn in Scarborough, England.
The Fountain Theatre continues its ongoing relationship with Athol Fugard with the U.S. premiere of the master playwright's newest play. Stephen Sachs directs Morlan Higgins and Adolphus Ward in The Train Driver, opening on October 16. Low-priced previews begin October 8.
Broadway Worlds brings you exclusive productions photos from the Fountain Theatre production of Athol Fugard's THE TRAIN DRIVER, starring Morlan Higgins and Aldolphus Ward.
For the first time since its debut in 2004, The American Theatre Wing's popular interview program 'Downstage Center' has traveled outside New York City to secure interviews with a quartet of major world theatrical figures, producing upcoming episodes with South African playwright Athol Fugard at the Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven CT, actor Sir Ian McKellen and producer/theatre owner Howard Panter in London, and playwright/director Alan Ayckbourn in Scarborough, England.
The Fountain Theatre has announced a second and final extension for the Los Angeles premiere of Opus by Michael Hollinger through September 26. Opus has been enjoying sold out houses and solid word-of-mouth since if first opened last June to rave reviews, but must make way for the opening of the U.S. premiere of Athol Fugard's newest play, The Train Driver, on October 16.
Opus is a smart, funny and insightful portrait of the fictional Lazara String Quartet. As the foursome prepares for a high profile performance at the White House, tensions mount and personalities clash. When their brilliant, but unstable, violist disappears, the others must seek someone new to perform with them. Will the talented young woman they select fit into a group of men with a complex history? With only days left to prepare, the musicians must navigate the creative, yet often disharmonious, path of creating a masterpiece. Violist-turned playwright Michael Hollinger skillfully establishes how four very distinct personalities must, in the pursuit of artistic excellence, synthesize with one another to create one seamless sound.
The Fountain Theatre production has received unanimous praise from reviewers including a 'Critic's Choice' in the Los Angeles Times, a 'GO!' in the LA Weekly, and 'Critic's Pick' in Back Stage. Reviewplays.com shouts 'Bravo!', StageSceneLA says 'Wow!', the Santa Monica Mirror raves 'pitch perfect,' BroadwayWorld cries 'Brilliant' and the Beverly Press calls Opus 'perfection.'
On Sunday, September 12 at 4:30 pm, the Fountain presents Los Angeles-based string quartet Quartetto Fantastico for a live chamber music concert following the matinee performance of Opus (separate admission; discount available with Opus ticket stub). Quartetto Fantastico (Chris Woods and Paul Cartwright, violin; Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, viola; Peter Jacobson, cello) is known for the skill of its members in the art of improvisation on themes or 'quotations' from classical pieces, as well as from jazz, Indian ragas, hip hop, and world music.
Opus is directed by Simon Levy and features Daniel Blinkoff, Jia Doughman, Gregory G. Giles, Christian Lebano and Cooper Thornton.
Performances of Opus continue on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm through September 26. Tickets are $25 on Thursdays and Fridays and $30 on Saturdays and Sundays. On Thursdays and Fridays only, students with ID are $18. and seniors over 62 are $23. Admission to the live concert with Quartetto Fantastico on September 12 at 4:30 pm is $30; a $10 discount is available with presentation of an Opus ticket stub.
The Fountain Theatre is located at 5060 Fountain Avenue (at Normandie) in Los Angeles. Secure, on-site parking is available for $5.00. The Fountain Theatre is air-conditioned and wheelchair accessible. For reservations and information, call (323) 663-1525 or go to www.FountainTheatre.com.
Was Rosalind Franklin the first human being to see DNA? Photograph 51, a compelling drama about the cutthroat race to discover DNA's double helix, written by Anna Ziegler and directed by Linsay Firman, will have its New York premiere as part of the Ensemble Studio Theatre/Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Science & Technology Project when previews begin Wednesday, October 27, at 7:00pm for an opening Monday, November 1, at 7:00pm at the Ensemble Studio Theatre, 549 West 52nd Street.
