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A Noise Within (ANW), the acclaimed classical repertory theatre company, offers a free, one-night-only reading of SARAH RUHL's humorous and heartbreaking LATE: A COWBOY SONG on Wednesday, April 17, 7 pm, as part of its "Words Within" reading series at its Pasadena theatre. Directed by Susan Angelo and featuring A Noise Within resident artists, Ruhl's genre-defying ode to the contemporary cowboy pays homage to Frank Capra's iconic film It's a Wonderful Life. In her signature quirky style, the two-time Pulitzer Prize-nominated playwright utilizes convention only to break with it, offering a meditation on the idiosyncrasies of American culture while challenging definitions of love, partnership, gender and tradition. The Chicago Times describes the work, which premiered in 2010, as "gentle and knowing" and "a play about all manner of uncertainties." The New City Chicago critic proclaimed, "I wouldn't be surprised if Late: A Cowboy Song quickly becomes a modern classic."

The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle (LADCC) has announced its nominations and special awards for excellence in Los Angeles and Orange County theatre in 2012. The 44th annual LADCC Awards ceremony will take place on Monday, March 18 at historic, heralded Los Angeles Theatre Center, 514 S. Spring Street in downtown L.A.

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A Noise Within (ANW), the acclaimed classical repertory theatre company, offers a free, one-night-only reading of TENNESSEE WILLIAMS' holiday themed PERIOD OF ADJUSTMENT on Wednesday, December 12, 7 pm, in its new state-of-the-art Pasadena theatre. Directed by Deborah Strang and featuring A Noise Within resident artists, this rarely performed play about two couples on Christmas Eve is Williams' only comedy. The reading, for which reservations are recommended, is designed to compliment ANW's production of Charles Dickens' masterpiece A Christmas Carol, which plays in repertory from December 8 to 23, 2012.

A Noise Within (ANW), the acclaimed classical repertory theatre company, offers a free, one-night-only reading of the droll and wickedly biting satire THE DEVIL'S DISCIPLE by GEORGE BERNARD SHAW, directed by ANW Resident Artist Mark Bramhall, tonight, October 24, 2012, 7:00 pm, in its new state-of-the-art Pasadena theatre.

A Noise Within (ANW), the acclaimed classical repertory theatre company, offers a free, one-night-only reading of the droll and wickedly biting satire THE DEVIL'S DISCIPLE by GEORGE BERNARD SHAW, directed by ANW Resident Artist Mark Bramhall, on Wednesday, October 24, 2012, 7:00 pm, in its new state-of-the-art Pasadena theatre.

Botanicum Seedlings, Theatricum Botanicum's new play development program, celebrates its 10th Anniversary with SeedlingsFest 2012, offering Theatricum audiences and company members an opportunity to sample fresh new works, plus seasonal gourmet treats and live music. Subtitled a "Festival of (short) Playreadings," SeedlingsFest features two days of plays from emerging and award-winning playwrights interpreting this year's theme, "Hybrids & Heirlooms" - a nod to Seedlings' ten years of supporting plays of varying styles and forms, from traditional to wildly experimental and everything in between. SeedlingsFest 2012 takes place Saturday and Sunday, October 20 and 21, at 2 pm. Admission is free; donations will be gratefully accepted.

Theatricum Botanicumcontinues the 2012 Repertory Season with George Bernard Shaw's Heartbreak House. Theatricum artistic director Ellen Geer directs the Nobel Prize-winning author's "Fantasia in the Russian Manner on English Themes" for Theatricum's outdoor stage in idyllic Topanga Canyon.

Theatricum Botanicumcontinues the 2012 Repertory Season with George Bernard Shaw's Heartbreak House. Theatricum artistic director Ellen Geer directs the Nobel Prize-winning author's "Fantasia in the Russian Manner on English Themes" for Theatricum's outdoor stage in idyllic Topanga Canyon.

A Noise Within (ANW), the acclaimed classical repertory theatre company, has added two performances of its production of MOLIÈRE's THE BUNGLER, translated by RICHARD WILBUR, including an evening date on Friday, May 25, 8 pm, and a matinee on Saturday, May 26, 2 pm. Other remaining performances are Friday, May 18, 8pm; Sunday, May 20, 2pm; Saturday, May 26, 8pm; and Sunday, May 27, 2pm (closing).

A Noise Within (ANW), the acclaimed classical repertory theatre company, presents MOLIÈRE's THE BUNGLER, translated by RICHARD WILBUR, a careening cavalcade of wily servants, dim-witted young lovers and avaricious old men opening Saturday, April 7 and closing Sunday, May 27, 2012.

A Noise Within (ANW), the acclaimed classical repertory theatre company, presents MOLIÈRE's THE BUNGLER, translated by RICHARD WILBUR, a careening cavalcade of wily servants, dim-witted young lovers and avaricious old men opening Saturday, April 7 and closing Sunday, May 27, 2012.

A Noise Within (ANW), the acclaimed classical repertory theatre company, continues its inaugural season in its new state-of-the-art Pasadena venue with DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS by EUGENE O'NEILL, directed by Dámaso Rodriguez, which opens Saturday, November 19 and closes Sunday, December 18, 2011 (previews begin November 12).

A Noise Within (ANW), the acclaimed classical repertory theatre company, continues its inaugural season in its new state-of-the-art Pasadena venue with DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS by EUGENE O'NEILL, directed by Dámaso Rodriguez, which opens Saturday, November 19 and closes Sunday, December 18, 2011 (previews begin November 12).

Charismatic and contemptible, Richard III pursues his lust for power no matter who stands in his way. Melora Marshall and Chad Jason Scheppner alternate as the thrilling schemer audiences love to hate in William Shakespeare's Richard III, closing October 2 at the outdoor Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum in Topanga.

Charismatic and contemptible, Richard III pursues his lust for power no matter who stands in his way.

Charismatic and contemptible, Richard III pursues his lust for power no matter who stands in his way.

'Botanicum Seedlings,' The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum's development series for playwrights, announces the recipient of the 2nd annual 'Izzy' award.