It’s BFF 24 in 25, the 9th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Feb 25 - April 4, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, offering 30 plays, workshops and family-oriented events. Tonight’s show asks the question:
How can childhood experiences and trauma change the trajectory of a life. Kezia embarks on a personal journey to explore and understand the complexities of mental illness, particularly in the context of familial relationships – a candid and heartfelt portrayal of the impact Kezia’s mother’s mental illness has had on her life and identity. Through storytelling, performance, and raw vulnerability, Kezia’s aim is to shed more light on the struggles faced by individuals and families grappling with mental health challenges. Her hope is that by sharing her story, it can help foster a deeper understanding of this important issue.
The BFF celebrates the range and depth of the human condition and the idea that theatre arts experiences are vital, transformative, and must be available for all. Special thanks to generous grants from the We Are Santa Monica Fund, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission, and Playhouse PALS.
FREE as part of the BFF Binge Fringe Festival of Free Theatre. Live-streaming info can be found at SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com. No need to make a reservation If you are live-streaming.
Tuesday, February 25, 7:30pm; rated 18+
Hollywood Adjacent (3/13/25-3/13/25)
Celeste Walker’s GHOSTED – a BFF ’24 in ’25 World Premiere Visiting Artist Free Event (3/13/25-3/13/25)
Monique DeBose’s MULATTO MATH: Summing Up the Race Equation in America – a BFF 24 in 25 Free Event (3/16/25-3/16/25)
Love and Liberation: a groundbreaking musical exploration of sight and sound (3/16/25-3/16/25)
Santa Monica Playhouse - The Other Space is at 1211 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA.
Mayuri Bhandari’s The Anti “Yogi” – a BFF ’24 in ’25 Free Musical, Immersive Event (3/9/25-3/9/25)
Steve Budd’s Oy, What they Said About Love – a BFF ’24 in ’25 Visiting Artist Free Event (3/8/25-3/8/25)
Love on the Other Side of Death Part II: Meet the Rook – a BFF ’24 in ’25 Free Event (3/8/25-3/8/25)
Vasthy and Friends – an interactive family musical for kids 4 to 10 and their grownups - a BFF ’24 in ’25 Free Event (3/7/25-3/7/25)
CINDERELLA – an “Enchanting” Rudie-DeCarlo Family Theatre Musical for kids 2 to 102 – extended through March (3/2/25-3/29/25)
Amy Veltman’s PSA – Pelvic Service Announcement - a BFF ’24 in ’25 Free Event (3/2/25-3/2/25)
Barbara Williams’ Leaving – A Life in Words and Music - a BFF ’24 in ’25 Free Musical Event (3/1/25-3/1/25)
How to Live Like a Millionaire When You’re a Million Short - a BFF ’24 in ’25 Free Festival Event (3/1/25-3/1/25)
There’s Something Serious Wrong with Cyrus - a BFF ’24 in ’25 Free Festival Event (2/27/25-2/27/25)
End of Times Therapy (2/15/25-2/23/25)
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Celeste Walker’s GHOSTED – a BFF ’24 in ’25 World Premiere Visiting Artist Free Event
Santa Monica Playhouse - The Other Space (3/13 - 3/13) | |
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