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THE SPHERE OF FIXED STARS IN THE HEAVENS Comes to Theatre 68
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2025

Party of the First Part, Laurie Goulding, and Bespoke Plays have announced a new production of The Sphere of Fixed Stars in the Heavens written and directed by J. Holtham. 

World Premiere of HERE COMES THE NIGHT to Open at Moving Arts Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 16, 2024

Moving Arts will present the World Premiere of here comes the night by Lisa Kenner Grissom, directed by Hailey McAfee beginning in January in Los Angeles.

Review: ROBBIN, FROM THE HOOD at The Road Theatre On Magnolia
by Harker Jones - Oct 24, 2024

The Road Theatre’s 2024–2025 season opener, Marlow Wyatt’s ROBBIN, FROM THE HOOD, is a smart and sensitive look at two kids in the projects of an unnamed tropical American city who strive for more.

Photos: ROBBIN, FROM THE HOOD at the Road Theatre Company
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 12, 2024

THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY and Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director, is presenting the first show of its 2024-2025 season, the world premiere of ROBBIN, FROM THE HOOD, written by Marlow Wyatt and directed by Chuma Gault. Check out photos here!

The Road Theatre Company Adds Captioned Performances of ROBBIN, FROM THE HOOD
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2024

The Road Theatre Company has added a new captioning system to its state-of-the-art theatre in North Hollywood and the company will now be able to offer three captioned performances for the deaf and hard of hearing communities for their upcoming world premiere of ROBBIN, FROM THE HOOD.

Review: DIDO OF IDAHO at Echo Theater Company
by Harker Jones - Aug 15, 2024

DIDO OF IDAHO is a dark comedy by Abby Rosebrock that tackles intense themes of grief, trauma, and obsession. Deftly directed by Abigail Deser, the show is powerful, pointed, and poignant with solid performances and clever staging. Another in a long-running series of knockouts from the Echo Theater Company.

West Coast Premiere Of CLARKSTON By Samuel D. Hunter to be Presented At The Echo Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2024

The Echo Theater Company will present the West Coast premiere of CLARKSTON by Samuel D. Hunter. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Road Theatre Company to Present World Premiere of ROBBIN, FROM THE HOOD By Marlow Wyatt
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 26, 2024

THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY and Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director, have announced the first show of its 2024-2025 season, the world premiere of ROBBIN, FROM THE HOOD, written by Marlow Wyatt and directed by Chuma Gault. 

DIDO OF IDAHO Comes to The Echo Theater Company in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2024

The Echo Theater Company will present a very dark comedy about the lengths to which a woman might go for the love of a good man. 

DISTRACTIONS AT THE CRASH SITE Comes to Theatre of NOTE in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2024

The west coast premiere of DISTRACTIONS AT THE CRASH SITE: Short Plays by Steve Yockey, directed by Ryan Bergmann, will preview on Wednesday, May 1 at 8pm; opens on Thursday, May 2 at 8pm (press opening) and will run through Saturday, June 1 at Theatre of NOTE.

HOW IT'S GON' BE to Have West Coast premiere at Echo Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2023

Discover the West Coast premiere of the lyrical play 'How It's Gon' Be' at Echo Theater Company. Get all the details about this captivating production running for a limited time. Experience the powerful storytelling and emotional performances in this must-see show.

Review: CRABS IN A BUCKET at Echo Theater Company
by Harker Jones - Jul 18, 2023

CRABS IN A BUCKET is one of the Echo’s best in recent memory and that’s saying a lot because the Echo consistently brings challenging and entertaining material to vibrant life. The collective is one of Los Angeles’ crown jewels — and maybe one of its best-kept secrets.

Playful CRABS IN A BUCKET By Bernardo Cubría Gets World Premiere At The Echo, July 15 - August 21
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2023

The Echo Theater Company presents an outrageous, smart and very funny satire about the impact of “crab mentality” on oppressed communities whose members work against one another instead of together.

Review: THE THIN PLACE at Atwater Village Theatre
by Harker Jones - Mar 22, 2023

Tony-nominated playwright Lucas Hnath’s THE THIN PLACE is an eerie meditation on grief, regret and the need for closure, though it is undermined by the lack of a satisfying conclusion despite phenomenal performances.

California Premiere Of Lucas Hnath's THE THIN PLACE to be Presented at Echo Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2023

Abigail Deser directs the California premiere of The Thin Place by Obie Award-winning playwright Lucas Hnath, running March 18 through April 24 at Atwater Village Theatre.

Julian McMahon & Charlie Loventhal Join BOB'S HOLIDAY OFFICE PARTY Production Team
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2022

Julian McMahon (FBI: Most Wanted / Runaways / Nip Tuck) and Charlie Loventhal (My Demon Lover / Mr. Write / Meet Market), join the Production team of the 25th Season of Bob’s Holiday Office Party, along with writer & producers Joe Keyes and Rob Elk. 

Ammunition Theatre Company Presents Carla Ching's New Play REVENGE PORN OR THE STORY OF A BODY
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2022

Winner of the first Los Angeles New Play Project Award, Carla Ching's Revenge Porn or The Story of a Body” makes its world premiere on Friday, September 23, 2022 at The Pico. Directed by Bernardo Cubría for Ammunition Theatre Company where it was part of the 2021 Ammo Writers' Lab, the play takes a very public look into the private lives of people who hurt the ones they love most.

World Premiere of Jessica Goldberg's BABE to be Presented at Echo Theater in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 2, 2022

Old habits die hard. The Echo Theater Company will present a dark comedy about cultural evolution and the selves we thought we knew. Chris Fields directs the world premiere of Babe by Jessica Goldberg, running September 17 through October 24 at the Echo’s home at Atwater Village Theatre.

BWW Review: POOR CLARE at Echo Theater Company
by Harker Jones - Oct 27, 2021

Saint Clare of Assisi’s story of devotion, austerity, and understanding, while at first glance not comedic, is brought to vivid and laugh-out-loud life by playwright Chiara Atik.

New Dates Announced for World Premiere Of Chiara Atik's POOR CLARE
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2021

The Echo Theater Company's world premiere production of Poor Clare will open in October, 19 months after the originally scheduled March, 2020 opening that was shuttered by the pandemic. Echo associate artistic director Alana Dietze (Dry Land, The Wolves) is back at the helm of Chiara Atik's powerful and very funny modern spin on the medieval story of Saint Clare of Assisi.