Lakewood Playhouse Extends GODSPELL
Lakewood Playhouse’s 86th Season opener, Godspell, has extended due to popular demand. The show which opened on September 13th will now run through October 6th.
Interview: Jessica Lynn Johnson on Directing the 31st Annual LOS ANGELES WOMEN'S THEATRE FESTIVAL
Founded in 1993 by Adilah Barnes and Miriam Reed, the Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival holds the distinction of being the oldest Annual Solo Festival in Los Angeles celebrating powerful women performers. The 31st annual Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival, directed by Jessica Lynn Johnson, has a roster of accomplished co-hosts as well as performers during its six programs March 28-31, beginning with a Gala on Thursday night. I decided to speak with Jessica to find out more about the event and the honor being bestowed upon her at the event’s Gala.
BOTH AND (a Play About Laughing While Black) Extends at Boston Court Pasadena
Boston Court Pasadena has announced five additional performances of its first in-person, onstage production since early 2020, the world premiere of Both And (a play about laughing while black) by Carolyn Ratteray. Directed by Andi Chapman and performed by Ratteray, the run has been extended through Sunday, May 22.
Photos: First Look at BOTH AND at Boston Court Pasadena
Boston Court Pasadena has announced its first in-person, onstage production since early 2020, the world premiere of Both And (a play about laughing while black) by Carolyn Ratteray. Directed by Andi Chapman and performed by Ratteray, opening is set for Saturday, April 16, at 8pm and the run will continue through Sunday, May 15. The performance schedule is Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 2pm.
Boston Court Pasadena Announces Special Events for Run of BOTH AND (A PLAY ABOUT LAUGHING WHILE BLACK)
Boston Court Pasadena has announced a series of special events during the run of Both And (a play about laughing while black) by Carolyn Ratteray. This world premiere production, directed by Andi Chapman and performed by Ratteray, opens on Saturday, April 16 and is scheduled to run through Sunday, May 15. Through clowning, poetic text, and a tour-de-force performance, Both And deeply investigates the nucleus of Black joy. This unique and powerful story, rich with humor, raw honesty, and passion, becomes a brilliant meditation on how to reconnect with joy.
Boston Court Pasadena to Stage World Premiere of BOTH AND
Boston Court Pasadena has announced its first in-person, onstage production since early 2020, the world premiere of Both And (a play about laughing while black) by Carolyn Ratteray. Directed by Andi Chapman and performed by Ratteray, previews will begin on Thursday, April 7 and continue through Friday, April 15. Opening is set for Saturday, April 16, at 8pm and the run will continue through Sunday, May 15. The performance schedule is Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 2pm.
Winners Of LANPP Grants Announced
Los Angeles New Play Project has released the names of the three playwrights who have each been awarded $20,000 grants for their original work. These plays will be presented on stages in Los Angeles County with an additional grant up to $20,000 to each of the producing entities in support of the productions. All three playwrights are based in Los Angeles.