Eli Gonda

Photos: New Beach Hotel Unveiled With IAMA Theatre Company Immersive Experience
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2024

Marc & Rose Hospitality joined forces for the third time with Shonda Rhimes-backed IAMA Theatre Company to host an unforgettable weekend celebration at the newly unveiled Casa Loma Beach Hotel. See photos from the evening.

IAMA Theatre Company's New Works Festival to Present Staged Readings of Six New Plays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 6, 2023

IAMA Theatre Company New Works Festival will present staged readings of six new plays over the course of two weekends in the fifth edition of this annual series. 

BWW Interview: THE COMPLEXing Anna LaMadrid Adapting Online Shows & Lessons With Ease
by Gil Kaan - Mar 9, 2021

THE OXY COMPLEX, IAMA Theatre Company’s fourth offering of their 2020-21 season of new solo work exploring identity, isolation, race and connection, premieres virtually March 21, 2021. Playwright/performer Anna LaMadrid teams up with director Michelle Bossy, as she performs as the fictional character Viviana she wrote.

ABC Talent and Casting Will Present Annual ABC Discovers: Talent Showcases Virtually
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 2, 2020

For the first time in its 19-year history, ABC Talent and Casting will present its annual ABC Discovers: Talent Showcases virtually, as part of the company’s legacy and commitment to create powerful opportunities to discover, nurture, and recognize talent.

KPFK's Arts In Review Airs IAMA Theatre's Premiere Of Christian Durso's 'Redline'
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2020

During the current pandemic, KPFK's Arts in Review, Southern California's longest-running radio showcase on live theater and cabaret, will be airing short plays, produced by local small theatres, during the month of May. This week Arts in Review airs an excerpt from IAMA Theatre Company's 10th Anniversary Season premiere of Christian Durso's Redline, directed by Eli Gonda, playing Friday, May 8 (2 to 2:30pm) over KPFK 90.7fm, home of Pacifica Radio for Southern California.     

Complete Casting Announced For Bespoke Plays' WHITEROCK CLIFF
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2020

Los Angeles: BESPOKE PLAYS - a play reading series - announces Erikka Walsh (Once original Broadway cast) and Jon Root (Broadway/Las Vegas: Avenue Q) will lead the first public staged reading of WHITEROCK CLIFF, a new musical about the Appalachian Trail, with music and lyrics by Ryan McCurdy (Bonfire Falls) and a book by Ellie Pyle (Heretics) on March 6 and 7 at 8pm at The Pico. Tickets are $10 and can be reserved at: https://whiterock_cliff.eventbrite.com

The 18th Annual ABC DISCOVERS: LOS ANGELES Talent Showcase to Be Presented Wednesday, Oct. 16
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 16, 2019

ABC Talent and Casting will present the 2019 ABC Discovers: Los Angeles Talent Showcase on WEDNESDAY, OCT. 16, at the El Portal Theatre for the Performing Arts in North Hollywood, California. Part of Walt Disney Television's ongoing commitment to creating opportunities for undiscovered talent, the showcase features selected participants performing in a one-night showcase for casting directors, talent agents, managers and other industry professionals. In addition, the selected showcase actors are awarded a one-year mentorship with executives from the ABC Casting Department. As part of the mentorship, the showcase actors will be offered on-camera workshops specifically for them to further hone their craft and auditioning skills. Talent will also have access to various ABC executives.

ABC Talent and Casting to Present the '2018 ABC Discovers: Los Angeles Talent Showcase'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 3, 2018

ABC Talent and Casting will present the 2018 ABC Discovers: Los Angeles Talent Showcase, WEDNESDAY, OCT. 3, at the El Portal Theatre for the Performing Arts in North Hollywood, California. Part of Disney|ABC Television's ongoing commitment to create opportunities for undiscovered talent, the showcase features selected participants performing in a one-night showcase for casting directors, talent agents, managers and other industry professionals. In addition, the selected showcase actors are awarded a one-year mentorship with executives from ABC's Casting department. As part of the mentorship, the showcase actors will be offered on-camera workshops specifically for them to further hone their craft and auditioning skills. Talent will also have access to various ABC and ABC Studios executives.

LAB RFSULTS: The Antaeus Playwrights Lab Festival Opens Today
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2018

Six new plays by award-winning, mid-career writers will have readings on Sept. 29 and Sept. 30 as part of the new Lab Results: The Antaeus Playwrights Lab Festival series at Antaeus Theatre Company.

LAB RFSULTS: The Antaeus Playwrights Lab Festival Opens 9/28
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 6, 2018

Six new plays by award-winning, mid-career writers will have readings on Sept. 29 and Sept. 30 as part of the new Lab Results: The Antaeus Playwrights Lab Festival series at Antaeus Theatre Company.

IAMA Reads Frst 6 DEADLY PLAYS By Leslye Headland, 7th to Premiere in May
by Julie Musbach - Feb 20, 2018

The Seven Deadly Plays - IAMA continues its 10th anniversary celebration with readings of six plays, all produced and premiered by IAMA over the past decade, from Leslye Headland's viciously funny seven-play cycle exploring ancient sins in the context of contemporary culture

ABC Discovers Announces 16th Annual Los Angeles Talent Showcase
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 10, 2017

ABC Talent and Casting presented the 2017 ABC Discovers: Los Angeles Talent Showcase at the El Portal Theatre for the Performing Arts in North Hollywood, California.

Photo Flash: IAMA Theatre Company Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Two World Premieres in Repertory
by Julie Musbach - Oct 29, 2017

Two new plays offer radically different takes on the search for redemption whenIAMA Theatre Company opens its 10th Anniversary Seasonwith two company member-written world premieres.

IAMA Theatre Co Opens 10th Season with SINNER'S LAUNDRY and REDLINE
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2017

Two new plays offer radically different takes on the search for redemption when IAMA Theatre Company opens its 10th Anniversary Season with two company member-written world premieres. John Lavelle's fast-paced, edgy sci-fi comedy Sinner's Laundry, directed by Becca Wolff, opens for press today, Oct. 20. Christian Durso's haunting and provocative Redline, directed by Eli Gonda, opens on Saturday, Oct. 21. Both plays continue in repertory through Nov. 19 at the Lounge Theatre in Hollywood.

IAMA Theatre Co Opens 10th Season with SINNER'S LAUNDRY and REDLINE
by Julie Musbach - Sep 25, 2017

Two new plays offer radically different takes on the search for redemption when IAMA Theatre Company opens its 10th Anniversary Season with two company member-written world premieres. John Lavelle's fast-paced, edgy sci-fi comedy Sinner's Laundry, directed by Becca Wolff, opens for press on Friday, Oct. 20. Christian Durso's haunting and provocative Redline, directed by Eli Gonda, opens on Saturday, Oct. 21. Both plays continue in repertory through Nov. 19 at the Lounge Theatre in Hollywood.

IAMA presents Two World Premieres in Rep at the Lounge
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2017

Two new plays offer radically different takes on the search for redemption when IAMA Theatre Company opens its 10th Anniversary Season with two company member-written world premieres. John Lavelle's fast-paced, edgy sci-fi comedy Sinner's Laundry, directed by Becca Wolff, opens for press on Friday, Oct. 20. Christian Durso's haunting and provocative Redline, directed by Eli Gonda, opens on Saturday, Oct. 21. Both plays continue in repertory through Nov. 19 at the Lounge Theatre in Hollywood.

Photo Flash: World Premiere of Dorothy Fortenberry's SPECIES NATIVE TO CALIFORNINA Hits Home in Trump's America
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2017

Everyone's a part of the family - until they're not. IAMA Theatre Company presents the world premiere of a deceptively gentle comedy about family, land, labor and loss. Eli Gonda directs Species Native to California by Dorothy Fortenberry continues through June 11 at Atwater Village Theatre.

IAMA Theatre Company Presents World Premiere of SPECIES NATIVE TO CALIFORNIA
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2017

Everyone's a part of the family - until they're not. IAMA Theatre Company presents the world premiere of a deceptively gentle comedy about family, land, labor and loss. Eli Gonda directs Species Native to California by Dorothy Fortenberry for a May 13 opening at Atwater Village Theatre.

Inspired by Chekhov, World Premiere of Dorothy Fortenberry's SPECIES NATIVE TO CALIFORNIA Hits Home in Trump's America
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2017

Everyone's a part of the family - until they're not. IAMA Theatre Company presents the world premiere of a deceptively gentle comedy about family, land, labor and loss. Eli Gonda directs Species Native to California by Dorothy Fortenberry for a May 13 opening at Atwater Village Theatre.

ABC to Present 2016 ABC Discovers: Los Angeles Talent Showcase, 10/25
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 25, 2016

ABC Talent and Casting will present the 2016 ABC Discovers: Los Angeles Talent Showcase, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, at the El Portal Theatre for the Performing Arts in North Hollywood, California.