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Review: THE WINTER'S TALE at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
by Amanda Callas - Jun 13, 2024

The Winter’s Tale at Will Geer Theatricum Botanical is a true joy of a production. There is a terrific cast of lively, powerhouse performers and many irresistible moments of magic, delight, drama, and fall-out-your-chair-laughing hilarity.  I absolutely loved it.

Photos: THE WINTER'S TALE Opens Outdoor Summer Season At Theatricum This Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2024

Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum opens its 2024 summer repertory season in rustic Topanga Canyon this weekend with “The Winter’s Tale,” William Shakespeare’s sweeping romance of passion and forgiveness. Check out the photos, below.

Lower Depth Theatre Returns With Their 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2024

Lower Depth Theatre, a Los Angeles-based BIPOC theatre company, has announced their 4th annual Juneteenth Jamboree in partnership with Boston Court Pasadena. This family-friendly celebration will be an indoor jamboree that celebrates African American culture.

THE WINTER'S TALE & A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM to Kick Off Theatricum's Outdoor Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2024

Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum will open its 2024 summer repertory season with two productions by the Bard. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: KING HEDLEY II Opens This Weekend At A Noise Within
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2024

A new production of ‘King Hedley II, now in previews and opening this weekend at A Noise Within in Pasadena, continues the company’s commitment to August Wilson’s “American Century Cycle.” See photos of the production!

A Noise Within to Present KING HEDLEY II This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2024

A Noise Within is continuing its commitment to August Wilson’s “American Century Cycle” with a new production of King Hedley II. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: QUEEN MARGARET'S VERSION OF SHAKESPEARE'S WAR OF THE ROSES at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
by Tracey Paleo - Jul 10, 2023

Ellen Geer’s new compilation of Shakespeare's best-known history plays does nothing to address the misogynistic, xenophobic views that have led to Margaret of Anjou’s historical presentation (or any other woman’s) as a stereotypical villain. But in other ways, it succeeds in illuminating Margaret as what she actually was - a force to be reckoned with.

Photos: First Look At The World Premiere of TROUBLE THE WATER At Theatricum
by Grace Cutler - Jul 23, 2022

 Inspired by the little-known, larger-than-life true story of Robert Smalls, the first African American hero of the Civil War, Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum presents the world premiere of Trouble the Water, freely adapted by Ellen Geer from the 2019 award-winning historical novel by Rebecca Dwight Bruff.

World Premiere Of TROUBLE THE WATER Recounts Extraordinary Story Of African American Hero Robert Smalls
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2022

Inspired by the little-known, larger-than-life true story of Robert Smalls, the first African American hero of the Civil War, Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum presents the world premiere of Trouble the Water, freely adapted by Ellen Geer from the 2019 award-winning historical novel by Rebecca Dwight Bruff. Longtime.

THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR & A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM to Kick Off Outdoor Season at Theatricum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2022

Fans of Shakespeare, alfresco theater, old time rock’n roll and just plain fun— pack a picnic and head up to the spectacular, one-of-a-kind outdoor venue at Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum, where the 2022 repertory season, sponsored by the S. Mark Taper Foundation, opens with two buoyant comedies.

Theatricum Returns with Shakespeare's JULIUS CAESAR and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2021

Two beloved plays by William Shakespeare are set to welcome audiences back to the spectacular outdoor venue at Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum this summer.

Enjoy Jazz Live From Theatricum In The Comfort Of Your Home with BYOBrunch
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2021

Bring your own brunch and enjoy an afternoon of jazz streamed live into your home from the rustic outdoor amphitheater at Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum in Topanga, CA. Admission to the live Zoom event is free on Saturday, May 22.

Theatricum Botanicum Presents New Version of Henrik Ibsen's AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE
by Sarah Hookey - Jun 4, 2019

Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum continues its mission to resist and struggle against the forces of inequality and injustice by presenting socially conscious classics that speak to today. A new version of Henrik Ibsen's An Enemy of the People, freely adapted by artistic director Ellen Geer and co-directed by Geer and Melora Marshall, joins Theatricum's 2019 summer repertory season beginning Saturday, June 22.

Theatricum Botanicum Presents MOBY DICK--REHEARSED By Orson Welles
by Sarah Hookey - May 16, 2019

A celebration of one of the greatest novels ever written and a triumph of theatrical imagination. Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum presents Moby Dick-Rehearsed by Orson Welles.

BWW Review: Provocative TROUBLE IN MIND by Alice Childress Gets Timely Revival at Theatricum Botanicum
by Shari Barrett - Aug 22, 2017

TROUBLE IN MIND, the scathingly funny and thought-provoking backstage drama about interracial politics by pioneering African American playwright Alice Childress, is currently enjoying a brilliant revival at Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum in Malibu thanks to director Ellen Geer's vision of the groundbreaking 1955 satire in which an integrated theater company in rehearsal for a “progressive” anti-lynching drama marks the first opportunity for gifted African American actress Willetta Mayer (portrayed by multiple NAACP Award-winner Earnestine Phillips who commands the stage) to play a leading lady on Broadway. This could be her dream come true, but what compromises must she make to succeed?

TROUBLE IN MIND by Alice Childress Comes to Theatricum
by BWW News Desk - Jul 29, 2017

Trouble in Mind, the scathingly funny backstage drama about interracial politics by pioneering African American playwright Alice Childress, will get a revival at Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum beginning July 29.

TROUBLE IN MIND by Alice Childress Comes to Theatricum
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 5, 2017

Trouble in Mind, the scathingly funny backstage drama about interracial politics by pioneering African American playwright Alice Childress, will get a revival at Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum beginning July 29.

Photo Flash: First Look at World Premiere Production of TOM at Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum
by Louisa Brady - Jun 19, 2016

Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum presents TOM, a world premiere stage adaptation of Harriet Beecher Stowe's 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' that offers a new look at the power of Stowe's most famous novel and at the true grit of its title character. Written by artistic director Ellen Geer and featuring folk music of the period, TOM joins the repertory season at Theatricum's spectacular outdoor amphitheatre in Topanga on June 18. BroadwayWorld has an inside look at the production - scroll down for photos!

Theatricum Botanicum to Stage World Premiere Adaptation of UNCLE TOM'S CABIN
by Tyler Peterson - May 19, 2016

Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum presents TOM, a world premiere stage adaptation of Harriet Beecher Stowe's 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' that offers a new look at the power of Stowe's most famous novel and at the true grit of its title character. Written by artistic director Ellen Geer and featuring folk music of the period, TOM joins the repertory season at Theatricum's spectacular outdoor amphitheatre in Topanga on June 18.

UNDER THE OAKS Begins Today Theatricum Botanicum
by BWW News Desk - Aug 20, 2015

Theatricum's 'Under the Oaks' series brings performance and live music to the Topanga woods in the intimate S. Mark Taper Pavilion at Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum.