Interview: Writer/Director Melanie MacQueen on ALL THESE WOMEN
by Shari Barrett - Oct 3, 2024
On October 19, Theatre 40 in Beverly Hills is presenting a reading of All These Women, written and directed by Melanie MacQueen. Centering on the newly elected president Woodrow Wilson, the story delves into how the Women’s Suffrage Parade pushed him to finally agree to Voting Rights for All. I decided to speak with Melanie about how the play came into being, her plans to present it as a reading, and how she plans to keep presenting it in the future.
JANE AUSTEN IN 89 MINUTES Opens This Month At Theatre 40
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 8, 2024
Theatre 40 announced the world premiere of JANE AUSTEN IN 89 MINUTES, a new comedy by Syrie James, running from September 20 to October 13, 2024. The play humorously brings Jane Austen's novels to life.
ALL THESE WOMEN Comes to Theatre 40 Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2024
Theatre 40 announced a staged reading of the new play ALL THESE WOMEN, written and directed by Melanie MacQueen, on October 19, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in Beverly Hills. Admission is $10 at the door.
JANE AUSTEN IN 90 MINUTES Comes to Theatre 40
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2024
Experience a costumed staged reading of a new comedy, JANE AUSTEN IN 90 MINUTES, at Theatre Forty in Beverly Hills on August 10, 2024. Tickets are $20, and proceeds support Theatre Forty’s artistic endeavors.
EMMA VS. DRAGON to Play Theatre 40 in July
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 30, 2024
A new play reading, Emma vs. Dragon, written by Mark Hein and directed by Melanie MacQueen, will be presented by Theatre Forty on July 14.
Agatha Christie Thriller TOWARD ZERO Comes to Theatre 40
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2023
Towards Zero, a mystery thriller is now playing at Theatre 40. Adapted for the stage by Agatha Christie and Gerald Verner, this mystery thriller explores the psychology of jealousy amidst a savage murder. Catch the show from September 21 to October 22, 2023, in Beverly Hills. Reserve your tickets now!
Interview: A Man of Multi-Occupations Craig Hissong Directs AGATHA CHRISTIE'S TOWARDS ZERO
by Gil Kaan - Sep 11, 2023
Next up for Theatre 40, Agatha Christies’ Toward Zero opens September 21, 2023. Craig Hissong directs this classic whodunnit with the cast of includes John Combs, Katyana Rocker Cook, Christopher Franciosa, Hisato Matsuyama, Michael Mullen, Kristin Towers Rowles, Jeremy Schaye, Michele Schultz, Holly Sidell and David Hunt Stafford. A master of many theatrical positions, Craig carved out some time to give me some clues to the behind the scenes of Towards Zero.
OTHER DESERT CITIES Opens January 13 At Theatre Palisades
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2023
Theatre Palisades was founded in 1963, making 2023 their 60th anniversary. They will be opening the anniversary season with 'Other Desert Cities' by Jon Robin Baitz. The play made its Broadway debut in November 2011 and was a finalist for the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
NATURALLY TAN By Tanya Thomas Comes to the Zephyr Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2022
Tanya Thomas celebrates the many definitions of beauty in Naturally Tan, her award-winning, one-woman seriocomic play, performed Saturday, December 10 at 5:00pmiIn the Soaring Solo Stars Series at the Zephyr Theatre.
Binge Free Festival Starts October 10
by Marianka Swain - Sep 6, 2021
Santa Monica Playhouse has been a cultural treasure in the seaside community for 61 years. Now, the Playhouse is giving love back with its Sixth Annual Binge Free Festival (BFF), a full month of free performances, workshops, readings, music and poetry in Santa Monica's ONLY fringe festival.