Jean May

Loft Ensemble in North Hollywood Reveals 12th Anniversary Season

Loft Ensemble in North Hollywood has announced its 12th anniversary season. The slate of plays was chosen by the company’s member-elected artistic committee. The season will feature four world premieres, and four of the shows will be presented in Sawyer’s Playhouse, the company’s intimate black box space above the mainstage.

Alley Theatre's Virtual Stage Presents a Collection of Contemporary Plays for the Spring

 The Alley Theatre will present a variety of contemporary plays as a part of the Alley’s Spring 2021 Digital Season. Written by Alley All New alumni and a Houston-based author, the plays include El Chuco Town Forever by Isaac Gómez (April 2 – May 2, 2021), Man. Kind. by Don X. Nguyen (April 9 – May 9, 2021), and more.

Alley Theatre Pivots to Produce a Free Digital Season and Cancels Live 2020-21 Season Performances

The Alley Theatre has announced the cancellation of all in-person performances of the 2020-21 season. The following shows are affected by the cancellation: Born with Teeth by Liz Duffy Adams (January 22 – February 14, 2021), Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett (March 5 – 28, 2021), and more.

New Research Finds Connection Between Avocados And Cognitive Health

Tufts University has released results of a study linking eating avocados to helping improve cognitive brain function in older adults, news especially relevant to Hispanics who have been found to have the longest life expectancy rate in the U.S. 1 Published in the journal Nutrients and supported by the USDA and the Hass Avocado Board, the research tracked how 40 healthy adults ages 50 and over who ate one fresh avocado a day for six months experienced a 25% increase in lutein levels in their eyes and significantly improved working memory and problem-solving skills.