Joni Ravenna
Latest News on Joni Ravenna:
MUSI-CAL Comes To Hollywood This Weekend (Sep 23, 2024)
Conundrum Theatre Company to Present Inaugural New Works Festival Featuring New Plays by LA Artists (Feb 7, 2024)
Open-Door Playhouse Debuts BEETHOVEN AND MISFORTUNE COOKIES On February 28 (Jan 11, 2024)
MUSI-CAL Comes To Hollywood This Weekend (Sep 23, 2024)
Conundrum Theatre Company to Present Inaugural New Works Festival Featuring New Plays by LA Artists (Feb 7, 2024)
Open-Door Playhouse Debuts BEETHOVEN AND MISFORTUNE COOKIES On February 28 (Jan 11, 2024)
BIO
a graduate of USC, Joni's full length plays include "A BRUSH WITH FATE" which ran at the West Coast Ensemble Theatre in Hollywood in one of the early Fringe Festivals (1 Dramalogue nomination); "FOR PETE'S SAKE" (under the name JR Sussman)which ran at the Chance Theatre in Anaheim, was nominated Best New Play by OC Weekly, won Best Play DP Weekly, was a finalist in the Int'l Playwrights Circle Playwriting Competition (Brooklyn Publishers). "BEETHOVEN AND MISFORTUNE COOKIES" ran at the Met in LA then went to the Midwest for a short stint then returned to LA's Odyssey Theatre where it was extended due to critical acclaim. (directed by TJ Castronova and starring Earnest Harden, Jr.) The play was optioned by Woodie King Jr., and will appear in OC-Centric this August at Chapman University. "BLINDED" which enjoyed a successful run at the Brickhouse Theatre in No. Hollywood in 2017. Produced by John Lant in assoc. with Write Act Rep. Some of her One Acts include: "Jack of Hearts" (a play teaching math through music commissioned by the BlackRock Center for the Arts -played throughout PSUSD and others. "The Green Grocer" winner/ finalist in dozens of festivals including The Dublin Festival, The Tulip Festival (NYC) "Sex Love and The Premature Evacuation" winner/finalist in various festivals including The Strawberry Festival (NYC) "Tucked Away" runner up to the winning play March, 2019 at the Hudson Theatre in Hollywood for Ink Fest. Ravenna is also a TV writer, co-author of "You Let Some GIRL Beat You?-The Ann Meyers Drysdale Story", and a regular contributor to Mind/Body section of The Epoch Times.
News
MUSI-CAL Comes To Hollywood This Weekend
The Foundation for New American Musicals has announced the presentation of MUSI-CAL at the Whitley Theatre (aka Reefer Den) in Hollywood on Sunday, September 29th.
The Foundation for New American Musicals has announced the presentation of MUSI-CAL at the Whitley Theatre (aka Reefer Den) in Hollywood on Sunday, September 29th.
Conundrum Theatre Company to Present Inaugural New Works Festival Featuring New Plays by LA Artists
Conundrum Theatre Company will present its inaugural New Works Festival in partnership with Victory Theatre Center. Learn performance dates and see how to purchase tickets. will
Conundrum Theatre Company will present its inaugural New Works Festival in partnership with Victory Theatre Center. Learn performance dates and see how to purchase tickets. will
Open-Door Playhouse Debuts BEETHOVEN AND MISFORTUNE COOKIES On February 28
Open-Door Playhouse presents 'Beethoven and Misfortune Cookies,' a podcast play spotlighting the true story of musician Kabin Thomas. Follow Thomas as he navigates challenges, teaching about Beethoven and Abel Meeropol, and finding his place in Hollywood. Directed by Devereau Chumrau and starring Amir Abdullah. Listen for free at Open-Door Playhouse.
Open-Door Playhouse presents 'Beethoven and Misfortune Cookies,' a podcast play spotlighting the true story of musician Kabin Thomas. Follow Thomas as he navigates challenges, teaching about Beethoven and Abel Meeropol, and finding his place in Hollywood. Directed by Devereau Chumrau and starring Amir Abdullah. Listen for free at Open-Door Playhouse.
Interview: THE MANAGER's Kevin Bailey Effortlessly Managing His Multiple Roles
The musical workshop of The Manager world premieres at The Bourbon Room November 13th and 14th. The real-life story of the six degrees of separation between Elvis, Colonel Tom Parker, Ricky Nelson and Louis Jay Pearlman is told through the original songs by Ben Susskind. Steve Josephson directs the cast of Kevin Baily, Ted Barton, Steve Josephson, Payson Lewis, Douglas Nottage, Marguerite MacIntyre, Jesse Corbin, Travis Nesbitt, Jesse JP Johnson, Christopher Messin, Cecily Gish and Melanie Au-Yeung. Kevin, who wears two hats in this production as producer and as Colonel Parker, managed to carve out some time to answer a few of my queries between his producing and rehearsing obligations for The Manager and his current stint as John Boehner role in 44.
The musical workshop of The Manager world premieres at The Bourbon Room November 13th and 14th. The real-life story of the six degrees of separation between Elvis, Colonel Tom Parker, Ricky Nelson and Louis Jay Pearlman is told through the original songs by Ben Susskind. Steve Josephson directs the cast of Kevin Baily, Ted Barton, Steve Josephson, Payson Lewis, Douglas Nottage, Marguerite MacIntyre, Jesse Corbin, Travis Nesbitt, Jesse JP Johnson, Christopher Messin, Cecily Gish and Melanie Au-Yeung. Kevin, who wears two hats in this production as producer and as Colonel Parker, managed to carve out some time to answer a few of my queries between his producing and rehearsing obligations for The Manager and his current stint as John Boehner role in 44.
Playwright Incubator PlayGround-LA Announces 11th Season Of New Plays
PlayGround-LA, Los Angeles's leading incubator for a new generation of playwrights, has shared plans for its eleventh season.
PlayGround-LA, Los Angeles's leading incubator for a new generation of playwrights, has shared plans for its eleventh season.
2022 New Works Festival coming to OPPA! in July
The On Pitch Performing Arts New Works Festival returns July 8th with never before seen plays. Launched in 2020, as a pivot amid the pandemic, the New Works Festival is now an annual event at OPPA!.
The On Pitch Performing Arts New Works Festival returns July 8th with never before seen plays. Launched in 2020, as a pivot amid the pandemic, the New Works Festival is now an annual event at OPPA!.
PlayGround-LA Announces November 8 Monday Night PlayGround
Following the successful opening of Season 10 earlier this month, Los Angeles playwright incubator PlayGround-LA has recently announced the prompt for the next Monday Night PlayGround short play staged reading event. Thirty-six Los Angeles writers had just four-and-a-half days to generate their original scripts inspired by the prompt 'WHODUNNIT' as they vie for one of six slots in the second round of this year's Monday Night PlayGround staged reading series, presented live at The Broadwater Second Stage and simulcast online on November 8th at 7pm PT.
Following the successful opening of Season 10 earlier this month, Los Angeles playwright incubator PlayGround-LA has recently announced the prompt for the next Monday Night PlayGround short play staged reading event. Thirty-six Los Angeles writers had just four-and-a-half days to generate their original scripts inspired by the prompt 'WHODUNNIT' as they vie for one of six slots in the second round of this year's Monday Night PlayGround staged reading series, presented live at The Broadwater Second Stage and simulcast online on November 8th at 7pm PT.
PlayGround-LA Announces Monday Night PlayGround
On the eve of the return to in-person theatre and PlayGround's expansion to New York, Los Angeles playwright incubator PlayGround-LA has chosen the prompt of 'rebirth' as inspiration for the opening Monday Night PlayGround of Season 10.
On the eve of the return to in-person theatre and PlayGround's expansion to New York, Los Angeles playwright incubator PlayGround-LA has chosen the prompt of 'rebirth' as inspiration for the opening Monday Night PlayGround of Season 10.
Sean Rose's Grok Acting Studio To Premiere VIRTUAL THEATER: STORIES OF COLOR
On September 24th, at 8PM PT, the Grok Acting Studio will be premiering 'Virtual Theater - Stories of Color' of three selected short plays celebrating artists of color. The Grok Acting Studio, The Rose Theater Foundation for the Arts, and the Department of Cultural Affairs of Los Angeles have all contributed to making this series possible to bring audiences back to theater -- online due to the current pandemic.
On September 24th, at 8PM PT, the Grok Acting Studio will be premiering 'Virtual Theater - Stories of Color' of three selected short plays celebrating artists of color. The Grok Acting Studio, The Rose Theater Foundation for the Arts, and the Department of Cultural Affairs of Los Angeles have all contributed to making this series possible to bring audiences back to theater -- online due to the current pandemic.
OC-CENTRIC New Play Festival Opens August 15
In its ninth season, OC-centric: Orange County's New Play Festival stages four compelling works from Orange County playwrights plays that tell stories you don't typically see in local theatre, stories that need to be told.
In its ninth season, OC-centric: Orange County's New Play Festival stages four compelling works from Orange County playwrights plays that tell stories you don't typically see in local theatre, stories that need to be told.
The Ninth Annual OC-centric New Play Festival Announced
In its ninth season, OC-centric: Orange County's New Play Festival stages four compelling works from Orange County playwrights - plays that tell stories you don't typically see in local theatre, stories that need to be told.
In its ninth season, OC-centric: Orange County's New Play Festival stages four compelling works from Orange County playwrights - plays that tell stories you don't typically see in local theatre, stories that need to be told.
New Voices Playwrights Theatre Presents Summer Voices 2019 (Five New One-Act Plays)
New Voices Playwrights Theatre presents Holiday Voices 2019 (five new one-act plays)
New Voices Playwrights Theatre presents Holiday Voices 2019 (five new one-act plays)
OCPA Presents 5 New Plays In Santa Ana
The Orange County Playwrights Alliance heads to Santa Ana's Grand Central Theatre - home of The Wayward Artist - for its May 4 program of staged readings of five new one-act plays
The Orange County Playwrights Alliance heads to Santa Ana's Grand Central Theatre - home of The Wayward Artist - for its May 4 program of staged readings of five new one-act plays
OCPA Presents DISCOVERIES At STAGEStheatre
The Orange County Playwrights Alliance (OCPA) presents its spring 2018 event at STAGEStheatre on June 9: staged readings of two one-act plays by Joni Ravenna and Eric Eberwein, and a trio of short comedies by Arthur Kraft.
The Orange County Playwrights Alliance (OCPA) presents its spring 2018 event at STAGEStheatre on June 9: staged readings of two one-act plays by Joni Ravenna and Eric Eberwein, and a trio of short comedies by Arthur Kraft.
2cents Theatre's 3rd Annual Acting Act Ink Fest Opens Tonight
2Cents's Acting Out INK Fest is back for its 3rd exciting year!!! We are once again gathering over 100 artists for this 3-day event, from playwrights to directors to actors and street artists, to celebrate the FEMALE PLAYWRIGHT and ART! The Fest will kickoff beginning on Friday April 15 at 1pm at the Hudson Theatres in Hollywood, right in the heart of Theatre Row and the LA 99-seat community.
2Cents's Acting Out INK Fest is back for its 3rd exciting year!!! We are once again gathering over 100 artists for this 3-day event, from playwrights to directors to actors and street artists, to celebrate the FEMALE PLAYWRIGHT and ART! The Fest will kickoff beginning on Friday April 15 at 1pm at the Hudson Theatres in Hollywood, right in the heart of Theatre Row and the LA 99-seat community.
BWW Reviews: BEETHOVEN AND MISFORTUNE COOKIES Teaches to Take the Sour Notes in Life and Tweak Them in Your Favor
BEETHOVEN AND MISFORTUNE COOKIES is the true story of Kabin Thomas, a musician and, for eleven years, a Professor of Music at the University of Arkansas. Ernest Harden, Jr. portrays Professor Thomas, taking us on Thomas' harrowing journey back to his childhood as he questions his mental health, just as Beethoven must have endured emotional turmoil after the loss of his hearing.
BEETHOVEN AND MISFORTUNE COOKIES is the true story of Kabin Thomas, a musician and, for eleven years, a Professor of Music at the University of Arkansas. Ernest Harden, Jr. portrays Professor Thomas, taking us on Thomas' harrowing journey back to his childhood as he questions his mental health, just as Beethoven must have endured emotional turmoil after the loss of his hearing.
Secret Theatre to Present THE ACT ONE: ONE ACT FESTIVAL Next Month
The Secret Theatre has announced THE ACT ONE: ONE ACT FESTIVAL. The Act One: One Act Festival is a competition style one-act play festival held in September at The Secret Theatre. Each week actors, playwrights, and directors band together and compete to win cash prizes in Best Play, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Actress. As the weeks go by, teams advance to the final rounds through audience votes.
The Secret Theatre has announced THE ACT ONE: ONE ACT FESTIVAL. The Act One: One Act Festival is a competition style one-act play festival held in September at The Secret Theatre. Each week actors, playwrights, and directors band together and compete to win cash prizes in Best Play, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Actress. As the weeks go by, teams advance to the final rounds through audience votes.
Met Theatre Presents BEETHOVEN AND THE MISFORTUNE COOKIES, 8/10-9/15
Back by an overwheming response, The Met Theater in association with CRC Entertainment, presents the reflective real-life drama Beethoven and the Misfortune Cookies August 10th to September 15th, at The MET Theatre 1089 N. Oxford Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90029.
Back by an overwheming response, The Met Theater in association with CRC Entertainment, presents the reflective real-life drama Beethoven and the Misfortune Cookies August 10th to September 15th, at The MET Theatre 1089 N. Oxford Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90029.
Ernest Harden Jr. Stars in BEETHOVEN AND THE MISFORTUNE COOKIES at Whitefire Theater Tonight
Whitefire Theater in association with CRC Entertainment, presents the reflective real-life drama Beethoven and the Misfortune Cookies tonight, February 9th at 8pm, at the Whitefire Theater located at 13500 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks, Calif.
Whitefire Theater in association with CRC Entertainment, presents the reflective real-life drama Beethoven and the Misfortune Cookies tonight, February 9th at 8pm, at the Whitefire Theater located at 13500 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks, Calif.
Ernest Harden Jr. to Star in BEETHOVEN AND THE MISFORTUNE COOKIES at Whitefire Theater, 2/9
Whitefire Theater in association with CRC Entertainment, presents the reflective real-life drama Beethoven and the Misfortune Cookies February 9th at 8pm, at the Whitefire Theater located at 13500 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks, Calif.
Whitefire Theater in association with CRC Entertainment, presents the reflective real-life drama Beethoven and the Misfortune Cookies February 9th at 8pm, at the Whitefire Theater located at 13500 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks, Calif.
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