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THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME Comes to CASA 0101 Theater

CASA 0101 Theater will present the THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, a musical based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney film with Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and Book by Peter Parnell under the direction of Rigo Tejeda, starring CJ Cruz, Bimei Flores, Jack Bernaz, Drew Maidment and Christopher J. Thumé leading a cast of 22 performers.
A WOMAN NAMED GLORIA Comes to CASA 0101 Theater This Month

CASA 0101 Theater will present the World Premiere production of Founding Artistic Director, Josefina Lopez's A WOMAN NAMED GLORIA, directed by Corky Dominguez, starring actress Karla Ojeda as Gloria Molina.
CASA 0101 Theater Presents EN MI JARDIN (IN MY GARDEN) HEALING WITH OUR STORIES

Explore the inaugural production of EN MI JARDIN, a healing 10-minute new works play festival presented by CASA 0101 Theater from April 19 to May 12, 2024, in Boyle Heights, CA.
CORINA: FROM LAP DANCE TO SUNDANCE Comes to CASA 0101 Theater

CASA 0101 Theater will present the World Premiere Play, CORINA:  FROM LAP DANCE TO SUNDANCE written by Corina Calderon, directed by Emmanuel Deleage, starring Corina Calderon in the title role, a story about her real life.
CASA 0101 Theater Presents the World Premiere of Josefina Lopez's QUEEN OF THE RUMBA

CASA 0101 Theater will perform the World Premiere production of Founding Artistic Director, JOSEFINA LOPEZ’S QUEEN OF THE RUMBA, A Play With Dance, directed by Corky Dominguez starring actresses, Paloma Morales (as Alicia Parlá) and Angel Juarez (Young Alicia Parlá), in the titular character of the play.
El Barrio Latino Children's Film Festival Presents CUATROJOS - A Peruvian Short Film Based On The Book By Gloria Portugal

The Hispanic Federation will host its 10th Annual Children's Film Festival at the Julia de Burgos Performance and Arts Center. This festival is one of the first and only film festivals to focus on the exhibition and promotion of children's cinema made in Latin America. As part of its program 'Cuatrojos, un cuento version clown' will be screened this December 3rd at 1:30 p.m.
CASA 0101 Theater In Partnership With El Centro Del Pueblo Present The World Premiere Of REMEMBERING BOYLE HEIGHTS: PART 2

 The prolific playwright Josefina López, now celebrating the 20th Anniversary of her Sundance Film Festival award-winning film, Real Women Have Curves, based on her groundbreaking play of the same name, will be expanding her creative palette with her latest collaborative work.
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts' Summer @ The Wallis Presents QUATTROSOUND

Innovative acoustic Quattrosound shakes up Summer @ The Wallis with an engaging blend of jazz, rock and classical music on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at 8 pm, on the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts' outdoor stage.
CASA 0101 Theater Presents The World Premiere Of REMEMBERING BOYLE HEIGHTS

The venerable playwright Josefina Lopez is will be tapping into new ground as a writer with her latest collaborative work, the World Premiere of REMEMBERING BOYLE HEIGHTS, an audience participatory, immersive and theatrical celebration, created and devised by Josefina Lopez, Corky Dominguez and the REMEMBERING BOYLE HEIGHTS Ensemble. Contemporary gentrification debates unlock the early history, stories and memories of Boyle Heights revealing the mythical and human dimensions of L.A.'s own Ellis Island of the West.
CASA 0101 Theater Presents The World Premiere Of REMEMBERING BOYLE HEIGHTS

The venerable playwright Josefina Lopez is will be tapping into new ground as a writer with her latest collaborative work, the World Premiere of REMEMBERING BOYLE HEIGHTS, an audience participatory, immersive and theatrical celebration, created and devised by Josefina Lopez, Corky Dominguez and the REMEMBERING BOYLE HEIGHTS Ensemble. Contemporary gentrification debates unlock the early history, stories and memories of Boyle Heights revealing the mythical and human dimensions of L.A.'s own Ellis Island of the West.
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Creator and CASA 0101 Theater To Present World Premiere of AN ENEMY OF THE PUEBLO

Josefina L pez, the award-winning playwright and screenwriter and Founding Artistic Director of the venerable CASA 0101 Theater located in Boyle Heights, CA will be celebrating a triple crown of signature events this month.
CASA 0101 Theater and Angel City Theatre Ensemble to Present MARIELA IN THE DESERT

CASA 0101 Theater, Josefina Lopez, Artistic Director and the newly formed production company, Angel City Theater Ensemble (ACTE), Vance Valencia, Founder, will present the Los Angeles Premiere of the critically acclaimed play, MARIELA IN THE DESERT, written by Karen Zacarias, directed by Robert Beltran (Star Trek:  Voyager; Zoot Suit; Eating Raoul).  The production will be presented for a five-week run on the theater's Main Stage located at 2102 East First Street (at St. Louis Street), Boyle Heights, CA  90033 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and on Sundays at 5:00 p.m., November 4 - December 11, 2016.  There will be no performances on Thanksgiving Weekend, November 25th, 26th and 27th.
CASA 0101 Theater Presents AN L.A. JOURNEY, Now thru 6/7

CASA 0101 Theater, Josefina Lopez, Artistic Director, continues the theater's 15th 'Quiceañera' Anniversary celebration by presenting the World Premiere production of AN L.A. JOURNEY - The Story of Lorenzo Alfredo, co-written by Emmanuel Deleage and Lorenzo Alfredo and directed by Emmanuel Deleage. The production will be presented on the theater's Main Stage located at 2102 East First Street (at St. Louis Street), Boyle Heights, CA 90033 todays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and on Sundays at 5:00 p.m., tonight, May 8 (Press Opening Night) - June 7, 2015.
Quattro to Perform at TOPAC, Today

It's "classical with an edge" when Quattro performs at the Scherr Forum Theatre, Today, April 24, 2015 at 8:30 pm.
CASA 0101 Theater to Present AN L.A. JOURNEY, 5/8-6/7

CASA 0101 Theater, Josefina Lopez, Artistic Director, continues the theater's 15th 'Quiceañera' Anniversary celebration by presenting the World Premiere production of AN L.A. JOURNEY - The Story of Lorenzo Alfredo, co-written by Emmanuel Deleage and Lorenzo Alfredo and directed by Emmanuel Deleage. The production will be presented on the theater's Main Stage located at 2102 East First Street (at St. Louis Street), Boyle Heights, CA 90033 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and on Sundays at 5:00 p.m., May 8 (Press Opening Night) - June 7, 2015. Pay-What-You-Can Preview performances will be given on Friday and Saturday, May 1 and 2, 2015 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 3, 2015 at 5:00 p.m.
Quattro to Perform at TOPAC, 4/24

It's "classical with an edge" when Quattro performs at the Scherr Forum Theatre, Friday, April 24, 2015 at 8:30 pm.
CASA 0101 Theater Presents World Premiere Production of Josefina Lopez's PINATA DREAMS

CASA 0101 Theater, Josefina Lopez, Artistic Director, will present the World Premiere of the play, Piñata Dreams, a fantastical, magical journey for the whole family. Written by Josefina Lopez and directed by Corky Dominguez, Piñata Dreams celebrates Piñatas, Alebrijes (brightly colored Mexican art sculptures of fantastical creatures) and the courage to be oneself.
Robert Beltran Directs JULIUS CAESAR at CASA 0101 Theater, Now thru 11/16

POLITICAL INTRIGUE. CONSPIRATORS. MURDER. JULIUS CAESAR, a tragic play in five acts written by William Shakespeare and directed by Robert Beltran (Star Trek: Voyager; Zoot Suit; Eating Raoul), will be coming to the community of Boyle Heights, CA presented in a five-week run by CASA 0101 Theater and Josefina Lopez, Artistic Director. The production will be presented on the theater's Main Stage located at 2102 East First Street (at St. Louis Street), Boyle Heights, CA 90033 todays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and on Sundays at 5:00 p.m., October 17 - November 16, 2014. A Preview performance will be given on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. There will be no performance on Sunday, November 9, 2014.
Robert Beltran to Direct JULIUS CAESAR at CASA 0101 Theater, 10/17-11/16

POLITICAL INTRIGUE. CONSPIRATORS. MURDER. JULIUS CAESAR, a tragic play in five acts written by William Shakespeare and directed by Robert Beltran (Star Trek: Voyager; Zoot Suit; Eating Raoul), will be coming to the community of Boyle Heights, CA presented in a five-week run by CASA 0101 Theater and Josefina Lopez, Artistic Director. The production will be presented on the theater's Main Stage located at 2102 East First Street (at St. Louis Street), Boyle Heights, CA 90033 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and on Sundays at 5:00 p.m., October 17 - November 16, 2014. A Preview performance will be given on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. There will be no performance on Sunday, November 9, 2014.
Photo Flash: Vero Perez, Denise Lee, Billy Stritch and More at Jim Caruso's Cast Party in Dallas

Kitchen Cafe was proud to present the Dallas debut of Jim Caruso's Cast Party on Thursday and Friday, May 22 and 23. The two sold-out evenings celebrated extraordinary talent from the musical theater, jazz and cabaret communities. As always, Caruso hosted, along with musical director/singer/accompanist Billy Stritch at the piano. Scroll down for photos from the concerts!

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