Interview: Pedro Antonio Garcia Makes a Strong Case for a Real-Life WITNESS ROOM
by Gil Kaan - Mar 11, 2024
The Whitefire Theatre world premieres Pedro Antonio Garcia’s The Witness Room March 23, 2024. Whitefire Theatre’s artistic director Bryan Rasmussen directs the cast of: Tricia Small, Dave Baez, Louie Liberti and Mitch Rosander. Pedro found time from preproduction to answer a few of my queries.
Award-Winning Composer Jack Wall Comes to Soraya Great Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2018
Jack Wall's award - winning music from the blockbuster video games Mass Effect , Mass Effect 2 , Call of Duty : Black Ops II and Call of Duty : Bla ck Ops I I I will be performed by the CSUN Media Composition and Studio Ensemble full orchestra at Soraya Great Hall , Valley P erforming Arts Center on May 9 , 2018 . This unique and diverse concert program will feature Wall's incredibly popular big band jazz songs and swing numbers from Black Ops III as well as performances of his rich , cinematic orchestral scores for the Mass Effe ct and Call of Duty series , including several world premieres and other surprises !
Photo Flash: BLUE BLOODS' 'The Bitter End,' Airing 5/3
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 23, 2013
On BLUE BLOODS' upcoming episode, titled 'The Bitter End,' when a young woman commits suicide, Danny is emotional since he promised to help her when her parents were taken from her. Meanwhile, the Reagans suffer a loss due to the project gangs, on BLUE BLOODS, Friday, May 3 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS. Joanna Gleason guest stars as Grace Newhouse, a public advocate, and Kamar De Los Reyes guest stars as Santana, the Gang Leader.
BWW Reviews: Explosive Firehouse Plays Whitefire Fridays
by Don Grigware - Feb 7, 2011
Pedro Antonio Garcia's hard-hitting Firehouse, based on a real-life incident of the past decade, receives its world premiere at the Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks. Under the steady hand of director Bryan Rasmussen (who also costars as the Captain), the play packs a punch as a razor-sharp indictment of racism in the South Bronx police and fire departments.
Whitefire Theatre Premieres FIREHOUSE, 2/4-4/29
by BWW
News Desk - Feb 4, 2011
Laura Coker in association with the Whitefire Theatre presents the world premiere of FIREHOUSE by Pedro Antonio Garcia, directed by Bryan Rasmussen (Blood Brothers), consulting producer Robert 'Bobby' Moresco (co-writer CRASH). Fridays only, 8pm, February 4 through April 29, 2011, at the Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks.
Whitefire Theatre Presents FIREHOUSE, 2/4-4/29
by BWW
News Desk - Feb 4, 2011
Laura Coker in association with the Whitefire Theatre presents the world premiere of FIREHOUSE by Pedro Antonio Garcia, directed by Bryan Rasmussen (Blood Brothers), consulting producer Robert 'Bobby' Moresco (co-writer CRASH), oepning this Friday, February 4th at 8pm. The play runs Fridays only through April 29, 2011, at the Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks, California.
Garcia & Moresco Talk About Firehouse
by BWW
News Desk - Feb 4, 2011
Playwright Pedro Antonio Garcia will bring his fascinating Firehouse, based on a real-life incident, in a World premiere, to the Whitefire Theatre, with artistic director Bryan Rasmussen as director, opening Friday, February 4. The piece will play Fridays only at 8 pm. In our conversation Garcia talks about his roots, how the play developped and its prospects for the Los Angeles audience.
Garcia & Moresco Talk About Firehouse
by Don Grigware - Feb 1, 2011
Playwright Pedro Antonio Garcia will bring his fascinating Firehouse, based on a real-life incident, in a World premiere, to the Whitefire Theatre, with artistic director Bryan Rasmussen as director, opening Friday, February 4. The piece will play Fridays only at 8 pm. In our conversation Garcia talks about his roots, how the play developped and its prospects for the Los Angeles audience.
Whitefire Theatre Presents FIREHOUSE, 2/4-4/29
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2011
Laura Coker in association with the Whitefire Theatre presents the world premiere of FIREHOUSE by Pedro Antonio Garcia, directed by Bryan Rasmussen (Blood Brothers), consulting producer Robert 'Bobby' Moresco (co-writer CRASH), oepning this Friday, February 4th at 8pm. The play runs Fridays only through April 29, 2011, at the Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks, California.
Whitefire Theatre Premieres FIREHOUSE, 2/4-4/29
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 21, 2011
Laura Coker in association with the Whitefire Theatre presents the world premiere of FIREHOUSE by Pedro Antonio Garcia, directed by Bryan Rasmussen (Blood Brothers), consulting producer Robert 'Bobby' Moresco (co-writer CRASH). Fridays only, 8pm, February 4 through April 29, 2011, at the Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks.
First 50 Jan. Ticket Buyers for 'ABC & SOAPnet Salute BC/EFA' Benefit to Get 'Hot Guys' Extra
by Eddie Varley - Jan 20, 2009
In celebration of the 5th anniversary of their annual 'ABC and SOAPnet Salute Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS' event, the producers of this popular benefit are offering a special gift to thank fans for their loyal support of this event over the past five years. For the month of January, the first 50 ticket buyers for this year's event will receive the '2009 ABC Hot Guys of Daytime' calendar free. The show, which is part of The Soap Nation Tour, will be held on Monday, March 9th at Town Hall in New York City at 8:00p.m. Tickets, sponsorship opportunities and new online contests are available by visiting www.broadwaycares.org.
The annual 'ABC Hot Guys of Daytime Calendar' features 16 months of the hottest hunks from ALL MY CHILDREN, ONE LIFE TO LIFE, and GENERAL HOSPITAL and is a 'must have' for all ABC soap fans. The hunks on display in this year's calendar are: AMC's Cameron Mathison (Ryan), Thorsten Kaye (Zach), and Aiden Turner (Aidan), GH's Maurice Benard (Sonny), Bradford Andersen (Spinelli), Steve Burton (Jason), Jason Thompson (Patrick), Brandon Barash (Johnny), and Greg Vaughan (Lucky), and OLTL's Kamar De Los Reyes (Antonio), John Brotherton (Jared), and Trevor St. John (Todd)!
Susan Lucci will headline the 5th annual 'ABC and SOAPnet Salute Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS'with previously announced co-star and host Cameron Mathison. Talent confirmed to participate, include: Melissa Claire Egan, Bobbie Eakes, Ricky Paull Goldin, Vincent Irizarry, Chrishell Stause, Aiden Turner, Darnell Williams, Walt Willey and Jacob Young from 'All My Children.' Kristen Alderson, BethAnn Bonner, Kathy Brier, Scott Clifton, Kassie DePaiva, Mark Lawson, Hillary B. Smith, Jason Tam and Brittany Underwood from 'One Life to Live' and Bradford Anderson, Anthony Geary and Kimberly McCullough from 'General Hospital.' Additional cast and special guest stars to be announced at a later date. Talent participation is subject to change.
Photo Coverage: ABC Daytime Salutes BC/EFA
by Linda Lenzi - Mar 5, 2008
The fourth annual 'ABC Daytime Salutes Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' benefit was held Sunday, March 2 (7:30PM, ET) at Town Hall in New York City. The reception was held at the Marriott Marquis Hotel. The event raised $300,000!
ABC Daytime Raises $300,000 for BC/EFA
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2008
On Sunday, March 2nd, 2008 stars from ABC's 'All My Children,' 'One Life to Live,' 'General Hospital' and 'The View' performed at the 4th Annual ABC Daytime Salutes Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS at Town Hall in New York City. The annual event raised $300,000 bringing the cumulative total to over one million dollars since the shows inception in 2005
Boggess & Palmer Join ABC Daytime Salutes BC/EFA March 2
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2008
Sierra Boggess and Sean Palmer, stars of Disney's The Little Mermaid are confirmed to perform at the fourth annual 'ABC Daytime Salutes Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' benefit, Sunday, March 2