Ken Sawyer
Birth Place: United States
Latest News on Ken Sawyer:
THE CIVIL TWILIGHT Extends Again at the Broadwater Studio Theatre (Jan 24, 2025)
Plays With People Productions and The Road Theatre Company Present The World Premiere of THE CIVIL TWILIGHT (Aug 21, 2024)
The Road Theatre Company to Present 15th Annual SUMMER PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL (Jun 13, 2024)
THE CIVIL TWILIGHT Extends Again at the Broadwater Studio Theatre (Jan 24, 2025)
Plays With People Productions and The Road Theatre Company Present The World Premiere of THE CIVIL TWILIGHT (Aug 21, 2024)
The Road Theatre Company to Present 15th Annual SUMMER PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL (Jun 13, 2024)
BIO
Ken Sawyer is an award-winning freelance director based in Los Angeles, California. His work has spanned a wide range of venues with projects that include musicals, plays, and experimental theatre.
He is a graduate of The Juilliard School where he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts.
News
THE CIVIL TWILIGHT Extends Again at the Broadwater Studio Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2025
Plays With People Productions has announced that the world premiere play, THE CIVIL TWILIGHT, written by Shem Bitterman, directed by Ann Hearn Tobolowsky and starring Taylor Gilbert and Andrew Elvis Miller is extending again.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2025
Plays With People Productions has announced that the world premiere play, THE CIVIL TWILIGHT, written by Shem Bitterman, directed by Ann Hearn Tobolowsky and starring Taylor Gilbert and Andrew Elvis Miller is extending again.
Plays With People Productions and The Road Theatre Company Present The World Premiere of THE CIVIL TWILIGHT
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2024
Plays With People Productions in association with the Road Theatre Company will present a world premiere play, THE CIVIL TWILIGHT, written by Shem Bitterman, directed by Ann Hearn Tobolowsky (Mercury, Through the Eye of A Needle) and starring Taylor Gilbert and Andrew Elvis Miller.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2024
Plays With People Productions in association with the Road Theatre Company will present a world premiere play, THE CIVIL TWILIGHT, written by Shem Bitterman, directed by Ann Hearn Tobolowsky (Mercury, Through the Eye of A Needle) and starring Taylor Gilbert and Andrew Elvis Miller.
The Road Theatre Company to Present 15th Annual SUMMER PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2024
THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY will present the 15th Anniversary of the Annual Summer Playwrights Festival where they will present 23 plays over the span of 10 days. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2024
THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY will present the 15th Anniversary of the Annual Summer Playwrights Festival where they will present 23 plays over the span of 10 days. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Jean Smart & More Visit Fountain Theatre's 40th Anniversary Production Of LAST SUMMER AT BLUEFISH COVE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2023
Experience the joyous reunion of Jean Smart and Ann Sonneville as they come together for Fountain Theatre's 40th Anniversary Production of Last Summer at Bluefish Cove. Get a glimpse behind-the-scenes with these captivating photos from the special reunion night.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2023
Experience the joyous reunion of Jean Smart and Ann Sonneville as they come together for Fountain Theatre's 40th Anniversary Production of Last Summer at Bluefish Cove. Get a glimpse behind-the-scenes with these captivating photos from the special reunion night.
Review: LAST SUMMER AT BLUEFISH COVE at Fountain Theatre
by Harker Jones - Jul 11, 2023
Unlike most stories told about the LGBT community in the ’70s and ’80s, this isn’t about homophobia, about the terror of coming out to loved ones, or about self-destruction or self-hatred. Chambers creates normalcy of life for her characters, and that makes them relatable to everyone. We know these women. We ARE these women.
by Harker Jones - Jul 11, 2023
Unlike most stories told about the LGBT community in the ’70s and ’80s, this isn’t about homophobia, about the terror of coming out to loved ones, or about self-destruction or self-hatred. Chambers creates normalcy of life for her characters, and that makes them relatable to everyone. We know these women. We ARE these women.
Photos: 40th Anniversary Production Of LAST SUMMER AT BLUEFISH COVE Now Open On Fountain Theatre Outdoor Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2023
First look photos! The Fountain Theatre has transformed the parking lot surrounding the set on its outdoor stage into an oceanfront experience for its 40th anniversary production of the groundbreaking comedy/drama, “Last Summer at Bluefish Cove” by Jane Chambers. Directed by Hannah Wolf, performances opened over the weekend and will continue through August 27.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2023
First look photos! The Fountain Theatre has transformed the parking lot surrounding the set on its outdoor stage into an oceanfront experience for its 40th anniversary production of the groundbreaking comedy/drama, “Last Summer at Bluefish Cove” by Jane Chambers. Directed by Hannah Wolf, performances opened over the weekend and will continue through August 27.
The Road Theatre Company Stages World Premiere Production of BELOVED
by Marissa Tomeo - May 29, 2022
THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY and Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director, announce the third and final show of its 30th Anniversary Repertory Season, Sam Anderson & Taylor Gilbert starring in the world premiere of BELOVED, written by Arthur Holden and directed by Cameron Watson. BELOVED will begin previews on Tuesday, May 10; will open on Friday, May 20 at 8pm and run through Saturday, June 25 at the Road Theatre, located in The NoHo Senior Arts Colony, 10747 Magnolia Blvd. in North Hollywood.
by Marissa Tomeo - May 29, 2022
THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY and Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director, announce the third and final show of its 30th Anniversary Repertory Season, Sam Anderson & Taylor Gilbert starring in the world premiere of BELOVED, written by Arthur Holden and directed by Cameron Watson. BELOVED will begin previews on Tuesday, May 10; will open on Friday, May 20 at 8pm and run through Saturday, June 25 at the Road Theatre, located in The NoHo Senior Arts Colony, 10747 Magnolia Blvd. in North Hollywood.
BELOVED Comes To The Road Theatre In North Hollywood In May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2022
THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY and Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director, announce the third and final show of its 30th Anniversary Repertory Season, Sam Anderson & Taylor Gilbert starring in the world premiere of BELOVED, written by Arthur Holden and directed by Cameron Watson.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2022
THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY and Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director, announce the third and final show of its 30th Anniversary Repertory Season, Sam Anderson & Taylor Gilbert starring in the world premiere of BELOVED, written by Arthur Holden and directed by Cameron Watson.
BWW Interview: Sam Harris' OPENLY GRAY, Openly Happy
by Gil Kaan - Mar 10, 2022
Multi-million selling recording artist Sam Harris debuts his latest show Sam Harris: Openly Gray on the West Coast at the Catalina Bar & Grill March 25th and 26th. I had the opportunity to pose a few questions to this popular and very talented cabaret performer/writer.
by Gil Kaan - Mar 10, 2022
Multi-million selling recording artist Sam Harris debuts his latest show Sam Harris: Openly Gray on the West Coast at the Catalina Bar & Grill March 25th and 26th. I had the opportunity to pose a few questions to this popular and very talented cabaret performer/writer.
Road Theatre Company Presents Twelfth Annual Summer Playwrights Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2021
THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY have announced the Twelfth Annual Summer Playwrights Festival returns to its online format making new plays more accessible than ever.
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2021
THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY have announced the Twelfth Annual Summer Playwrights Festival returns to its online format making new plays more accessible than ever.
HAM: A MUSICAL MEMOIR Will Stream in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2020
“HAM: A Musical Memoir,” filmed live on stage, is coming to BroadwayHD, where it will begin streaming exclusively January 7th, 2021. Based on Tony Award nominee and multi-platinum recording artist Sam Harris’s critically acclaimed book, “Ham: Slices of a Life”, the original stage production was developed and directed by Billy Porter.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2020
“HAM: A Musical Memoir,” filmed live on stage, is coming to BroadwayHD, where it will begin streaming exclusively January 7th, 2021. Based on Tony Award nominee and multi-platinum recording artist Sam Harris’s critically acclaimed book, “Ham: Slices of a Life”, the original stage production was developed and directed by Billy Porter.
Watch the Trailer for HAM: A MUSICAL MEMOIR
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 20, 2020
The new trailer for HAM : A Musical Memoir has been released ahead of the film's virtual theatrical and streaming release.
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 20, 2020
The new trailer for HAM : A Musical Memoir has been released ahead of the film's virtual theatrical and streaming release.
Photo Flash: Chita Rivera, Kelli O'Hara and More at 2019 Dallas Summer Musicals Gala " An Evening with the Best of Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 8, 2019
On Saturday night, Dallas leaders, philanthropists and lovers of the arts came together to celebrate the magic of musical theatre at the 2019 DSM Gala – An Evening with the Best of Broadway presented by PNC.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 8, 2019
On Saturday night, Dallas leaders, philanthropists and lovers of the arts came together to celebrate the magic of musical theatre at the 2019 DSM Gala – An Evening with the Best of Broadway presented by PNC.
Dallas Summer Musicals Raises $500,000 For Community Arts Initiatives At 2018 Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2018
An Evening with the Best of Broadway illuminated the historic Music Hall at Fair Park on Saturday night as Dallas leaders, philanthropists and lovers of the arts came together to support the magic of musical theatre at the 2018 DSM Gala.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2018
An Evening with the Best of Broadway illuminated the historic Music Hall at Fair Park on Saturday night as Dallas leaders, philanthropists and lovers of the arts came together to support the magic of musical theatre at the 2018 DSM Gala.
Photo Flash: ACTORS Co-op ROPE Sells Out Opening Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2018
Actors Co-op Theatre Company (Ovation Award-Winner 2017 Best Play, Intimate Theatre for 33 Variations) played to sold out houses opening weekend of their 27th Season with the thriller ROPE, written by Patrick Hamilton, directed by Ken Sawyer, produced by Kevin Shewey. ROPE runs now through Sunday, October 28 at the Actors Co-op Crossley in Hollywood.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2018
Actors Co-op Theatre Company (Ovation Award-Winner 2017 Best Play, Intimate Theatre for 33 Variations) played to sold out houses opening weekend of their 27th Season with the thriller ROPE, written by Patrick Hamilton, directed by Ken Sawyer, produced by Kevin Shewey. ROPE runs now through Sunday, October 28 at the Actors Co-op Crossley in Hollywood.
BWW Review: ROPE Fascinates at Actors Co-op
by Don Grigware - Sep 24, 2018
In 1948 Alfred Hitchcock directed the film Rope based on Patrick Hamilton's 1929 play. Its setting was switched from London to New York, and at least for me, the psychological crime story played out in a very talky, uninteresting manner. The stage play, by the way, is rarely produced. Currently onstage at Actors Co-op, Rope is a fun, delightful romp through a game of murder that perks attention from the moment it starts, and thanks to brilliant director Ken Sawyer and his outstanding cast, it's a riveting and enjoyable evening in the theatre, far, far ahead of that Hitchcok movie. I hate the word p
by Don Grigware - Sep 24, 2018
In 1948 Alfred Hitchcock directed the film Rope based on Patrick Hamilton's 1929 play. Its setting was switched from London to New York, and at least for me, the psychological crime story played out in a very talky, uninteresting manner. The stage play, by the way, is rarely produced. Currently onstage at Actors Co-op, Rope is a fun, delightful romp through a game of murder that perks attention from the moment it starts, and thanks to brilliant director Ken Sawyer and his outstanding cast, it's a riveting and enjoyable evening in the theatre, far, far ahead of that Hitchcok movie. I hate the word p
BWW Interview: Ken Sawyer Talks About Mounting ROPE at Actors Co-op
by Don Grigware - Sep 19, 2018
Director Ken Sawyer is an award-winning director for his productions of Deathtrap and Hit the Wall a few years ago at the LGBTQ Center. He is getting ready to open The Rope at Actors Co-op this Friday September 21. Sawyer took time from the busy tech week to discuss the play that became one of Alfred Hitchcock's curious films. How does The Rope in play form differ from Hitchcock's movie? Hitchcock's movie took place in the 40s in New York City. The play originally was set
by Don Grigware - Sep 19, 2018
Director Ken Sawyer is an award-winning director for his productions of Deathtrap and Hit the Wall a few years ago at the LGBTQ Center. He is getting ready to open The Rope at Actors Co-op this Friday September 21. Sawyer took time from the busy tech week to discuss the play that became one of Alfred Hitchcock's curious films. How does The Rope in play form differ from Hitchcock's movie? Hitchcock's movie took place in the 40s in New York City. The play originally was set
Ovation Award-Winning Actors Co-op Theatre Company Opens Its 27th Season With Thriller ROPE
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2018
Actors Co-op Theatre Company (Ovation Award-Winner 2017 Best Play, Intimate Theatre for 33 Variations) presents the first show in its 27th Season with the thriller ROPE, written by Patrick Hamilton, directed by Ken Sawyer, produced by Kevin Shewey. ROPE will preview on Thursday, September 20 at 8pm and will open Friday, September 21 at 8pm and run through Sunday, October 29 at the Actors Co-op Crossley Theatre, 1760 N. Gower St. 90028 (on the campus of the First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood) in Hollywood.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2018
Actors Co-op Theatre Company (Ovation Award-Winner 2017 Best Play, Intimate Theatre for 33 Variations) presents the first show in its 27th Season with the thriller ROPE, written by Patrick Hamilton, directed by Ken Sawyer, produced by Kevin Shewey. ROPE will preview on Thursday, September 20 at 8pm and will open Friday, September 21 at 8pm and run through Sunday, October 29 at the Actors Co-op Crossley Theatre, 1760 N. Gower St. 90028 (on the campus of the First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood) in Hollywood.
Stage Raw Announces Nominees For 2017-2018 Los Angeles Theatrical Excellence
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 20, 2018
The 2018 Stage Raw Theater Awards celebrate excellence on the Los Angeles stages in venues of 99-seats or under. This fourth annual edition includes productions that opened between January 1, 2017 and May 31, 2018.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 20, 2018
The 2018 Stage Raw Theater Awards celebrate excellence on the Los Angeles stages in venues of 99-seats or under. This fourth annual edition includes productions that opened between January 1, 2017 and May 31, 2018.
Stage Raw Announces Nominees For 2017-2018 LOS ANGELES THEATRICAL EXCELLENCE!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2018
The 2018 Stage Raw Theater Awards celebrate excellence on the Los Angeles stages in venues of 99-seats or under. This fourth annual edition includes productions that opened between January 1, 2017 and May 31, 2018.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2018
The 2018 Stage Raw Theater Awards celebrate excellence on the Los Angeles stages in venues of 99-seats or under. This fourth annual edition includes productions that opened between January 1, 2017 and May 31, 2018.
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