Leith Burke

Photos: Go Inside DINNER WITH FRIENDS Opening Night Celebration At The Zephyr Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2024

Adriano Aragon/Foursome Productions and Peter Allas, in association with Michael Donovan, present the 2000 Pulitzer Prize-winning play DINNER WITH FRIENDS by Donald Margulies. Peter Allas (The Odyssey Theatre's God of Carnage, Off-Broadway's Danny & The Deep Blue Sea) directs this humorous drama on its first Los Angeles equity revival since its 2000 Los Angeles premiere. See photos from inside opening night below.

Interview: Leith Burke Excited to Have DINNER WITH New FRIENDS
by Gil Kaan - Mar 28, 2024

Donald Margulies’ 2000 Pulitzer Prize-winning play Dinner With Friends opens April 5, 2024 at the Zephyr for a limited engagement (with a preview April 4th).  Peter Allas directs the cast of: Jack Esformes, Marieh Delfino, Leith Burke, Amy Motta, Chala Savino and Rick Segall. Leith found time amidst rehearsals to discuss some behind the scenes of his Dinner prep.

DINNER WITH FRIENDS Begins Performances At The Zephyr Theatre In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2024

DINNER WITH FRIENDS at the Zephyr Theatre, directed by Peter Allas, will run from April 4 to 28.

DINNER WITH FRIENDS To Be Presented At The Zephyr Theatre This April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2024

DINNER WITH FRIENDS, a Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Donald Margulies, will be presented by Adriano Aragon and Foursome Productions at the Zephyr Theatre.

Interview: Ben Donenberg, Graham Wetterhahn, And Sara Beil On THE TEMPEST: AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE
by Shari Barrett - Mar 18, 2023

As a fan of Shakespeare and immersive theatre productions, I was intrigued when I heard that The Shakespeare Center LA and After Hours Theatre Company were set to present the premiere of The Tempest: An Immersive Experience, a fully reimagined audience-participation performance based on William Shakespeare's tale of family members caught up in a storm and shipwrecked on an isolated Mediterranean island. So I decided to speak with the production's director Ben Donenberg, Shakespeare Center LA Artistic Director, Graham Wetterhahn, the Producing Artistic Director at After Hours Theatre Company, and Sara Beil one of the producers for After Hours who created the immersive design, about their vision for an immersive way to include audience members in the experience of Shakespeare's tempestuous play.

THE TEMPEST: An Immersive Experience Comes to The Shakespeare Center LA
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2023

The Shakespeare Center LA and After Hours Theatre Company announce the premiere of The Tempest: An Immersive Experience, a fully reimagined immersive performance based on William Shakespeare's The Tempest.  The director is Ben Donenberg, Shakespeare Center LA Artistic Director; Graham Wetterhahn is the Producing Artistic Director at After Hours Theatre Company. 

Two Free Performances of CITIZEN: AN AMERICAN LYRIC to be Presented at Inner-City Arts This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2023

The Fountain Theatre and Grand Performances will present two free performances of the Fountain’s critically acclaimed, award-winning stage adaptation of Claudia Rankine’s Citizen: An American Lyric.

Fountain Theatre's CITIZEN: AN AMERICAN LYRIC to be Presented as Part of Grand Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2022

The Fountain Theatre’s critically acclaimed, award-winning stage adaptation of Claudia Rankine’s Citizen: An American Lyric has joined this summer’s Grand Performances line-up. Two free, outdoor performances are set to take place on Friday, Sept. 9 and Saturday, Sept. 10 at California Plaza in Downtown Los Angeles.

Fountain Theatre Speaks Out Against Racism With Live-Streamed Reading Of CITIZEN: AN AMERICAN LYRIC
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2020

In response to current events and in solidarity with #BlackLivesMatter, The Fountain Theatre will present a one-time, live online reading of Stephen Sachs' critically acclaimed, award-winning stage adaptation of Claudia Rankine's Citizen: An American Lyric. This compelling portrait of racism in America will stream live on Sunday, June 7 at 5 p.m. PT on Facebook, Twitter, the Fountain's Youtube channel, and Zoom (zoom ID #959 8241 0639).

Sam Waterston Will Join Joshua Malina, Jeff Perry, Bellamy Young For MS. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON At L.A. City Hall
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2019

Sam Waterston (L.A. Law, The Newsroom, Gracie and Frankie) will join Scandal co-stars Joshua Malina, Jeff Perry and Bellamy Young for a one-night only, all-star reading of Ms. Smith Goes to Washington at Los Angeles City Hall on Thursday, Jan. 24 at 7:30 p.m.

Full Cast Announced For Celebrity Reading Of ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN at City Hall
by Rebecca Russo - Jan 24, 2018

Final casting has been announced for the all-star reading of William Goldman's screenplay for All The President's Men scheduled to take place this Saturday, Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the John Ferraro Council Chamber of Los Angeles City Hall.

BWW Review: RUNAWAY HOME - An Always Intense, Somewhat Touching Katrina Tale
by Gil Kaan - Sep 25, 2017

Much props must be given to Camille Spirlin for her unflinching, unapologetic portrayal of the unsympathetic, totally evil main character of Kali, of which RUNAWAY HOME revolves around. Runaway teenager Kali has no hesitation in blackmailing a Latino storekeeper, scaring an elderly neighbor with the ghost of his dead wife, slapping her mother in her face or stone-faced lying about the life or deaths of her mother and grandmother.

Photo Flash: First Look at RUNAWAY HOME at Fountain Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Sep 18, 2017

Sometimes what you're searching for is right where you started. The Fountain Theatre presents a powerful, funny and deeply moving mother-daughter story by Jeremy J. Kamps. Multiple award-winning Shirley Jo Finney returns to the Fountain to direct the world premiere of Runaway Home.

Fountain Theatre's Katrina-Set RUNAWAY HOME Will Support Hurricane Harvey Relief
by BWW News Desk - Sep 16, 2017

The Fountain Theatre will donate a portion of all ticket sales from its upcoming production of Runaway Home to the Houston Food Bank. Runaway Home is set during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Fountain Theatre's Katrina-Set RUNAWAY HOME Will Support Hurricane Harvey Relief
by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2017

The Fountain Theatre will donate a portion of all ticket sales from its upcoming production of Runaway Home to the Houston Food Bank. Runaway Home is set during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

The Fountain Theatre Presents Mother-Daughter Tale RUNAWAY HOME
by Julie Musbach - Aug 9, 2017

Sometimes what you're searching for is right where you started. The Fountain Theatre presents a powerful, funny and deeply moving mother-daughter story byJeremy J. Kamps. Multiple award-winning Shirley Jo Finneyreturns to the Fountain to direct the world premiere of Runaway Home for a Sept. 16 opening.

Block Party Continues with Opening of CITIZEN This Sunday at the Douglas
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2017

Center Theatre Group's Block Party continues with the opening of The Fountain Theatre production of "Citizen: An American Lyric" this Sunday, April 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the Kirk Douglas Theatre. Based on a book of poetry by Claudia Rankine, adapted for the stage by Fountain Co-Artistic Director Stephen Sachs and directed by Shirley Jo Finney, "Citizen: An American Lyric" will begin previews April 28 and continue for 11 performances only through May 7, 2017.

Cast Set for CTG's Block Party, Featuring 'FAILURE', 'CITIZEN' and DRY LAND
by BWW News Desk - Mar 30, 2017

Casting is finalized for three local productions being presented as part of Center Theatre Group's inaugural Block Party: Celebrating Los Angeles Theatre.

All The Way West Productions, Inc. Presents PERIPHERY
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2017

All The Way West Productions, Inc. proudly presents its Black History Production of PERIPHERY by Ed Simpson and Directed by celebrity director/actress Lorey Hayes opening on Saturday, January 21, 2017 and running weekends throughFebruary 26, 2017, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 3:00 p.m. at The Hudson Backstage Theatre located at 6539 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90038. 

Sneak Peek - Watch Trailer for Season 2 of Popular LGBT Series EASTSIDERS
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 2, 2015

Wolfe Video's acclaimed LGBT series EASTSIDERS SEASON 2 returns November 3rd on DVD, and is also currently available digitally on Wolfe On Demand.