Interview: Margaux Susi is Excited to Be One of THE VERY BEST PEOPLE
by Gil Kaan - Aug 28, 2024
Up next for IAMA, John Lavelle’s The Very Best People opening October 5, 2024, at Atwater Village (with previews September 29th through October 4th). Melissa Coleman-reed directs the cast of Adrián González, Andria Kozica, Bryan Langlitz, Joseph Russo and Margaux Susi. Margaux, also IAMA’s associate artistic director, made time to talk to me before going to rehearsal.
Exclusive: First Look At OUR DEAR DEAD DRUG LORD At Center Theatre Group
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2023
Named a New York Times Critics Pick, “Our Dear Dead Drug Lord” by playwright Alexis Scheer, directed by Center Theatre Group Associate Artistic Director Lindsay Allbaugh, and produced in association with IAMA Theatre Company, comes to the Kirk Douglas Theatre from August 20 to September 17, 2023 with the press opening on August 27. Get a first look at the production!
IAMA Theatre Company Names Cara Greene Epstein To Newly-Created Executive Director Position
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 12, 2023
Cara Greene Epstein has transitioned into the newly-created position of executive director at IAMA Theatre Company following a two-year stint as the company's director of education. In her new role, Greene Epstein will continue to work closely with artistic director Stefanie Black, associate artistic director Margaux Susi and producing director Lara Myrene to take L.A's premier female-led theater company to the next level.
Cast Announced For OUR DEAR DEAD DRUG LORD At The Kirk Douglas Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2023
Named a New York Times Critics Pick, “Our Dear Dead Drug Lord” by playwright Alexis Scheer, directed by Center Theatre Group Associate Artistic Director Lindsay Allbaugh, and produced in association with IAMA Theatre Company, comes to the Kirk Douglas Theatre from August 20 to September 17, 2023 with the press opening on August 27.
IAMA's CELESTIAL EVENTS Now Opening March 5
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2022
IAMA Theatre Company returns to in-person theater with the world premiere of a new, ensemble-inspired comedy that offers a modern and very fun escape from our never-ending pandemic reality.
IAMA Theatre Company Presents CELESTIAL EVENTS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2022
IAMA Theatre Company returns to in-person theater with the world premiere of a new, ensemble-inspired comedy that offers a modern and very fun escape from our never-ending pandemic reality.
Photo Flash: IAMA Theatre Company Presents ANYONE BUT ME
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2021
L.A.’s acclaimed IAMA Theatre Company presents a compelling new solo comedy about female identity by an exciting Latinx-American voice. Filmed live at L.A.’s Pico Playhouse, Anyone But Me, written and performed by Sheila Carrasco and directed by Margaux Susi, will premiere virtually on March 21 at www.iamatheatre.com, where it will continue streaming through April 18.
BWW Interview: Sheila Carrasco on Exploring Female Identity in ANYONE BUT ME
by Shari Barrett - Mar 8, 2021
Two solo explorations of female identity, written and performed by two funny Latinx-American women, are being presented by IAMA Theatre Company: ANYONE BUT ME, written and performed by Sheila Carrasco, directed by Margaux Susi; and THE OXY COMPLEX, written and performed by Anna LaMadrid, directed by Michelle Bossy. While following strict Covid-19 guidelines, both were filmed live at L.A.’s Pico Playhouse and will premiere virtually on March 21 at www.iamatheatre.com, where each will continue streaming through April 18. Sheila Carrasco, a resident of Santa Monica, just wrapped filming ANYONE BUT ME. As a fellow Westsider, I decided to speak with her about that experience prior to seeing her show.
IAMA Theatre Company Presents ANYONE BUT ME and THE OXY COMPLEX
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2021
Two fiercely funny Latinx-American women, two compelling solo comedies about female identity. Written, performed and directed by members of Los Angeles’ acclaimed IAMA Theatre Company and filmed live at L.A.’s Pico Playhouse, Anyone But Me, written and performed by Sheila Carrasco, and The Oxy Complex, written and performed by Anna LaMadrid.
IAMA Theatre Company Presents World Premiere of SPECIES NATIVE TO CALIFORNIA
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2017
Everyone's a part of the family - until they're not. IAMA Theatre Company presents the world premiere of a deceptively gentle comedy about family, land, labor and loss. Eli Gonda directs Species Native to California by Dorothy Fortenberry for a May 13 opening at Atwater Village Theatre.