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Open-Door Playhouse Debuts THE QUEEN OF CARBON In May

Catch the debut of THE QUEEN OF CARBON, a short play podcast by Open-Door Playhouse. Follow the story of Lizzy, a pregnant woman with a unique name choice for her baby, inspired by scientist Mildred Dresselhaus.
A Noise Within to Complete 2023-24 'Balancing Act' Season With MISALLIANCE

A Noise Within will close out its 2023-24 “Balancing Act” season with George Bernard Shaw’s high-flying comedy, Misalliance. Learn how to
Open-Door Playhouse Debuts WHITESVILLE On February 13

Open-Door Playhouse presents 'Whitesville,' a gripping three-act play in podcast form. Follow the Clayton family as they navigate the aftermath of George Floyd's murder and face their own family secrets. Don't miss this powerful production during Black History Month. Directed by Rachel Berney Needleman and featuring a talented cast.
Open-Door Playhouse Presents 2nd Annual Celebration Of Women In Theatre During October

Open-Door Playhouse presents a celebration of women in theatre with a series of short plays in podcast form. Listen to talented female playwrights, directors, and actors showcase their work throughout October. Enjoy a variety of engaging stories, including historical dramas, comedic monologues, and more. Support this non-profit organization and its mission to promote new and emerging playwrights.
PlayGround-LA Season 12 Monday Night PlayGround Blasts Off With ORIGIN STORY Next Month

Join PlayGround for a new round of Monday Night PlayGround, featuring original short plays all inspired by the prompt 'Origin Story', Monday, October 09, 7pm PT, live at Broadwater Second Stage and simulcast online. Get all the event information here!
Open-Door Playhouse Debuts OVEN On October 25

Open-Door Playhouse continues to present short plays in podcast form. Its upcoming play OvEn will debut on October 25, 2023.
Open-Door Playhouse Celebrates Its 100th Podcast With A New Play AMUSING WILLIE

Open-Door Playhouse's 100th podcast will present 'Amusing Wille,' a new play by Donald Loftus. Join the celebration and enjoy this comedic play debuting on September 6. Listen for free at Open-Door Playhouse's website.
Open-Door Playhouse to Debut HOW WE HEAL This Month

Open-Door Playhouse will present How We Heal in podcast format beginning Wednesday, May 24, 2023.
Open-Door Playhouse Debuts THE VISIT On March 1

In the new short play, The Visit, Susan, a young housewife is just getting back to her normal routine after suffering a miscarriage. While getting back into housekeeping duties she receives a surprise wellness check from a representative from the emergency clinic where she and her husband rush to on the night of her miscarriage.
Open-Door Playhouse Debuts JUST PLAYIN Next Week

Lee Franklin's play Just Playin' focuses on a group of men at a rustic cottage in Maine celebrating the 25th Anniversary of their regular poker game. The next day, their wives (in one case, an ex-wife) gather at the same cottage (after the guys have left) to play Mahjong. The Mahjong game is also marking its 25th Anniversary.
Open-Door Playhouse Is 'Celebrating Women In Theater' Next Month

Open-Door Playhouse is Celebrating Women in Theater with a month of plays written by, directed by, and starring women.
New 'Los Angeles Anti-Racist Theater Standards' Seek To Create Lasting, Systemic Change

A diverse collective of L.A.-based theater artists dedicated to true equity has released “The Los Angeles Anti-Racist Theater Standards” as a way to create lasting, systemic change within L.A. theater institutions. The full set of standards, which were emailed to 130 local theater companies on Sept. 8.
Theatricum Announces 2018 Israel Baran Award-Winner

Botanicum Seedlings, Theatricum Botanicum's new play development program, is pleased to announce the recipient of the 8th annual "Izzy" award for new plays. The winning play, The Orange Garden by Joanna Garner, was presented during last year's Summer Playreadings. The Izzy is named for Theatricum's first dramaturg, Israel Baran, who passed away in 2007. To honor Israel's keen mind, sharp tongue, and ear for language (despite the fact that he was frustratingly deaf), the Izzy was established to recognize the Seedlings play that "speaks to us the loudest."
Photo Flash: AS YOU LIKE IT Comes to Antaeus This Month

Internationally recognized Shakespeare specialist Rob Clare directs one of the Bard's most popular and delightful romantic comedies, filled with shrewd observations about life, love and human nature. Antaeus Theatre Company presents a fully partner-cast production of As You Like It, opening July 27 and July 28 (one opening for each cast) at the Kiki & David Gindler Performing Arts Center in Glendale. Low-priced previews begin July 20.
Antaeus Theatre Company Presents AS YOU LIKE IT

Internationally recognized Shakespeare specialist Rob Clare directs one of the Bard's most popular and delightful romantic comedies, filled with shrewd observations about life, love and human nature.
Antaeus Theatre Company Presents AS YOU LIKE IT

Internationally recognized Shakespeare specialist Rob Clare directs one of the Bard's most popular and delightful romantic comedies, filled with shrewd observations about life, love and human nature.
Antaeus Theatre Company Presents AS YOU LIKE IT

Internationally recognized Shakespeare specialist Rob Clare directs one of the Bard's most popular and delightful romantic comedies, filled with shrewd observations about life, love and human nature.
AS YOU LIKE IT Comes to Antaeus, directed by Shakespeare Specialist Rob Clare

Internationally recognized Shakespeare specialist Rob Clare directs one of the Bard's most popular and delightful romantic comedies, filled with shrewd observations about life, love and human nature. Antaeus Theatre Company presents a fully partner-cast production of As You Like It, opening July 27 and July 28 (one opening for each cast) at the Kiki & David Gindler Performing Arts Center in Glendale. Low-priced previews begin July 20.
Original Millennial Theatrical Show Debuts in Salon Venues Across Los Angeles

The love affair between Jewish people and the stage dates back to Yiddish theatre in the late 19th century. Its comedy, drama, operetta and satire delighted and informed audiences from Eastern Europe, to Paris, to Buenos Aires and New York City.  
Jewish Women's Theatre Names Millennial Fellows

Twelve talented millennial actors, writers, producers, and directors have been selected from a pool of nearly 50 applicants to take part in the Jewish Women's Theatre's (JWT) NEXT @ The Braid Arts Council, a new initiative made possible by a $150,000 Cutting Edge Grant from the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles (The Foundation), with $15,000 in additional funding recently awarded by the Erwin Rautenberg Foundation, which consults with The Foundation on its grantmaking.

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