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Interview: First Look with Bob Rusch

What does Buffalo need? Buffalo needs more theater.
BWW Interview: Playwright John Kolvenbach Encouraging All To STAND UP

Vs. Theatre Company & Circle X Theatre Co. presents the west coast premiere of John Kolvenbach’s STAND UP IF YOU’RE HERE TONIGHT, previewing on August 5, 2021. Ingeniously making lemonade out of lemons, John fashioned STAND UP around his pandemic restrictions. Had the chance to chat with John on STAND UP and highlights of his productive career.
Coin & Ghost in Association with Vs. Theatre Company Present the World Premiere LOVE IS ANOTHER COUNTRY

Coin & Ghost in association with Vs. Theatre Company present the World premiere of Love Is Another Country, a radical reimagining of Sophocles's Antigone at Vs. Theatre in Los Angeles from Friday, February 1 through Saturday, March 2, 2019. The third production of Coin & Ghost's inaugural season, Love Is Another Country is a new play written by the prolific Bay Area theatre artist Lisa Marie Rollins and her first full-length work to be produced in Los Angeles. Directed by Kendall Johnson, the production brings together the ancient tale of Antigone with the deaths of innumerable black men and women at the hands of police. Part ritual, part rage, part collective ask to the audience, the play follows three women of the Chapman family as they navigate living as black women in a country that claims to love them. For more information, please visit https://coinandghost.org/liac.
Fully Immersive CAUGHT to Make L.A. Premiere at Think Tank Gallery

The award-winning Firefly Theater and Films, in association with THINK TANK GALLERY and Vs. Theatre, will present the Los Angeles Premiere of the 2016 Obie-winner for playwriting, CAUGHT, by Christopher Chen.
Fully Immersive CAUGHT to Make L.A. Premiere at Think Tank Gallery

The award-winning Firefly Theater and Films, in association with THINK TANK GALLERY and Vs. Theatre, will present the Los Angeles Premiere of the 2016 Obie-winner for playwriting, CAUGHT, by Christopher Chen.
Casting Set for Route 66 Theatre's 'A FUNNY THING HAPPENED...'

Route 66 Theatre company has announced the cast and design team for the second show of its ninth season, the Chicago premiere of Halley Feiffer's dark comedy A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY UNIT AT SLOAN-KETTERING MEMORIAL CANCER CENTER OF NEW YORK CITY.
LOVE IS A DIRTY WORD to Premiere at VS. Theatre

Tilted Field, in association with VS. Theatre Company, is proud to present the World Premiere of Giovanni Adams' new play Love is a Dirty Word, opening in Los Angeles on Saturday, June 17th at 8:00pm.
Jess Godwin, Emily Rohm & Liz Chidester to Lead Route 66 Theatre's MY FATHER'S DAUGHTERS Reading

My Father's Daughters is getting a special reading with Route 66 Theatre Company on Tuesday, June 6th. Featuring book by Lara Filip, music and lyrics by Liz Chidester, Lara Filip, Jess Godwin & Diana Lawrence, music direction by Diana Lawrence, an direction by Keely Vasquez, the reading begins at 7:30 p.m. at The Den Theatre (1333 N. Milwaukee Ave).
Casting Set for Route 66 Theatre's 'A FUNNY THING HAPPENED...'

Route 66 Theatre company has announced the cast and design team for the second show of its ninth season, the Chicago premiere of Halley Feiffer's dark comedy A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY UNIT AT SLOAN-KETTERING MEMORIAL CANCER CENTER OF NEW YORK CITY.
TEST DRIVE is Under Way at Route 66 Theatre

The 3rd annual TEST DRIVE has begun!
Route 66 Theatre Company Announce Cast for SHAKEN Reading

Join Route 66 Theatre Company at the The Den Theatre THIS MONDAY for an extra February Driver's Seat Reading with an awesome cast! 
Barbara Robertson and Alex Weisman Lead an All-Star Cast Tonight!

When we know tomorrow will just bring more tragedy, why do we get out of bed? Emerging playwright K.M.C. explores that question with humor, a fistful of feathers, and a plethora of plums in  Jocasta, or The Three Plums  by exploring Jocasta's last day behind the scenes of Sophocles' Oedipus Rex. 
The 'Driver's Seat' Monthly Reading Series Continues at Route 66 Theatre

The 'Driver's Seat' Monthly Reading Series  continues with... THE LAST MATCH by Anna Ziegler.
The "Driver's Seat" Monthly Reading Series Continues with THE LAST MATCH

Played out under the bright lights of the U.S. Open Semifinals, The Last Match is a battle for the ages. Rising Russian star Sergei Sergeyev is pitted against American great Tim Porter in an epic showdown that follows two tennis titans through pivotal moments in their lives both on-and-off the court.
John Reeger's CHANGING CHANNELS Next Up in Route 66 Theatre's 'Driver's Seat' Series

Route 66 Theatre Company continues its 'Driver's Seat' Monthly Reading Series at Mrs. Murphy and Sons Irish Bistro (3905 N. Lincoln Ave) with CHANGING CHANNELS by John Reeger on Monday, November 7th at 7:30 p.m.
Route 66 Theatre's 'Driver's Set' Series to Continue with THE MAKING OF A MODERN FOLK HERO

Be in the 'Driver's Seat' for THE MAKING OF A MODERN FOLK HERO, a new play by Martin Zimmerman, next up in Route 66 Theatre Company's monthly reading series at Mrs Murphy and Sons Irish Bistro.
Route 66 Theatre Company Announces Appointment of Managing Director and New Play Development Director

Route 66 Theatre Company is pleased to announce the appointment Rachel Wendte and Deborah Blumenthal as its new Managing Director and New Play Development Director, respectively. 
ANITA BRYANT'S PLAYBOY INTERVIEW Returns to the Cavern Club

Back in Silverlake by popular demand, and after a Hollywood Fringe Festival run, Anita Bryant's Playboy Interview returns to the Cavern Club Celebrity Theater at Casita del Campo restaurant for only six performances, opening on September 16. This funny, touching, and thought-provoking play chronicles Anita Bryant's campaign to repeal gay rights in Dade County, Florida in 1977.
Route 66 Theatre Co.'s NO WAKE Transfers to Los Angeles Tonight

Route 66 Theatre Company, in association with the LA-based VS. Theatre Company, is pleased to announce the transfer of its hit Chicago production NO WAKE to Los Angeles. Written by William Donnelly and directed by Kimberly Senior, NO WAKE's West Coast premiere will play tonight, February 25, through March 19, 2016 at VS. Theatre Company, 5453 W. Pico Blvd. in Los Angeles. The press opening is Saturday, February 27 at 8 pm.
Kate Walsh & More Set for The Piece Project & VS. Theatre Company's Reading of THE THRUSH AND THE WOODPECKER

?THE PIECE PROJECT and VS. THEATRE COMPANY present an exclusive Los Angeles reading of Steve Yockey's THE THRUSH AND THE WOODPECKER on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 8pm.  Founded by Devon Gummersall and Andrew Carlberg, THE PIECE PROJECT is a celebrity-based theater ensemble.  Every two-three months, The Piece Project hosts a play reading to benefit a local Los Angeles theater company.  Devon Gummersall will direct this reading of THE THRUSH AND THE WOODPECKER, whose cast includes Daniel Sharman, Brenda Strong and Kate Walsh.

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